Sermons on Substance Is Christ:

One In Christ.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

One in Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

One in Christ. Reading: Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-22. • “Peace in our time! Peace with honour!” • Were the words of British Prime Minister, Sir Neville Chamberlain, • When he returned from conferences in Germany in September 1938. • He was sure that he had stopped Adolph Hitler. • Yet ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Brethren

The Christ Of Peter

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 27, 2010

The Christ of Peter is also our Christ today.

THE CHRIST OF PETER 1st Peter 2:21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23Who, when he was reviled, reviled not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering For Christ Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009

All suffering that a believer endures in the path of obedience is suffering for Christ and with Christ.

INTRODUCTION Main emphasis: We should see all the hardship and suffering that comes to us in life as something that God brings to us to do us good, strengthening our trust in him and our obedience, and ultimately increasing our ability to glorify him. It seems to me that the suffering which God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-26

Denomination: *other

Putting On Christ Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 19, 2009

Put on Christ is so that people can see Christ in us and give glory to him and his saving work on the cross.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 3:1-11. Last week we examined verses 1-11 of this chapter which have to do with putting away or putting to death sin in our lives. This is something that we’ll want to do and that we’re called to do if we’ve really been raised to life with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: *other

Students Of Christ

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

As disciples we are primarily students of Christ. God gives us his word to train us and correct us.

I sat the last exam for my engineering degree in January 1973. I had to sit it in January because I’d failed one of my final exams the previous June. That had nothing to do with the fact that I’d got married three months earlier nor that I’d just started reading Lord of the Rings a few weeks before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

Christ As Center Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 2 deals with finding success when Christ is central to life and we live truyly in the "Kingdom" of God.

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 2 – Christ as Center Colossians 1:13-18 We started two weeks ago talking about this idea of success in Christian living. We talked last about redefining the idea of success, beginning to measure success not as the world does but by a new set of measures. In the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-18

Denomination: *other

Return To Christ

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on May 15, 2010

Christ holds it all together.

Return to Christ Colossians 1:15-23 My job is not an easy one. As the spiritual leader of this congregation, my job is to Preach, teach and equip you for the work of the Lord. My job is to encourage, to motivate, to inspire and help you grow in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. There ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: *other

Christianity Is Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2010

How you live is what you are.

CHRISTIANITY IS CHRIST Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Every unscriptural Religion can stand on its formulas without the founder. But if you take Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36

Denomination: Baptist

Fools For Christ

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 8, 2010

Genuine Christian servanthood is expressed in sacrificial and exemplary living.

Title: Fools for Christ Text: I Corinthians 4:1-21 Truth: Genuine Christian servanthood is expressed in sacrificial and exemplary living. Aim: I want the result to be a servant attitude and actions. INTRODUCTION John Woolman was a Quaker who grew up in Pennsylvania in the early eighteenth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Adequacy Of Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 10, 2010

The medium of reconciliation was the blood on the cross. The dynamic of reconciliation is the death of Jesus Christ. The cross is the medium of reconciliation because the cross is the final proof of the love of God; and a love like that demands and answer

Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 26, 2010

Following Christ means, among other things, putting God first and prayer

RG/KB 27-06-2010 This morning, I would like to look at one verse from our Gospel reading – verse 59 where Jesus said: "Follow me." In Mt 16, Jesus elaborates on what he means by following him when he said: If any one would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Anglican

The Declaration Of Christ

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jun 29, 2010

In our passage today, we will see that Paul was set-apart to do God’s work and now He is going to make a Declaration of Christ to all he can!

Introduction Last week, we looked at Romans 1:1 and the calling of Paul, to become a servant /slave. He set-apart by God for the gospel’s sake, to preach the Good News. In our passage today, we will see that Paul was set-apart to do God’s work and now He is going to make a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

A relationship with Jesus is to be honoured by all. No one should enter it lightly or selfishly, but responsibly and joyfully, with mutual respect and the promise to be faithful.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo We are now half way though our teaching series on Paul’s letter to the Colossians. This is exciting because we’re about to get into the very heart of what it’s all about – but first, let’s recap on how far we’ve come … 1.1-14 ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Sufficiency Of Christ Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009

How do we refute false teaching attacking the church

Text: Colossians 2:6-23 Title: The sufficiency of Christ Introduction 1.Paul’s purpose for writing this letter to the Colossians Paul’s purpose for writing this letter was to refute the heretical teaching that was influencing the Colossian church. 2. Colossians 2:6-23 – Is where Paul directly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23, Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Witnessing Christ

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 24, 2009

How can we witness Christ? I want to give you some personal tips on evangelism.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Message: Witnessing Christ Romans1:16 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God