Sermons on Surrender To Christ:

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018

When we focus on Jesus Christ in our day-to-day lives, we discover purpose and meaning that outweighs the fear of suffering and death.

[Sermon preached on 16 September 2018, 17th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, the topic for our sermon gets really serious. No more and no less than a matter of life and death: “To live is Christ, to die is gain.” The apostle Paul is dead serious—forgive me the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Your Passion In Christ

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

The Big Idea: Intimacy with Christ changes our perspective

Legend holds that near the end of the 19th Century, a Swedish Chemist and Industrialist named Alfred awoke one morning to read his own obituary in the local paper. It read: “This great scientist, the inventor of dynamite, died yesterday. His innovation made it possible to efficiently kill more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Other

Final Reminders About Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 8, 2019

christians are to know Jesus Christ more and more everyday!

This morning we will celebrate Communion; taking a piece of bread and a drink? Why should we do Communion?? God tells us in the Bible that we should do Communion! We are to remember what Jesus Christ did for us to save us from our sins! How can Jesus Christ save us from our sins?? 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Righteousness Through Faith In Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2019

Philippians 3:1-11 teaches us that right standing before God comes only through faith in Christ.

Scripture The Philippian Church was a mostly healthy church, but Paul was concerned that false teaching might infiltrate the church, particularly teaching that emphasized that our salvation is based on our own good works. In today’s lesson, Paul stressed that right standing with God is received ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Defense Of Christ Jesus Yahshuah Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 10, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Christ Jesus Yahshuah , My brothers and sisters, I write to you because of the defense of Christ Jesus Yahshuah,

In Defense Of Christ Jesus Yahshuah by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:” ( 1 John 2:1, King ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1, Matthew 1:20-21, Mark 14:55-64, Matthew 17:1-13, Matthew 3:7, Matthew 3:16-17, John 18:14, Numbers 8:24-25, John 18:13, John 11:49-53, Matthew 2:2-3, Matthew 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

What We Have In Christ

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 29, 2019

Jude is telling that church or any church to be aware of that can happen and to be ready to fight against that!!

What We Have In Christ Dec. 1, 2019 Jude 1-Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ: 2-Mercy, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Song Of Christ And The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 16, 2017

Indeed, the deepest meaning of the Song of Songs is the celebration of the love of God, the Bridegroom, for His faithful people, seen as the dark beauty, the Bride.

Thursday of 3rd week in Advent 2017 Reformation/Revolution The beautiful Song of Solomon, or Song of Songs, is on the surface a long love song, or compilation of love songs. It celebrates the love of husband and wife, the longing of one for the other, and the joy that can come from a loving and ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:14-18

Denomination: Catholic

The People Who Found Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2017

This sermon shows some people who found Christ.

Introduction A few days ago, I received a Christmas newsletter from a friend of mine who is serving as a missionary in Japan. Here is what he wrote in his newsletter: Dear Friends, Christmas music came early this year. My family found a radio station that started playing 24-hour-a-day Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Christ And Him Crusified

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Jan 18, 2018

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Jesus Christ and Him Crucified 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles. Matthew ,-- Luke states that Christ was born of a virgin John -- said that he turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Generosity: Primarily Like Christ

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 1, 2018

Like Jesus, Christians are to build their lives around the principle of generosity.

What would you say to people you love who you are never going to see again? For many of us that brings to memory an emotionally powerful moment in our life. May be it was tender words of affection and admiration or it may have been tearful words of confession and forgiveness. I’ve been at this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ: The Son Of God

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS A SHORT SERIES IN WHICH WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION OF GOD TO MAN, AND LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. IN THIS MESSAGE WE LOOK AT THE CALLING OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES AND CHALLENGE YOU TO "COME AND SEE"

JESUS CHRIST: THE SON OF GOD JOHN 1:35-51 NEXT WEEK I INTEND TO START A SERIES OF MESSAGES ENTITLED “JESUS THE WORD”. WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION, OR LAST WORD OF GOD TO MAN, AND THEN LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. TODAY THOUGH, I WANT TO LOOK AT THE ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Christ Breaks The Blues

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

THE RISEN CHRIST GIVES US THE FOUNDATION OF HOPE FOR ETERNITY. IT COULD BE USED AT EASTER.

THE RISEN CHRIST BREAKS THE BLUES LUKE 24:13-35 DEPRESSION IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST PROMINENT ILLNESSES. NO ONE IS EXEMPT FROM HAVING IT, AND WHEN IT HAS YOU, IT CAN BE A BIG BATTLE TO DEFEAT IT. THOUSANDS ARE EITHER HOSPITALIZED OR USING MEDICATION TO HELP DEAL WITH THE EFFECTS OF DEPRESSION, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Saved And Healed At The Cross Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 27, 2018

Jesus is our Lord and Saviour, we have the certain hope, the assurance, God has forgiven us of all our sins because of what Jesus has done on the Cross. The sacrifice of Jesus has paid the price for our salvation and also our healing.

Saved and Healed at the Cross of Christ We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month our focus is on Hope in the Cross. If we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Saviour we have the certain hope, the assurance, God has forgiven us of all our sins because of what Jesus has done on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6, Matthew 8:2-3, Psalm 103:1-4, Romans 10:9-10, James 4:7-10, Proverbs 4:20-22, Mark 11:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take A Stand For The Cause Of Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2018

How can we do take a stand for the cause of Christ? 1. Defend each other (Acts 16:35-39). 2. Develop each other (Acts 16:40). 3. Depart to serve the Lord (Acts 16:40-17:1). 4. Deliver the Good News (Acts 17:1-9).

Take a Stand for the Cause of Christ! The Book of Acts - Part 56 Acts 16:35-17:9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 31, 2014 "Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss. From victory unto victory His army shall ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unity And Maturity In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on May 7, 2018

Coming from Ephesians chapter 4

Ephesians 4:1-3 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Words from the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: *other