Sermons on Surrendering To Christ:

Keeping Your Victory In Christ

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Oct 12, 2018

James 4:7-Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

KEEPING YOUR VICTORY IN CHRIST MAIN TEXT: 1PETER 5:8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Your hour of total victory is now because the Almighty God who you serve has remained a victor and the enemy cannot rejoice over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

A Change Agent For Christ / Catalyst

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 9, 2020

When Jesus said Ye are the salt of the earth He was making a proclamation and expectation. He is expecting for us to start something, to ignite a fire in people, to be the catalyst transforming the stinking mess of the world to burn for reconciliation with God.

A Change Agent for Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Earlier this week I posted on my FB page I GOT A TESTIMONY and I told how God orchestrated an encounter this week with 2 young men as I came out of Dollartree, one of whom was a Muslim. The encounter ended up with prayer and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Apostolic

Be Willing To Witness For Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 17, 2020

We must be willing to witness for the Lord… 1. Because God has given us a great call (vs. 1-6). 2. Because it will bring great comfort (vs. 7-12). 3. Because there are great consequences (vs. 13-15). 4. Because we have great confidence in the gospel (vs. 16-17).

Be Willing to Witness for Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 6, 2016 (Revised August 17, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we begin a verse by verse study of Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome, and what a special book it is! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Identity: Christ Alone! Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

Where does your joy come from? What are the kinds of things that rob you of your joy? Paul encourages the Philippians to keep the source of joy in proper perspective so that it's not stolen away or diminished.

I. Intro A. ?Two Australian sailors staggered out of a London pub into a dense fog and looked around for help. As they steadied themselves, they saw a man coming into the pub but evidently missed the military medals flashing on his dress uniform. One sailor blurted out, “Say, bloke, do you know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Be A Good Citizen For Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2021

Here's how to be a good citizen for Jesus Christ: 1. Get informed (vs. 1-3). 2. Get integrity (vs. 4-5). 3. Get involved (vs. 6-7).

Be a Good Citizen for Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 13:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 24, 2021) MESSAGE: *I know that we are in all kinds of trouble right now, but I still love this country! There is no place on earth I would rather live. We have been blessed by God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Good At Church Bad At Christ

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023

You have mastered being with Jesus BUT you gotta master your Walk with Judas

The preaching of Jesus is the key to all power, salvation, healing, deliverance, holiness etc. The preaching of the cross is the only avenue in which mankind can find forgiveness, security and spiritual well-being. It is not necessarily an easy road. It is filled with persecution, betrayal, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Other

Be Inspired By The Burial Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2023

Be inspired... 1. By the women's commitment to Jesus (vs. 55-56; 61). 2. By the rich man's courage (vs. 57-58). 3. By the rich men's contributions (Matt 27:58-60; John 19:38-42). 4. By our Savior Jesus Christ (vs. 62-66).

Be Inspired by the Burial of Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:55-66; John 19:38-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 22, 2023) MESSAGE: *In today's Scripture God's Word tells us about the burial of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Usually when we think about Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-66, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 22, 2023

As good servants of Christ, we teach the truth and live the truth. We want to train ourselves in the truth and for godliness.

1 Tim 4:1-10 - A Good Servant of Christ Jesus I borrowed this sermon title from Paul. Let’s read 1 Tim 4:6-10 ESV Subtitle: Some Will Depart from the Faith 1Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 28, 2023

Those who know the Lord as their personal Savior will not have regrets upon their deathbed for they will consider all things a loss in comparison to having a relationship with Christ!

I Want to Know Christ Philippians 3:7-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Please look at the screen and tell me what all the people shown have in common. They all accomplished much in life and are written in the annals of history. Albert Einstein is known for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dead To Sin - Alive In Christ

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Jun 4, 2023

• Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. • Sin enslaved us and it entangles and bondage us. • John 8:34 34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.

CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS • Romans 6:10 10 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. • 2 Corinthians 5:21 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin[a] for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. • 1 John 2:2 2 He is the atoning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-7

The Christ Hymn (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 19, 2023

Paul uses an early Christian hymn to give the ultimate example of humility.

Technicolor Joy: The Christ Hymn (Part 1) Philippians 2:5-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-18-2023 Attitude is Everything I spent the week with Rich and Ken in Branson, Missouri, while Maxine and Beth were on the beach in the Dominican Republic. On Tuesday, we went to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Incredibly Easy Yoke Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 6, 2023

Because of the blood of the covenant, which we know is the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, anyone can be set free of that sin-slavery.

Fourteenth Sunday in Course 2023 What does the prophet Zechariah tell us today about the kingdom God proposes to establish around Jesus, the king of His kingdom? He comes to His people as a victorious leader, but He does not come on a warhorse, but on a donkey. So He comes into a kingdom of peace, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Romans 8:9-13, Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: Catholic

I Want To Know Christ..

Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Mar 11, 2023

I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.

Kunnil Wilson Philippians 3:10-12 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Christ: Outline Book Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 21, 2023

Outline of Ephesians

In Christ I) Greeting (1:1-2) Paul’s reference to himself is more general than in other letters. Paul is not seeking to establish his authority of his apostleship. Paul mentions both Jesus Christ and God the Father as a source of grace and peace. II) Redemption in Christ (1:3-14) 1. Election ...read more

Denomination: Baptist