Sermons on The Christ Child:

Make A Stand For Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2007

Take a stand for Christ. It is a challenge because the world is flowing in the opposite direction. But each time we make a stand, we are bearing testimony that our faith is real.

God wants peacemakers in His church. God wants to peacemakers in the workplace. God wants peacemakers in this world. • If you are a child of God, you are a peacemaker. We are not called to be peacekeepers but peacemakers. • All of us must seek to make peace, to help others make peace, and help ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Christ Supernova Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 19, 2007

[TRANSFIGURATION] It is the brightest spectacle in the universe. And it’s the closest thing I can wrap my head around to imagine Jesus in all of His glorious, powerful, infinite brightness. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Pres.

Jesus Christ Supernova Matthew 17:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Supernova.html A supernova is the brightest spectacle in the universe. It is a glorious, powerful occurrence. A star which goes supernova outshines its entire galaxy for eons of time. It’s the closest thing I can wrap my head ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Destined For Life In Christ! Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

Only through Christ is our destiny changed from "death" to "life."

Destined for Life! in Christ I don’t know if you’ve given much thought to your future, if you have ever tried to influence and guide what your life will look like Ben is visiting Princeton this week. . . to discover where he will get a higher education and compete in swimming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Passion For The Father Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

From today’s text, let’s follow the example of Christ and let’s learn how we are to go about relating to God.

A. Welcome: B. Preacher’s Retreat: Lordship + Worship + Fellowship + Discipleship C. Easter/3 Service options: D. Series: Last Sunday, we began a new sermon series that will take us to Easter. This series has been inspired by Mel Gibson’s, The Passion of the Christ. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lifted Up Christ Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 10, 2008

We,like Nicodemus, must gaze at that the uplifted Christ if we would be drawn to him and have the promise of "eternal life."

THE LIFTED UP CHRIST John 3:9-15 We were recently discussing I Corinthians 1:23- “We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Greeks.” Our lesson today may be the beginning of that attitude of Jews in regard to Jesus. Living with him, questioning him, arguing with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ The Fullness Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Get back to the basic truth of the gospel – that Jesus alone saves us.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Today we’re looking at chapter 1.vs15-23 of Paul’s letter to the Colossians and – today it’s all about getting back to basics. It’s important that we do this. I think it’s the same reason we take holidays - Holidays give us an opportunity to get back to basics. - Get back ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

Christ Came Into The Temple

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 9, 2013

To convince that we need to pray at all times.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a temple of prayer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to pray at all times. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:15 (Amplified Bible) 11:15 And they came to Jerusalem. And He went into the temple [area, the porches and courts] and began to drive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christ-Like Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

There are things we need to work on in church to be Christ-like.

The Christ-like Church Philippians 2:12-16 This passage is still dealing with unity—unity in the church and unity among believers. But the passage is unique because it brings up the great subject of salvation. Keep in mind that salvation means deliverance and that salvation is of God. It is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Five Lies That Open The Door To Temptation's Trap

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2006

This message analyzes the things that we say to justify giving in to temptation and then looks at the biblical truth on each issue.

Five Lies That Open The Door For Temptation’s Trap: 1. “It couldn’t happen to me.” - v. 12. - Often we are the most vulnerable when we believe we are the strongest. We don’t take the proper precautions against sin and soon we find ourselves deeper into a mess than we ever imagined we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Aside The Old Self

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

We are children of God; let’s act like it.

Lay Aside the Old Self July 27, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are children of God; let’s act like it. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:17-24 Supplemental Passage: Romans 12:1-2 NASB Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Sensitive?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 17, 2014

What if she had given up because of these insensitive people in her life? Do not let the insensitive in your life, stop you from praying for what you need and from getting what you need!

Elkanah had two wives Hannah and Peninnah Verse 6-7-And her rival also provoked her severely, to make her miserable, because the Lord had closed her womb. So it was, year by year, when she went up to the house of the Lord, that she provoked her; therefore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2021

How important is marriage to God? Let’s discover God’s desire for marital faithfulness? Let’s look at Jesus’ teachings on marriage and divorce in Mark 10:2-16.

Prelude How important is marriage to God? Purpose: Let’s discover God’s desire for marital faithfulness? Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ teachings on marriage and divorce in Mark 10:2-16. Divorce Question (vs. 2) Mark 10:2 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: Rights Of Sonship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 18, 2015

The passage of Galatians 3:26-4:7 is about Sonship. We find here about the tremendous privilege of Sonship that comes with faith in Christ. We became Sons of God when we trusted Christ as savior. We actually become a child of the king.

When you look at the coaching career of the winningest coach in division 1 basketball, Bobby Knight you see he has coached some pretty impressive players. He has coached Isaih Thomas, Michael Jordan (on the Olympic team) and other very notable players. Which one do you suppose was his favorite to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Of Christ

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003

Living in the light of Christ means admitting our wrongs, but it also means new life by His Spirit.

Confirmation Sunday 1 John 1:5-10 Living in the Light of Christ 05/04/03 One of my favorite contemporary Christian tunes is a song by Geoff Moore entitled, Best Days. Throughout the song Geoff highlights some of the most memorable days of his life – a day when his dad took him fly fishing, taught ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Made Alive With Christ

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

When we consider the forgiveness and mercy of the Lord, we know that God has certainly accomplished many great things in us. At one time, we all were living a miserable life in our sins. That’s when Jesus came and saved us.

MADE ALIVE WITH CHRIST Text: Colossians 2:13 and 14 When we consider the forgiveness and mercy of the Lord, we know that God has certainly accomplished many great things in us. At one time, we all were living a miserable life in our sins. That’s when Jesus came and saved us. I have thought ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God