Sermons on The Perfect Substitute:

By His Stripes-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 30, 2019

9 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-IX—Isaiah 52:13—53:12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: Workable Solution: A man went to see his doctor in the dead of winter because he was suffering from the most miserable cold he’d ever had. His doctor prescribed some pills, but they didn't help. The next day the doctor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7

Denomination: Baptist

Water Baptism

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Aug 18, 2024

But the baptism in the Holy Spirit is not a substitute for Water Baptism. Neither is Water Baptism a substitute for the baptism in the Holy Spirit. They are two separate but complementary provisions of God for every person who comes to faith in Jesus Christ.

“Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” (Matthew 28:19-20) We learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-16, Romans 6:3-5, Colossians 2:12, Acts 2:38, Acts 10:47, Acts 16:31, Acts 22:16, Acts 9:18, Acts 8:12, Acts 19:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strong Families Start With A Strong Foundation Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A case for the need to build homes on a solid foundation, rather than sorry substitutes

*Ps 127:1-2 The Church family is built of families, and one of the things that we’ll have to be committed to if we’re going to be a strong church is to have strong families – whether that means you’re a family of 15, a mixed family, or a family of one single person. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Other Gospel

Contributed by Paul Arnold on Apr 23, 2018

What is the Good News? Paul is clear that there is no substitute for the real thing: Jesus Christ.

Beginning of a series… Paul had previous form in Galatia: he had been through Galatia on three separate missionary journeys. In fact, Acts 14:8-18 describes one such journey through Galatia when Paul and Barnabas were mistaken for Gods. These were people who were eager to receive God’s Good ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Suffered In Our Place

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

many people in those days died on a cross as that was the Roman way of the death penalty for every one that was not a Roman, but Jesus death on the cross was different, as He bore the sins of all mankind, passed present and future.

ISAIAH 53: & psalms 22: JESUS SUFFERED IN OUR PLACE 4-26-08 As we think about how Jesus suffered and died on the cross, people have their own thoughts about what His crucifixion must have been like, but I’m sure that most of us really can not comprehend what He actually endured, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Barabbas In The House?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 27, 2013

Thank God for Jesus. He graciously took my place on the tree of Calvary. I am no different than Barabbas. I deserved to die, but Jesus took my place.

Mark 15:1-15 Is there a Barabbas in the house? If we are honest, our hand would be high in the air. IL.: An overly ambitous attorney made a phone call to the governor in the middle of the night. He insisted to speak to him about an urgent matter. Finally, the governor agreed. "What is it?" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016

As an outworking of the Second Commandment Jesus has come to bring a renewal to worship; in this way we will not make a substitute.

Message John 4:19-24 Worship In Spirit and Truth What is it about worship, and the issue of worship, which has the potential to create so much dissension among the people of God? I’m not saying that it is happening in our congregation but I am sure you have heard the stories. We know of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Wanting What He Wills

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 17, 2018

A sermon plumbing the depths of Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.

One of my favorite scenes from the Andy Griffith show is when Barney Fife fights hard to stay awake during a sermon. Have you ever tried to pray but went astray because you fell asleep? Have you ever had a hard time staying awake in church? I can’t imagine that ever happening here! During our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean That ‘all Died’ At The Cross? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 28, 2018

A look at the idea of substitutionary atonement and what it means for who we are in Christ.

HOW MANY DIED AT THE CROSS? What does it mean that “all died” at the cross? - 2 Corinthians 5:14. WHAT DOES "SUBSTITUTION ATONEMENT" LOOK LIKE? Christ died as a “substitution” for me. - 2 Corinthians 5:14. [Put these in the outline. Maybe put some of the Scriptures on the screen.] WHAT ARE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Atonement And Reconciliation: Understanding The Power Of Jesus' Death And Resurrection

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on May 21, 2023

How Jesus' Death and Resurrection provides Atonement.

Introduction Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we gather to explore the profound and life-transforming truth of the atonement and reconciliation brought about by the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This sacred event lies at the very heart of the Christian faith, for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

In His Steps

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 11, 2004

According to Peter, Jesus is our Standard in life, our Substitute in death, and our Shepherd in heaven!

In His Steps by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-25 In 1896, a man by the name of Charles M. Sheldon penned the words of what has become a classic, inspirational and best-selling novel, "In His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian Church

(Section 3 ) The Perfect Man- James The Servant- The Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Discussion of James 1:17-27. Control your speech. James Chapter 2 Respect of Persons

THE PERFECT MAN AND SERVICE Introduction: The practice of cliquishness is destroying the individual Christian and in turn, his church. Somehow the Christian church has borrowed the "clique concept" from the world and it is eating her alive. When people associate only in a small and exclusive ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did Jesus Have To Die?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 1, 2010

Jesus was not just a good man with a good example to share. He was something much more. Jesus was the substitutionary sacrifice we all need because we sinned against God and cannot offer a sufficient payment to cover our debt.

Why Did Jesus Have to Die? I can see why the good actions of Jesus may cause some people to emulate him. I can even see that it may lead to better lives, but I cannot see how His example can change their hearts! Alan Scholes, a former agnostic testifies from his experience: “I had often heard my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Provides The Perfect Example As A Fighter Of The Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

While there are many battles not worth the effort, there remain some causes that are worth fighting for.

While there are many battles not worth the effort, there remain some causes that are worth fighting for. Paul writes, "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Provides The Perfect Example For Every Husband

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The bride of Christ is the church and He is the perfect example of what every husband should be, should do and should strive to accomplish.

The bride of Christ is the church and He is the perfect example of what every husband should be, should do and should strive to accomplish. Paul writes, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational