Sermons on Touching Christ:

Meeting The Christ On The Margins

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

Sermon about ministry amongst the marginalised

Twenty-something years ago, I was at a weekend meeting a few miles out of Taupo. When we had finished our business for the Saturday, a few of us drove into town to have a look around, and at some point, I left the others, so I could patronise one of the local watering holes. I soon found a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

"The Christ Bearer"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2017

When Jesus entered Jerselum on Palm Sunday a donkey was the Christ Bearer, not the disciples, not the crowd, not the religious leaders.

Matthew 21 :1-11 “The Christ Bearer” 1. Matthew tells us that Jesus sends two of his disciples into the village of Bethphage to fetch a donkey and a colt. This is to fulfill what had been spoken by the prophet Zechariah, “Look, your king is coming to you,” said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

If Christ Had Not Risen Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2017

We learn about six consequences if Christ had not risen from the dead.

Scripture It is such a joy to gather on this Resurrection Sunday! Christians throughout the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ every Lord’s Day, but especially on this day. We are hardwired to resist the idea of someone coming back to life from the dead. Lal Bihari is living proof ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If Christ Had Not Come

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

This is a Christmas Eve message based on the idea from the Christmas Classic "it's A Wonderful Life".

IF CHRIST HAD NOT COME LUKE 2:1-20 A GREAT CHRISTMAS MOVIE CLASSIC HAS BEEN THE JIMMY STEWART MOVIE, “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE.” LES AND I WATCH IT EVERY YEAR, AND THE LINE, “TEACHER SAYS, WHENEVER A BELL RINGS, AN ANGEL GETS HIS WINGS”, AND STEWART LOOKS UP AND SAYS “WAY TO GO CLARENCE” IT STILL ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Only Christ Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

I honor Jesus as holy when I fear the displeasure of God more than I fear the disdain of man

ENGAGE/TENSION Last week someone submitted an anonymous question/comment on the sermon that read: I’ve become a very angry believer, I look all around and see only Satan taking over this world. Just once do I want to see God do a mighty thing. It’s like he isn’t here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Honoring Ordinations

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 9, 2016

God ordained ministers of the Gospel present a high level of integrity in conduct of life, in proclamation of Biblical truth, and loyalty to the calling God has placed upon those who serve Him.

Christ Honoring Ordinations Keeping Biblical Integrity In Ministerial Ordinations God ordained ministers of the Gospel present a high level of integrity in conduct of life, in proclamation of Biblical truth, and loyalty to the calling God has placed upon those who serve Him. The Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blood Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 20, 2016

What the blood can do for all men.

THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST Hebrews 12: 1. His blood is a God ward aspect. a. Ground for atonement – A COVERING. Leviticus 17: 11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Prologue Of Christ's Revelation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 26, 2016

In today's lesson, the prologue of Christ's revelation shows just hat the Book of Revelation was revealed for witness, which results in blessing.

Scripture Today, I am starting a new series of messages. It is called, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” and it is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. These chapters deal with Christ’s message to seven churches that were located in Asia ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Laboring As Unto Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 5, 2016

The heart of the average employee is more influenced by a world view rather than having the mind of Christ, as the Bible tells you and me to have. This teaches about God's perspective on work.

Laboring As Unto Christ Rethinking Our Attitude About Work The Bible says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Yes In Christ! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 11, 2016

Always Yes in Christ! – 2 Corinthians chapter 1 verses 12 to chapter 2 verses 11– sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: A Clear Conscience (vs 12-24). A Compassionate Heart (vs 1-11). A Conquering Faith (vs 12-17). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Anyone know what these words have in common? • ‘Gadget, Nemesis, Stoplight, Status quo, Internet, Eureka, Kamikaze, • Connoisseur, Vice ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Christ's Messenger On Patmos Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 17, 2016

The analysis of Christ's messenger on Patmos as set forth in Revelation 1:9-11 shows us how he received the message.

Scripture At the end of August, I started a series of messages that I have titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches.” It is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. These chapters deal with Christ’s message to seven churches that were located in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Raised With Christ For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

we are resurrected with Jesus for His purposes

English 2:6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6-10

Denomination: *other

Christ's Message To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2016

Christ's message to Ephesus as set forth in Revelation 2:1-7 teaches us that a church may be sound but loveless.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Message To Smyrna Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2016

The analysis of Christ's message to Smyrna as set forth in Revelation 2:8-11 teaches us that suffering is a characteristic of a true church of Jesus Christ.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Message To Pergamum Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2016

The analysis of Christ's message to Pergamum as set forth in Revelation 2:12-17 teaches us that a church may be orthodox but tolerant.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed