Sermons on Touching Christ:

The Ascension Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 15, 2023

In the book of acts we see the expansion of the gospel as the mission of the church. The book of acts is a continuation of what Jesus did and taught.

I. Witnesses to all of whom Jesus is. (Not just things directly related to salvation) (v.8) A. The same Greek word for witness is the same word used for martyr in other passages of scripture. B. Witness to His death, burial, and resurrection. C. Witness to all that He did to heal the lame ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2023

A message about freedom in Christ, and some of the things that can impede that freedom.

January 15, 2023 Sermon - Boundaries: Burdens and Loads Freedom in Christ. I don't know how you respond to just those three words, but those words bring me joy. They bring me joy because they remind me of my experience of coming to faith, leaving behind a way of living and thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2023

The foremost step to elevation is to Follow Christ. Follow the footsteps of him. The first thing the disciples observed after encountering with Jesus was that he walked into Jordan, then into wilderness for fasting and prayer.

Ash Wednesday 22.02.2023 Text: Mark 10:32-34 Steps to Elevation: Step: 1, Follow Christ Introduction: During this Lent season we would mediate under the theme steps to elevation. These are the Steps to victory, jubilation and joy. Today, we are meditating the first step to elevation, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

There are wooden crosses, metal crosses. Some are big, some are small. Some are plain, some are fancy. Cross necklaces are popular. But the cross is not just a decoration or a piece of jewelry. The cross of Christ represents so much more than that.

THE CROSS OF CHRIST You can look around NSCC and see many crosses. There are wooden crosses, metal crosses. Some are big, some are small. Some are plain, some are fancy. Cross necklaces are popular. It's interesting how many celebrities wear them. But for some of them, when you see what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 3:18, Luke 9:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fools For Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 12, 2022

To change the world, go to the back of the line, imitate people like Paul, and get something done.

Evan Almighty is the story of freshman congressman Evan Baxter, whose main campaign slogan was “change the world.” When he asks for God's help to achieve his goal, God responds in an unusual way—He commands Evan to build an ark in order to rescue a multitude of wild animals. As Evan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Uplifted Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 15, 2022

John 12:32 teaches us several truths about Jesus' death on the cross.

Scripture The year was 30 AD. Thousands of Jewish pilgrims had come to Jerusalem from all over the world for the upcoming Passover feast. Many Jews came to Jerusalem a week before the Passover to ceremonially cleanse themselves and also to prepare for the Passover. Word had spread among the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformed By Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2022

How should the death & resurrection of Jesus change us? The purpose of the death of Christ is to empower us live a life for Him

2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-15 TRANSFORMED BY CHRIST [Romans 14:7-9] When Jesus was crucified on the Cross and raised again on the third day, He won the victory over sin and death. That victory has a life changing purpose for those who have truly placed their faith in Christ. How should the death ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Dec 11, 2022

Honoring the Birth of our Savior, Christ Jesus.

In the Scriptures, we are surely bestowed honor from the Holy One of Israel with the most Holy Invitation of our lives: to experience the miraculous Birth of the Lord God’s only Begotten, Son. In awe, ofttimes we read with tears of The Coronation of our Humble King, who because there was no room ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love For Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 17, 2022

John 14:23: Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.

Love for Christ will lead to Obedience to Christ Love for Christ will lead you to purity and sanctification in Christ Love for Christ will lead to likeness to Christ, Love for Christ will lead to Communion with Christ and in communion with those we love Love for Christ will lead us to work for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, John 14:15

The Christ Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 21, 2022

Set aside the stress. Come to Jesus. Then tell everybody about Him. It’s the only way to face another Monday and all the days ahead.

Poor 4-year-old Landry, from Andover, Kansas, hesitated to go to school on another Monday this last winter (February 28, 2022). Here he is caught on his home’s outdoor security camara. Take a look (show video: 4-year-old has severe case of the Monday’s; www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9NeN8emtCM ). The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Atonement Of Christ

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Atonement of Christ The atonement that Christ made upon the cross when He died is the… 1. Spring in service (2 Corinthians 5:14) 2. Source of all our spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:7) 3. Stay in bereavement (1 Thessalonians 4:14) 4. Solace in trouble (Hebrews 12:2-3) 5. Separating power ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Blood of Christ Acts 5:28 Introduction: Many have found that the Blood of this Man is – 1. The Hewer of sin. Romans 6:10-11 2. The Highway of blessing. Romans 8:3-4 3. The Holder of saints. 2 Corinthians 5:15 4. The Heritage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

Christ For Us

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Christ for Us Introduction: Different characters in which Christ appears for us in Hebrews 9-10. 01. As the Propitiation, to atone (Hebrews 9:12) 02. As the Purifier, to cleanse (Hebrews 9:14) 03. As the Mediator, to act (Hebrews 9:15) 04. As the Priest, to represent (Hebrews 9:24) 05. As the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Emotions Of Christ

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 19, 2022

1 Thessalonians 5: 23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

ANGER Jesus Heals on the Sabbath (see Matthew 12: 9-13 and Luke 6:6-10) Mark 3:1 He entered again into a synagogue; and a man was there whose hand was withered. 2 They were watching Him to see if He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. 3 He *said to the man with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Vineyard

Christ In Hebrews

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 19, 2022

Who does God want us to primarily listen to, the ancient patriarchs, the prophets, the angelic messengers, or His Son?

A main theme of Hebrews is summarized in the opening statements. Who does God want us to primarily listen to, the ancient patriarchs, the prophets, the angelic messengers, or His Son? “God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist