Sermons on Understanding Christ:

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

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 30, 2024

Verse 34 gives us the good news of our salvation as simply as it can be stated. Each part of that verse outlines the means by which we can be saved from the penalty of our sins.

Alba 3-31-24 CHRIST IS RISEN Romans 8:34 A story was told about a Biology I test in which the students were asked: "Suppose you could take to Mars any of the laboratory equipment used in this course. How would you determine if there was life on Mars?" One student responded: "Ask ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Of Christ Series

Contributed by Arslan Ul Haq on Mar 31, 2024

Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Matthew 28:1-10: Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Live For Christ

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 24, 2024

Paul said, "For me to live is Christ, and die is gain."

To Live for Christ Philippians 1:15-26 Good morning. Jim Elliot was a passionate evangelist and a martyred Christian missionary. The pursuit of his life was to intimately know the Lord, to tell others about Jesus, and to obey the call, Christ had for his life. Jim Elliot committed his life to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Living Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2025

The healing of the crippled man showed that Peter and John believe in the presence of Christ, His power and the authority of His Name.

Acts 3:1-8, 12-16 - The Living Christ What Peter and John did was remarkable and out-of-the-ordinary. Their actions tell us at least THREE realities: (1) They believe that Christ has risen and is with them. No one would invoke the name of a dead man and expect something to happen. (2) They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Dec 30, 2025

Devil came from heaven, Christ also came from heaven The Devil knew God as an arch angel before his falling, Christ also knew God, His Father. Then how, that arch angel became the devil and Christ became the saviour?

Many claim to have known God but living a life controlled by demons and devil with the attitude of devil. Many may say, no we are not like devil- but Jesus even called Pharisees and the religious people who claim to be God’s children- children of devil (John 8:44) Why does He say that? Because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:13-14, Philippians 2:5-7, Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 5:7-10, John 13:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Drawn To Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores how Jesus attracts people to Himself, inviting them to discover God's nature and their own identities, with a prayer for fresh encounters with His presence and love.

Hey church! I’m so glad that you’re here today! It’s so good for us to be together to worship our loving and almighty God who loves us and cares so deeply about us. Let me ask you a question: do you like to get free samples of stuff? Like, free samples of shampoo or perfume or food? Are any of you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Topics: Lamb Of God, Encountering Presence, Spiritual Discovery

Focus On Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of maintaining focus on Christ as our source of hope and guidance, using Peter's experience as an example of how distractions can lead to spiritual downfall.

Welcome back to our second week of our new series, “Focus.” Last week, we started to lay the foundation for our focus when we talked about our thoughts. Are they positive or negative? Paul talks seriously about the things we are thinking about, and the importance of aligning our thoughts with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Focus On Christ, Distractions, Hope In Darkness

Sermon Series: Focus

Rewired By Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Through Jesus, we can overcome temptations and hardships by responding with scripture, relational trust in God, and self-control.

Today, we're going to talk about how we can overcome temptations and challenges in our lives. You know, sometimes it feels like our lives are a tangled mess, like these wires here. But the good news is that Jesus can help us untangle and rewire our lives for victory. Jesus can help us untangle and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance, Faith Endurance, Resilience In Faith

Drawn To Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Our journey with Jesus involves discovering who God is, who we are in Christ, and becoming more like Him as we grow in our faith.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something really cool. You know how we all love free samples, right? Like when you go to the mall and they give you a tiny taste of a smoothie or a bite of a cookie? Well, today we're going to see how God is kind of like a free sample. He wants us to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29, John 1:30, John 1:31, John 1:32, John 1:33, John 1:34, John 1:35, John 1:36, John 1:37, John 1:38, John 1:39, John 1:40, John 1:41, John 1:42  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Purpose, Faith Journey, Christ's Teachings

Divided In Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Following Christ can bring division in relationships, but it is important to remain faithful and trust in Jesus' honesty and guidance.

Bring in a rope and have two volunteers come up. Have them hold the rope, one on each end, and explain that the rope represents our relationships. When we follow Jesus, sometimes it can cause tension and division in our relationships, like when we pull the rope tight. But Jesus is with us through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Discipleship, Faith Journey, Biblical Teachings

Focus On Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

In life's storms, we must keep our focus on Christ, overcoming fear, distractions, and doubt.

Ever been so into your phone that you walked into a wall or a pole? Yeah, me too. That's what happens when we lose focus, or focus on the wrong thing. Same thing happens when we lose focus on Jesus, we start to trip up in life. Let's check out a story in the Bible where Peter lost his focus on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Faith, Salvation, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Growth

The Example Of Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus loved everyone impartially and intentionally, breaking cultural barriers and societal norms. We are called to follow His example and love others in the same way.

Do you remember Jesus' greatest commandment? He told us to love each other just like He loved us. Today, we're going to see how Jesus walked the talk. Let's pray: God, help us to love like You do. Show us how to look past our differences and love everyone, no matter what. Teach us to love like ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, John 4:1-42

Topics: Unconditional Love, Purposeful Affection, Impartiality, Intentional Relationships

Imitate Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Our goal in life should be to imitate Jesus and love others like He did. His love was extraordinary, unconditional, and selfless.

Alright, guys, today we're going to talk about the most powerful thing ever: Love. We're supposed to be like Jesus, especially when it comes to loving others. Jesus' love was next-level and didn't depend on what we did. It was all about giving, not getting. Let's try to love like that. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Topics: Compassionate Living, Divine Love, Spiritual Growth, Biblical Teachings

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jul 14, 2025

Sermon based on John 15:1-11. This was a first sermon at a new church but could be used to encourage any time.

May I ask you something? What are you connected to right now? What gives your life meaning, direction, and strength when the days are long or the future feels uncertain? That’s not just a rhetorical question—it’s the very question Jesus answers in our passage today. Good morning. I greet you in the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11