Sermons on Understanding Christ:

Not I, But Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 29, 2007

Having lost their leader, Moses, how do they CROSS THIS JORDAN! Then Joshua describes God’s plan.

NOT I, BUT CHRIST Last week, we read Joshua 1. We talked about crossing this Jordan. We read what God told Joshua. We read where God told Joshua to cross this Jordan and lead the people to the land which God had promised. About what he should do in the face of this tragedy. This loss of their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Claims Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 24, 2014

How do you respond to the claims of Christ? Do you question His right to your life? Do you assert your own rights over him? Or do you humbly surrender to Him and submit to His will? We must all see the importance of being responsive to Christ and the danger of being unresponsive.

The Claims of Christ Mark 11:27-33; 12:1-12 Jesus’ Authority Questioned 27. They came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests and the scribes and the elders came to Him, 28. and began saying to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things, or ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Christ Of The Crisis

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 30, 2020

The example of Paul and Silas in jail reveals how the disciples of Jesus are to respond in a crisis.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Shalom Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 30, 2013

We need deep, lasting, abiding peace. The only thing like that is the peace of Christ.

This is a beautiful passage of Scripture. I love the picture it paints. Do you think in pictures? Who here is a visual learner? I definitely am! My Dad was an accomplished artist, and he always taught me that when it comes to a painting, to visual design, the eye must be captivated by something in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supremacy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 6, 2008

Giving Christ the supreme position in our lives is a decision we make. Paul opens his letter to the Colossian church with a reminder that he was sent by God.

Introduction: I. I have a friend, a co-worker to be more specific, who comes from an American Indian heritage. A. He is actually quite proud of his background, B. In talking with him about Christ, I also discovered that he claims Christ as his savior. 1. Sounds good right. 2. That is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Included In Christ Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

Why has God included us in Christ to be chosen and predestined? What is God's purpose?

LIVING IN CHRIST – Included In Christ  Ephesians 1:3-14 NIV 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mystery Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

I. The Mystery of Christ is based on a promise (6) II. The Mystery of Christ is accessible to all (6) III. The Mystery of Christ is visible through the Church (10-11) IV. The Mystery of Christ gives us a clear approach to God (12) V. The Mystery of Ch

The Mystery of Christ Ephesians 3:1-13 Intro: How many of you like a good mystery (and I’m not talking about the location of your missing sock)? Interestingly enough, the first definition for mystery in Webster’s Dictionary is “a religious truth that one can know only by revelation and cannot ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crucified With Christ

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 18, 2008

Ultimately salvation is about knowing God, and commitment to Christ is about dying to self.

Crucified With Christ, Philippians 1:21-30 Introduction On a dark and stormy night, a child was lost in the streets of a large city. A policeman found him crying in distress, and gathering enough from his story to locate the home, gave him directions after this manner. “Just go down this street ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Unity In Christ

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2014

What do the words "community", "immunity" and "opportunity" have in common? This sermon was preached at a combined English/Hispanic service in English and Spanish and emphasized the unity we have in Christ.

OPEN: A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their 3 kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them and the mother smiled and turned around to do some work. But, just a short while later she heard meowing and scratching on the door. She rushed to the door and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Exclusivity Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 23, 2003

In a day of political correctness where society and religionists teach an all embracing God that accepts all who come to Him regardless of the way, consider the exclusivity of Christ.

THE EXCLUSIVITY OF CHRIST ACTS 4:12 Introduction: We are living in a significantly different culture in America from when we were young, and from what our grandparents or even our parents encountered. No longer can we think and speak in terms of a America as having Christian or Judeo-Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Cistern Of Christ

Contributed by Filipe Remelgado on Jul 19, 2008

The suffering of the innocent and how God helps us through it.

Title: The Cistern of Christ. Text: Lamentations 3:52-57 Introduction: “Coca-Cola was the result of an accident. In 1886 a pharmacist named John Pemberton cooked up a medicinal syrup in a large brass kettle slung over an open fire, stirring it with an oar. When he was done, he figured he had ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:52-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Knows

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 27, 2001

This is a funeral for a member of my church who died after a sudden illness.

The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Invocation O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 26, 2002

If we are going to grow in Christ we must move toward Him.

GROWING IN CHRIST Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction A. Read Col. 1:9-14 B. Illustration: One of the most comforting things that you can say to anyone is “I am praying for you.” C. Last week we look at the fact that Paul was praying for the believers in Colosse. This week we will look at what Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003

A children’s sermon illustrating our need to be rooted and grounded in Christ.

Children’s talk: Ephesians 3:14-21 Prop: Small Oak tree in a pot. Can anyone tell me what type of plant is in this pot? (Oak). Not that long ago, this little oak was just a small seed. Can anyone tell me what the seed of an oak is called? (Acorn). There’s even a well known proverb which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christ Believed

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We must be pursued by God to come to Him.

Intro: - In Genesis 1 we have Christ in Creation - In Genesis 2 we have Christ in Marriage - In Genesis 3 we have Christ the Messiah Foretold - In Genesis 4 we have Christ Believed I. The Birth of Cain v. 1-2 - Liberal scholars hold that much of Genesis is not meant by God to be literal - By them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist