Sermons on We Follow Christ:

Will We Cry Or Will We Praise

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 23, 2023

We have the choice, we can cry about how things use to be, or we can praise God for what he’s about to do.

Because of Israel’s refusal to abandon their idols and worship the one true God, they were chastened by the Lord and were taken away into captivity by the Babylonians. This captivity was to last 70 years, Jer. 25:11-12. This 70 year period began in 605 B.C., when the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Lest We Forget"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 1, 2004

A Memorial Day Message. Joshua commanded that stones be set as a memorial at the crossing of the Jordan River. As "living stones", we also are a memorial to what Christ has done for us.

“Lest We Forget” Joshua 4:1-9, 19-24 INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow isn’t just a holiday … a day set aside for picnics, family fun … a day off from work. Tomorrow is Memorial Day. The holiday was officially recognized in 1868, as a day, May 30, to honor those who died in the Civil War. Later, it was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Kept In Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2005

In these few verses, we learn: who Jesus is praying for; who He’s not praying for; His special relationship with the Father; and His request for our protection and unity. We find great comfort and confidence in knowing that our Savior is praying for us.

“Kept in Christ” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts &John 17:9-11, “My prayer is not for the world, but for those You have given Me, for they are Yours. All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine; and You have given them back to Me, so they are My ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-11

Denomination: Congregational

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021

Independence Day: In God we find the basis for national freedom, or physical freedom; however, we also find in the Lord the basis for our spiritual freedom. God’s provision for our spiritual freedom is found in His one and only Son, Jesus Christ.

According to Mark Parsec, Independence Day “celebrates America’s Declaration of Independence from the tyranny of England under King George the III.”(1) The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, he says, was not intended to declare war with England, nor did it procure our country’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, John 8:31-36, Galatians 4:4-7, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Denying Yourself

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Revival revolves around this very notion and directly balances on the denial of ourselves and the cross we carry. Are we ready to take it on? Are we ready to carry our cross?

Illustration: Passion Season - Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey. What is He denying himself? Jesus is in the garden of gethsemane. What is He denying himself? What cup does He choose? Jesus is put on the cross. What is He denying himself? The path is different because it is the path of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Bride

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Apr 29, 2011

This sermon explores the true meaning for being the Bride of Christ. We believers are, in essence, wed to Christ through our committment as believers.

Christ’s Bride How many people watched the Royal wedding? The history made that day will stay in the minds of over two billion people who watched this young couple get married – the future King of England and his bride. I was intrigued with the service – how it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

What does it mean to be IN CHRIST?

At the beginning of the study I invited you to pay attention to all the times you hear the phrase "In Christ" Today we'll look at that concept. Let's back up Verse 1: to . . . the faithful in Christ Verse 3: God . . . has blessed us in heavenly places in Christ Verse4: . . . chosen in Him . . ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-13

Denomination: *other

In Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2023

What does it mean to be in Christ? Let’s allow the Bible to tell us. Several churches claim that eternal life is only available within their walls. Who does Jesus say will have eternal life?

What does it mean to be in Christ? Let’s allow the Bible to tell us. Several churches claim that eternal life is only available within their walls. Who does Jesus say will have eternal life? For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

But Christ!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2019

The way into the Holiest.

BUT CHRIST! Hebrews 9:1-14. We have been comparing and contrasting the new covenant with the old, the heavenly tabernacle with the earthly; the substance with its shadow (cf. Hebrews 8:1-13). Also the ministry of Jesus with that of Aaron (cf. Hebrews 5:1-10). In this passage we see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paradoxes Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 17, 2012

Jesus in His last public sermon shares some paradoxes of life we need to grasp.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the next seven weeks leading up to Easter together we are going follow the teachings of Jesus that took place during the final week of His life. • For context earlier in chapter 12 we have the triumphal entry into Jerusalem which marks the beginning of the last week ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

The completeness for the Christian of being ’in Christ’.

Christ In Us & Our Being In Christ 1. THE BASIS Ac 24:24 Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus. 2. THE BEGINNING 2Co 5:17 If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 29, 2022

"Christ" was not Jesus' last name. It was a description of WHO He was. So what does it mean that Jesus is the Christ, and what difference can that make in our lives?

OPEN: St. John’s University is a private religious college in the state of New York, and sometime back someone apparently wrote some graffiti on one of the walls which said this: “Jesus said unto them: ‘Who do you say that I am?’ And they replied: ‘You are the eschatological manifestation of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lacking

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 7, 2021

What is it that we seek because we know we are lacking?

Lacking – Mark 10: 17 - 31 Intro: Have you ever left home for a long trip with a funny feeling that you’ve forgotten something? You don’t know what it was, but you just have this nagging feeling. A man tells the story that every time his family drove off on vacation, his mom would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Miracles Of Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 14, 2021

In this message from the feeding of the 5000 we will talk about 4 principles for cooperating with God so He can do a mighty work in our lives.

The Miracles of Christ THIS MORNING – is week 5 of our message series ‘I Want To Know Christ…’ A SERIES – where many of us in this room are desperately trying to know better THE ONE we have chosen to follow and have surrendered our lives to. AND WHY – are we so desperate to know Him… Because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, John 10:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Love We Don't Expect Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Sep 15, 2003

God’s love reaches us when we least expect it, inviting us to take up our Cross and follow.

There’s just something about a surprise party. I think it has to do with the surprise part of the deal. It’s like your day is going along, maybe you’ve even forgotten that it’s your birthday. You’re just going through your day, thinking about a project you have to do after supper, and then, BAM! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran