“You Have Been Raised with Christ”

April 16, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSprings1 Corinthians 15, Colossians 3, Easter, Heidelberg Catechism 45, hidden with Christ, Psalm 27, Resurrection Day

Psalm 27:3-5; Colossians 3:1-4 April 16, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Have you ever wondered why Good Friday, a commemoration of our Lord’s crucifixion, is called “Good”? Some say it originated from the English or German name for “God’s Friday.” As early as the 2nd century, Christians started commemorating the “Passover” of Crucifixion and Resurrection in a time of fasting, prayer, and penance. It is a celebration of our Holy God’s great love in Christ, so that in some parts of Europe, the day is called…

Genesis Hebrews Sermons

“By Faith Abraham Obeyed”

April 3, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsAbraham's faith, Canaan, Genesis 12, Genesis 22, Haran, Hebrews 11, Ur of the Chaldees

Genesis 12:1-4; 22:9-18; Hebrews 11:8-22 April 2, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Liberals are known to reject the Bible as the inspired and inerrant Word of God. Instead, they argue that the Bible was written by fallible men, so there are errors and contradictions. Take for example this quote from a professor at a liberal university who wrote recently, “The book of Genesis was written during the period of the monarchy… for the purpose of setting up and defending the very idea of a…

Colossians Easter Sermons

Easter Sunday Service April 16, 2017

April 2, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsColossians 3, Easter, resurrection, worship service

Join us to worship the Risen Christ, who was raised for our justification, so we may walk in newness of life. Time and Date: 10:30 AM, April 16, 2017 Sermon Title: “You Have Been Raised with Christ” Scripture Texts: Psalm 27:3-4; Colossians 3:1-4 Sermon Outline: “Seek the Things That are Above” “Your Life is Hidden with Christ” “You Will Also Appear with Him in Glory”

Genesis Hebrews Sermons

Living by Faith

March 27, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsAbel, Enoch, furtick, Genesis 5, Genesis 6, hall of faith, Hebrews 11, Noah, oprah, osteen

Genesis 5:24; 6:9; Hebrews 1:1-7; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 21 and 22 March 26, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: “I am a Christian. That is my faith… But it is not required. I have respect for all faiths. All faiths. But what I’m talking about is not faith or religion. I’m talking about spirituality.” In a recent survey, one-third of Americans said the one who said this has more “impact” on their spiritual lives than their pastors or priests.[footnote]Sister Laurel, “NOprah,” The Reluctant First…

Hebrews Sermons

Exhortations and Warnings About Christ’s Sacrifice

March 19, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsapostasy, Hebrews 10, holy of holies, perseverance of the saints, torn curtain, unpardonable sin

Isaiah 26:20–21; Habakkuk 2:3–4; Hebrews 10:19-39 March 19, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: One of the most reassuring and comforting doctrines of the Bible is what is called “perseverance of the saints.” We believe that all true Christians who have been chosen by God will never lose their salvation after believing and trusting in Christ alone. We have life eternal, so that we do not lose and find salvation repeatedly. But many evangelicals resent this doctrine, saying that it would lead Christians to be negligent and…

Sermons

“The Law a Shadow of Good Things to Come”

March 12, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsanimal sacrifices, conscience, Hebrews 10, once-for-all sacrifice, perfection of saints, Psalm 40, sinners and saints

Psalm 40:6-8; Hebrews 10:1-18 March 5, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: “God doesn’t just forgive, he forgets. He erases the board. He destroys the evidence. He burns the microfilm. He clears the computer. He doesn’t remember my mistakes.” What I just read is a quote from a popular evangelical author, Max Lucado. Do you agree or disagree with his statement? After all, in verse 17 of our text, God says, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.” Here’s another thought that…

Exodus Hebrews Sermons

Jesus the Once-for-All-Sacrifice

March 6, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsbloody sacrifices, covenant, Exodus 24, Hebrews 9, Humane Society, mediator, PETA, SPCA

Exodus 24:1-8; 1 Timothy 2:5; 1 Peter 3:18; Hebrews 9:11-28 March 5, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Did you ever notice that movies today that show animals being hurt or killed will have a disclaimer at the end, saying, “No animal in this film was harmed”? Or do you remember the story a few years ago of some whales stranded in an ice field off the east coast of Russia? A lot of money and effort, in addition to putting rescuers in danger, were spent…

Hebrews Leviticus Sermons

What’s So Holy About the Holy Places?

February 26, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsday of atonement, Hebrews 9, holy of holies, Leviticus 16, tabernacle, Temple, the holy place, the most holy place

Leviticus 16:2-19; Hebrews 9:1-10 February 26, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: “One of the specifications of the agreement between Israel and the Antichrist will allow the religious Jews to rebuild the Temple and to initiate daily sacrifices.” Do you agree with this statement? The speaker is talking about a peace treaty between Israel and the Antichrist after Christians are secretly raptured to heaven. In this treaty, the Antichrist will allow Jews to rebuild the Jerusalem Temple on the present site of the Muslim mosque on the…

Hebrews Jeremiah Sermons

Jesus the Superior High Priest of the Superior Covenant

February 20, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsHebrews 8, High Priest, Jeremiah 31, new covenant, old covenant, tabernacle

Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 8:1-13 (text) February 19, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Let me read a quote from a recent article by a well-known seminary professor: before [Israel’s] monarchy, the historical nature of the biblical accounts is either utterly unclear or in direct tension with the general outline of history that has come to light in the past century or so. Historically speaking, we really don’t know where the Israelites came from, and the exodus and conquest stories, which are so central to the biblical…

Genesis Hebrews Sermons

Jesus the Better Priest-King

February 13, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsAaron, Abraham, Genesis 14, Hebrews 7, High Priest, Levi, Melchizedek, Psalm 110

Genesis 14:17-20; Hebrews 7:1-28 February 5, 2017 • Dowload this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: What are the most popular baby names today? For those who want Biblical names, the most popular for girls are Ava, Isabella, Abigail, Amelia. For boys, Noah, Elijah, Michael, Jacob, Ethan and Matthew are the most popular. Some people are surprised when they learn that “Nollie” is just my nickname, and my birth name is “Napoleon.” How does “Napoleon” rank in popularity for boys’ names? It’s 7,557th! Talking about unpopular boys’ names, what about…