The Riches of Christ
The Riches of Christ3
What Christ Means to Me
By Vance Havner0MAT 6:33ROM 8:38EPH 4:32PHP 1:21PHP 4:7Vance Havner shares his personal reflections on what Christ means to him, emphasizing the profound friendship and love he has found in Jesus. He describes Christ as the source of pardon, peace, purpose, power, plenty, and an eternal prospect, illustrating how these aspects transform his life. Havner recounts the simplicity and beauty of living in Christ, contrasting it with the chaos of modern life, and highlights the importance of faith and reliance on God's promises. He concludes by affirming that Christ is his message and the anchor of his hope, encouraging others to recognize the richness of their relationship with Him.
The Unsearchable Riches of Christ!
By Thomas Brooks0PSA 107:9ISA 53:5ISA 61:10MAT 11:28JHN 6:35JHN 10:10ROM 8:322CO 5:17EPH 3:8REV 3:18Thomas Brooks emphasizes the abundant and unsearchable riches found in Christ, encouraging even the greatest sinners to believe in Him for their happiness and fulfillment. He describes Christ as the ultimate source of goodness, providing everything from spiritual wealth to healing and nourishment. Brooks reassures the weary and broken-hearted that Christ offers solutions to their deepest needs, whether they are poor, naked, blind, hungry, thirsty, wounded, sick, or imprisoned. The sermon highlights the sufficiency of Christ in meeting all human needs and the eternal blessings He provides.
The Transcendent Beauty of God
By Mike Bickle1845:15ISA 6:12CO 8:9Mike Bickle emphasizes the transcendent beauty of God, illustrating how the Spirit moves wherever the Word of God is spoken. He explains that Jesus, who was rich, became poor for our sake, allowing us to become rich through His grace. Bickle highlights the importance of speaking God's Word in faith, regardless of our feelings, and encourages believers to recognize the immense worth and beauty of Jesus, which should inspire worship and a deeper relationship with Him. He concludes by inviting the congregation to reflect on the richness of Jesus and the profound mystery of His incarnation and sacrifice.