Sentence examples for christ instead from inspiring English sources

There have been strong ties with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), but many conservative ministers and congregations associate with the Christian churches and churches of Christ instead.

According to Akbar's court companion Abdel Kadir, Murad started his New Testament lesson by stating "In the name of Christ" instead of the usual Islamic gesture "In the name of God".

Because when you approach a situation thinking, "If I say this, or do this, or don't say this, or don't do this, I may look like a bad Christian," then you aren't really doing or saying it for Christ; instead, you are doing or saying it for your own self-image.

When the green cup was revealed this year, I wrote a post entitled "I'm Christian And I'm Not Offended By Starbucks Cups" because, well, I just want all of you to be aware that not all Christians spend their time concerned with reclaiming a holiday that celebrates the birth of Christ (instead of spending their time writing about it on The Huffington Post).

Perhaps Tom should have done something more Christ-related, instead of his new "firework" dive, which might have been better suited to Beijing.

For a provocative look at the emergence of Christianity two millenniums ago, skip Mel Gibson's "Passion of the Christ" and examine instead some of the fascinating recent scholarship on the early church.

Contrary to popular belief, the original church was not built by Christ's disciples; instead, it probably dates to about the seventh century, researchers say.

Instead, Christ's parables and His sermons seem to act against the idea of seeing the world in terms of clear opposites, people on "our side" and "enemies".

By now, many people are probably familiar with Glenn Beck's statement from a couple of weeks ago that any church that talks about "social or economic justice" is not of Christ but is instead spreading Nazi or communist propaganda, and that Beck's listeners should leave those churches.

In line with Masereel's politics, the Common Man is martyred instead of Christ; during his trial, Christ on the crucifix shines light upon the man.

That exhibition featured several controversial works, including one depicting Christian worshipers praying to Mickey Mouse instead of Jesus Christ and another with a Russian general raping a male soldier next to the words "Glory to Russia!" Church leaders denounced the show.