Sermons on Abide In Jesus:

Jesus Christ Will Return To Earth! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 22, 2008

Christmas day will be meaningless without the return of Christ to earth to complete what was done in that manger, on that cross, from that grave, and in His church!

The world celebrates Christmas on December 25. But some will argue, with strong conviction, that Jesus was actually born on January 6! Does the date really matter? No matter the date, what’s important is that God became a human being on earth! Without His birth on earth, Jesus would not have been ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The New You In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

Men are born into spiritual slavery; no one is born free.

1. v1 - Shall we continue in sin so that grace may abound? • It’s an interesting question and unfortunately it comes up all too often among Christians. • The thought that we can continue in sin and bring about some heavenly benefit through earthly means. SOMEONE ONCE SAID that if you ‘truly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is No Condemnation For Those In Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

For those of us who are in Christ Jesus, there is no condemnation, our past sins forgiven.

1. Condemnation… the word itself sounds heavy & burdensome. • HOUSES are CONDEMNED… to be torn down & never used again. • CRIMINALS are CONDEMNED… never to leave prison. • CONDEMN… literally, “A decision against someone, a judgment!” • Webster says, “to declare reprehensible, wrong or evil. To ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ Will Reign Forever! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 29, 2008

You believe in Christmas and Easter and you say you are a Christian but do you really know and envision Jesus Christ as He is?

Now that Christmas is over, what are people thinking about?? Most people are now reflecting on the year passing and the New Year to come. How many of you are excited about 2009? How many of you are concerned about the New Year? How many of you already have New Year’s resolutions? Many will say, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Star-Gazers And Jesus-Seekers

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 30, 2008

A Sermon for the Sunday of Epiphany. The Wise Men invite us to follow in our faith-journey to encounter the Living God, made known to us in Christ Jesus

Text Matthew 2:1-12 ‘Star-gazers and Jesus-seekers’ I guess we are all familiar with the stars – the stars, that is, that we see printed in our newspapers, written in ‘Teletext’, and on the Internet. Our horoscope, I mean, by which some people seek guidance for their lives, and seek to predict ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Did Jesus Die Spiritually?

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Dec 31, 2008

Refutes the error of those who teach that Jesus died spiritually, was subject to the devil in hell and had to be born again.

Did Jesus Die Spiritually? Dr. Russell K. Tardo [ JDS-101 ] 1And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Went To College

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 2, 2009

Student Day at Christmas message. Jesus demonstrated curiosity, He shared what He knew, but above all He understood that relationships are paramount.

Aren’t babies wonderful? Babies are so sweet and so soft and cuddly. Everybody loves babies. Never mind, as some wit has put it, that a baby is nothing but a digestive system with a loud voice at one end and total irresponsibility at the other! Despite all that, everyone loves babies. That, of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Master Over Disease Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 5, 2009

Jesus is master over demons, disease and death! He is God!

Mark 5:25-34 Jesus: Master Over Disease Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea... So [Jesus] went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and thronged Him. <Then a Divine Interruption of the Woman with an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Master Over Demons Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 5, 2009

In this passage we see that Jesus is indeed Master over demons! There is the MISERY of the soul, the MASTERY of the Savior, the MYSTERY of salvation and the MINISTRY of serving.

Mark 5:1-20 (Also found in MT 8:28-34; LK 8:26-37) Jesus: Master Over Demons! Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, who had [his] dwelling among ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Master Over Death Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 8, 2009

Jesus is Master of not only Demons and Disease but also Death. Here we find ANXIETY, ACTIVITY and AUTHORITY.

Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 Jesus: Master Over Death Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Jesus Above All Else

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 9, 2009

When Paul compared himself to Jesus, he knew that Jesus was everything and in comparison he was nothing.

“It’s Jesus Above All Else” Text: Philippians 3:4-14 W. Max Alderman Introduction: In this section Paul states his attainments. 1. He was so loyal a Jew that he had never lost the Hebrew speech. 2. He was not only a religious Jew, he was a member of their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of An Intimate Relationship With Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 14, 2009

Here is a "photograph" of what an intimate relationship with Jesus looks life in the life of an individual. John describes this special moment in his life with Jesus in such a way that it gives us a true image of Jesus relating intimately with a man.

TITLE: How to Develop an Intimate Relationship with Jesus TEXT: John 13:18-30 Introduction: Think about your favorite snapshots. Think about what meaningful moments they capture for you and why they are powerful. Here is s snapshot of Jesus that is one of the most powerful in scripture. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Reaching Out To All Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 11, 2007

During Jesus discourse with the "Woman at the Well" He revealed six points of His divinity and seven life changing behaviors for the Christian.

John Chapter 4 is our passage for today, it begins with the account of “the woman at the well”. This is a powerful message showing Christ willingness to reach across the boundaries of prejudice in order to provide salvation to all people. In our culture, it is difficult to relate to the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

24.20 They Need Jesus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 12, 2007

This looks at Jesus healing the Centurion’s Servant and the lessons we can learn about people who need Jesus.

Jesus and his little band of followers had made their way down the hill and were arriving in Capernaum discussing some of the more radical concepts that Jesus had talked about earlier that morning. What had he meant when he said this? Did he really mean it when he said that? And Jesus just smiled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Cleanses Your Temple

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Jesus cleanses the temple.

(Mt 21.12—17; Mk 11.15—19; Lk 19.45—48) 13 The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. 15 Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed