Sermons on Ancestors Of Jesus:

One In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

All discriminations are destroyed in Christ - racial, class and sexual.

READ: Galatians 3:26-29 (Text: v28) The churches of Galatia were facing a grave danger. Certain legalists had come among them teaching that much of the Old Testament Law was still binding upon Christians. They reasoned that God’s promises extended ONLY to Jews, and that gentiles would have to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Jesus confronts three men with the high cost of following Him.

READ: Luke 9:57-62. Luke records for us in this passage an account of THREE (3) MEN whom Jesus met as He travelled along with His disciples. Two of these men declared that they wished to follow Jesus; to become His disciples. The other was one whom Jesus SUMMONED to follow Him. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 9:51-62, Psalm 16:1-11, 1 Chronicles 4:1-20, Psalm 16:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The Perfect Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 15, 2002

Jesus Christ was the perfect sacrifice, because: 1. He was one of us. 2. He was sinless. 3. He was deathless.

I have just returned from a trip to England where a friend and I walked part of the Pilgrim Way. The Pilgrim Way is one of the many footpaths throughout England, but it is unique in that it was the path that Christians, for hundreds of years, took as a pilgrimage. For some it was a way to do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Chuck Herring on Apr 22, 2002

When we come face to face with the ascension of Jesus Christ, our lives are changed.

“THE ASCENSION OF JESUS CHRIST” Acts 1:9-11 April 14, 2002—FBC, Richland In one of the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strips, Calvin and Hobbes are lying under the shade of a tree on a hot summer day. Calvin, the hyperactive little boy, asks, “What if there is no heaven? What if this is all we get?” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Costs Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 13, 2004

Savation is free, discipleship costs everything. Following Christ will cost your favorite sins, favor of the world, and first place in your heart.

The Costs of Following Jesus INTRODUCTION: Saint Telemachus Goes to Rome ILL.- Telemachus had counted the costs of following Jesus…he dedicated his life to God, he listened and obeyed God even when he had no idea where God was leading him, and he willingly laid down his life to take a stand for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Falling In Love With Jesus Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 13, 2004

part 1 of the series of falling in love with Jesus. In Jesus this abstract concept, this wishful thought became reality. Could he realy have done this for you and me?

Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:1-4 This series is based on the book by the same name written by Rubel Shelly. Quotes are taken from the book Part one Objectives of this series: 1. This gospel tells us the single most important story in the world for believers. No church that gets sidetracked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Jesus' Name

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 16, 2004

The power of preaching, being filled with His Spirit, walking daily with Him and praying in the power of His name can potentially influence the world.

The Power of Jesus’ Name Acts 4:1-22 I. Preaching and Teaching In His Name Will Draw a Crowd and a Reaction (v. 1-4) A. It drew those that were hungry for God and His Word (v. 1a) B. It drew those that were threatened by the influence of Jesus Christ to change lives (v. 1b) 1. Some were threatened ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Falling In Love With Jesus Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 20, 2004

Two surprising announcements. How would you react?

Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:1-4 Part II Based on the book by the same name by: Rubel Shelly The nature of the Gospels is summed up best by John; “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Brings Peace

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 29, 2004

This is an Advent sermon.

Advent is a time of preparation, not just for Christmas, but for the coming of Jesus. The celebration of Advent is more than a memory of Jesus’ birth. It is also a realization that he is coming again. There will be a Second Advent. Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for Jesus’ coming ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Watch For Jesus' Return

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2004

ADVENT 1(ILCW-B) - Watch for Jesus’ return -- the hour and time is unknown but we are to be prepared.

WATCH FOR JESUS’ RETURN (Outline) MARK 13:32-37 – November 28, 2004 – Advent 1 32"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34It’s like a man going away: He leaves his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Traveling With Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 29, 2004

Describes some of the requirements and benefits of being a disciple.

ARE YOU TRAVELING WITH JESUS? - Matthew 8:18-27 Can you imagine being with Jesus that day? Can you imagine what it must have been like seeing Jesus heal all of those people? Matthew doesn’t make it exactly clear how much time chapter 8 covers, but imagine seeing Jesus heal a leper, and then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching Jesus Everywhere

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 29, 2004

When the church functions as the body of Christ, members can count on these three: power, persecution and a pathway

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Acts 5:16-42 November 28, 2004 god’s family, the church, is certainly not one-dimensional. A great many folks outside the church would look at the church and say ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:16-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus' Building Program Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Jesus’ Church".

Series: Jesus’ Church [#2] JESUS’ BUILDING PROGRAM Matthew 16:18 Introduction: As soon as you hear the phrase, “The Church building program”, you automatically start thinking building fund. Last week we studied the requirement for membership into Jesus’ Church; which is believing in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season!

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Dec 5, 2004

If Israel becomes a Christian nation and the Palestinians becomes a Christian nation and Iraq becomes a Christian nation and Afghanistan becomes a Christian nation and all the other Middle East becomes Christian nations then and only then will we have pea

Joh 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (NKJV In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Colossians 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Makes The Difference

Contributed by Warren Napier on Dec 8, 2004

WE NEED TO LET CHRIST TOUCH OUR EYES, SO THAT WE CAN SEE, WHEN CHRIST YOUR EYES YOU WILL HAVE A NEW WALK AND TALK, YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.

JESUS MAKES THE DIFFERENCE JOHN 9:1-7 AS I BEGIN TO LOOK AT THIS CHAPTER OF SCRIPTURE, MY MIND RUNS BACK TO WHEN I WAS RUNNING AROUND IN DARKNESS. YOU SEE, THE WORLD I WAS LIVING IN WAS DARKNESS TO THESE EYES OF MINE. THE PLACES THAT I WOULD GO WAS DARK PLACES. THE THINGS THAT I WAS DOING WAS ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist