Sermons on Approachable Jesus:

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

John 20:20-23 records when Salome (mother of James and John) approached Jesus on behalf of her two sons. Although we often emphasize the negative in this situation, she was not rebuked by Christ. In fact, we see Salome as a godly example of what a mother

John 20:20-23 records when Salome (mother of James and John) approached Jesus on behalf of her two sons. Although we often emphasize the negative in this situation, she was not rebuked by Christ. In fact, we see Salome as a godly example of what a mother should be throughout the gospel ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Touch Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

You may think you're too sick, too vile, too sinful, too far gone for Jesus to help; that you'll clean up your act first, and then come to Jesus. It’s a good thing that the leper didn’t wait until he was clean to beg Jesus for a touch.

INTRODUCTION For the past six weeks we counted down the last 94 hours of the life of Jesus before the discovery of the empty tomb on Easter morning. In this message I’m going to resume my verse- by-verse study of the Gospel According to Mark. This series is entitled, “The reMARKable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

A Sinful Woman Anoits Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2017

Jesus was very approachable, by all classes of people, as we shall see in today’s scripture lesson. It is the story of the sinful woman who worshiped Him, at a dinner given in the home of a well-to-do Pharisee.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Galilee (22) A Sinful Woman Anoits Jesus Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8 Jesus was very approachable, by all classes of people, as we shall see in today’s scripture lesson. It is the story of the sinful woman who worshiped Him, at a dinner given in the home of a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus At A Party Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

Is this the Jesus you imagine - one who’s first miracle is to turn water into wine?

John 2 Jesus at a Party sermon preached by Adrian Warnock @ Jubilee Church on 27th October 2002 Discussion questions Does the idea of Jesus at a party fit in with your image of him from before? Does it fit in with the image the world has? Why is Gods time not always now? Can you think of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Was Mountain Man

Contributed by Terry Bailey on Dec 23, 2000

Jesus knew the need and the rewards of spending time alone with the Father.

Jesus Was A Mountain Man The Text: Matthew 8:1-3 The Teaching: Jesus knew the need and the rewards of spending time alone with the Father. Verse #1: When He came down from the mountain... 1. Jesus was not afraid of the Wildlife (Bears & Lions) 2. Jesus was not afraid of the local legends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on May 31, 2012

Jesus was very approachable, by all classes of people, as we shall see in today’s scripture lesson. It is the story of the sinful woman who worshiped Him, at a dinner given in the home of a well-to-do Pharisee.

A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus Jesus was very approachable, by all classes of people, as we shall see in today’s scripture lesson. It is the story of the sinful woman who worshiped Him, at a dinner given in the home of a well-to-do Pharisee. We have already read the scripture, so let’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 7:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangerous Touch

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jun 7, 2005

This sermon explores the experience of the woman who had been bleeding for twelve years and her dangerous, desperate, daring approach to Jesus for healing.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Pentecost III June 5, 2005 Matthew 9:9-13,18-26 ¡§The Dangerous Touch¡¨ Have you ever yearned for something, wanting it so much that you were willing to go beyond law and decency for it? For most of us, something we wanted that bad would have to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 19, 2010

He has been called a mystic, a revolutionary, a legend, a troublemaker, and much more. Who is Jesus?

Who is Jesus? He has been called a mystic, a revolutionary, a legend, a troublemaker, and much more. Who is Jesus? What was He like? Do we think of Him as the child in the manger or the crucified Savior? People say lots of things about Him. John’s Gospel closes by saying the world could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Our Midnight Friend

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

In this chapter, Jesus talks about a midnight friend who shares his three loaves. Jesus is our midnight friend. We can go to our Jesus even at late night. Most of the time, when our friends visit us, we have nothing to offer them.

And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; 7 and he will answer from within and say, ‘Do not trouble me; the door is now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-7

Four Steps Down The Mountain

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 29, 2006

Jesus Four-step Approach to Fear

Ps 27 John Ortberg in his book- If You Want To Walk On Water You’ve Got To Get Out Of The Boat notes this about fear: - The single command in Scripture that occurs more often then any other-God’s most frequently repeated instruction-is formulated in two words: - Fear Not. Do not be afraid. Be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Where I'm Coming From

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 15, 2007

A message I preached to let my new church know what my: approach, attitude and aim would be as I share the word with them.

“Where I’m Coming From” 1When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meeting The Challenge

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 28, 2009

To be a Missional Church means we must "understand the times" and "know what to do."

Meeting the Challenge 1 Chronicles 12:23-40 (32) * Consider the word,”challenge” with me. What comes to your mind when you hear this word? Does it “challenge you” a little? Candidly, I had only to look in one dictionary and discovered this word had almost 2 dozen meanings and can be used as 3 or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:23-40

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-5[part-2]

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2024

5 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-V—Exodus 12:3-13[part-2](:1-13) Attention: Turkey Hunting: Last year I had my chance to do the traditional thing of shooting my own turkey for Thanksgiving. I got all geared-up to bag a turkey. I had so much camouflage on, that nobody could’ve seen me coming! I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-13, Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Our Purpose Through Prayer: A Four Step Approach

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 7, 2021

Our prayer life can look like a roller coaster. One way of stabilising our prayer life to use prayer to find our purpose in life. This four step approach can work.

Finding our Purpose through Prayer: A Four Step approach Pastor has finished a series of sermons on the theme of prayer a few weeks back. So and let us review and meditate on that topic today. We all know the importance of prayer, and we are taught to pray through the scriptures, through ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, John 18:11, John 17:1-8, Psalm 130:5, Proverbs 3:5, Psalm 37:7, Habakkuk 2:1, Acts 9:6, Proverbs 19:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Ephesians 1:11, John 18:37, Colossians 1:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-4[part 1]

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 25, 2024

4 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-IV[part 1]— Exodus 12:3-13(:1-13) •God’s people must approach their ‘New Year’ within the confines of an exclusive worldview. Need: For all that this New Year will hold, God’s people should & can approach it with Confidence! Even when we cannot know all that our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-9, Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist