Sermons about Approaching Jesus

Obedient Unto Death--Just Jesus Or Me, Too Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2021

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Let’s pray each day for the faith of the pagan centurion, who was attracted to the Jewish faith but unable to make any commitment until he heard of Jesus Christ, approached him and asked for healing for his servant.

Monday of First Week in Advent The words of Jesus today stand alongside those of Isaiah: two prophets saying the same thing. In these latter days, the true Israel of God is the people who understand how to obey the authoritative word. In Jesus’s case, it was a pagan centurion who learned how to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Matthew 8:5-11

Denomination: Catholic

Getting Your Prayers Answered

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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We are promised answers to our prayers when we: Approach with Confidence, Approach in Compliance (to His will), and Approach in Certainty.

Get Your Prayers Answered! 1 John 5:14–15 INTRODUCTION Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Son Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 26, 2004

based on 234 ratings

| 21,638 views

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Easter

4th Sunday of Easter John 10: 22-30 "Jesus, the Son of God" "It was the feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered round him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Loves Me? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2008

based on 66 ratings

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This is one of the most difficult passages in the Gospels because it seems to portray a harsh, callous and uncaring Jesus. But it’s not. Find out why.

OPEN: In 1948, Harry Truman authorized an expenditure of $10,000 to have a balcony installed on the south side of the second floor of the White House. He’d barely gotten around to enjoying it when he became the first president since James Madison to evacuate the White House out of fear for his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Road With Jesus: Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019

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This first person narrative is told by one of the disciples who was to get the colt for Jesus to ride on. His views of being a disciple and what transpired on Palm Sunday.

On the Road with Jesus: Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19 April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday For the past several weeks we have been on the road with Jesus. It all started when Lazarus became so very ill and Jesus was sent for. We know that Lazarus died and was in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19

Denomination: Friends

Jesus' Encounter With An Unclean Man Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

based on 19 ratings

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A look at Jesus’ encounter with a leper and how it relates to us. We all have leprosy, which is symbolic of sin, and only Jesus can make us clean again!

“Encounters with Jesus: With an Unclean Man” Introduction: When I was a freshman in college I had to preach a sermon in one of my classes, the teacher insisted that we dress up for the occasion. The class was early, like 7:30 early; I rolled out of bed a little bit late and began to get ready for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Logic, History, Statistics, & Astronomy: Interdisciplinary Approaches To The Truth Claims Of Christianity

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

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Praises to the Lord for the many blessings he's given and that I've received. Truly I don't deserve such a prosperous life, but it has been given freely to me.

Before we get started today I have some prayer requests for my readers. First I'd like to ask for prayers for my friend Amiri Ally Mdee. He is 19 years old and lives in Tanzania, a country ravaged by AIDS and poverty. Please pray for him and his mother. Pray that their needs are met, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our High Priest

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

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Because of our High Priest Jesus Christ, we may now approach the throne of God and receive mercy.

Hebrews 4:14-16 Our High Priest 3/30/14e Introduction Poor Dorothy – she wants to go home. A tornado has lifted her up into the land of Oz, and only the Wizard of Oz can help her. She travels along the yellow brick road and picks up three friends, each of whom who is hoping the wizard will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Father In Heaven Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

based on 1 rating

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How to enter the Throne Room of God, approaching the Father with praise.

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #2 TITLE: Our Father in Heaven TEXT: Matthew 6:9a INTRO: Two men were out walking one day. One guy challenged his buddy by saying, “If you’re so religious, let me hear you quote the Lord’s Prayer. I’ll bet you $10 you can’t do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence In Prayer: Aligning With God's Will 1 John 5:14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2024

based on 1 rating

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1 John 5:14 is a powerful reminder that our prayers are not just words spoken into the air but a conversation with a God who hears us.

Confidence in Prayer: Aligning with God's Will 1 John 5:14 Introduction: Today, we delve into a crucial aspect of our Christian life—prayer. Our foundational verse is 1 John 5:14 (NLT), which says, “And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.” This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14, Hebrews 4:16, Romans 12:2, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Hates Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

based on 23 ratings

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This message was designed to direct the audience’s attention to one of the things Jesus hates most in man’s character - hypocrisy

What Jesus Hates? Part 2 in the series, The Journey To Jerusalem March 17, 2002 Last week we discussed “Who Matters To Jesus”. Despite how the world gives value to the attractive, outspoken & impressive people, Jesus seemed to have a different value system. As we watched Him move throughout Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:42-54, Matthew 23:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remarkable Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

based on 3 ratings

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A sermon examining the importance of placing our faith in Christ.

REMARKABLE FAITH Mark 7:24-30 I have certain resources that I use to find stories to illustrate the truths that we are examining as we walk through God’s Word each week. This past week I set out to find a good illustration on great faith. I quickly realized that none could compare to the examples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles Of Jesus: Leprous Lives Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 10, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 4,944 views

Today, we are going to look at a miracle of Jesus that is all about making oneself clean.

MIRACLES OF JESUS: DIRTY LIVES LUKE 5:12-16 INTRODUCTION… Kids playing in the sprinkler A few weeks ago there was a very nice day and the sun was shining bright. Our three kids had been outside for quite a while when we decided to help them cool off. We got out the hose and the sprinkler. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Outsiders Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Apr 28, 2004

based on 114 ratings

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We can choose to learn lessons in life from everyone. In this message you can see how Jesus used three outsiders to teach all of us some lessons about coming to Him.

Lessons From The Outcasts Matthew 8:1-17 April 25, 2004 Magicians and power-lifters sure are fun to watch. They can do some pretty cool stuff, like cutting people in two and ripping apart phone books. Neither of which can do much for you in the world, but they are still cool things to see. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Subject Of Worship

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

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Man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage.

We’re still in John 4 in the story of the Samaritan woman and Jesus at the well. Jesus has offered her the Living Water that only He can offer but there are some matters that need to be cleared up before she can truly receive this living water. Last week she was confronted with the matter ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

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