Sermons on Awaited Messiah:

Preparing The Way For The Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2009

We need to make sure that our hearts are ready for Jesus coming.

Preparing the Way For The Messiah Text: Matt. 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Gene Getz once said of God’s plan for Joseph that: At age thirty, Joseph could never have handled this world-class task without an intensive and experience oriented course in management. It began in Potiphar’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Messiah Who Fights Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2009

Jesus shows us how to deal with Satan; face him head on.

A Messiah Who Fights Text: Matt. 4:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "If we wish to be free...we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms, and to the God of hosts, is all that is left us...It is vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Messiah Who Prays Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2009

Prayer is about developing a relationship of trust and dependence upon God.

A Messiah Who Prays Text: Matt. 6:5-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. R.G. Lee said, "If you trust in administration; you will get what administration can do. If you trust in hard work; you will get what hard work can do. If you trust in your sparkling personality; you will get what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Messiah Who Provides Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2009

Instead of worrying we should place our faith and trust in God.

A Messiah Who Provides Text: Matt. 6:25-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: Corrie Ten Boom spoke of the unraveling effects of worry, when she said, “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, but it empties today of it’s strength.” 2. The Mayo Clinic claims that 80-85% of their total caseload ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Messiah Has Come Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 15, 2009

Christmas doesn’t come from a store it comes from God.

Messiah Has Come Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, come this way; Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, Christmas day." They continue, singing, "Christmas day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to clasp." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

A Messiah Who Gives Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 29, 2009

Jesus tells us that the secret in giving is the motivation of our heart.

A Messiah Who Gives Text: Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," she told the girl. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

A Messiah In The Midst Of A Storm Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 15, 2009

No matter what the storm may be, Jesus will always be there to see us through it.

A Messiah In the Midst of a Storm Text: Matt. 8:23-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Methodist

A Messiah Who Restores Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 3, 2009

If we surrender our hearts to him, Jesus has the power to make us completely whole.

A Messiah Who Restores Text: Matt. 9:1-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some time ago, Time Magazine ran an article that reported on the benefits of religion and the church, and some of the observations included: 1. Heart-surgery patients who draw comfort from their religious faith have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph; A Portrait Of The Messiah

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject.

Joseph: A Portrait Of The Messiah; Genesis 37 The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject. In the O.T. we scores of prophecies foretelling the fact, manner, circumstances, and even the miraculous nature of His birth. Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1

The Messiah And Mob Rule Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 18, 2012

We must always do the right thing and not follow the crowd.

The Messiah and Mob Rule Text: Matt. 27:11-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: In a recent NCAA cross-country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for fellow runners to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Messiah Has Arrived Series

Contributed by Lee Peoples on Feb 17, 2010

We see immediately Mark showing the Messiah has arrived.

The Messiah Has Arrived Mark 1:1-11 I. Introduction: In 1996, the staff at the Bridger Wilderness Area in the in Wyoming received the following responses on comment cards from hikers on their trails. Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands. Trails need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God: Messiah Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 27, 2015

In Jesus the fullness of the Kingdom of God is realized. A study of Kingdom ideas in the four Gospels.

3. THE MESSIAH: THE KINGDOM IS HERE A. The Kingdom is at hand Gabriel’s message to Mary (Matthew 1:33) in the first chapter of the New Testament, is that the Kingdom of Her Son will know no end! The first words recorded of John the Baptist, only two chapters later: “Repent, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why A Suffering Messiah?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 20, 2018

Why did Jesus have to suffer after all He was the Messiah and Peter just couldn't understand why Jesus spoke about His forthcoming death as He did.

WHY A SUFFERING MESSIAH? MARK 8:27-35. A lady went to buy a rosary without a cross attached. "It's for my friend," she explained. She doesn't like the cross, she thinks it's cruel." There are many today who would like to take the cross out of Christianity. In today's Gospel, Peter felt the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Messiah As The New Adam

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2018

Luke leads us from Jesus back to Adam, but Paul leads us from the old Adam to the new.

MESSIAH AS THE NEW ADAM. Luke 3:23-38; Romans 5:12-21. Immediately after Jesus’ baptism, a voice from heaven declared, “You are My beloved Son; in whom I am well pleased” (Luke 3:22). This was not the way Jesus’ neighbours would view Him: to them, He was ‘the carpenter’s son’ (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-38, Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Messiah And His Bride

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2019

A study in Psalm 45: 1 – 17

Psalm 45: 1 – 17 The Messiah and His Bride To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. 1 My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 2 You are fairer than the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel