Sermons on Brother Of Jesus:

Jesus The Struggler Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 21, 2016

Sometimes we so emphasize that Jesus is the Son of God (fully divine) that we forget He is also the Son of Man (fully human). At Gethsemane, we see Jesus’ human nature struggling with the perfect will of God — for our sakes!

Jesus the Struggler (Mark 14:32-42) 1. We all do goofy things. “Today, I took a picture of the combination to my new lock so I would always have it on my phone if I ever forgot it. I put my phone in my gym locker, locked it with the new lock, then promptly forgot the combination.” 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 17, 2020

There is power, healing, salvation in the name of Jesus. in the fight against the Coronavirus, we cannot forget that god is bigger than any problem we face.

In the name of Jesus Acts 3:1-10 11-16 Introduction- Good morning! I look around and I picture where people would be sitting Who would have thought that a month ago we would be having church minus people in the pews? That believers would have to be creative in bringing the gospel even to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 3:11-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Running Into Jesus

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 21, 2020

The two folks on the Emmaus Walk point to our own relationship with God: sometimes we grow disappointed with him. Then we need to re-orient our life on his word, and discover a whole new joy as we walk again in concert with him and his plans.

Luke 24:13-35 Running into Jesus The Bible records ten different resurrection appearances of Jesus. Today we look at one of the most captivating, a story only found in the gospel of Luke. The setting is a round trip hike between Jerusalem and Emmaus. A couple of Jewish believers are heading home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Breakfast With Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Apr 24, 2020

This message digs into the conversation between Jesus and Peter. Peter denied the Lord 3 times. Now the Lord asks him a question 3 times.

John 21 – “Breakfast On The Beach” Big idea: Jesus believes in you! “We believe in God – because God believes in us!” Introduction: We all need someone to believe in us!!! Favourite breakfast.... My friend Pete and I met at Hanks Bakery every week for 12 years (Hi Donna!) Breakfast at home ? ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transfiguration Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2023

Transfiguration of Jesus is a spiritual experience for the Disciples. We can't stay in ecstatic realms but come into reality of struggles and fight for the existence of self and others. Jesus always leads into every level of life.

Lesson 13 Mark 9:2-13 Transfiguration in Mark INTRODUCTION The Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate it as a festival on August 6. It was declared a universal feast of the Western church by Pope Callistus III in 1457. The feast was included in the English Prayer Book in 1561 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus As Refugee

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2023

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23.

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23. Fleeing to Egypt Now when they [the wise men] had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Discipleship

“When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” Deitrich Bonhoeffer Introduction: To marry my gf or not. Matthew 16:24-28 “If anyone desires to come after me…” • Jesus is going to provide a list of expectations for those who would follow after him. • Jesus asks a lot of those who follow ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Not A Threat

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 2, 2023

Herod felt Jesus was a threat and not a gift. Do we to see Jesus as a threat and not a gift?

Matthew 2:13-23 Jesus Is Not a Threat 1. Matthew speaks of a voice in Ramah, slaughter of the innocence Massacre of the innocence • Raman was a city in ancient Israel. • There is A voice of weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Coming

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 5, 2019

Advent is a season of preparation for the Christmas season. It is a time to reflect on the coming of the Christ child but also about the soon second coming of Jesus Christ.

Jesus is Coming Isaiah Mark13:24-37 Introduction- Prayer- Advent is the four weeks before Christmas and I believe is designed to slow us down and help us prepare ourselves for Christmas. We are to (celebrate with enthusiasm) the Birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. Nothing wrong with present ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Nazarene

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2019

Will we let Christ rule our hearts and be our counsel, peace, and strength during dark times?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we began our Christmas series entitles UNTO US. • Jesus’s birth is a powerful display of God’s faithfulness to bring peace, hope, healing, and life to a lost and dying world. • This four-week series explores the Christmas story by examining the relationship ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Offended By Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 10, 2019

Are we offended by Jesus at Christmas time? If he walked the earth today would we be offended by him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11.

Are we offended by Jesus at Christmas time? If he walked the earth today would we be offended by him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11. Are You the One? Matthew 11:2-3 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 13, 2019

This sermon is about the 2nd Coming of Jesus. What can we expect and will we be ready for it?

Jesus Is Coming Matthew 24:37-51 1 Peter 3:3-10 12/15/2019 When our daughter Samantha was a little girl, she and I watched hours and hours of Sesame Street. One of the characters that shook fear in the heart of other puppet characters was Bad Bart. The mere mention of his name had them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-51, 1 Peter 3:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Name Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 17, 2019

If we cannot do something in His Name, most likely we should not do it. There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express.

THE NAME OF JESUS! There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express. Matthew 1:21-25 (KJV) 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-25, Colossians 3:17, Mark 16:17, Luke 10:17-20

Pedigree Of Jesus Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2019

This Christmas, receive Jesus as your Rightful King; rely on Jesus as your Gracious King; revere Jesus as your Divine King; and hope in Jesus as your Restoring King.

The manager of a large office noticed a new employee and asked, “What’s your name?” The worker replied, “John.” The manager scowled and said, “Look, I don’t know where you worked before, but I don’t call anyone by their first name. It breeds familiarity and that leads to a breakdown in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Centering In On Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 28, 2019

Why is the church dying in America, and what can we do about it?

Centering in on Jesus Acts 2:22-36 In America, the church as a whole is going through an identity crisis. Who are we? What purpose do we serve? Why are so many churches declining? What can we do to turn things around? These are good questions to ask. These same problems faced the famous British ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible