Sermons on Centrality Of Jesus:

Jesus Is The Mighty Counselor

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010

THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF ADVENT MESSAGES ON THE NAMES OF JESUS AS RECODED BY ISAIAH.

JESUS IS THE MIGHTY COUNSELOR ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION BY MEDITATING ON THE NAMES THE PROPHET ISAIAH USED TO DESCRIBE JESUS IN CHAPTER NINE. SOME TRANSLATIONS PLACE A COMMA BETWEEN WONDERFUL AND COUNSELLOR, SO IT IS ALL RIGHT TO THINK OF THESE WORDS AS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010

Who is Jesus? Where is the proof?

Today is the day when all questions will finally be answered. Everything is decided today. Well, maybe not everything. And maybe not any important questions are answered today. What is today? For those that follow professional football, it’s a big day – it’s Superbowl Sunday. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: The Greatest Preacher Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 29, 2010

This message shows how Jesus doctrine and deeds amazed those who heard Him. Emphasis is given to His primacy, power and passion in preaching.

Studies in the Gospel of Mark The Greatest Preacher Aim: To show that Jesus was a preacher with passion, and power. Text: Mark 1:21-28 Introduction: With all the preparations in place the Lord Jesus now throws Himself into His mission. John has pointed to Him as the Lamb of God, the father has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Benevolence According To Jesus

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2010

In the eyes of the Master our motive for practising benevolence is extremely important.

“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Inside And Out Series

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 4, 2010

This sermon show the Lord at work both in private and in public and highlights Him as a Man of integrity who cares and can be trusted.

Jesus: Inside and Out Text: Mark 1:29-35 Introduction: Last Sunday we considered the work of the Lord in the synagogue at Capernaum. You will recall that as he was preaching His message was disrupted by the cries of a demoniac, and the result of this confrontation was the rebuke of the devil and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus--His Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 5, 2010

In this sermon we learn about the significance of the cross, as well as various reactions to the cross.

Scripture Today is the fourth week of a ten-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper. The purpose of this series is to explore Christianity, primarily through the writing of Mark in his book we call The Gospel of Mark. I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And John The Baptist

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 9, 2010

When was the last time you stood at the waters edge with John the Baptist? Did his message resonate with you? Is your life right with God? Are you ready to meet the Messiah?

Jesus and John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-17 This week we look to Jesus and John the Baptist. We know from scripture that John was a relative of Jesus through Jesus mother Mary. Luke 1:36 We know that John the Baptist parents Zechariah and Elizabeth were both well along in years and that Elizabeth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Lord Of The Impossible

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 20, 2010

How easy is it for a cripple to get up on his own? How easy is it to love our enemies? How easy is to forgive someone who hurt us deeply? Jesus commands us to do all this.

This morning we visit a place called Bethesda. An invalid, crippled, lying on the ground waiting for the miraculous. Jesus says "Do you want to get well?" Some people do not want to get better, they like the attention they get, or possibly the thought of doing anything different scares them. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus--His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 26, 2010

Today's lesson is about Jesus' resurrection and its significance.

Scripture Last time we saw that forgiveness is a gift, paid for by Jesus Christ. We don’t deserve it, and we can’t earn it. And that is grace: God behaving towards us in a way we simply don’t deserve. We saw this in Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Would Not Be Deterred

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 27, 2010

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, Series C

2nd Sunday in Lent, February 28, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during these forty days of Lent, enable us to see all the ways that we have forsaken you, have turned away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Jesus The Son Of God? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 2, 2010

Is Jesus really the Son of God?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Who is Jesus? • The 2004 release of the movie, “The Passion of The Christ” has stirred up a lot of controversy. The movie has also touched the lives of many people in a profound way. • There have been over 100 known movies made about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Blind Man Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 6, 2010

There are none so blind as those who will not see. This is the second miracle, recorded in the Gospel of John, that Jesus performs on the Sabbath. Are we spiritually blind to what Jesus can do?

The 1964 Philadelphia Phillies will always be known as the team that suffered one of the great collapses in sports history. They let a huge division lead slip away by losing ten games in a row at the end of the season. Despite the collapse, the Phillies season had its share of memorable moments, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death And Burial Of Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Death and Burial of Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 23 verse 44-56. Ill: • A minister, a priest and a rabbi die in a car wash. • They go to heaven for orientation. • They are all asked 'When you are in your casket, and friends, family, • And congregants are mourning over you, what would you like to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-56

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus And John The Baptiser Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Are you John the Baptiser? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verse 13-18: “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, Who do people say the Son of Man is? 14 They replied, Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets. 15 But what about you? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Brethren

Mary The Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Mary the Mother of Jesus (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 26-56. Ill: • When NASA first started sending up astronauts, • They quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in 0 gravity. • To combat this problem, NASA scientists spent a decade; • And $12 billion developing a pen that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Brethren