Sermons on Christ Ministry:

Belief That Isn't Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Many people believe Jesus for the things that He does. That’s not the kind of belief that Jesus is looking for.

Several years ago a famous liberal named Norman Cousins wrote an editorial for a magazine called the Saturday Review. Understand that he was no friend to Christianity when he wrote this. But what he wrote was true and should convict us all. He wrote about a conversation he had on a trip to India ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Preciousness Of Our Lord

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

Jesus is Precious in His Person, Provision, and Promises.

I. He is Precious in His Person A. His Precious Name - Stone - One of His names - vs. 4, 6 1. It is a Special Name - No name above it. 2. It is a Saving Name - Ac 4:12 B. His Precious Worth -vs.7 II. He is Precious in His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Sides Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 31, 2009

Well this passage today reveals three sides of the life of Abraham. In this passage, he is visited personally by the Lord. During this visit we are given a glimpse at three sides of this great man’s life.

Following In the Footsteps of Faith THE THREE SIDES OF ABRAHAM Genesis 18:1-33 Intro: Everyone in this room wears many different hats. For instance, I am a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a Pastor, a friend, among many other things. Well this passage today reveals three sides of the life of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Pharisee & The Tax-Collector (Luke 18:9-14 )

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

A Pharisee and a tax-collector bump into eachother at the temple. This looks like a sitcom! ...

“Jesus told them another joke”, we are told, “and He told this one to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and looked down on others.’ Now, I suspect that your translation probably says ‘parable’ rather than ‘joke’, but I think ‘joke’ is actually a very good translation. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Parable Of The Great Big Party (Matthew 22:1-14)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is like a great big party!!! But this is a party with a twist to it. ...

Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ’Tell those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

Like A Rescue Worker Series

Contributed by Don Hutto on Jan 27, 2001

Sermon on the character of Jesus.

Like A Rescue Worker Galatians 1:1-5 I. Introduction During times of great tragedy the Red Cross rescue worker is there rebuilding lives, restoring hope. In many ways Jesus is like the rescue worker for the Red Cross. Let’s consider . . . II. His Ministry A. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Caught In The Act

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

All of us have been caught in the act. Jesus extends us mercy and grace.

Caught In The Act John 8:1-11 Today we are going to look at the account of the woman caught in adultery. Like many of us, she was caught in the act. No excuses, no lies, caught red-handed. To begin with let’s take a look at the background of this account. First of all Jesus was teaching. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Invitation To Get To Know Jesus

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001

Step into the shoes of those around the table at Simon’s house.

Luke 7:36-50 It was an invitation that I couldn’t refuse. Oh, I had received lots of invitations in my lifetime; invitations to weddings, invitations to parties, invitations to fund raising gatherings for religious organizations and political parties. But never an invitation quite like this one. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Wept : The God Who Is Moved With Love And Compassion

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 7, 2005

JESUS WEPT : HE SHARES OUR SORROW AND IS MOVED WITH COMPASSION WHEN WE ARE IN PAIN AND AGONY AND HE WEEPS WITH US. THE LORD IS ALSO PAINED TO SEE OUR DOUBT AND UNBELIEF. WHEN HE IS ABOUT TO DO A MIGHTY MIRACLE FOR US .

JESUS WEPT : THE GOD WHO IS MOVED WITH LOVE AND COMPASSION ********************************************************** 1. JESUS SHARES OUR SORROW AND IS MOVED WITH COMPASSION WHEN WE ARE IN PAIN AND AGONY AND HE WEEPS WITH US. THE LORD IS ALSO PAINED TO SEE OUR DOUBT AND UNBELIEF. WHEN HE IS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Cares 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 5, 2004

an encouraging sermon Illustrating the fact that Jesus has compassion on all of us regardless of our past.

Text : Matthew 8:1-17 Introduction : - have you ever been in a situation where you felt like you were worthless ? - story of getting picked in sport - being picked on in school All of us at some stage have felt like we are not good enough, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Means To Me! Series

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 31, 2004

What Jesus means to me was sent to me from someone via email. I edited it and posted it on our website. I felt it should also be posted on SermonCentral.

WHAT JESUS MEANS TO ME! He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End! He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all! He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times. He always was, He always is, and He always will be... Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

I'm Saved, Hallelujah!

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Oct 16, 2004

A sermon that considers the great cost of so free a salvation.

I’m Saved, Hallelujah! TEXT: Matthew 19: 16-25 16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Seeing Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 10, 2004

4th in series of 5. Two different views of this woman (John 8:1-11) The crowd saw her as damaged and worthless. Jesus saw her as damaged and valuable.

“Honor your father and mother” is one of the Ten Commandments. It seems a bit strange to me when you look at it set along side the other commandments. Why is this so important? Why, because parents have been given such a high and worthy charge – a living soul has been placed into their care. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Etudes Jean 5/10-18

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

Un homme avait été guéri d’une maladie qui, humainement parlant, était incurable. Nous pourrions nous attendre à ce que ceci soit une occasion de joie universelle et de reconnaissance ;mais certains ont rencontré les affaires entières avec des regards mor

Un homme avait été guéri d’une maladie qui, humainement parlant, était incurable. Nous pourrions nous attendre à ce que ceci soit une occasion de joie universelle et de reconnaissance ;mais certains ont rencontré les affaires entières avec des regards mornes et noirs. L’homme qui avait été guéri ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal