Sermons on Confess Jesus:

Jesus, Our Atoning Sacrifice

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 10, 2018

This message asks: "What's the big deal about sin? Why does God care about what comes naturally to us?" And this message looks at the hope and joy we have because we trust that Jesus is our atoning sacrifice.

June 10/18 Sermon - 1 John 2:1-2 Today is the third in a series where we are looking at the book of first John. Pastor Bill Ryan did an excellent introduction to the book 2 weeks ago, and Pastor Arleen spoke on the balance of chapter 1 last week. If you missed those messages, and you want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Been With Jesus

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 13, 2014

When Peter and John were called before the Sanhedrin we are told this one thing they perceived , "They had been with Jesus."

Title: Have you been with Jesus, Portions taken for messages from Jerry Shirley and Kenneth Trent on Sermon Central. Introduction: As we sit in the breeze way we are sometimes watching vehicles go by the church. One might pass being really clean another with mud all over it. We can say the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus: Mark 14 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 14 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 14.

Following Jesus (14) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 14:32-42 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/2/2017 With just two weeks left until Easter, we are nearing the end of our sixteen-week journey of following Jesus through the Gospel of Mark. Last Sunday, in Mark 12, Jesus replied to a scribe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Christian Church

The Angry Jesus Is Scary But Necessary

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 3, 2021

Jesus overturns the tables in the temple with a good purpose.

3.7.21 John 2:13–22 13 The Jewish Passover was near, so Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers sitting at tables. 15 He made a whip of cords and drove everyone out of the temple courts, along with the sheep ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: Ultimate Unlikely Hero Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Nov 1, 2021

11th in Series on Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Jesus as the most unlikely Hero of all.

INTRODUCTION The late Senator John McCain, who was a prisoner of war, recalled an incident of patriotism and heroism inside the Vietnamese prison camp, the “Hanoi Hilton.” In 1971, the North Vietnamese moved him and some other prisoners from isolation into large rooms with as many as 30 to 40 men ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Crashes Through Barriers

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 13, 2023

Jesus once again breaks social barriers of sexism and racism

John 4:5-42 Today, many states have “Good Samaritan” laws that make it easier for citizens to help others without incurring unnecessary liability. The words “Good” and “Samaritan” are tied together for most of us. Anybody who goes out of their way to help another person is often called a “Good ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, Luke 10:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Episcopal

More Of Jesus, Less Of Me Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

True strength is found in humility, surrender, and letting Jesus shine through our lives.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Less Like Me by Zach Williams “A little more like mercy, a little more like grace, a little more like kindness, goodness, love, and faith… A little more like Jesus, a little less like me.” That is a powerful prayer put to music. A prayer that I believe every ...read more

Scripture: John 3:29-30, Matthew 5:16, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 2:3-5, Matthew 8:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 11) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

The Greatest Miracle of All

We completed a study of the 37 recorded miracles of Jesus. Have you noticed, I almost always say “recorded” miracles of Jesus? The last recorded miracle was found in John’s gospel, and just a few verses later, John concluded his gospel with this: John 21:25 “And there are also many other things ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Call Upon The Lord Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 8, 2015

The process for becoming people who call upon the Lord

ROMANS 10:13-15 "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Came To Be Our King Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2003

THIS MORNING – Palm Sunday, we will see that Jesus came to be our king!!!

He Came To Be Our King What Jesus Came To Do – part three TODAY – is our 3rd week in our series, What Jesus Came To Do. SO – far we have seen that Jesus came to seek and save the lost (why? Because lost people (regardless of age, color, education, looks or social standing) matter to God; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Not Too Late To Worship Jesus

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003

Five characteristics of true worship we can learn from the worship of the baby Jesus by the Magi.

“It Not Too Late Too Worship Jesus” Matthew 2:1-12 When I told you the text you may be thinking, “Bro John Christmas is over!” But in reality the story of the Wise Men which has always been associated with the Christmas story did not happen at the same time as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on May 31, 2012

Jesus was very approachable, by all classes of people, as we shall see in today’s scripture lesson. It is the story of the sinful woman who worshiped Him, at a dinner given in the home of a well-to-do Pharisee.

A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus Jesus was very approachable, by all classes of people, as we shall see in today’s scripture lesson. It is the story of the sinful woman who worshiped Him, at a dinner given in the home of a well-to-do Pharisee. We have already read the scripture, so let’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 7:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Washes The Disciples' Feet Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009

This parable in action sets forth the principle of lowly service and asks the followers of Jesus to be like Him, not like the world.

JOHN 13: 1-11 JESUS WASHES THE DISCIPLES’ FEET [Luke 22:24-27] In the earlier chapters Jesus had given His ministry to the people of Galilee and Jerusalem. In chapters 13 and following Jesus turns from an unbelieving world to minister the Father’s love to His inner circle of disciples. He ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11, John 13:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Greater Than Moses

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus Greater Than Moses - Greater than everyone! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Greater that Moses Reading: Hebrews chapter 3 verses 1-6. The theme of the book of Hebrews; • Ill: Plane - Is like a banner waving high in the sky, so high that everyone can see it: • The message it contains is short but true: ‘Christ is superior’. The first few ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Good News Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

Third message in the Good News Series

Good News Good News of Jesus Christ Introduction: I hope you’re continuing to observe your “bad news break…putting a little space between yourself and the constant bombardment of all the bad news about all the bad things that are in the world. The reason I’ve encouraged you to take this break is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic