Sermons on Cost Of Following Jesus:

When Jesus Appears

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 13, 2001

A “Pastoral Care Intervention” that confronts our tendency to live as though Jesus is not present or relevant.

Text: Luke 24:13-35 Title: When Jesus Appears Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Jesus/Christian Living Theme: Living in Jesus’ Presence Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to ask Jesus to make himself real to them so that he can reveal himself to others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus The Center Of It All

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Apr 21, 2001

A sermon describing how that God has no Plans, no Purpose for you and I which is not centered in the person of his son the Lord Jesus Christ

It has been said that this is one of the greatest verses in all the Bible. It contains so much that it is vertually inexhaustable, for example we can see in this passage the Revelation or the unveiling of the Heart of God, it says "For God so LOVED the world.." I thank God that he is a God of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Coming To Jesus As Children

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 20, 2001

ADULTS SHOULD REVIEW JESUS’ REQUIREMENTS FOR COMING TO HIM AS INDICATED IN THESE VERSES

INTRO: WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM PRECIOUS CHILDREN. THEY ARE GOD’S GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT, GOD’S ASSURANCE OF HIS INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE, AND GOD’S INSTRUMENTS OF EXAMPLE TO ADULTS. JESUS WAS TEACHING SOME STUBBORN "RELIGIONISTS" ABOUT SALVATION AND HE SEEMED TO BE UNSUCCESSFUL IN COMMUNICATING TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Smelling Like Jesus

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

A challenge to Christ-like living; considering the ramifications of our behaviour to our witness

"Smell," said Helen Keller, "is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived. The odors of fruits waft me to my southern home, to my childhood frolics in the peach orchard. Other odors, instantaneous and fleeting, cause my heart to dilate joyously or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary, The Mother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

Lenten series on characters at the cross

We Were There - Mary, The Mother Of Jesus Bible Reading: John 19: 16b - 27 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Belong here, and you are a member of one of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day Jesus Was Tired

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 5, 2001

WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE DAY THAT JESUS SAT ON THE WELL

The day Jesus was tired John 4:1-39 It is of great interest of mine to observe the way in which the Lord Jesus dealt with different souls with whom He came in contact. In John 3 we observe how He dealt with a moral Jewish man named Nicodemus, and now in chapter 4 He is deal with an immoral ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonderful Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Luke 1:30-31 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with GodAnd, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

Luke 1:30-31 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with GodAnd, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. The naming of a baby is a happy time. My middle girl, Karla, has twins girls who are two months old. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Unto Jesus

Contributed by Maxwell Cunningham on Oct 18, 2000

Verse 2 of Hebrews 12 gives a complete outline of the Gospel.

Verse 2 of Hebrews 12 gives a complete outline of the Gospel. In this verse we see the "Who, What, Why, and Where" concerning Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. The text points to Jesus, explains who he is, tells what he did, why he did it, and where he is now. "Looking unto Jesus the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 12:1-2

There Is No One Like Jesus

Contributed by Clifton West on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO 1. The text comes to us from the Song of Solomon, which is the romance book of the Bible.

INTRO 1. The text comes to us from the Song of Solomon, which is the romance book of the Bible. 2. Unlike the romance books of today, this is a story of true love, the ideal relationship. 3. It is generally agreed (Mt. Henry, Origen, Jerome, etc.) that this book portrays the courtship between ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Come, Lord Jesus

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Today we finish our journey through the book of Revelation.

1. Today we finish our journey through the book of Revelation. We first look again at a description of our eternal dwelling place and then we consider the epilogue or summation of the book, including our response. 2. John is shown more of the city, the New Jerusalem which as we said represents ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning To Lean On Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Learning to Lean On Jesus - Finding More Power Than One Could Ever Dream Just Learning to Lean On Jesus Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you my peace (Without worry, anxieity, or endless fear) I give to you.

Learning to Lean On Jesus - Finding More Power Than One Could Ever Dream Just Learning to Lean On Jesus Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you my peace (Without worry, anxieity, or endless fear) I give to you. Not as the world gives peace, do I give to you. Believe in God, believe also in Jesus.... ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Psalm 71:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Appears To Us

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. I felt that God had gone away. I felt little hope and the joy of ministry had disappeared. I no longer had the desire, the mission to bring the good news that had motivated me into ministry. It was a dark time, one of the worst times of my life. 2. Do you know what I am talking ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If Jesus Came Today

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Rev. 22:20 says, "Even so come Lord Jesus.

Rev. 22:20 says, "Even so come Lord Jesus." The next great event on God's program is the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ back to planet earth. His coming is sure, it will be selective, and it will be sudden. How blessed to know that if Jesus came today we can be ready for Him and not be ashamed at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:20

Jesus Is Precious To Me Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 20, 2000

Jesus is not "part" of my life. He "is" my life

Warrior’s Creed Jesus Is Precious To Me Part 1 – Jesus is not “part” of my life! Jesus “IS” my life! “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Phil 1:21 “I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live. Yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. And the life that I now live in the flesh, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Stand For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Share your faith

Average Christian is about as likely to join the Mafia as seriously live like Jesus. Paraphrase Acts 6:1-7 - read vs.. 5 & 8 Stephen a spiritual redwood Read vs.. 8-15 Opposition from former slaves, not slaves to Temple rituals Charged with speaking blasphemy against Moses and God and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational