Sermons on Defending Jesus:

I Thirst Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at Jesus' saying "I thirst"

“I thirst” John 19:28-29 Jesus’ words from the cross in today’s Scripture appear only in the Gospel of John. It is the shortest of Jesus’ 7 sayings on the cross. One of the things we need to understand is that John writes with great depth and what appears on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

Handling Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 4, 2008

Six groups or individuals think they can "handle" Jesus. Their reactions are similar to ours when we encounter the truth of Jesus Christ. Which group are you in?

The time for Jesus teaching is over. Now is the time for others to act on the truth that He revealed. Six groups of individuals try to handle Jesus in one way or another. Chapter 18 is about the arrest and trial of Jesus. The time for talking has almost ended, the time for action is here. This is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Amazed By Jesus

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 31, 2009

4th Sunday after Epiphany: Jesus is amazing! He amazed people by what he taught and what he did. Does he amaze you?

Many years ago – in the confines of a barracks room a young sailor decided not to go out partying with his friends. He invested that evening reading the Bible - very specifically – reading the Gospel of John. The room was mostly dark except for the light of the little study desk in the room. Up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is The One!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 13, 2010

Jesus Is The One! 1) Look at his works; 2) Listen to his words

He has a decent job. He’s kind to my cat. He enjoys my parents’ company. He even knows the difference between baking powder and baking soda. Is he the one? She’s intelligent. She makes me laugh. She likes to go camping. She even buys her clothes at Value Village. Is she the one? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is In The House!

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

I believe that it’s good to have friends who will go the extra mile for you.

Way back in the 90s, I had to preach the funeral of a man I never met. The funeral home called and asked if I would perform the service since I was the pastor of the church, where he was to be buried. I found out something very interesting about the man, as I spoke with the family members. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is In The House

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 19, 2013

Jesus has come back to Capernaum and is in the house of Peter, where He is quickly surrounded by people desperate for His Word. One man had four friends who were desperate to get their friend to Jesus. How desperate are we?

Way back in the 90s, I had to preach the funeral of a man I never met. The funeral home called and asked if I would perform the service since I was the pastor of the church, where he was to be buried. I found out something very interesting about the man, as I spoke with the family members. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

There is a difference between knowing of Jesus and knowing Jesus. When we truly know Jesus, we will not have a problem serving and loving Jesus.

Knowing Jesus John 1:1-1:18 Introduction- Last week we looked at the Potter and the clay. We saw that the Lord was speaking to the nation of Israel, and then to us as we allow the Lord to mold and make us more in the image of God. We saw that if you have a hard time believing that He could ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus In The Old Testament: Jesus In Prophesy Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 26, 2018

The final of a four-part series on Jesus Christ in the Old Testament. This message explores a few of the key OT passages prophesying the coming of Christ in the Incarnation

Jesus in the OT: Jesus in Prophecy - Sermon for CATM - November 25, 2018 So we’ve been looking in some depth at Jesus in the Old Testament - Jesus in Creation, Jesus in the Law and Jesus Incognito (His cloaked appearances or theophanies) and today we are looking at Jesus in Old Testament prophecy. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Arrest Of Jesus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2018

Last weekend we focused on the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane and learned that it was a place of support, sorrow, solitude, struggle, submission, and finally, strength. Today we have front-row seats to the arrest and most infamous trial in history.

Play a clip from Billy Graham’s last message to America…and the world. God loves you and is willing to forgive you for all your sins! This clip is from Billy Graham’s last message to America, delivered when he was 95 years old. Billy Graham preached the gospel live to nearly 215 million people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-72

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph To Tragedy

Contributed by James May on Apr 11, 2001

The story of Jesus’ last week with a little poetic license from the Triumphal entry to the Crucifixion and burial. Tragedy to Triumph will complete the Story in a second sermon.

Triumph to Tragedy Luke 19:33-38, "And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? And they said, The Lord hath need of him. And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. And as he went, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:33-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Credentials Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 17 in series. Christ presents his credentials - five witnesses to support that He is the Son of God!

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 17 “The Credentials of Jesus” John 5:31-47 One of my favorite old movies is a western in which a cowboy is set upon by some Mexican banditos trying to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 26, 2008

Exposition of Mark 11:1-11 about what Jesus thought about himself and what the crowds thought of him during the triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

Text: Mark 11:1-8, Title: Who is Jesus? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/18/08, PM A. Opening illustration: words to Kathy Trocolli’s song, I Call Him Love, B. Some called Him a prophet Some called Him a saint Some couldn’t believe their eyes Or the words He had to say Some called Him crazy Some thought He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Lord! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2014

The freedom that Christ brings from legalism (strict adherence to the law) is critical for us to see today. This sermon leads us in answering the question: "How exhausting is it to pretend to be free, but live as a prisoner to other’s rules?"

Jesus is Lord! Mark 2:1-27 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Risen

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 23, 2005

This sermon looks at the eleven appearances of Jesus to his disciples.

“Jesus is Risen” Mark 16:1-7 I Corinthians 15:1-8 For us in the Christian Church the fact of the resurrection of Jesus is the truth that makes or brakes our faith. Without the resurrection we have no need for the Christian Church. The resurrection gives meaning to the CROSS of Calvary. The ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Humility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 25, 2007

1. His focus was on the will of God, not his own. 2. His focus was away from himself, not on himself. 3. His focus was on serving, not being served.

It was January 30, 1994 and Super Bowl XXVIII was being played out at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The NFC champion Dallas Cowboys had just defeated the AFC champion Buffalo Bills, 30–13. Dallas scored 24 unanswered points in the second half, and Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith was named the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:16-19

Denomination: Methodist