Sermons on Dining With Jesus:

Jesus Is The Jubilee

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Have you noticed that some words when spoken are spirit lifting? Repeat after me: Hallelujah Rejoice Jubilee How about this: Salvation

Today we are going to look at scripture that tells us about rest, freedom, healing, sight and favor. But first: • Did you learn something new in God’s word this past week? • Did you see familiar scripture with new eyes? I know I did! • It is my prayer every week that something happens while you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30, Isaiah 61:1-2

The Transfiguration Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 20, 2024

In Jesus's Transfiguration, He reveals who we truly are and who we are to become by the grace of God.

I suspect. Most of us look in a mirror at some point each day. We check our hair, makeup, teeth, and clothes. Mirrors show us what we look like. While it might be important to know what we look like, it’s more important to know who we are. That’s what this holy Feast of the Transfiguration is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

No Room For Jesus

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2024

When Jesus was born, there was no room for them in the inn and so they had to stay in a stable. That physical reality represents a spiritual reality that also occurred. There was no room for Jesus in the lives and hearts of many people of that time and the same reality continues today.

A. Good morning church family and good morning to all our honored guests. 1. I hope you are being uplifted by our worship this morning. 2. It is our tradition here at Wetzel Road, to focus on the birth of Jesus on the Sunday closest to December 25th. 3. Because a large portion of the world is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 1:10-12, Isaiah 53:3, John 14:1-3, Revelation 3:20, Matthew 16:24-25, Hebrews 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lamentation Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2024

A warning, and the long-suffering of God.

THE LAMENTATION OF JESUS. Matthew 23:34-39. 1. Context. Matthew 23:13-33. Jesus spares not to warn those who are on the path to ‘the damnation of hell’ (cf. Matthew 23:33), using such expressions as ‘woe unto you’ (eight times), ‘hypocrites’ (seven times), ‘blind guides’ or ‘fools and blind’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus As Refugee

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2023

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23.

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23. Fleeing to Egypt Now when they [the wise men] had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Discipleship

“When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” Deitrich Bonhoeffer Introduction: To marry my gf or not. Matthew 16:24-28 “If anyone desires to come after me…” • Jesus is going to provide a list of expectations for those who would follow after him. • Jesus asks a lot of those who follow ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Not A Threat

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 2, 2023

Herod felt Jesus was a threat and not a gift. Do we to see Jesus as a threat and not a gift?

Matthew 2:13-23 Jesus Is Not a Threat 1. Matthew speaks of a voice in Ramah, slaughter of the innocence Massacre of the innocence • Raman was a city in ancient Israel. • There is A voice of weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is The Word Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 6, 2023

Jesus Christ himself is the Word of God spoken to the world.

INTRODUCTION • This four-week sermon series will encourage us to explore God’s Word and equip us with basic principles that will help us engage with Scripture and correctly interpret its texts. • In this series, we will cover topics such as Jesus as the Word of God, the relationship between the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying With Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 16, 2023

A sermon for the second Sunday of Epiphany, Year A

January 15, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:29-42 Staying with Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. You learn about someone when you see where they live. For instance, I stopped and saw the log cabin ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Babbling For Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Since the gospel is the POWER of God unto salvation, we can PROCLAIM it to any audience, knowing God’s PURPOSE will be fulfilled.

Babbling For Jesus Acts 17:16-34 Turn to Acts 17 in your Bible. I'm going to be preaching a message I've entitled "Babbling For Jesus." I heard about a preacher's son that asked his dad, "Dad, what's the highest number you've ever counted to?" The preacher ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Burial Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 23, 2023

Two hitherto hidden disciples step boldly forth.

THE BURIAL OF JESUS. John 19:38-42. JOHN 19:38. After the flow of blood and water, a hitherto “secret” (literally, ‘concealed’) disciple stepped forward: Joseph of Arimathea. The “fear of the Jews” (the Jewish leadership, of which he was a part) had prevented Joseph from admitting his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look To Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 24, 2023

We have to keep our eyes focused on God and keep doing the things that draw us closer to Him like Bartimaeus.

Look to Jesus The key verse for today is “Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.” Mark 10:52 A story is told in Mark 10:45–52 of a blind man who was healed just outside Jericho.Bartimaeus was not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

FOLLOWING JESUS IS NOT A ONE-TIME EVENT. IT IS AN EVENT OF A LIFETIME.

FOLLOWING JESUS IS NOT A ONE-TIME EVENT. IT IS AN EVENT OF A LIFETIME. HALLELUJAH! So, it is critical that you have a personal understanding of who Jesus is! And that you understand that HE IS NOT ONLY YOUR SAVIOUR, PROVIDER, HEALER, MIRACLE-WORKER. MOST IMPORTANTLY, JESUS IS YOUR LORD. AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Foursquare

Witnesses To Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 18, 2022

Jesus brings forward witnesses as to who He is.

WITNESSES TO JESUS. John 5:31-39. JOHN 5:31. “If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.” If any mere man were to make the claims that Jesus made for Himself, that man would be a liar. But, to show us that He is no mere man, Jesus goes on to speak of “other witnesses.” JOHN 5:32. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 23, 2022

The prophecies of Jesus’ birth unfold one after another in Jesus’ lineage and his birthplace. God can bring about his purposes through Herod and through Caesar Augustus. Nothing is too difficult for God.

You probably know what it is like to be busy at Christmas. I just read about someone who got so busy during the Christmas holidays that they did not have time to buy Christmas cards and send them out as scheduled. It came to the last minute, and then they felt rushed to get their cards out. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist