Sermons on Divine Gardening:

Is He Lord?

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2001

5 affirmations that we are allowing Jesus to be Lord of our lives.

IS HE LORD?—Luke 6:46-49 Jesus disclosed to His followers the importance of maintaining His lordship. The personal application of Jesus’ lordship is of pivotal importance Jesus must be Lord of our lives. How can we personally experience Jesus as Lord of our life? 5 affirmations of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Trust The Word Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 14, 2004

The gospel according to John features the Word as Creator and Sustainer and Savior. It is through the word that we can worship and find restoration.

Title: What’s the word? Text: The Gospel according to John Series: Walking with Jesus through the gospels Date: April 18, 2004 I. Author, provenance, and purpose of this gospel. A. Written between 70-90 a.d. 1. Probably written after the apocalypse. 2. A compilation of writings from throughout ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Then The Soldiers..."

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 20, 2004

The horror of the Cross. The sneer of the crowd. The last words spoken by Jesus. Each of these had their place, but, what about what Jesus heard before He died? What will be the last words He hears from you!

"Then the soldiers..." John 19:23a Introduction I. Mel Gibson recently confronted us all with the last twelve hours of Jesus life. From the walk to the horror of the Cross. A cruel way for a man to die? Yes, necessary, absolutely if our sins were to be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23

Denomination: Baptist

Lordy Lordy Look Who's Lordy

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 22, 2004

If Jesus is Lord of my life, what does that mean? People want Jesus as their Savior, they want to be rescued from sin’s eternal consequences, but part of the package is receiving Him as Lord of our lives.

LORDY LORDY LOOK WHO’S LORDY ACTS 2:36-41, 1 CORINTHIANS 8:4-6 INTRODUCTION... Our Daily Bread, July 31 1992 [sharing an article] In 1991 a Gallup poll showed that 78 percent of Americans expect to go to heaven when they die. However, many of them hardly ever pray, read the Bible, or attend ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41, 1 Corinthians 8:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Know My Sheep"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 28, 2004

Jesus knows us. But how well? What are the implications?

“I Know My Sheep” (John 10:27) Of all the people in the world, who knows you the best? If you are married, perhaps that person would be your spouse. Or maybe for you, your mother or father is the one person in the world who knows you better than anyone else. Maybe it’s a brother or sister, or ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glory Of Jesus

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004

The Trinty is marked by giving glory away to each other. We are invited into this "glory-giving" relationship through Jesus

John 17:1-5 March 21, 2004 The Glory of Jesus As we head toward Good Friday and Easter, I have been drawn to Jesus’ prayer in John 17. Jesus has entered Jerusalem triumphantly on Palm Sunday, he has been teaching in the temple and on the streets. What he has been saying and doing has ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: *other

It's All In The Presenting Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2004

Second of 5 on the Jesus Controversy. Jesus is the reality. Frank Agbnale looked like the reality but was a fake. Jesus Christ was almost exactly the opposite.

4/25/04 – It’s All in the Presenting Slide #1 Great Conmen Frank Abgnale Frank played the part of an Airline Pilot (passing checks on Pan AM for over 2.5 million dollars and jetting across the world free as a dead heading off duty pilot), a Doctor (a pediatrician), an Attorney (He actually ...read more

Scripture: John 7:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All In The Teaching Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2004

Third of 5 on the Jesus Controversy. On the last and most important day of the feast Jesus stood up and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.

5/2/04 – It’s All in the Teaching Slide #1 The Feast of Shelters Slide #2 During the 8 days of feasting there a daily rituals, processions, and ceremonies – all done with great presence and grand pageantry. The past is remembered and a grand future becomes the hope of all of the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth Detectors 1.4: The Truth About Jesus Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 10, 2004

This is the fourth message in a series on basic Christian doctrine. It provides the foundation for a proper understanding of the doctrine of Jesus Christ. (05-09-04)

*Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 4 “The Truth About Jesus” John 14:6-7 Opening Illustration Several years ago at a passion play an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Is This?" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004

Answering the disciples’ question of, "Who is this?" after Jesus calmed the storm. This sermon was designed for seekers to find out in some detail just Who Jesus really is.

“Who Is This?” Mark 4:35-41 MK 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Christ Revealed

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004

If John the apostle were asked to give a title to His gospel concerning the Son of God, He would simply say, "Jesus Christ Revealed!"

“Jesus Christ Revealed!” John 1:1 A. Jesus is ETERNALLY God. (v. 1a) In the beginning was the WORD Genesis 1:1; Proverbs 8:22-31; Isaiah 41:4; 43:10; 44:6, 8; 48:12; Ezekiel 34:23-24; Micah 5:2; John 8:58; Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 3:17; Hebrews 1:10; 7:3; 13:8; Revelation 1:2; 2:8; 19:13 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"My Peace I Give To You"

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 20, 2004

Jesus’ peace is unique - much different and much better than the world’s peace.

John 14:23-27: “MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU” There are things in this world that we are good at. And, there are things in the world that we are not good at. Sometimes, we think we’re good at something, but really, we’re not. I remember when I used to think that I was good at raising plants. I was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Barbecue, The Banquet And The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 23, 2004

That all are invited to the Wedding Banquet, to the Feast, but will you accept the invitation and dress for the wedding?

Have you seen the commercial that asks, ”What’s America cooking up for Dinner?” (of course beef). This commercial superimposes an American idea that our favorite meal is beef. (Not arguing against it, and those connected with the beef industry would certainly applaud this commercial). Like that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In Creation

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 7, 2001

This sermon demonstrates the supremacy of Christ because of the evidence of creation and the outright silliness of evolution.

The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in Creation Colossians 1:15-17 September 9, 2001 Intro: A. [The Dinner, via Kelli Ammons] Kelli Ammons sent me this story this past week… An atheist was walking through the woods, admiring all the "accidents" that evolution had created. "What majestic trees! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Same Jesus

Contributed by L. Durham on Sep 8, 2001

There have been great leaders, but no one like Jesus!

That Same Jesus Biblical Text: Acts 2: 36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ.” It has been a very long time since Jesus walked this earth in human flesh. The truth is that Jesus was here from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36