Sermons on Divine Intimacy:

A Vaccination Against Spiritual "Sars”

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 29, 2003

"Severe Acute Rejection Syndrome" - rejecting the resurrection, and what Jesus does about it.

Luke 24:36-49 A VACCINATION AGAINST SPIRITUAL “SARS” By now, I’m sure most of you have heard of “SARS” which stands for “severe acute respiratory syndrome.” Somewhere in Southeast Asia, someone came down with this problem called SARS, and from that one person, SARS has been spreading like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Lutheran

The Benefits Of Focusing On Jesus Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003

When you say: "I do not have sufficient strength, resources or wisdom to handle this problem." - Jesus says, "My grace is sufficient for you for My power is perfected in your weakness

1. When you say: "It’s impossible!" - Jesus says, "What is impossible with men is possible with God. All things are possible for him who believes." (Luke 18:27; Mark 9:23) 2. When you say: "I’m too tired" - Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Use Unusual Circumstances To Bring Us To A Greater Level

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 17, 2003

This text will show the believer the uniqueness of Divine ways.

Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His dealings with mankind are a cause for wonder. In today’s text, we find God using a storm to bring His disciples to a greater level. Those who expect to grow should expect storms and difficulties. There is a saying that " no one can climb a smooth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Exposition of Revelation 1, showing that this book of scripture reveals Christ -- not merely a revelation of future events.

1 THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST, WHICH GOD GAVE UNTO HIM, TO SHEW UNTO HIS SERVANTS THINGS WHICH MUST SHORTLY COME TO PASS; AND HE SENT AND SIGNIFIED IT BY HIS ANGEL UNTO HIS SERVANT JOHN: JESUS CHRIST: 1. FAITHFUL & TRUE WITNESS 2. FIRST-BEGOTTEN OF THE DEAD 3. PRINCE OF THE KINGS OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 24, 2002

Jesus Christ is God in human form.

TEXT: John 14:6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” MAIN POINT: Jesus Christ is God in human form. TALKING POINTS: 1. Briefly this morning, we are going to take a brief look at the central figure of our faith. I think that you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Church Of God

"No Middle Ground"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 5, 2002

A message proclaiming the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.

¡§No Middle Ground¡¨ Luke 11:14-28 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow qgmorrow@st-andrew.com Preached at St. Andrew¡¦s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth March 3, 2002 Outline: I. THE ACTION (v. 14) a) Jesus exorcises a demon from a mute man and the man speaks. b) The crowd responds in amazement. II. THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Lesson From The First Family

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 7, 2002

When it comes to His purpose in life, Jesus is no carpenter’s son.

A Lesson from the First Family 1. Possible, even probable, people see you in several different ways. May see as patient, some as hot-head. Only you know truth. Why don’t we recognize true nature of other people? Maybe simply forgetting. Mary upset with Jesus for staying behind. Angrily ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exiled To His Glory

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Mar 8, 2002

Discover how to know Jesus beyond ’head knowledge.’ Read as John the Revelator experienced Him in the fullness of His glory!

I. Banished to God’s Glory! A. Text: Revelation 1:1-20 B. John, known as the “Revelator,” was banished/exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the Gospel and his testimony of Jesus Christ. C. John the apostle, the writer of the Fourth Gospel, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of James the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

The Unchangeable Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

No one compares to the unchangeable Christ!

THE UNCHANGEABLE CHRIST HEBREWS 13:8 Jesus is not to us as Christmas is to the world, here today and gone tomorrow. He is immutable. The Scriptures declare that He is ever the same. As such Christ is unchangeable as.... I. The Theme of the pulpit A. The central message of the Word of God is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Of Prophesy

Contributed by Don Spooner on Mar 19, 2002

A review of Old testament scriptures that point to Jesus being the Almighty God manifest in flesh.

The Christ of Prophesy These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in The law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning me. Luke 24:44. For had ye believed Moses, ye would have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44, John 5:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 3, 2002

When Jesus says he is the way, it means: 1) You are not the way. 2) Other religions are not the way. 3) Jesus Christ is the only way to God.

Godfrey Saxe’s poem The Blind Men and the Elephant is based on a fable from India. (See the complete poem at the end of the sermon. May also be used as a skit.) In it, six blind men go to observe an elephant to understand what one really is. One blindly walks into the elephant’s side and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Deity Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jun 6, 2002

John clearly identifies Jesus as God.

"THE DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST" By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 1:1-12 Who Do You Think Jesus Is? In a 1983 Gallup poll Americans were asked "who do you think Jesus is." 70% of those interviewed said Jesus was not just another man. 42% stated Jesus was God among men. 27% felt Jesus was only human but ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Blind Watchers

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Jun 11, 2002

A message proclaiming Christ as our redeemer, high priest, and soon coming King.

BLIND WATCHERS Matthew 27: 15-36 Blind Watchers by Chris Anderson Matthew 27:15-36 June 11, 2002 Eureka, Kansas Intro: Matthew 27: 36 “And sitting down they watched him there;” Death by crucifixion was a long process that took time. That is the reason why it was so painful. A slow death to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

And The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon shows three ways the word became flesh.

I. Introduction a. What does the Bible mean when it says “the became Flesh?” b. How did the Word become flesh? c. Let look at three ways the word became flesh. II. The First Way is that He Left Everything For Us a. What did he Leave. Jn. 1:1 b. What did he come to. Jn. 19:1-3 III. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Looking For

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jul 6, 2002

A sermon about Jesus, Asking people who they are looking for in Jesus, Someone who could make them feel better or with whom they could have a relationship.

Whom are you looking for? John 18:1-7 Whom are you seeking? Let me put it in other words: When you came to this church this morning who were you looking for? This will become clearer once we move on….. I want you to notice a few things in this passage: 1.You’ve got a small group of soldiers and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational