Sermons on Drive Them Not Away From Jesus:

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 16, 2007

If by birth and by nature we have a lack of light, we don’t understand, don’t recognize, don’t receive the Light, how awesome it is that by simply believing the gospel we receive the light of Jesus Christ.

John 1:5-9 The four gospels record the earthly life of Jesus Christ, and each one presents a different view of Him. Matthew: King of the Jews, Son of David, Heir of Israel’s throne Mark: Servant of God, the perfect Workman of God – the text in Mark brings out the characteristics of His service ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"From Chaos To Redemption"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003

The God of Creation takes empty lives and gives them purpose.

Genesis 1:1-5 “From Chaos To Redemption” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The first 5 verses of the Bible inform us that God brought Creation out of chaos. And chaos is a word that we--as Americans--understand in a way that we never have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Peak Of Popularity Passes In Galilee Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 16, 2017

Because Christ told them that they must labor for the food He spoke of, they enquired what they must do. What they want to know is what works can we do better or more of, than those we do in obedience to the Law of Moses.

-Spring, AD 29- Capernaum (39) Peak of Popularity Passes in Galilee (Isaiah 54:13) John 6:22-7:1 22 The next day the people who had stayed on the other side of the lake knew that Jesus had not gone in the boat with his followers but that they had left without him. And they knew that only one boat ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Of Life By Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 10, 2014

We learn through Christ teachings things that we can look for.

LESSONS OF LIFE BY JESUS There are many lessons we learn in life that Jesus for told in the Holy Bible. 1. Learning in the school of affliction. David speaks of this in his writing in Psalms. Psalms 119: 71 It is good for me that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1

Denomination: Baptist

Words Matter – Use Them Carefully

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 28, 2021

This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation. We all use an average of 16,000 words a day - here are some ways we can use those words to create an atmosphere that brings Heaven to earth.

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3; Colossians 4:6; Ephesians 4:19 Title: Words Matter – Use Them Carefully Theme: Using Words for Good This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation. INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:19, Colossians 4:6, Proverbs 13:3, Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Breakfast With Jesus

Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jun 26, 2007

Suppose everything we thought and believed about religion got stripped away from us in one horrific event. Suppose all the answers we thought we had to all the questions we thought people wanted answered, seemed hollow and empty.

Breakfast with Jesus Chuck Warnock, Senior Pastor Chatham Baptist Church Chatham, VA www.chathambc.net April 22, 2007 – Sunday after the shootings at Virginia Tech on Ap 16, 2007 – John 21:1-19, NIV 1Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias.[a] It happened this way: ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Preserves Believers From Stumbling Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 20, 2010

In this message, we look at the doctrine of the preservation of the saints.

Scripture The Letter of Jude deals with the subject of false teaching, which is the greatest danger to the Church of Jesus Christ today. As we study Jude 24a today, we will see that Jesus preserves believers from stumbling. Let’s read Jude 24-25, although we will study only verse 24a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 24:24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom And Power Is Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD, the SON, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is Both the Power and Wisdom of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST the Wisdom and Power of GOD? Yes. 1 Corinthians 1:24 (Amplified Bible) But to those who are called, whether Jew or Greek (Gentile), Christ [is] the Power of God and the Wisdom of God. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:54

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Judas Missed-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 27, 2018

1 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-I—John 13:18--17:26 OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT’ *THIS IS A BARE-BONES SERMON OUTLINE THAT WAS FLESHED OUT IN THE PULPIT* Attention: Shortly after Jesus Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem as Her promised Messianic King... & During the Passover supper, Jesus’ provided an example of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Turning Back: Following Jesus In A World That Pulls You Away

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 27, 2025

This sermon revisits the old hymn, I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, which is a powerful testimony of faith in Jesus.

My dear brothers and sisters, We live in a world of constant pressure—to perform, to conform, and to compromise. Standing firm for our faith in this world can feel not just difficult—but dangerous. Some of you feel it in the workplace, in school, in your own homes. Some of you feel it online, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Sending Of The 72

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 28, 2025

When Jesus sends out the 72 disciples, He sends them with instructions that we can use as members of His Kingdom.

Good Morning. Two weeks ago, we looked at one of the most frustrating passages of Scripture there is, you could say, from a “dad” point of view, when we looked at how the Corinthians treated St. Paul. Paul had been their founding pastor and spiritual father for 18 months before sailing on to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

You Give Them Something To Eat

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Mar 10, 2022

All who are believers and followers of Jesus Christ have been called to have compassion and to serve people in need.

MARK 6:30-37 30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. 31 And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. 32 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Draw Near Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 22, 2002

Ephesians Series #5 So many people toil their lives in search of the worlds prosperity which draws them away from Christ, when the prosperity that we were designed to enjoy only comes from close proximity to Christ. Do you have the Peace of Christ?

A Walk that is Worthy Part 5 Draw Near Text Eph 2:11-13 Note: Christmas Sunday Intro: This morning I would like to share few moments on a message entitled “Draw Near” It is the 5th in a series entitled “A Walk that is Worthy” in the book of Ephesians. How many enjoy a good laugh from time to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visionary View: When The Scales Fall Away From Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

Explore the transformative moment when the scales fall away from our eyes. It's a turning point where we see the truth, and our lives are forever changed.

Visionary View: When the Scales Fall Away from Our Eyes Today, we gather to explore the transformative moment when the scales fall away from our eyes, a powerful concept found in the New Living Translation of the Bible. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a prayer. Heavenly Father, we seek Your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-18, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Bursts Old Wineskins Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Oct 28, 2003

Jesus challenges the religious leaders as He faces conflict from them.

Mk. 2:1-3:6 JESUS BURSTS OLD WINESKINS A. “That Broadway Project! Why is it taking so long? Why are they ripping apart more roads and intersections than just putting on the new cement? They are stalling for time, and making hard for everyone in Minot!!!” 1. I am not a street contractor. I ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite