Sermons on Drive Them Not Away From Jesus:

Are You Leaving Too

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 2, 2015

Things get hard in life, things get tough, and it really is your choice, everyday, are you going to walk away from Him, or are you going to walk closer beside Him?

John 6:66-69-From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Sheep Pen

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

The Bible compares us to sheep. We all tend to wander and need a Shepherd. As sheep in God's pasture, choose well who you listen to and follow. The Good Shepherd leads us faithfully, firmly, yet lovingly.

Lessons from the Sheep Pen Intro: [Play youtube clip of crazy sheep sounds] -Yes, the Bible really does compare us to sheep. But as crazy as what you’ve just heard sounds, it is nothing compared to the craziness that comes from people, whether out of their mouths or out of their lives. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Enough

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 17, 2021

The Bible is very clear that Jesus was and is the “Plan of Enough” as set out from God.

TITLE: JESUS IS ENOUGH SCRIPTURE: COLOSSIANS 1:15-20 (Adapted from Dr. David Jeremiah devotional) Do you ever get the feeling there is no such thing as having enough in our world? We live in a culture where there is an incessant pressure to add on to existing things. Think about all of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

From Curse To Cure

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 9, 2007

We need the cure of Jesus because of the curse of Adam

There was a black slave named Jack who chopped wood every day for his master. It was a hard task. His hands would bleed. His entire body would also be painful. Ever since he was a child, he did just that. One very exhausting day, he thought of his dire situation. Whose fault was it that he ended ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Credentials From God

Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 12, 2025

The Three Credentials from God which will make you Champions for Jesus Christ.

Preached at the PYPA Session at the IPC 2nd Annual Convention 2025 Ireland and EU Region, September 2024 I believe the atmosphere will be filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit. God is in this house, and the windows of heaven are about to open over this place. Hallelujah. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving To Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 10, 2021

Paul shares where the Ephesians have moved from. They have came from wrath to deliverance.

Ephesians 2:1-10 Moving to Jesus 1. Today’s reading Paul talks to the folks in Ephesians about where they moved from. They had moved from transgressions “you were dead in your transgressions and sins” you were lifeless you were dead but God made you alive in Christ” • Transgressions included ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Obedience

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 4, 2007

God, the Father, desired strict obedience from Jesus and He desires the same from his children.

Text: “So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him” (Luke 2:45). Story: “When Orders Conflict” A young man about to enter the regular army was talking with an old soldier. The old soldier had been giving him some strong advice on the subject of obeying orders. “But ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

You Can't Walk With Jesus If You Are Holding Hands With Satan

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Oct 3, 2007

Satan is a liar! He will trick you into believing him! We gotta be on guard at all times… I many times wondered how people I have known over the years have fallen from God’s Grace…fallen away from him…how they could turn away and turn their back on all

YOU CAN’T WALK WITH JESUS IF YOU ARE HOLDING HANDS WITH SATAN Pastor Jennifer Mears – October 3, 2007 TEXT: Colossians 2:6 I want to remind you that Satan seeks to devour you… But, remember that Jesus came to seek and save that which is lost… Colossians 2:6 (AMP) As you have therefore received ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6

Denomination: *other

Lessons Learned From A Night Of Failure

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 2, 2008

This is a sermon that illustrates the way the Lord cares for his own.

“LESSONS LEARNED FROM A NIGHT OF FAILURE” TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Some of your greatest lessons will be learned at “The University of Adversity”. I have heard people say that they received a degree in “knee-ology” at the “School of Hard-knocks”. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Way Or The Highway? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 24, 2010

God gives a gift, which is the Gospel of Christ, but allows people to choose to either live by faith with this Gospel or live away from God.

How many of you know what brainwashing is?? Brainwashing is the attempt to change the thoughts and beliefs of another person against their will. This is done by controlling the results of certain actions or by drugs. Do you think God wants to brainwash people? Let’s answer this by reviewing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Luke 5:1-11 Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 18, 2012

In this message from the Gospel of Luke I focus on Jesus preaching from Peter's boat. The 3 main focal points are that Jesus ministers to both the crowd & the individual, Jesus was driving Peter to a deeper experience, & Jesus gave Peter what he needed t

As is typical of my messages I do not have a written closing. Your crowd differs from my crowd so therefore the closing would probably need to be different anyway. Be blessed! Gospel of Luke 5:1-11 We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cries From The Cross - Cry Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Cries From The Cross - Cry of Suffering (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 19 verses 28-30. In this series of studies: • We are considering the seven statements of Jesus from the cross: • These statements are very important to us: • Not only because of the Person who spoke them; • But, also because of the place where ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Brethren

The Wonder Of Jesus’ Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 24, 2013

Jesus shed His blood several times during the last 24 hours of His life. And there is a powerful story to be found in blood and water that came from Jesus’ side. Do you know what that story is? And do you know what it can mean to your life?

In Oklahoma, someone saw this poster promoting a Red Cross blood drive: "I gave my blood. Christ gave his. I give a pint. He gave all. The needle is small, sharp. The nails were large, dull. The table soft, restful. The cross rough, painful. The nurses ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses - When God Won't Go Away - Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Nov 12, 2002

ABout running from God & how God won’t let us go.

If you were God & were Picking leading Roles for the Bible Stories – Who Would You Pick? What would they Look Like? Pretty people...Together...Going the right direction... Sinners? Drunks? Murderers? Thieves? Prostitutes? Rebels? Nobodies? What would you use as a Sign to get their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Trash To Treasure Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is about the restoration that Jesus brings.

From Trash to Treasure – Acts 3:11-26 It was, is, and will be through Jesus that… 1. The lame man was physically restored – v. 11-16 (use antique illustration) 2. You can be spiritually restored – v. 17-20 Someone told of a church that believed in sinless perfection once you trusted Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist