Sermons on Embrace Jesus:

God Of The Overlooked Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009

The God of the oppressed is also the God of the overlooked and that God’s love is encompassing, God’s love is embracing, and God’s love is enduring.

God of the Overlooked Luke 2: 8-15 Luke 2:10 “I bring you good news of great joy” Over thirty years ago, Dr. James Cone, Professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York, wrote a breakthrough book in Black Theology called “God of the Oppressed.” This book catapulted Dr. Cone to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Branch Life Comes Through Jesus, The Vine.

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2014

Basic concepts on how to stay authentic in our relationship with Jesus.

John 15:1-12 The Vine and the Branches 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Is . . .! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 26, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews discovering who Jesus Is.

Jesus Is . . . ! Hebrews 10:1-39 August 27, 2017 Has anyone ever had to repeat themselves to you? Have you heard the same thing over and over until you know what’s coming? It’s kind of frustrating, isn’t it? You think and maybe even say, “I know, I know! Don’t worry!” Especially when it’s a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus Discipleship Basics (Mlk Day Sermon) Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 14, 2024

John 1:43-51, let us embrace the call to follow Jesus, seeking a profound knowing that transcends our doubts. United Methodist discipleship invites us into a journey of following.

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Year B: “Following” Sermon Series Back 2 the Basics January 14, 2024 John 1:43-51. Following Jesus Discipleship Basics 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." ”The next day Jesus decided to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: United Methodist

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 5, 2023

Jesus was announcing to his followers – “this is how I think. This is how I respond. This is who I am! If these sayings do not shock us, maybe we have tamed them down to nice sayings that we do not intend to embrace.

The Sermon on the Mount The Beatitudes January 8, 2023 Jesus was announcing to his followers – “this is how I think. This is how I respond. This is who I am! If these sayings do not shock us, maybe we have tamed them down to nice sayings that we do not intend to embrace. Jesus is telling us the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus Welcome Among Us? Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 16, 2017

As Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth for the second time, His reception was any better than the first visit. He was not welcomed among His own people. This passage begs the question - is Jesus really wanted and welcome in the average church?

Is Jesus Welcome among Us? Mark 6: 1-6 I trust we have met tonight to worship the Lord. He is our Savior, the Master of our lives, and the Rock upon which the church is built. Ours isn’t a civic organization conducting community business, but a living organism concerned with heavenly business. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Denial: Part 2 Of A 4 Part Series On Spiritual Formation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2014

The key to embracing the life of a Christ-follower is in embracing the way of Jesus. Self-denial was a key part of Jesus example, and it's how we are able to live most free.

Spiritual Formation 2: Self-Denial - Philippians 2:1-16; Luke 9:23-24 November 9, 2014 Today is the 2nd message is a series where we’re looking at the subject of spiritual formation. Last week in a message called: “Desiring God”, we covered some of the basics of what spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Repent And Respond To Jesus As Lord And Saviour

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 19, 2024

A message that is both urgent and timeless - a call to repentance and a response to Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

A Call to Repent and Respond to Jesus as Lord and Saviour Today I stand before you with a message that is both urgent and timeless. It is a call to repentance and a response to Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. This is a matter of eternal significance, and I urge you to open your hearts and minds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15, Philippians 2:10-11, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Christ: Our Model Of Suffering

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 20, 2022

In the eighteenth chapter of John's gospel, we are presented with the beginnings of the sufferings that the Lord Jesus would undergo for the sake of our redemption, paying a debt He did not owe for fallen humanity who could never pay it.

Several years ago, I came across a televangelist who peddled the ungodly "word-of-faith", or "prosperity" gospel that is poisoning the body of Christ in these last days. One of the "sales pitches" (and that is the only means by which I can define it) these folks ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:6, Isaiah 53:3, Zechariah 13:6, Luke 22:44, Hebrews 2:10, Hebrews 5:8, 1 Peter 2:21, 1 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Discipleship: Embracing The Cross Luke 9:23-24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 13, 2024

Today, we delve into the heart of discipleship as we explore Luke 9:23-24. This passage challenges us to embrace the transformative power of truth in our lives.

The Way of Discipleship: Embracing the Cross Luke 9:23-24 Introduction: Today, we delve into the heart of discipleship as we explore Luke 9:23-24. This passage challenges us to embrace the transformative power of truth in our lives. Let's begin by reading the words of Jesus in Luke 9:23-24 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24, Matthew 16:24-25, Galatians 2:20, Mark 8:34, Philippians 3:10, Matthew 10:39, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Embrace The Trinity: Knowing The Triune God Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 7, 2025

What if… the Trinity was not a puzzle to solve, but a Person to know? What if understanding God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit wasn’t just theological doctrine, but a doorway to deeper intimacy with God, powerful prayer, richer Bible reading, and a renewed spiritual life?

Go! And Embrace the Trinity: Knowing the Triune God Changes Everything Main Idea: Understanding the Trinity isn't a puzzle to solve—it’s the very foundation of a transformed life in Christ. INTRODUCTION: THE MYSTERY THAT TRANSFORMS Imagine a young boy standing at the edge of the ocean with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Genesis 1:26, Romans 8:26-27, Romans 8:34, John 14:26, Ephesians 1:3-14, John 3:16, Matthew 6:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defending The Faith Sermon V: Embrace The Distinctiveness Of Christ As King Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval, as the Christian Faith is attacked by unbelievers and scoffers, we Christians must separate ourselves from those that deny and defy the Lord God but we wholeheartedly embrace Christ as King and Lord.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE . . . CHRISTIANS EMBRACE THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF CHRIST AS KING Statistically, what’s true of Christianity worldwide is not true of Christianity in the USA. It is without a doubt true that our nation is like the rest of the world in that all have sinned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-11, John 14:5-7

Go! And Embrace The Power Of The Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 17, 2025

A simple yet profound truth: there is power in the cross of Christ. To the unbelieving world, the cross is a symbol of weakness and defeat. But to those of us who are being saved, the cross is not a relic of shame—it is the power of God!

Go! And Embrace the Power of the Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NLT): “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” Introduction: The Paradox of the Cross Let me begin today with a simple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Isaiah 53:3-5, Romans 1:16, Galatians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Luke 9:23, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing Solitude: Finding Strength In Isolation By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 4, 2024

In the midst of the noise and busyness of life, solitude provides clarity of purpose. It is in these moments of isolation that we can discern God's will for our lives more clearly, aligning our actions with His divine plan.

Embracing Solitude: Finding Strength in Isolation Introduction: Dear friends, today we delve into the profound topic of solitude and its significance in the life of a Christian. In a world filled with constant noise and distractions, it's essential to understand the transformative power of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Embrace The New Thing! - Isaiah 43:18-19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025

Life is filled with transitions—some welcomed, some unexpected. We can become so fixated on past experiences, whether victories or failures, that we struggle to move forward. But God calls us to embrace the new thing He is doing.

Go! And Embrace the New Thing! - Isaiah 43:18-19 Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT)"But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Jeremiah 29:11, Exodus 14:21-22, John 4:13-14, Psalm 23:4, Proverbs 3:5-6, Joshua 3:15-17, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 14:29, Isaiah 41:10, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal