Sermons on Forerunner To Messiah:

Where You Fit Depends On Where He Fits Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 2, 2019

This is the 23rd sermon in a series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at the claims that Jesus has made concerning Himself, and the different reactions He has gotten concerning those claims.

Where you fit, depends on where HE fits (John pt. 23) Text: John 7:14 – 52 We’re working our way through John’s Gospel, for some time now… and just to re-cap for you what we looked at last week, we talked about how Jesus had been rejected by the multitudes, and how His own brothers came against ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Seeking?

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2019

In this sermon, we examine the truths involved in the wise men coming to see Jesus after His birth. There are many lessons we can learn from their visit.

Introduction: A. I like the old joke that asks the question: What would have happened if it had been three wise women rather than three wise men who followed the star to Bethlehem? 1. Answer: They would have asked for directions, arrived on time, and helped deliver the baby. B. Here are a few ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I’ve Prayed...now What??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 4, 2020

we should be in a continual state of prayer and communication with God! Our prayer life is our umbilical cord and life support system, that makes our measure of faith God has given to us, radioactive for every circumstance we encounter!

I’ve Prayed, now what? Illus. by sermon central Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten years earlier, surgery for an aneurysm is the brain had left him paralyzed on his left side. But on a misty July morning in 1981, he stood with 1,200 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:17, John 10:10-11, Isaiah 49:24-26, 2 Corinthians 5:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving God Regardless Of The Consequences

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 23, 2017

A Christmas sermon looking at the main characters in the Christmas story, Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, and the Magi, and how they followed and served God's purposes despite the consequences, difficulties, and hardships they faced.

Serving God Regardless of the Consequences As we prepare for Christmas I thought I’d start up with where we left off during the Thanksgiving holidays when we looked at being grateful during the inevitabilities of life, and how to maintain the ministries graciously given by God. Therefore, with ...read more

Scripture: John 13:15-16

Denomination: Foursquare

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ, Which God Gave Unto Him, -- Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 3, 2018

God is a Trinity, God the Father-- God the Son -- God the Holy Spirit. -- There is One God, but He manifest Himself in 3 ways. -- We as believers must understand this great truth.

#4 Rev. 1:1 New revised Revelation Study ? Lets look at verse 1 again. 1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, which God gave Him In case there are some listening that might be wondering why God gave Jesus the Revelation since Jesus Himself is also ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why 2,000 Years Ago Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 6, 2018

Why did Jesus Come when He did. Why not before? Why not later? We will see that God had just the right time in history, like none other, for Jesus to come.

Why 2 thousand years ago? Think about it, the land of Israel was occupied by the Romans. A pagan nation ruled over Israel and the Jewish people were in a state of upheaval, and the priestly system was corrupt. If Jesus came as a Ruler, or as a King, as a warrior Messiah, to drive out the Romans, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Comes To Nazareth: An Exposition Of Luke 4:14-30

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 12, 2019

Why are God's people so dull of hearing?

Jesus Comes to Nazareth: An Exposition of Luke 4:14-30 In the previous passage, we saw that after His baptism by John, He was driven by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness of Judaea. There he had fasted for forty days. At the end of this period, while he was as humanly weak as was possible, He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30, Luke 4:14-21, Luke 4:21-30, Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Want Me To Do For You? Series

Contributed by Bob Myers on Sep 8, 2020

Jesus' question is the same to you and me today as it was to Bartimaeus on the road to Jerusalem: What do you want me to do for you?

Who Is This Man? What Do You Want Me to Do for You? Mark 10:46-52 Choose Wisely “He chose poorly.” Those were the understated words of the ageless knight in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade as the movie’s villain’s face melted away in vintage Spielberg fashion. If you recall the scene, Indiana ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

The 8th Day Of Jesus. What A Day!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 30, 2022

Our New Year's Day is nothing in comparison to Jesus' 8th Day. Find out how.

1.1.23 Luke 2:21 21 After eight days passed, when the child was circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Usually at the end of a calendar year you see “Top 10” lists of things that happened during the year. If you were to ask people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Worship Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 9, 2023

I realize that we are already past the Christmas season, but the action of the wise men and their desire to worship our Lord Jesus should be an example to us as we begin this new year.

Alba 1-8-2023 THE WORSHIP OF THE WISEMEN Matthew 2:1-12 Three small boys were in a Christmas play. They were the three wise men, and they had to give their gifts to Jesus. The first boy stepped forward, held out the gift in his hands and said, “Gold.” The second boy stepped forward, held out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

For me the last several weeks, it seems as every time I read a devotional or prayer or scripture, I am led to Isaiah. And I see something new, and something with new eyes. Been amazing.

Today is part one of a 3-part series titled: Without the manger there is no Cross. We will be heavily in the OT for part 1. We are going to look at some history today. • I know, some of you may perk up, • while others roll their eyes This message has been on my heart for several months now. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2

Life From The Grave Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 30, 2024

Jesus said "on the third day I will rise." But did He? And how can we be confident of Christ's resurrection?

The 53rd chapter of the Old Testament book of Isaiah is a powerful passage. For centuries Jewish Rabbis believed it talked about the coming Messiah. But they struggled with the message Isaiah 53 spoke of the Messiah as A SUFFERING SAVIOR: “He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Done Yet

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023

Christmas was only the beginning, just as Easter, too, was only a beginning. We’re simply not done yet. The final chapter hasn’t been written.

‘Tis the day after Christmas; now what do we do? Tomorrow it’s back to the rat race. What’s new? We’ll box up the manger and throw out the tree. And next year we’ll do it again. Wait and see! There’s some change, but mostly each year seems the same. How long has it been since the baby first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7, Revelation 21:1-5, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thankful For Grace And Forgiveness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 20, 2023

There are a lot of people that live under this same heavy burden. But the good news that I share with each of these persons is the same good news that is available to everyone. Jesus came to forgive and to give grace to all who will trust in Him.

If you were here for our service last Wednesday evening, you know that we studied the same passage that I'm looking at this morning. The passage comes from the Gospel of John 8: 2-11. That passage is all about God's grace and forgiveness. This passage is an excellent example of how ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 15, 2023

We tend to look at the troubles in our lives and ask why me, why does God hate me? Don't ask why, but ask what God is doing to make me better.

The story has been told of a museum guide who would take his tour group to a darkened room, shined a light on a mass of string, color, and apparent chaos and ask the group. “What do you think this is?” “I don’t know,” was the reply of the group. The guide would then say. “Stand over there and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26, Romans 8:35-39, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ