Sermons on Getting Closer To Jesus:

The Prophets: People Get Ready Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019

Centuries before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied that Israel's warfare would be accomplished, and her iniquity pardoned. Who are we at war with? How is iniquity pardoned? And what does that have to do with Christmas?

Please open your Bibles to Isaiah 40. As we begin the season of Advent, we are going to look at some very familiar words from the Old Testament, particularly if you are a fan of Handel’s Messiah: “The voice of one crying: In the wilderness prepare the way of theLord. Make straight in the desert a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 9:1-6, Matthew 3:1-8, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your "Stuff" Together Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Apr 24, 2017

Jesus never said you have to get your _______ (stuff) together and before you can follow Him. Rather He said come follow me and we will sort out your life as we go.

Title: Get your “stuff” together Text: Eph 4:1-6 Date: 3/23/17 Bottom Line: Jesus never said get your _______ (stuff) together and then come follow me. Intro Good morning Real Life… We are kicking off a new series this week called Misquoted. There’s a lot of people going around quoting Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021

There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

PEOPLE LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY BEST FRIEND PROVERBS 18:24 The RSV reads, “There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” This presents a contrast between fair-weather friends and those who are loyal through thick and thin. Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Words Of Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010

Are you looking for life in all the wrong places? Everybody is living for something or somebody. Paul said, “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” As we get closer to death in this human flesh it seems we tend to talk about death in terms of loss

INTRODUCTION Over the past five weeks, we’ve been visiting the cross to listen again to the Final Words from the Cross. Today we’re going to consider words that continue to shake our world: The first words from the tomb. These words were spoken by angels to the women who had arrived at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 22, 2017

In the Bible we see the authority of Jesus being questioned regarding the clearing of the temple. What authority does Jesus have in your life when it comes to getting rid of things that Jesus would like to remove?

Mark 11:27-33 (Please open your Bibles so you can read along) (Briefly describe the following from Mark 11) Jesus arrives at the Jerusalem late in the day and walks around looking at everything. Because it is late He goes to Bethany for the night. Coming back the next morning He “began driving ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Recognizing Jesus For Who He Really Is

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Getting correct ideas about Jesus.

Recognizing Jesus for Who He Really Is Matthew 16:13-20 January 28, 2007 Have you ever been in a situation where you got to know someone and realized that they were nothing like you were led to believe? Someone had warned you that this person was someone who couldn’t be trusted, or was a boozer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Day Jesus Got Good And Mad Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

What caused Jesus to get angry?

INTRODUCTION We’re going to be talking about anger in this message. When I was a kid, I enjoyed reading Marvel comic books. I can remember when they were only ten cents. Of course, Superman and Batman were my favorites. But I also remember reading about The Incredible Hulk. Cartoonist Stan Lee ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Becareful How You Deal

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 8, 2019

We are all of different spiritual levels and understandings so you can't deal with everybody as though they are on your level

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BECAREFUL HOW YOU DEAL* 1 Corinthians 10:23-24 King James Version (KJV) 23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24 Let no man seek his own, but every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23

Denomination: Charismatic

Getting What You Ask For From God

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on May 6, 2012

Based on the Lectionary readings for the 5th Sunday in Easter (Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8). Jesus says that we can ask anything from God and receive it. 1 John explains it, and Acts shows the consequence.

Jesus said to his disciples: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. Remain in me, as I remain in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 31, 2017

Jesus keeps the vintage wine until everyone is drunk. This is the same for the vintage years of our lives - old age is viewed as something NOT to be thought of but Jesus shows us that our vintage year are the best yet to come.

The Best is Yet to Come Gospel reading: John 2:1-12 from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Wedding at Cana 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Getting Our Hands Dirty

Contributed by Steven Devroy on May 15, 2024

Today, we are reminding ourselves that in the end, the best expression of our faith is by reaching out in love and service to the world around us. Truly, to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ to a world that is in need of His grace and mercy can be a messy endeavor for sure.

Opening: Well Good morning everyone! It is so nice to see everyone here this morning! This morning, the title of the sermon is “Getting our hands dirty for Jesus”. Today, we are reminding ourselves that in the end, the best expression of our faith is by reaching out in love and service to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28, John 13:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Get Along With Christians

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 4, 2024

Jesus said that our love for other believers would be a testimony to the gospel. But sometimes, it's hard to tolerate, much less love, our fellow Christians. In his letter to the Colossians, Paul tells us how to do it.

As I look around the room this morning, I see a lot of white and gray hair. That’s nothing to be ashamed of; in fact, Proverbs 16:31 tells us that “Gray hair is a crown of glory”. A “crown of glory”. I like that. My problem is that my crown gets a little smaller every year. By the way, I tried to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Road Map To Heaven

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017

JUST LIKE YOU CAN GET LOST PHYSICALLY YOU CAN ALSO GET LOST SPIRITUALLY BUT IN THE TEXT BEFORE US JESUS HELPS EACH OF US GET BACK ON THE HIGHWAY THAT LEADS TO HEAVEN

John 14:6 (KJV) 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. VERY BRIEFLY WITH THE HELP OF THE LORD AND THE GUIDIANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE PRAYERS OF THE SAINTS I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (A ROAD ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014

“Believers Acquiring Skills for Intimacy with Christ”.

BASIC Series Part Two Welcome Hold Up Bibles (tracks start playing in background, get louder and louder) Last week, we started this brand new series called B.A.S.I.C. (elaborate) TELL ABOUT BOOK: “ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN”, by Robert Fulgham All I really ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Gives Us Joy Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 16, 2015

Whatever you're going through, Jesus will get you through.

“HOW LONG CAN YOU STAY under water without coming up for air?” That was the challenge my boyhood friend made to me. He boasted himself a full minute-and-a-half. “No contest!” I said. “Three minutes! Watch this.” I sucked in as much air as I could, and I plunged ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed