Sermons on Hold On To Jesus:

Learning To Lean On Jesus

Contributed by Esther Collins on Feb 7, 2023

Why do we find it so easy to trust in men, but find it so hard to trust in God? Read on to know what happens when we decide to trust in God.

Our world functions on trust, and without this aspect of trust we as a society will most probably come to a stand-still. Think about it… we trust the transport system, the medical community, the food industry, the educational institutions, and so many more all of which are run and are maintained by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8, Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 4:21-22, Romans 10:11

The Transfiguration Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 24, 2023

This Transfiguration points in a powerful way to the cross, to the passion, the death of Christ.

Today we’re going to look at an amazing scene in the life of Christ—what we often call The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. The gospel tells us about an incident on a mountain. The clothing of Jesus began to shine, and His glory was revealed. Why was that moment so significant? In Matthew 16, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And His Family Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 28, 2023

Bible is silent about the description of the family of Jesus. However, there are a few references to Joseph, Mary, and her children to learn a few things about the family of Jesus. Jesus was pictured as a young man walking to the Jordan for Baptism and nothing else is known to us.

Mark 3:20-35 Jesus and His Family in Mark FAMILY OF JESUS: Bible is silent about the description of the family of Jesus. However, there are a few references to Joseph, Mary, and her children that help us to learn a few things about the family of Jesus. Jesus was pictured as a young man walking to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus On Two Mountains Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2023

It's hardly possible to contemplate Mt. Tabor without thinking of Mt. Calvary.

Second Sunday of Lent 2023 After St. Aelred I don’t know if it is possible to hear the Gospel accounts–any of them–of the Transfiguration of Christ on Mt. Tabor without thinking of another elevation a few miles away. I mean the holy hill we call Mt. Calvary, where Jesus, the Son of Man and Son of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:8-10, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Get Jesus Into The Boat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2022

Get Jesus back to the center of attention of the leaders and people, so that the chaos may be calmed and we can get to the task at hand.

Today we are encouraged by the Scriptures to reflect on the Church, and how the Holy Spirit has, over twenty centuries, kept Christ’s church alive, witnessing to His Resurrection, and growing. We are also reminded that human beings, in our weakness, can impede that life, growth and ministry, but ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Developing The Character Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 3, 2022

As we journey with Jesus we will become more like Him

April 30, 2022 So far in our discipleship journey, we have talked about ASSUMPTIONS, TRANSFORMATION, COUNTING the COST, and SURRENDER-ADJUST-OBEY, which brings us now to DEVELOPING the CHARACTER of JESUS. One day as the crowds were gathering, Jesus went up the mountainside with his disciples and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus' Commands

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2022

The Ten Commandments are important, but are we aware of the commandments of Christ? Let’s look at some of Jesus’ commands in the Gospel of Matthew.

The Ten Commandments are important, but are we aware of the commandments of Christ? Let’s look at some of Jesus’ commands in the Gospel of Matthew. Repent What was an important focus of Jesus’ preaching? “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2022

Light without the heavenly Source of Light is inadequate to illumine eternally. Only Jesus brings us the limitless light of God.

Jesus, Light of the World (John 8:12-26) 1. We would like to wish our mom’s a Happy Mother’s Day. CNN, "The typical [stay at home] mother puts in a 92-hour work week… and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per week, these are: housekeeper, day-care center teacher, cook, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The High Priesthood Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2022

A priest forever after the order of Melchisedec.

THE HIGH PRIESTHOOD OF JESUS. Hebrews 5:5-10. Jesus was called and ordained of God (Hebrews 5:5-6). The writer proceeds to prove this in a manner of Hebrew commentary which brings together two Scriptures which have a word in common: in this case “You” (singular). The first Scripture refers to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foreshadowing Jesus’ Fate

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 24, 2022

How did John foreshadow Jesus' sacrifice? Learn what the phrase "the lamb of God" means. We must tell the story of Jesus as often as possible.

Foreshadowing Jesus’ Fate John 1:19-34 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 1:19 This is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent to him priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 And he confessed and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 They asked him, “What ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: United Methodist

(Jesus Is The Head Of The Church )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 5, 2022

SO HE WRITES THE CHURCH AT COLOSSE TO ENCOURAGE THEM IN THERE WALK WITH THE LORD AND TO COMBAT AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND THREATENING HERESY THAT WAS ARISING IN THE CHURCH AT COLOSEE

Colossians 1:18 (KJV) 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. VERY BRIEFLY THIS MORNING /EVENING IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST -AMEN A METHODIST NOD AND A SANTIFIED CHURCH HALLELUJAH I WANT ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Would Jesus Be A Revolutionary

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 9, 2022

While His life revolutionized Hebrew thinking and affected much of world history, He did not come to overthrow the government.

Some try to make Jesus a political revolutionary. That was not His mission, nor is it the Church's Matthew 22:15  Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.  16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Acts 5:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Jun 9, 2022

In this revelatory teaching on The Cross of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the Holy Spirit teaches through Apostle Tonya some of the events which manifested at the Cross of our Savior.

The placement of the Cross of Yeshua HaMashiach, in the center, would seemingly point to be the focal point of the Crucifixion of our Blessed Redeemer. John 19:18 In the Holy Scriptures, we read of the Lord Jesus’ earthly Ministry and the warfare He endured as the jealously of the Jewish leaders ...read more

Scripture: John 19:5-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus’ Glorious Surrender Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 20, 2022

Through Jesus' communion with the Father, He would find victory and the strength to surrender to the Father’s perfect will for His life. We can also.

LUKE 22: 39-46 [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] JESUS’ GLORIOUS SURRENDER [Isaiah 53:10-12; Ephesians 6:10-17] Once again we are looking at Jesus’ last night before His crucifixion on Friday. Like a terminally ill patient, Jesus knows death is on its way. He also knew exactly what was coming with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Preaching Jesus Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 22, 2022

Russian born, author Ariel Durant wrote: “There is no significant example in history, before our time, of a society successfully maintaining moral life without the aid of religion.” “The greatest question of our time is . . . whether men can live without God.”

In Jesus Holy Name June 26, 2022 Text: Acts 4:12 Redeemer Lutheran “The Cost of Preaching Jesus” Russian born, author and researcher Ariel Durant helped her husband William Durant co author their book: The Story of Civilization. She wrote: “There is no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Acts 4:1-36

Denomination: Lutheran