Sermons on Imagining Jesus:

Jesus Knocking

Contributed by Joe Domico on Nov 15, 2018

Topical message based on Rev 3:20

Jesus Knocking Rev 3:20 He knocks. Not forced love. Classic picture by Holman Hunt of Jesus Knocking, now hanging in St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Upon it’s first unveiling, a certain critic said, You have made a real mistake, Mr. Hunt, there is no handle on the door. "That was intentional," ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Bumpin Into Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 27, 2018

This sermon is about making an effort to encounter Jesus in an intentional way instead of just bumping into him on occasion. It should cause us to look at our relationship with Christ and evaluate whether we are in a relationship with Jesus or if he is just a casual acquaintance.

In our scripture today we find Jesus surrounded by a large crowd on His way to the home of a synagogue official named Jarius’ whose daughter is dying. Now in the whole of the scripture today we learn of two separate miracles but I want to focus on just one today. I want to focus not on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 31, 2018

When you love Jesus you will encounter Him and He will manifest Himself to you

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: LOVE JESUS John 14:18-21 King James Version (KJV) 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20 At that day ye shall know that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Abide In Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 11, 2018

If you abide in Jesus and Him in you, yoir salvation is assured. Believe IN JESUS and accept Him.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: ABIDE IN JESUS John 15:6 King James Version (KJV) 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. Beloved, if you don't abide in Jesus you are ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Peace In Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 22, 2018

There is no peace until you have peace in Jesus

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: PEACE IN JESUS John 16:32-33 King James Version (KJV) 32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 33 These things I ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Rooted In Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 25, 2018

This is the 8th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

Series: Order [#8] ROOTED IN JESUS 1 Timothy 6:1-21 Introduction: As Bel Aire and I have faced criticism by people who seem happy to attack us, I need to ask you, “What do we do to stand firm in our faith”? Having lived in Hobbs for the majority of my life, all I have to do is look outside ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Trial

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 26, 2018

Jesus on Trial – John chapter 18 verses 19-24 & 28-40 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Jesus before Annas: • Two High Priests: Annas & Caiaphas (B). Jesus before Pilate: • Step 1: Accusation (vs 18-32): • Step2: Interrogation (vs 33-35): • Step 3: Defense (vs 36-38a) • Step 4: Verdict (vs 38b) SERMON BODY: Ill: • One day, a youngster was really excited ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-40

Denomination: Brethren

The Compassion Of Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 27, 2018

This morning asking what would Jesus do WWJD can only be answered after we know what Jesus did and willing to do the same thing.

The compassion of Jesus Introduction- This morning we begin a series “WWJD” What would Jesus do. The series is designed to look at Jesus as our model of life and help us to be more like-Christ. The development of being a disciple of Jesus. We know we will not measure up, but we can be ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Thirsts Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

The thirst of Jesus on the cross reminds us that Jesus is human - which makes Him eligible to take our place and our punishment.

Message John 19:28 I Thirst Talk about the effect of the drought in Australia We understand what happens when you remove water from the land. We have this vast land called the outback. Beautiful yet it can be deadly. Move on to drought in other nations. Everyone in Australia has relatively easy ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Trial

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 3, 2018

We'll be diving into Mark 15:1-20 as we put ourselves in Pilate’s sandals in order to feel his dilemma, wrestle with his deliberations, and learn from his decision.

Have you ever thought about the power of one person? A dry goods salesman shared the gospel with a shoe salesman named Edward Kimball, who was then converted. Kimball went on to teach Sunday School and developed an intentional plan to share the gospel with every boy in his class. He was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 4, 2018

Jude warns us from false teachings, but in the final two verses of this little letter, Jude gives a doxology that states our security in Jesus.

Something I seldom do and that is switch to another translation of the Bible. This morning I will be using the English Standard Version rather than the New King James Version for our text of Jude 24-25 because of the differences between the different versions based on different Greek manuscripts. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Temple

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

Why did Jesus lose His temper in the Temple when He saw the traders and money changers there? The context explains everything - they were on the take! Jesus was a danger to their profits and had to go.

The temple John 2:13-25 The reading we have just heard from John's gospel might seem rather strange especially as it is at the start of his gospel; but ironically the synoptic gospels have this incident in the temple at the start of His last week just after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem - ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25, Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:45-46

Jesus Anointed

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 15, 2018

In the Gospels we see two separate but distinct accounts of Jesus being anointed by women. Today let's take a look at the reactions of the Pharisees, the disciples and the "anointers" and see how we measure up.

Please stand and repeat with me our current memory verse ... 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2018

Death is certain but the promise of Resurrection is more certain. Why is that promise so powerful and what difference can our resurrection mean to us?

(We began the sermon by singing the favorite hymn: Victory In Jesus “I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory, How He gave His life on Calvary to save a wretch like me; I heard about His groaning, of His precious blood's atoning, Then I repented of my sins and won the victory. O ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is...! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 4, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is. Today we look at Hebrews 7.

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 7:1-28 August 6, 2017 There was a man who had some personal issues going on in his life. So, he asked a woman in his office who was known to be a prayer warrior if she would pray for him. He knew she kept a list of her 10 most urgent prayer requests on her desk. So, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist