Sermons on Imitate Jesus:

Worship Jesus Only

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 13, 2022

When the opinion of men supersedes the opinion of God, we are focusing too much on people; and there are believers who unknowingly worship people. But the only one whom we should be seeking to please and worship is Jesus.

John once shared the account of some people who had denied Christ for fear of what the Pharisees would think. In John 12:42-43, He said, “Many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the praise of men more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Predictions About Jesus

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2022

The world needs to come to grips with the full extent of God’s love.

PREDICTIONS ABOUT JESUS Text: Lk. 18:31-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: There was a time when skeptics claimed that the prophecies in Isaiah 53 were too detailed, too specific, too accurate to be mere coincidence. I agreed. But then the skeptics argued that the ONLY logical explanation was that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Mission

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2022

As Christians, we are called to continue the mission of Jesus.

JESUS’ MISSION Text: Lk. 19:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Our mission as Christians is to conform our lives evermore to Jesus as the model of our lives” (Pope Francis) 2. If we take this to heart, then Jesus’ mission becomes our mission. 3. What was Jesus’ mission? a. He Came for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Giving It Up For Jesus

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 22, 2022

Jesus gave His life for us. What are you giving up for Him? A look at the time in Gethsemane before the arrest.

Giving it up for Jesus Mark 14:32-42 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 32 They came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, "Sit here until I have prayed." 33 And He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled. 34 And He *said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: United Methodist

No Other Foundation But Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 23, 2022

There is... 1). No church but that built on Christ; 2). No Gospel but that is built on Christ; and 3). No hope of salvation except that built on Christ.

NO OTHER FOUNDATION BUT JESUS 1 Cor. 3:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Zig Ziglar writes: My brother, the late Judge Ziglar, loved to tell the story of the fellow who went next door to borrow his neighbor’s lawnmower. The neighbor explained that he could not let him use the mower because all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11, Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

The Sword And Arrows Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 28, 2023

The sword of the Word of God, and the separate arrows of conviction and condemnation.

THE SWORD AND ARROWS OF JESUS. Psalm 45:3-5. PSALM 45:3. Part of the royal insignia of King Jesus is His sword. The Psalmist addresses Jesus here as “O most mighty,” and bids Him “Gird thy sword upon thy thigh” along with "thy glory and thy majesty.” The preacher commissioned to preach ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Jesus Last Words

Contributed by Lee Houston on Mar 14, 2023

While Christ was on the cross, he was doing his greatest work; he was uttering some of his greatest words. Luke 23:34 records one of his last statements: “Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.’”

Subject: Forgiveness Central idea: Jesus final loving instructions for us Specific purpose: to persuade the congregation that Christ died for each of them. Not long after my twenty-second birthday, I arrived in Vietnam, as a machine-gunner in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade. Only a few nights ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Romans 3:23

Jesus Before Herod Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 20, 2023

Herod is presented as a frivolous person, who desired to see some amusing tricks performed by one whom he probably regarded as some kind of magician. To such a person Jesus had nothing to say.

LUKE 23: 6–12 JESUS BEFORE HEROD [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] [Luke 9:7-9; 13:31; Acts 3:11-22] Pilate was astute enough to realize in some fashion that it was he who was on trial, not Jesus. In some way, Jesus is in control of His own trial and Pilate seems cognizant of that. But, in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 23, 2023

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16)

THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST  "Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep."  (John 21:16) The love of Christ is so great, and bigger than this ...read more

Scripture: John 21:16, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make Jesus Famous

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 29, 2023

Today, we’re going to see how God wants us 1). To make JESUS famous, not ourselves; 2). To make Jesus famous by our HOLY LIFE; and 3). To make Jesus famous by stepping out in faith to see the miraculous.

MAKE JESUS FAMOUS Ex. 9:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Pete Smith told me about a King in Europe who was only 12 inches tall! He was a terrible King but a good ruler! B. TEXT 1. God told Pharaoh, “But for one reason only I’ve kept you on your feet: To make you recognize my power so that my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, The Man Of Surprises Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 3, 2023

As we move through Mark's Gospel, Jesus continues to amaze and surprise the people as everyone tries to figure out who Jesus really is. In this sermon, Jesus really surprises everyone by touching the leper and forgiving the sins of the paralytic.

A. Have you ever thought you knew someone, but then you were surprised by something interesting that you learned about them? 1. What’s true about our friends is also true about celebrities. B. Let me share some of the surprising hobbies that some famous celebrities have that you probably were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:36-45, Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2023

The trials on Jesus’ last earthly day picture the religious & political world’s rejection of Jesus & His claims. He came unto His own and they did not receive Him. Sin’s blindness leads to Jesus’ dying because of who He is, God in human flesh.

LUKE 23: 1–5-7 JESUS BEFORE PILATE [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] [Mark 15:1–5; Mt. 5:10-12] Jesus’ last day begins with Him being rejected and condemned by the Jewish ruling counsel and then being hauled before Pilate. The irony of their judgement is that Jesus will be crucified for being who He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: A Teacher With Authority Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 4, 2023

Jesus walked into the synagogue in Capernaum. When Jesus taught there was a striking difference to the norm. Not as the scribes and the teachers of the law. It says he taught as one who had authority.

Mark 1:21-28 In Mark Chapter 1 don’t see Jesus lying in a manger. We see a different perspective of Jesus. We see a thirty-year-old man. We see Jesus with authority so striking that people can only stare in amazement. Definition of authority is the power or the right to command. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist