Sermons on Jesse:

Taking It To The Streets

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 10, 2003

This message deals with the imperative of taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Streets of our Cities.

The Streets of our Chocolate Cities and Vanilla Suburbs have become the Field of Battle and the Stage of Protest. Recently hundreds of thousands of people Have Taken to the Streets for various reasons or causes. On Sunday April 25, 1993 hundreds of thousands of the Gay Community took to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb On The Thone Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

Communion is a foreshadowing of the Wedding Feast of the Lamb when Jesus will "drink it anew with you in my Father’s Kingdom."

INTRODUCTION: Revelation 19:7-9 says, The wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints.) Then the angel said to me, “Write: Blessed are those who are invited ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Model Prayer - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006

The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

The Model Prayer – Part 1 Griffith Baptist Church – 7/30/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 9-10) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: During the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Offenses

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 4, 2004

No doubt offenses will come. But we must do all that we can to overcome them.

Overcoming Offenses 1 Sam. 17 The Bible has a lot to say about offenses. (1)Prov. 18:19 "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle". (2)Matt. 5: "if your right eye offends you, pluck it out, if your right hand offends you, cut ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

On This Wise

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Nov 12, 2004

A Christmas Sermon

On This Wise TEXT: Matt. 1:18-25 Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

When Interruptions Come Knocking

Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Feb 28, 2015

We all hate being interrupted. But many of the most important moments in Jesus' ministry were the result of interruptions, such as when a bleeding woman interrupted him on the way to heal Jarius daughter. We can learn from Jesus example.

"When Interruptions Come Knocking” March 1, 2015 Luke 8:40-56 INTRO: Has this ever happened to you? You've had a hard day. Finally you have a few quiet minutes for yourself, you pour a hot bath, you throw in some bubbles just for a touch of luxury. You put your toe in - kind of hot, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born Again To See And Conquer!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 7, 2015

It's not the wise and sophisticated intellectuals admired and looked up to in the world, who are foremost in the kingdom. We need to be born again as a little child into the Kingdom of God, relying on Him always!

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Giants Of Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 15, 2014

We will see this morning how David overcame the Giant of Goliath. In the same way the he did, you and I can also overcome the many giants in our lives.

Introduction: Some background setting for the time and history leading up to this event: We learned from the book of Ruth that the period of Israel’s history before the time of the Kings was a very dark point. There was no law and order. Every man did that which was right in their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

"The Gift Of Humility"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2014

An Advent/Christmas sermon about the humility of Mary and our need to be humble.

"The Gift of Humility" Luke 1:26-55 Have you ever felt as if your life doesn't amount to much? Have you ever looked at the lives of your neighbors or relatives and thought: "I feel so small compared to you"? Or have you ever taken a ride through a really ritzy neighborhood and wondered, "What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: United Methodist

Counterfeiting Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by John Rogers on Feb 7, 2015

This message focus on Satan attempt to destroy the Word of God, by using many different version to distract Gods people from memorizing and hiding His Word in their heart.

II. The Word of God John 1:1-14 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Church? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2014

A sermon that begins a series on the community of the church (Material adapted from introduction of Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, from College Press)

HoHum: It’s popular today to meet with friends at a coffee shop and call it “church.” In some cases it is but most of the time it isn’t. It’s difficult to stand in defense of the church when there are so many examples of dysfunctional churches around us. But ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1: Naomi Finally Finds Rest For Ruth In Boaz. 2: And God Finally Finds Re Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Sep 8, 2015

1: NAOMI FINALLY FINDS REST FOR RUTH IN BOAZ. 2: AND GOD FINALLY FINDS REST FOR US IN CHRIST 1: NAOMI SEEKS REST FOR RUTH IN BOAZ.

1: NAOMI FINALLY FINDS REST FOR RUTH IN BOAZ. 2: AND GOD FINALLY FINDS REST FOR US IN CHRIST 1: NAOMI SEEKS REST FOR RUTH IN BOAZ. 2: GOD SEEKS REST FOR US IN JESUS. Ruth 3:1 1: Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

The High Cost Of Acceptance

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 13, 2013

We see some costly things involved in the story of Ruth, including the costs of her "Redeemer." The book of Ruth reveals: A Spiritual Conversion; A Substantial Compassion; and a Significant Commitment.

1. Benjamin Franklin and the book of Ruth Benjamin Franklin had an appreciation for the Bible as he, along with T. Jefferson and J. Adams designed the first US Seal for congress with the Red Sea episode depicted. When he was the newly formed US government's representative to France he indulged in a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Remains

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 15, 2013

To show that we need to apply GOD's WORDS in our lives everday or every moment we have opportunity.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you apply GOD's Words in your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to apply GOD's WORDS in our lives everday or every moment we have opportunity. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:6 (Amplified Bible) 4:6 Seeing then that the promise remains over ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

O’ Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013

This is the third message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

On December 24, 1865 at the age of thirty Phillips Brooks’ life would be changed forever by a Christmas Eve service that lasted nearly five hours. The service took place at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Brooks wrote, “I remember standing in the old church in Bethlehem close ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ