Sermons on Jesse:

Are You In The Position To Receive?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 3, 2012

Sometimes we're on a need to know basis, but we need to realize and trust that, if He knows, that’s all we need to know and that’s where the hard part comes in,

Are you in the position to receive? So lift your hands and praise the Lord, for He is good, and His mercy endures forever! (Psalm 106:1)  Hebrews 13:15 15. Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Highway From Heaven

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 24, 2015

Epiphany 2 B. Jesus calls Nathanael as a disciple telling him that he will see angels ascending and descending on the Son of Man, a reference to Jacob's Ladder. Christ has united us to the Father, a bridge, ladder, or highway connecting earth and heaven.

“Highway from Heaven” Epiphany 2 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Connections. Our lives seem to be all about connections. Our homes need utilities – water, gas, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

I Went Out Full But Came Home Empty

Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 10, 2010

28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose

I Went Out Full But Came Home Empty Pastor Ken Crow Ruth 1:21-22 (King James Version) 21I went out full and the LORD hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the LORD hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me? 22So Naomi returned, and Ruth the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God

It Doesn't Matter: To God & It Shouldn't Matter To You Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 29, 2019

This is about how it doesn't matter to God where you are from, where you have been or what you have done God can use you anyway

What am I talking about this Morning? What doesn’t matter to God? It doesn’t matter where you have been or what you have done. What matters is where you are headed. I want you to be honest with yourself this morning, I want you to think about something. If it doesn’t matter to God where someone ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Approaching Life With An Ecclesiastes Philosophy Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 26, 2018

By taking heed to God’s Word here in Ecclesiastes, we can approach life with a godly, practical philosophy at hand.

Approaching Life With An Ecclesiastes Philosophy (Ecclesiastes 7:20, 29, 8:11, 9:7-18) 1. All of us have principles we live by, a personal philosophy of life. 2. Here are some comical ones: ? If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip. ? If you’re not part of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ruth

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Ruth

Ruth 1:1 - 12 I. The Defilement In Ruth’s History A. There Was Defilement In Her Lineage Moab was the product of incest…(Genesis 19:29-38) Fausset’s Bible Dictionary says of Moab that it means…(“from father”), i.e. the incestuous offspring of Lot’s older ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

How Will You Meet The King?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

HOW WILL YOU MEET THE KING?

2 Sam. 19:40 - 20:4 & 13 - 22 HOW WILL YOU MEET THE KING? Intro: This chapter finds David returning to Jerusalem after a forced exile caused by Absalom his son. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Long-Prophesied Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 19, 2015

The only way for us to have true peace is to say that we want to live like Christians and then act like we want to live as Christians. The only way that can happen is if we welcome the Prince of Peace into our lives with open arms.

In our Old Testament reading today, we heard from someone that we rarely hear from during the church year-the prophet Micah. Like John the Baptist, Micah prepared the people for the coming of the Messiah. He did so through his prophetic words. His prophecy is a vision for a life lived in the divine ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Anglican

Where’s The Glory

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

The final four chapters of Judges. These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass.

WHERE’S THE GLORY Judges 17:1-6 and 21:25 These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass. In America, we need a moral, spiritual revival or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-6, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Gatherer Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 21, 2016

In these verses we see both king and kingdom and the people who make up the kingdom.

Isaiah 11:11-16 The Gatherer 4/22/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction We come to the last of our three sections in chapter 11. In verses 1-5 we considered the person of the Branch of Jesse, i.e. the Messiah who will reign over his kingdom. He is to be a king of wisdom, power, and righteousness. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A; 16th Sunday , Year A-- Weeds And Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 21, 2020

This parable doesn’t mean that we tolerate all sorts of bad behavior. Jesus doesn’t condone weed (pun intended).

If we ask, "why is there evil in the world?" we must also ask "why is there good in the world?" We get our answers this Sunday: Beginning with pre-history “while everybody was asleep” (Matthew 13:24-30), the weeds represent the enemies of God, who are: Satan, demons, and humans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

A Root Awakening

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 25, 2021

When we are rooted deeply in our faith we can survive and thrive. God grafts is into the roots of our faith back to Abraham.

1. Fanny Crosby I once read a story about a little girl who lived in the late 1800’s. At the age of six, a doctor was treating her inflamed eyes and accidentally blinded her. When she was eight years old, she wrote these words: “Oh, what a happy child I am, although I cannot see. I am resolved that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth The Caregiver - Sermon Iv: A Caregiver Who Was Blessed Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Nov 4, 2019

God blesses those who need caregiving and also those who give care. Mothers are true examples of such. God blesses mothers and others whom God uses to care for those who need it most.

RUTH THE CAREGIVER – SERMON IV: A CAREGIVER WHO WAS BLESSED Ruth 4:13-17 God blesses those who care for others. Today we honor mothers, for who can measure up to a godly mother’s care for her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

An Invitation To All Who thirst Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 5, 2022

Only God will satisfy those who thirst spiritually. The time to respond to God’s invitation is now. Barren lands will be transformed and the trees will clap their hands. You should seek the Lord while He may be found.

I have a vivid memory of temperatures of 100 degrees with high humidity. We were spending the hot summer days of high school in full football pads doing wind sprints and all sorts of drills. We took salt tablets to prevent cramps from all the loss of salt through sweating and we would be so thirsty ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Light And Darkness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2022

As we continue our pursuit of spiritual soundness this Lent, we ask for the grace we need from the Holy Spirit

Homily for 4th Sunday in Lent The team’s morale had never been higher. Their speed was peaking; their accuracy was better than ever. They had become a team through good times and bad, encouraging each other constantly. The cheering section on the sideline was packed; the cheerleaders were ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Catholic