Sermons on Jesus Is The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me:

Last Words Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2019

Is Crucifixion forced punishment or voluntary act of Christ? What would have had happened, if Judas had not betrayed him, if Pilate did not sentence him to death?

GOOD FRIDAY Last Seven Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross I. Tradition of Beginnings of Good Friday The Good Friday is also known as Great Friday, holy Friday some call it as black Friday. 4th c witnessed first Good Friday. they used to have a procession from Gethsemane to the city on Thursday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46, John 19:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Keep Watch With Me For One Hour Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2006

This sermon examines the one hour of prayer that Jesus requested of his disciples - their failure and Jesus’ response.

March 8, 2006 Matthew 26:36-46 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Lutheran

"My God My God Why Have You Forsaken Me"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 26, 2018

The message answers the question why God abandoned Jesus.

“My God My God why have you forsaken me” Psalm 22 Preached at Carr Memorial 1. The author of the Psalm David. • A shepherd (1Sa 16:11). Kills a lion and a bear (1Sa 17:34-36). • Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet Samuel,(1Sa 16:1,13; Ps 89:19-37). Chosen of God • David was a ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Lent 1: Temptation Is A Good Thing

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019

A sermon on growing through temptations and not repressing them. The sermon centers around the temptation of Jesus.

Title: Temptation Is A Good Thing The Rev. Rian Adams Spiritual growth happens in the desert. That’s spiritual and literal for me! Every year Lent begins with Jesus in the desert as he prepared for his ministry. Throughout the scriptures, deserts are places of purification. I lived in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Some Great Thing

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jan 30, 2009

Too often we look for dynamic things while God is using the common things.

Text: 2 Kings 5:13 (2 Ki 5:13) "And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean?" Introduction: Notice: 1. CONDITION OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Had Not Been Born?

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Dec 22, 2002

Five viewpoints of what would have happened if Jesus had not been born.

What If Jesus Had Not Been Born? Luke 2:1-20 INTRO. I’m amazed at how our society is trying to de-Christianize everything, including Christmas. We can say Happy Hanukkah or Happy Kwanzaa, etc. But don’t say “Merry Christmas.” There is an attempt to “sanitize” Christmas of its Christlikeness. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

My Greatest Need

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 6, 2023

Out of all the things that Jesus has done for us, let's look and see what is the most and best thing He has provided.

Can you believe it? We are only 6 weeks away from Easter, one of the most celebrated Christian holidays. The Lord laid it on my heart to talk about what Jesus has done for us as we lead up to the Easter season. Today, let's think about all that Jesus has done for us. When I think about what ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26, Romans 3:23-24, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Changes Things

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016

Many time we try to change things our own way but actually God gave us a tool to do this - PRAYER! Prayer Changes Things.

TOPIC: PRAYER CHANGES THINGS Text: Jeremiah 33:3 “3 'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Introduction: (ILL. Canvass bought in a garage sale with quotation in it, “Prayer Changes Things.” It was place in the dining ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing People Through Jesus' Eyes

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 11, 2016

How does Jesus see me? How do I show that love to others?

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Scripture: John 9:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

4 Things Of Certainty Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 6, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 9:26-28 (Outline taken from http://www.sermonseeds.org/Hebrews%20-%20Revelation/Hebrews/Hebrews%209.htm)

Introduction: Benjamin Franklin- Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. Thesis: FOUR THINGS ON WHICH TO COUNT For instances: THERE IS DEATH (Just as man is destined to die once- vs. 27) We only have one death to die. We are not coming back to die again. We are not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rest

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 17, 2020

If Jesus loves me and if God has forgiven me, then why isn't this Christianity thing working out for me... where is the abundant life that Jesus promised? This message is about acknowledging this truth and finding our way into His REST.

Rest Matthew closes out the 11th chapter of his Gospel with these very familiar words. True words. God breathed words. Words that maybe God brought you into this room today the second Sunday of the year 2020… to speak directly to your heart, soul, mind and strength. Words that you may have heard ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16, Psalm 46:10, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Four Things To Remember”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2020

Four things to remember about God during this coronavirus plague

“Four Things to Remember” April 26, 2020 1 Peter 1:2-13 “Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2-13

Denomination: Holiness

Spiritual Righteousness: Vegetarian Jesus

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 1, 2007

What is it that really makes me a spiritual person? If I act good for long enough, will it no longer be an act, will it then become real?

Two missionaries were on their way through the jungle when they were captured by a group of cannibals. The two missionaries, Harrison and Thompson, were brought to the village with much fanfare where they were presented to the chief. The village chief stepped forward and said in perfect English, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Contributed by Jonathan Kittrell on Jun 5, 2002

This is the fourth set of words Jesus utters from the cross. It is a pivotal phrase and is purposefully the fourth statement he made. While this utterance could call the relationship between God and Jesus into question, it actually melds it and shows how

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? Matthew 27:45-50 ETS: Jesus, God, cries out for His inner strength to endure ESS: We must cry out to God in our struggles. We are never forsaken OSS: Strength in midst of turmoil, sin. WORD: Strength Discuss humility of preaching. READ SCRIPTURE It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50, Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

"send The Mesage"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 31, 2019

This new year as Isaiah was called to send the message we t o each day are called to send the message of hope, peace, love, and joy. Let this be our goal for the New year!

“Send the Message” Isaiah 61:1-10 1. I have been called to send the message • Isaiah says, “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, God says, Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I HAVE PUT MY SPIRIT UPON HIM." God has sent me to bring a message. • Note ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-10

Denomination: Methodist