Sermons on Jesus And Baptism:

The Vision Is Jesus

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 18, 2013

A message focusing on the Vision of growing the local church, moving on from the past and embracing the vision of obeying Christ and investing in his leadership for the future.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 26, 2011 David Simpson The Vision is Jesus Hebrews 12:2 Ten years ago our water fountain (in the church hallway) sprung a leak and flooded the building, I came in to find my old office area covered with an inch of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Recognising Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 27, 2013

Who were Philip and Nathanael? What made them respond to Jesus call?

John 1:43-51 @ Christ Church on 15 Jan 2012 Who were Philip and Nathanael ? Although Philip is from Bathsaida his name is greek – it means Horse Lover. He was probably a fisherman. Little is known of what happened to him after the resurrection. Some say he travelled in Asia Minor with his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus And The Angels Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 17, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 1:4-14 (4 points come from David Guzik on his commentary at http://www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_view.cfm?AuthorID=2&contentID=8069&commInfo=31&topic=Hebrews&ar=Hbr_1_1)

HoHum: Angels have been a topic of discussion in our world for several years. “Highway to Heaven” and “Touched By An Angel” are two TV shows that peaked a lot of interest in angels. Even some movies have angels in the plots. Angels are not the chain-smoking, hard ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Possession Of Jesus

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 20, 2011

Unpacks fellowship with the Lord through Mary & Martha spoken at a funeral of a believer.

Read the scripture Luke 10:38 -42. The greatest possession I have chosen this passage of Mary and Martha meeting Jesus because the story of these two sisters reminds me a great deal of our dear sister Grace and points us to the greatest possession any person can obtain. From this passage ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 24, 2011

We can either choose to long for Jesus and end up rejoicing or long for “stuff” and end up weeping and mourning.

This morning, as we continue our journey through Revelation, we’ll be covering all of chapter 18. Since it is a relatively long chapter, I’ve asked some of our elders and deacons to come and read the passage out loud for us. [Reading of chapter 18] Once again, this is a passage where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

Why should I serve Jesus?

SERVING IS BEING SET FREE 1 Jn 2:3-6 Keeping our eye on Jesus, obeying, serving Him will keep us clean. It will keep us from sinning. Our mission statement is: “Loving Jesus, Loving Others, and Serving Both. Repeat that with me. This is why we are here. We, at New Heights, are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 6, 2011

Discipleship / soldiership living by the teaching of Jesus and through the gifted leading of Apostiles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Why so that we can be united, knowledgable, and mature. Growing into the likeness of Jesus.

To be like Jesus: Ephesians 4:11-16. Today’s a big one in our nation, we celebrate Waitangi Day when an agreement was made between the majority of the Maori Chiefs and the Crown, agreement was reached between the parties and a covenant was signed, in 1840. There is much to be said for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus - Deliverer Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 12, 2011

How often do we equate Jesus' love with what we deserve... here we find Jesus showing love to one who did not deserve or seem to appreciate the love Jesus showed to him.

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 12, 2011 Date Preached: February 13, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Deliverer Sermon Text: John 5:1-15 [HCSB] 1After this, a Jewish festival took place, and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2011

The Battle of Armageddon points out the need to follow Jesus and to trust in what He has done for us.

Last year the 1980’s TV series, “The A-Team” was made into a full length motion picture. In both the TV series and the movie, a group of ex-United States Army Special Forces are led by Colonel “Hannibal” Smith who was played in the TV series by George Peppard and in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Was Homeless?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 16, 2011

A sermon which concludes that how we treat others is how we treat Christ.

Matthew 8:14-17 “Jesus was Homeless?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com If we were to compare Mark’s version of this event with Matthew’s, we would see that this happened in Capernaum, on the Sabbath, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

We are able to live a victorious life if we abide in Christ.

Focus Passage: Romans 8:35-39 (Key verse – 37) Supplemental Passage: John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. Introduction: “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Alive

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 1, 2013

Jesus was raised from the dead giving victory over death and declaring Himself God. (Resurrection Sunday service which includes songs in the message)

Jesus Is Alive March 31, 2013 Resurrection Sunday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus was raised from the dead giving victory over death and declaring Himself God. Focus Passage: Matthew 27 - 28 (Pew Bible page 1148) Introduction: As the world chases ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Incognito

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2013

The two disciples walking on the Road to Emmaus that first Easter had experienced devastation; their faith had been shattered. They had no idea that their walk to Emmaus would end up becoming a walk of faith.

Jesus Incognito (Luke 24:13-36) 1. Death was handled differently in the ancient world… An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious natural history museum. "I've just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

King Jesus

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2013

The message of Palm Sunday is that Jesus presented and proclaimed Himself as King of Israel. He was hailed as King that day. What does it mean to be under a King? Do we live as His subjects?

The message of Palm Sunday is that Jesus presented and proclaimed Himself as King of Israel. On this day we remember His “Triumphal Entry” into Jerusalem. He was hailed as King that day. He is the One who declared: “All authority, in Heaven and on Earth, has been given to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Congregational

"Jesus Appears"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 5, 2013

Jesus appears to open closed doors, Jesus appears to show us, Jesus appears to change except I see-ology to that is all I see-ology, and Jesus appears to help us have faith.

John 20:19-30 "Jesus Appears" 19On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Methodist