Sermons on Jesus And The Crowds:

Offended By Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 28, 2024

I want to answer one question this morning: How Do You Know if You are a Genuine Believer?

Can you remember a time when you were truly offended? I’ll be 53 later this year, and I was recently asked if I’d like the “senior discount” at a nearby restaurant. After I noted all my grey hair, the waitress really recovered well when she said, “Well, you don’t have wrinkles on your face.” Have ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 23, 2025

Following Jesus means trusting His leadership, surrendering self-rule, embracing transformation, and walking daily with the Shepherd whose presence shapes every step.

There is a tenderness in the way Jesus calls people. He never shouts to impress the crowd. He never manipulates the moment. He never forces Himself upon anyone. Instead, He speaks in a way that reaches the deepest places of the heart and invites a response that is both personal and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, John 10:4, Luke 9:23, Hebrews 12:2, Psalm 23:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Cross Of Rejection... Hurting With Jesus! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 31, 2012

As we reflect on our own experiences with personal rejection we understand and share in the suffering of Christ.

Title: The Cross of Rejection… Hurting with Jesus! Text: Mark 14:27-46 Thesis: As we reflect on our own experience with personal rejection we share in and understand the suffering of Christ. Series Key Verse: Philippians 3:10-11 I want to know Christ and experience the power of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is This Jesus (Con't) ? Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 24, 2008

This message looks at the divinity of Jesus. Many people believe that Jesus was 100% man but few believe Jesus is 100% God

What we Believe Series ¡V Part 4 Who is this Jesus? ¡V Various scriptures In the last three weeks we have been in a series called ¡¥What we believe.¡¦ People have a lot of questions about God. Here are some of the questions children have about God and Jesus. -Jane, dear GOD, In school they told ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Jesus To The Rescue

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Feb 29, 2008

Jesus is always there to save us when we sincerely call upon Him.

Children today have so many toys, electronics, and video games that the days of making up your own games for fun and entertainment are almost lost forever. I’m not saying I’m old or anything, but I do believe that I’m a part of one of the last generations that has scars on our knees from playing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is Luke 3:16

(based on a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s” TEXT: LUKE 3:15-18 TITLE: “THE POWER OF JESUS” OPEN: A Last week we began a new series: “Discovering Jesus: The Other 3:16’s” 1. We said that most of us know John 3:16 quite well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 4, 2021

Can you imagine what a wonderful world this would be if every Christian lived like the Lord Jesus?

I love that song that we sing sometimes called, “TO BE LIKE JESUS”. This world is filled with people who only think of themselves but if everyone was like Christ this would be a world of LOVE AND COMPASSION! Illus: The story is told of General William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14, Mark 8:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 8, 2015

The baptism of Jesus has confused folks for 2000 years. Here are some thoughts on why Jesus asked to be baptized.

The Baptism of Jesus This is week two of our Old School Sunday School series. We tried this last year and had so much fun with the Old Testament Stories that we decided to bring it back for an encore. Sunday School isn’t a big deal in most churches these days, it’s been rebranded as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Is Buried Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2016

The burial of Jesus in Luke 23:50-59 shows us the actions of some of Jesus' disciples.

Scripture On Friday, Nisan 14, 30 AD, Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion. He was brutally scourged, mocked, and spat upon. He walked the Via Dolorosa (which is Latin for “The Sorrowful Road”) from the Antonia Fortress, just inside the city of Jerusalem, to The Skull, just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus On Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

If we could see your future, what would this change about how you live in the present? For the next few moments, I want to speak to you about your future as Jesus teaches us about Heaven.

Many of us are familiar with Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This instant bestseller has been adapted to film and stage productions. Most of you have either watched it or read the account of an 18th century Christmas Eve in London featuring Ebenezer Scrooge. All of us know his “Bah Humbug.” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 22:29-33, Mark 10:29-30, Luke 15:7, Matthew 18:10, John 6:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus At Bethany Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2019

Jesus stopped at Martha's house in Bethany on his way to Jerusalem. This message looks at those who were in the room and what they brought to the story.

April 7, 2019 Sermon on Jesus @ Bethany We have been focussing on the last number of months on the Trinity so that we come to understand more deeply who God is, who the God is that we love, worship, the God is who has provided salvation for us, to better know who the God is who loves us with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectations Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2023

We should not miss the Truth that Jesus has expectations of us as His disciples.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Expectations of Jesus Luke 9:57-62 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO HALF-WAY (P) There are some things in life that we should never do halfway. Most things in life we should give our best effort, persevere, and see to completion. * Giving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2023

Appreciate all that Jesus is: He is Lord—Worship Him; He is Light—Welcome Him; and He is Love—Trust Him with your life.

Elvis Presley used to eat at Lil Thompson’s Steakhouse in Tennessee quite often. He was good friends with the owner who used to give him free food before he was famous. One night when Elvis was at the height of his fame, the Steakhouse held the ultimate Elvis Presley impersonator contest. A large ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2023

We learn about the birth of Jesus Christ in Luke 2:1-7 so that we can understand the reason for his birth.

Introduction One commentator says, “If you try to point out something to a dog, the dog will often look at your finger instead of at the object you’re trying to point to. This is frustrating, but it illustrates a natural mistake we all make from time to time” (Tom Wright, Luke for Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What God Wants Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

In this message we discover what it is that God is looking for in us. In fact, we will see what it is that he hungers for. First we wil see what he definitely does not want.

WHAT GOD WANTS Mark 11:12-25 INTRO: Its hard to figure out what some people are looking for: • The man whose wife tells him he needs to bring her flowers, then cries and is unhappy when he does. • A boss whose requirements change frequently • A teacher whose grading seems arbitrary • A parent ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational