Sermons on Jesus As Christ:

Mark 1:1-8 - Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2018

In Mark 1:1-8 Mark declares that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God. He goes on to show that Jesus fulfills OT prophecies and that John the Baptist is himself a fulfillment of prophecies who proclaims Jesus Deity as well.

Please open your Bibles to Mark 1:1-8 which we will read in a few minutes. The Gospel of Mark is fast paced. It is the shortest of the four Gospels filled with miracles and action to show the power of Jesus the Messiah. The Gospel of Mark emphasizes the super-human power of Jesus. Mark presents ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, John 1:1-3, Mark 14:51-52

Denomination: Nazarene

The Other Advent (The Return Of Christ)

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2016

It is important to know what the Bible says and doesn't say about Jesus' return. There are those who say He has already returned, others say He will never return and still others have what they believe is an exact timeline. Let's check the Bible!

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV (Please look this up in your Bibles and follow along) (While they look up the Scripture ...) Is there anyone here who enjoys the Advent Season; when we anticipate the arrival of Jesus on earth? Well, if you do, you should be happy now because we have been in an advent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Following Christ In Prayer

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Jesus teaches us how to pray Patient, Persistent, and Passionate Prayers.

Following Christ in Prayer Luke 18:1–14 INTRODUCTION • 1 John 2:6 “6Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.” • Jesus is our example, if we want to learn how to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to God, we must follow His teaching. • Luke 11:1–4 - Jesus’ Model Prayer: Elements ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Religious Or Christ-Like?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ.

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ. Intro.: 1. When you hear someone use the word "religion" or hear someone refer to another person as "religious" what do you think of? a. Illust. Do you think of "Church Lady" on Saturday Night Live who goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Follow The Example Of Christ

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jun 19, 2006

Follow Jesus motives for why he did what he did.

FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST This month we are going to be studying the example of Jesus Christ. What’s powerful about Jesus life is that he is an example of perfection in every area so there will be no shortage of areas to look at. Motives are always good for us to look at. The question of why ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment To Christ #1 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

3 IMPORTANT POINTS IN COMMITTING OUR LIVES TO FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST.

Theme: Commitment to Follow Christ Text: Luke 9: 57-62 Introduction A. In Israel, particularly in Jerusalem, there is what they call a “Wailing Wall.” People will go to this place to pray. One day, a journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem Bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolving To Know Christ

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 4, 2009

This New Year resolve to know Jesus Christ personally, intimately and experientially.

“Resolving to Know Christ” INTRODUCTION Good morning and Happy New Year. This is a time of year when we anticipate what the next year will bring. We have traditions of celebrating the previous year with family and friends. We also have traditions of setting expectations and hopes for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Fullness Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Get back to the basic truth of the gospel – that Jesus alone saves us.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Today we’re looking at chapter 1.vs15-23 of Paul’s letter to the Colossians and – today it’s all about getting back to basics. It’s important that we do this. I think it’s the same reason we take holidays - Holidays give us an opportunity to get back to basics. - Get back ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Ongoing Mockery Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2017

This passage describes the mockery of Jesus. Are there ways that we mock Him today?

SUCH SELF-CONTROL: Jesus shows remarkable restraint in the face of ugly mockery. - Mark 15:16-20. a. The mockery. - The scene is hard-breaking: the sinless Son of God being mocked by the Roman soldiers. - We see injustice in the world today and it pierces our heart. We deeply know that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Support—part Iii

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002

Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. Our support of the Gospel of Christ promotes certain attitudes. Part 3 of a 3-part sermon.

JESUS’ SUPPORT—Part III—Luke 8:1-3 Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. The ministry of the gospel receives practical/physical support. What is the promoted thru a support of the gospel of Christ? Some attitudes promoted by the practical/physical support of the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Yes The Church No?

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003

Many claim to love Jesus but despise his church. Is this bilblical or logical?

JESUS, YES! THE CHURCH, NO? INTRODUCTION: 1 We are living in an age that has seen the rise of license and the decline of responsibility. 2 Today many seem to be desperately looking for some strange type of Utopia in which there is happiness without responsibility. 1) Many children expect their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Church, Is It Our Church?

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

Comparing our current church to Jesus’

Mark 2:1-7 Introduction: There are many, many types of churches today. Some that use instruments, and some that don’t. Some that are liturgical, and some that are non-liturgical. Some that are right and some that are wrong. There are the: Assembly of God, Church of God, Church of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marvel At Jesus' March To Jerusalem

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Marvel at Jesus’ March to Jerusalem 1) It was unstoppable 2) It was unappreciated

About 2,300 years ago a young man by the name of Alexander walked into the history books when he led his army on an 18,000 km march from his home in Greece all the way to India. If you wanted to travel that far in Canada you would have to make two round trips from Vancouver to Montreal! This march ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph And Jesus ~ Sermon 1 Series

Contributed by Tony Cansler on Sep 3, 2008

This series compares the life of Joseph to the life of Jesus

Joseph and Jesus ~ Sermon 1 Genesis 37 1And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan. 2These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph And Jesus ~ Sermon 2 Series

Contributed by Tony Cansler on Sep 3, 2008

This is a series comparing the life of Joseph and Jesus

Joseph and Jesus ~ Sermon 2 Gen 37 12And his brethren went to feed their father’s flock in Shechem. 13And Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed the flock in Shechem? come, and I will send thee unto them. And he said to him, Here am I. • Jacob asked Joseph if his brothers went to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-34

Denomination: Baptist