Sermons on Jesus Brings Peace:

Passion For Jesus

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Feb 1, 2004

Many Christians can quote this passage, say all the right words, do all the right things, go to all the right places, but yet something vital is still missing on the inside of their mortal being. What is it that’s missing in the lives of so many “born aga

By: Donna J. Kazenske According to Scripture and the Lord Jesus Himself, the greatest commandment is this: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matt. 22:37) Many Christians can quote this passage, say all the right words, do all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, Luke 7:36-38

Denomination: *other

The Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 16, 2004

Second message on Matthew 3:13-17, this one focusing on the Baptism of Jesus.

The Baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17 February 1, 2004 Introduction Last week I told you that I was having a hard time with coming up with a message for the passage in Matthew describing the baptism of Jesus. I said that it was tough because I wanted to make sure I wasn¡¦t just trying to throw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus With A Teacher Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

Let us look at the amazing things that Jesus said to this teacher of the Law and how this encounter with Jesus impacted his life. No man spoke like Jesus spoke, and Jesus greatly impacted those he encountered.

“Encounters with Jesus: A Teacher” Introduction: In Jesus’ life here on Earth he said and did amazing things. I believe that one of the most amazing things about Jesus’ ministry is the way in which he dealt with people here on Earth. He encountered in his short life all different type of people. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Was Jesus Superman?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 24, 2002

This message addresses the humanity of Christ - and the ways we tend to shortchange the reality that He was fully God and fully human.

- We’re going to talk tonight about the limitations of Jesus during His earthly life. A Foundational Truth: Jesus was not half God and half human; Jesus was fully God and fully man. Other Interpretations Through The Years: 1. Ancient. a. Ebionism - Denial of the divine nature of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Constraining Jesus

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

If we really want the presence of Jesus we must put a demand upon him, He is always passing by but he will only come in where he is invited.

II Ki 4:8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. (KJV) THE PROPHET = THE WORD OF GOD constrained (KJV) 2388 chazaq (khaw-zak’); a primitive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 13, 2002

We have been called to be followers of Jesus

Following Jesus Luke 5:1-11 July 7, 2002 Introduction 1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Prayer Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The prayer of Jesus reflects on Jesus Prayer in the Garden.

The Prayer of Jesus Mark 14:32-42 Last Sunday was Father’s Day and I would imagine the phone lines were burning up as people were calling their dads. I phoned my dad and I got one phone call and a text from my kids. And for those whose fathers are no longer with them they probably thought ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Jesus Fixation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002

"Fix your thoughts on Jesus" the writer of Hebrews tells us. Why? The answer is powerful and life changing.

OPEN: The NCAA college basketball competition begins this week, so I thought we might start our sermon today with a bit of trivia. Do you know who the world’s best basketball free throw shooter is? (various people in the congregation took guesses). I guess it wasn’t a fair question to begin ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Pilate

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002

An examination of the meeting of Jesus and Pontius Pilate and the lessons that can be gained from their encounter, concerning the nature of civil authority and our relationship to it.

The Jewish authorities wanted Jesus dead but were unwilling to kill Him themselves because they did not wish to lose favor with the common people who believed in Jesus. They wanted Rome to do it. They wanted Rome to take the blame. The evil Jewish authorities played Pontius Pilate like a fiddle to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Losing Jesus

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

Once we come to Christ in faith, our relationship is secure in Him. However, it is possible to loose our fellowship with Him.

LOSING JESUS Luke 2:41-52 INTRO. Many think the underprivileged child is the one who does not have the right kind of education or food or clothing...or perhaps one from a broken home or one whose father has been killed or imprisoned. But the true underprivileged child is the one raised in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Answered Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetcal, expository verse by verse sermon from one of the favorite chapters of the Bible, evangelical in nature.

This passage is probably one of the best loved in all of the Bible. A man comes seeking God, and he comes to the Savior for understanding. Nicodemus came at night, the end of a busy day? to be hidden by the darkness? to have time alone with the Master; in any case he came respectfully because of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-29, John 3:1-16

Jesus & Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon explores Jesus’ connection with Melchizedeka and concludes that since Jesus is like Melchizedek, there is no reason not to submit to him.

Jesus & Melchizedek Hebrews 7 (Text read: 7:26-28) SICC 8/11/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: It happened many years before God had even created a nation out of His people. His people were still a gleam in the eye of an aging man named Abram and his wife Sarai. Abram’s nephew Lot was taken captive by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Knocking

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Oct 26, 2002

AS LOST PEOPLE GO THROUGH LIFE, THERE IS A LOVING SAVIOR WHO PERSISTENTLY AND GENTLY KNOCKS AT THEIR HEARTS DOOR SO THEY CAN BE SAVED.

TITLE: JESUS IS KNOCKING 10/8/02 TEXT: REVELATION 3:14 - 20 INTRO: JESUS HERE IN HIS LETTERS TO THE 7 CHURCHES OF ASIA, SPEAKS TO EACH OF THEM AND WITH EACH CHURCH, HE ADDRESSES A PARTICULAR PROBLEM. 1. 2:1 EPHESUS = DEPARTED, THEY HAD LEFT THEIR FIRST LOVE! 2. 2:8 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of Jesus

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

Some lessons we can learn from the compassion of Jesus.

THE COMPASSION OF JESUS TEXT: Matt. 9:36 INTRODCUTION: 1 Seen on a church sign: “We Care About You Sundays 10 a.m. Only” -- Gary Shank, Olathe, Kans. "Lite Fare," Christian Reader. 2 “Preach to the suffering, and you will never lack a congregation. There is a broken heart in every pew.” -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36, Matthew 14:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

None But Jesus

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

There are many things about being a Christian that have been misunderstood, misquoted, and have misled people. Perhaps one of the greatest misunderstandings is the subject of faith.

NONE BUT JESUS Introduction: There are many things about being a Christian that have been misunderstood, misquoted, and have misled people. Perhaps one of the greatest misunderstandings is the subject of faith. Proposition: Many see faith as a mystery, but this is due to the darkness of this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God