Sermons on Jesus Came:

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

We often think of Jesus as being the Prince of Peace. So what did He mean when He said He came to bring a sword?

Let me ask you something… when you think about Jesus, what are some characteristics that come to mind? PARTICIPATION (Loving, gentle, kind, forgiving…) That’s the Jesus most of us think about. That’s the Lord and God we want to know… one who’s compassionate, caring, understanding, generous. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Tale Of Two Crowns

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 31, 2023

For Palm Sunday. Jesus wore a Crown of Thorns to be King of your heart, King of your life, and to Deliver you from sin and shame. Jesus came to give us the victory.

A Tale of Two Crowns Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” “You see when Jesus came into town, everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-8, John 12:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John 2:1-11 Jesus Turns Water Into Wine

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 8, 2013

~This wine that Jesus created looked, smelled, and tasted exceptionally good, this wine had a stronger body, and better flavor than ordinary wine, but I personally think you couldn't have gotten drunk on it if you'd drank it all. -- Jesus came to save

John 2:1-11 JESUS TURNS WATER INTO WINE 6-8-13 Today I want to talk for a few minutes about the 1st eleven verses here in John 2:1-11, here we're told that this was Jesus first miracle, He turned water into wine. As I was putting this together I read the story ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Readiness

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 26, 2019

Jesus shares illustrations to show that his return will be sudden and unexpected. His call on us is to be ready at any moment. The First Sunday of Advent reminds us that Jesus came, and Jesus is coming again!

Matthew 24:36-44 Maintaining Readiness The military has a readiness system of green, amber and red, to illustrate threat levels we might face at any given time. When you go on base or on post, you’ll see a Force Protection Condition, or FPCON, ranging from normal to delta. Likewise, the president ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44, Acts 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

"Ho!"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 12, 2006

Isaiah cried out for attention because he had a very encouraging invitation to convey. Then Jesus came (John 7:37,38) and gave the invite in Person.

“Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost. “Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And delight ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

He Shall Feed His Flock

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 23, 2006

Christ Jesus came to feed us with spiritual food; so we may grow to maturity in our faith and bring hope through Him to our world.

Micah 2: 2 – 5 --- He Shall Feed His Flock Intro: A last minute shopper mom was funning furiously from store to store. Suddenly she became aware that the hand of her three year old son was no longer clutched in hers. In a panic, she retraced her steps and found him standing with his nose ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baptised In Fire

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Nov 6, 2006

Fire fills us with fear and yet Jesus came to baptised us also in fire. There must be then something about God’s fire that we need to find.

Baptized in fire Matthew 3:11 There is a new term under theologians – historical criticism. According to this theory it means that we can not take the Bible just as it is but we have to be very critical about the Bible. The Bible, according to them, is just a lot of books decided by mere men to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Ready For A Miracle? Series

Contributed by Sharon Thurston on Nov 3, 2007

There was a man at the pool of Bethesda for 38 long years waiting to be put into the pool for his healing. and Jesus came and told him to take up your bed and walk.

Are you ready for a Miracle? John 5:1-8 There were 3 festivals (holy days) or Sabbath 1, Festival Passover of unleavened bread 2, The of Pentecost, 3, Festivals of Shelters. Men had come to celebrate from Jerusalem to Sinai. This celebration is the feast ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Come To Make Us Pure

Contributed by Fred Schaeffer on Dec 5, 2008

Jesus came the first time to cleanse us and make us pure through his death and resurrection and as he showed us God’s love and mercy.

I) When I lived in Ottawa, KS there was a salvage yard especially for trucks -- big trucks, mid-size trucks, cabs of all sizes and trailers, too -- the truck salvage yard had it all. In reality it looked like a cemetery for old, broken down trucks. This salvage yard spanned a half mile location ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glory To God

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 25, 2017

God created us in the image of God for His glory, but they failed in glorifying God. Jesus came to save us so that we may live for His glory.

“Glory to God” (Luke 2:8-14) And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Luke 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Radical, Unconventional And Controversial - The Gospel Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Nov 6, 2015

What was the essence of the Gospel of the Kingdom? Jesus came preaching a gospel which cut across the norms of the day. He still proclaims a gospel that is radical, unconventional and controversial.

The Gospel of the Kingdom Matt 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people Ben Hur, Gladiators – epic Hollywood blockbusters depicting the glory and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Educated Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

If we link love and learning we will have life with a capital L, for it will be the abundant life Jesus came to give us. Educated love will love according to priorities.

The best of Christians make their share of mistakes, but John Turner was apparently trying to get a large portion of his quota of mistakes out of the way all in one day. John was a conscientious pastor who got to his church early one Sunday morning, and he discovered that he had left his sermon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Confronting The Scandal Of Our Prejudices Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus came to buck the system and to reject the prejudices in all its forms. He goes against the grain of His culture and dares to love all people equally.

Billy Graham has preached the Gospel around the world to every race. In an interview with Diane Sawyer he was asked this question: "If you could wave your hand and make one problem in this world go away, what would it be?" Without hesitation he replied, "Racial division and ...read more

The God Who Breaks Yokes Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

God’s desire is that no child of His remains in bondage. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, including every form of yoke (1 John 3:8).

THE GOD WHO BREAKS YOKES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 10:27 Supporting Texts: Nahum 1:13, Galatians 5:1, Matthew 11:28-30, Acts 10:38, Luke 13:11-16 INTRODUCTION: Yokes are spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical burdens that bind individuals, families, or communities in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ The King: Love Does Not Keep A Record Of Wrongs.

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 20, 2008

This sermon reminds those present of the Church Year, then moves on to the reason Jesus came. The words of the angel to Mary or the words of John the Baptist remind us... He shall be called Jesus for he came to save us from our sins... The sermon includ

In Jesus Holy Name November 23, 2008 Redeemer “The Relationship Principles of Jesus” # 4 in series “Love Does not keep a Record of Wrongs Today our liturgy celebrates the last Sunday in the Church Year, Christ the King Sunday. Next week we begin a new church year with the first Sunday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Lutheran