Sermons on Jesus Central:

The Day Jesus Got Mad

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Jesus got mad because the temple was not being used for prayer as it was intended. Today, we are the temple.

“I never expected that to happen. He just didn’t seem like that kind of guy.” And that’s how the story goes. We’ve all seen interviews like that on TV How there’s some random act of violence, and come to find out it was the quiet guy living next door. News teams and reporters interview the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Jesus Comes Into The Temple

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Feb 19, 2007

YOU AND I ARE MENT TO BE THE TEMPLE OF GOD. WHEN JESUS COMES INTO THE TEMPLE HE WILL CAST OUT SIN,HE WILL BRING PRAYER,BRING HEALING,ANDPRAISE

WHEN JESUS COMES INTO THE TEMPLE REV. SCOTT EPPERSON 2/18/07 (Mat 21:12) And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, (Mat 21:13) And said unto them, It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Second Look At Jesus' Birth

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

A second look at an all-too-familiar story.

I) The Circumstances of Jesus’ Birth Christmas “cards stress sunny words like love, goodwill, cheer, happiness, and warmth…we honor a sacred holiday with such homey sentiments…. In contrast to what the cards would have us believe, Christmas did not sentimentally simplify life on planet earth. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Touching Jesus Is All That Matters

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007

A two verse study of the importance of reaching out and touching Jesus

Touching Jesus is all that Matters: 1John 1:1-2 Introduction: Paul’s ministry was to complete the divine revelation of God’s New Testament resources. Read (Col. 1:25-27) That is, the trinity of the Godhead manifested in Christ, that the trinity may have a full expression of the fullness of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bringining Our Friends To Jesus

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

The best thing we can do to our friends is bring them to Jesus the way the friends of this paralytic did him.

“Bringing Our Friends To Jesus” Introduction: We as people greatly value human life. We look up to an admire people who see to save lives. Firefighters and police officer are looked up to and rightly so, this morning though we should value more than the physical life, but we should also value ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imagine Life Without Jesus

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 11, 2007

What would a world without Jesus ever entering look like? Many think they would like it, but I suggest it wouldn’t be too good.

“Imagine: Life With No Jesus” Introduction: Years ago John Lennon had a big hit song titled “Imagine”. In that song he said this: Imagine there’s no countries, It isn’t hard to do, Nothing to kill or die for, No religion too, Imagine all the people living life in peace... I do not think that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Encounter With An Unclean Man Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

A look at Jesus’ encounter with a leper and how it relates to us. We all have leprosy, which is symbolic of sin, and only Jesus can make us clean again!

“Encounters with Jesus: With an Unclean Man” Introduction: When I was a freshman in college I had to preach a sermon in one of my classes, the teacher insisted that we dress up for the occasion. The class was early, like 7:30 early; I rolled out of bed a little bit late and began to get ready for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Lost Jesus

Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007

I wonder today has the church lost something of value that we are willing to diligently seek after until we have found it. We tend to lose the anointing of God’s Spirit upon our lives and churches but we tend to move on in life like nothing has ever happe

“Have You Lost Jesus?” Intro: If your child has ever wondered away from you as a parent and you thought they were lost, you understand the frightening feeling that comes in your heart when you feel you have truly lost something of great value. I wonder today has the church lost something of value ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Binding And Loosing The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 4, 2007

There are ways that we bind the hands of Jesus from doing what He wants to do in our lives. There are also ways we can loose His hands to accomplish His plan and purpose.

May, 2007 Binding and Loosing the Hands of Jesus Mark 15:1-15 INTRODUCTION: In Mark 15:1 we read about how the enemies of Jesus bound Him in preparation for sending Him to Pilate. They bound Jesus and took Him to Pilate. The song says, “He could have called 10,000 angels,” or He could have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Never Too Late With Jesus Series

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on May 7, 2007

The miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead is the enacted Word of God which most clearly reveals God to man through the Savior.

“Never Too Late With Jesus” Pastor V. P. Oliver John 11: 21-23 (1-44) “Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if Thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. But I know, that even now, whatsoever Thou wilt ask of God, God will give it Thee. Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.” This ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-23, Joel 2:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Mother, At A Party

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 13, 2007

Jesus and his mother model how we may interact as parents and children.

Title: Jesus and His Mother… at a Party Text: John 2:1-12 Thesis: Jesus and his mother model how we may interact as parents and children. Introduction Mother’s Day is a big deal… • Hallmark says it is the third largest greeting card holiday of the year. Mother’s day cards trump Father’s Day ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew Testifies About Jesus

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The sixth sermon in the 2007 Lenten Series

(The introduction to this sermon was the copyrighted dramatic reading ‘Christ On Trial: Witness, Matthew.’ Written by Elsa L. Clark with Peter Mead, Arden Mead, and Mark Zimmermann. © 2007 by Creative Communication for the Parish) (Slide 1) Ever felt that you were being looked down upon? Have you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Jesus Guilt Of?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

2007 Easter Meditation

Well, what is Jesus guilty of? In the five weeks of testimony we have heard that He has been accused of being (among other things) blasphemous or irreverent by claiming to be the Messiah, of breaking the rule of not working on the Sabbath because He healed someone who had been sick for quite ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Is Jesus Right Now?

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 18, 2007

Ascension of Jesus to encourage our mission and witness for him

Acts 01:01-11 Basingstoke 20th May 2007 Where is Jesus Right now?? I expect you’ve seen the film, “Forrest Gump.” Where Tom Hanks plays a slow witted southern man by whose simplicity, good-heartedness, and good luck, moves from an obscure childhood to become a millionaire shrimping tycoon. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What's Up With Jesus' Ascension?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 22, 2007

What’s Up with Jesus’ Ascension? 1) Our understanding 2) Our usefulness 3) Our joy

How excited were you about coming to church this morning? Easter Sunday excited? Did you wake up extra early so you could get a good seat in church? There is something special about Easter isn’t there? After all how can you top the message of Jesus’ resurrection? However, we’re not celebrating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Lutheran