Sermons on Jesus Christ:

God Encounters: The Thief On The Cross Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 30, 2004

This is about Jesus’ encounter with the criminal next to him.

Read Luke 23:39-43 using Lectio Divina method. Can you see it? Can you visualize the scene? Can you see the blood and the agony? Can you hear the mockers? Experience the moment. There are some things we can take away from this.  REVILING the REDEEMER This reflects the words of Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Wesleyan

Better Than Moses Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Sep 11, 2004

Why Jesus is infinately better than Moses, great as he was.

Better than Moses Heb 3:2-6 It is a bit difficult for us to understand why so much space is devoted to Moses, but no one else was more revered in Judaism, and this was written to Hebrew Christians. Why was that? Consider what we know of Moses: • His life was remarkable from beginning to end. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

No Greater Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 13, 2004

The sacrifice of Jesus Christ is greater than all the sacrifices of the Old Testament for several reasons.

NO GREATER SACRIFICE Heb. 9:1-15 We have seen that Jesus Christ has a superior High Priesthood to that of The Old Testament. Last week we discovered that the New Covenant is superior to that of the Old. In Chapter nine, we will discover that the Heavenly Sanctuary or tabernacle is superior to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

La Meta De La Vida Cristiana

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 19, 2004

Creo que el mejor conocimiento de Cristo debe ser la meta principal en nuestra vida

LA META DE LA VIDA CRISTIANA Filipenses 3:7-14 Hace muchos años fuí pastor de una iglesia en un pueblito en el estado de Mississippi, se llama Ingomar. Había un colégio pequeño que tenía un equipo de basketbol tan excelente. Habian solamente diez juegadores en el equipo. En los últimos ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross: The Plan Of God

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Seeing God’s plan in the cross

Intro: Who do you know that comes up with crazy plans? I can think back to my neighbor growing up. Gary Kaytor. Gary lived across the street and was 2 years older than me. Gary was the type who everything always worked out for. Gary knew how to turn every situation to his advantage. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Great High Priest Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 13, 2005

In what way is Jesus our great high priest

Jesus Christ, Our Great High-priest Ex 29:1-21; 38-46 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high-priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession After his digression, warning the Hebrews not to harden their hearts through unbelief like their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Death, Burial, & Resurrection.

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

The Death of Jesus Christ.

DEATH, BURIAL, RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST JOHN CHAP 18 Jesus Christ was sent here to DIE for OUR SINS… He lived the life he fought the fight and was betrayed by Judas one of his Disciples…. But like everything else it all had to be fulfilled. He was in the garden over the brook of Cedron with ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Jewish Carpenter - Building A Legacy

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 12, 2006

Jesus was born into the family of a carpenter - a builder. Why? Was this significant? Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[A Jewish Carpenter – Building a Legacy] Slide Graphic – A Jewish Carpenter (of course) – see http://www.postcardman.net/24928.jpg Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Matthew 13:55 "Where did this man get these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of The Cross Is Foolish

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 21, 2006

That the Son of God should die on a cross is pure foolishness to many people. But for Christians, it is the sign of the power of God.

The Word of the Cross is Foolish I Corinthians 1:18-31 January 22, 2006 A pastor colleague of mine received a call from a worried mother some time ago. “Pastor, can you come over to talk to my daughter? She’s been acting strange ever since she went away to college. Now she has joined the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

Roots

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Christ’s heritage

"Roots" Matthew 1 4/6/97 Intro: This morning, we are going to start a new series that may take weveral weeks. We are going to begin looking at Jesus as we see him presented in the gospel of Matthew, and in so doing, look at what it means for us to be like him. This morning we’ll start in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting To Exhale

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 16, 2003

This message deals with the Seventh and Final Saying of the Savior from the Cross of Calvary. Preached during City-Wide Celebration of Passion Week in Lubbock, Texas.

Gracious God our Father: I ask in Jesus’ Name that You order my steps in Your Word; that You temper my temperament as I teach the Text; and that You pace my passion as I pull and project powerful principles from the Preaching Passage. So let it be done. So let it be done. I do recognize these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

The Curtain Torn Open

Contributed by Michael Hoke on Apr 17, 2003

Ways Jesus identified with us on the cross other than the physical pain. He is calling us to identify with Him to find our breakthroughs.

Illustration: (Recuperating in her hospital bed in Southwest Germany, Army Private First Class Jessica Lynch had several requests for her doctors: pink casts for her fractured legs and arm, a new hairbrush and a menu of turkey and steamed carrots for when she was stable enough to eat solid food. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Finished

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 18, 2003

Good Friday Meditation: Christ cried out, "It is finished," from the Cross. Our Lord shouldered the burden of sin and ’dealt with it.’ Jesus finished the work of redeemption and, as a result, we are assured of the Father’s forgiveness.

“It is finished!” Was Jesus just relieved that the agony was over? Was He simply saying that, after enduring so much pain and torment – that it was finally over – that the suffering had ended. After all, Jesus must’ve been glad that now, death would bring peace and rest. After all, when a person ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Lutheran

When We Untie & Loose, What's Next?

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Apr 18, 2003

Jesus Christ knew us and He came here to save us.

April 13, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Luke 19: 28- 35 When we untie & loose, what’s next? The Lord blessed us last Sunday with an inspiring message from the Lord through Bro. Anthony. What He said were all true and I do really believe that the Bible is a very important treasure that we must dig, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-35

Denomination: Methodist

Tetelestai

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 19, 2003

When Jesus spoke the words, "it is finished!" from the cross, He took care of our eternal destiny once and for all.

How are you at completing projects? My life and house are littered with my half-completed projects – books to read, pictures to hang, messes to clean - even harder now that we have a baby Our “to-do” lists are more like “never-do” lists Mt. Rushmore – supposed to be portrayed to the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Luke 9:30-31

Denomination: Lutheran