Sermons on Jesus Decides:

Jesus Prayed

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 1, 2005

An in-depth look at the prayer of Jesus before His crucifixion.

JESUS PRAYED John 17:1-26 Key Verse and Theme: “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Don Jones on Aug 10, 2006

A doctrinal look at Jesus from the pre-incarnate Christ to the returning Lord.

8-1-2006 WGBC Who is Jesus? I. The Pre-incarnate Christ Exodus 3:14-15 - The "I AM" The name by which Moses was to identify his sender was "I AM". The Hebrew word is derived from the root word meaning "to be". It signifies the creative sustaining power of Almighty God. The implication is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Another Jesus

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Paul warned the Church at Corinth about false teachers who preached "another Jesus".

Another Jesus 2 Cor. 11:3-4 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. “For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Vaccine

Contributed by John Melms on Sep 9, 2006

The ’vaccine’ of faith that we received in our Baptism fights the ’virus’ of the world, the devil and our flesh.

Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I wonder how Dr. Jonas Salk felt in the 1950’s. Dr. Salk was credited with discovering the vaccine for polio, the great disease of the early 20th century; an epidemic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 16, 2006

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Series B, Proper 19

15th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 19), September 17, 2006, “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have revealed your will and grace to the world in many ways. Through Moses, you led your people out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Imitate Jesus

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 27, 2006

When we imitate Jesus as our Role Model, we become role models for others to follow.

IMITATE JESUS --Ephesians 5:1-5 As a child and youth I learned that anything which was an imitation was cheap and not as good in quality as the original. It was not the best product for your money. The first King James Bible that my parents gave me was genuine Moroccan leather, the very best ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

On The Road With Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2006

Jesus taught the disciples but they did not always understand! This short homily encourages listeners to ask questions; it also reminds us that God knows about everything we do; and that is both comforting and challenging.

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin! Of course, it is always likely that God’s word will make us uncomfortable! When we turn to God’s word, seeking the voice of God, there is always plenty to hear; and this short Bible event is packed full of God’s wisdom, and God’s call to us. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Was Not An Afterthought

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2006

About how the coming of Jesus was always to the plan for redemption.

Jesus Was Not an Afterthought! Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7 December 18, 2005 Introduction Well, here we are, one week from Christmas, and if you’re anything like me (and God help you if you are…), then the anticipation is beginning to build. The presents are starting to pile up under the tree, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus In Community Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

Discover community connections were integral and primary in Jesus’ ministry.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: Jesus in Community Mark 3:7-13 21 September 2003 SUBJECT: Jesus in Community RESPONSE: Discover community connections were integral and primary in Jesus’ ministry. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a Small group during this series. Last week we learned that God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Binding Jesus

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 28, 2006

Ways Jesus is bound

Binding Jesus 1 Corinthians 9:12 "If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather?" Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. Introduction: 1. Jesus is bound after the betrayal of Judas and led to Annas the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The King

Contributed by Judith Hand on Nov 10, 2006

Jesus reveals he is a MEEK ,MOCKED,and MAJESTIC king as he fulfills his purpose at the end of his earthly ministry

SERMON : JESUS THE KING My grandfather used to say that he wished he knew where he was going to be when he died, and then he wouldn’t go there - (joking that he could avoid his death that way) But Jesus knew exactly where he would be when he died, and the scriptures tell us that he set his face ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Touching Jesus

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 12, 2006

When you touch jesus everything changes.

In our text this woman had a problem, not a little problem like a wart on her finger, not a problem she could ignore. This problem was stealing her life, she was dying (everyday she died a little more). *This problem was long standing for 12 years she had suffered with it. *She had spent all her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seek Jesus

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The lesson of the wise men shows us that seeking Jesus first is always the best choice.

Seek Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Did you have a good Christmas? Did you get everything you wanted? Did it make you happy? It is interesting as one grows older, you begin to see more and more that the things of this earth provide no lasting joy or happiness. So many of the toys and trinkets that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Anchored In Jesus

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

Jesus is the anchor for every believer. He will not fail to bring them home.

Anchored in Jesus Hebrews 6:13-7:10 One of the greatest problems we face today is a lost of trust. It used to be that in the past a man’s word was a man’s word. Contracts would be signed with a simple handshake and a promise or pledge. There was little need for lawyers or documents in ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Wept Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

Jesus shows tears of emotion over the death of a friend.

Jesus Wept The shortest verse in the Bible deals with the ultimate aspect of life. It deals with the subject of death. Only two words are found within that verse. Only two words which should penetrate our hearts. Those two words are: “Jesus wept.” The situation is that Jesus went to a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational