Sermons on Jesus Existence:

To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 7, 2018

If you say you want to be more like Jesus, do you mean it or is it lip service?

To be like Jesus Illus. By sermon central The American minister and writer Philip Brooks (1835-93); was noted for his poise and quiet manner. However, one day a friend saw him feverishly pacing the floor like a caged lion and asked him what the trouble was. "The trouble is," replied Brooks, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Jesus!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

As kids we sang: "I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back!" But is that the reality of our adult lives? Are we willing to deny and sacrifice ourselves and all we have for Christ's sake?

[Sermon preached on 3 June 2018, 2nd Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] When I was a kid—I think I was eight years old at the time—I attended a Summer Bible Camp. I will never forget it, for many reasons. In particular, I remember how at the end of the day’s program, we always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is In The Midst

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 25, 2018

A sermon examining what happens when Jesus moves in the lives of His people.

Jesus Is In The Midst John 20:19-22 5-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn't want to go in alone. "It's dark in there and I'm scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she said, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Enough?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018

If I were to ask you is Jesus enough? you would probably answer me yes, but if it is Jesus plus something, then He is not enough for you.

Is Jesus enough? Psalm 4:19-8 Prayer- Introduction- Turn to Psalm 4:1-8 I would like to begin by telling you a true story of what happen to author John Eldridge and Anthony Sosinski who went on a fishing trip on the ocean that went terribly bad. Have you ever thought about being lost at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Be An Example Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

We live in a mixed up world. People are so untrained in the Bible and mixed up about what a Christian is, that nearly anything can be labelled “Christian” and they’ll believe it. Let's look at what one is.

BE AN EXAMPLE OF JESUS 1 Tim. 4:12, 15-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes being close isn’t good enough. Like Bill, who ordered a cord of firewood to be delivered for $100. 2. When the firewood was delivered, Bill got upset. “That’s not a full cord of wood,” Bill ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Aaron And Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2015

Models of high priesthood. Comparison and Contrast.

AARON AND JESUS. Hebrews 5:1-10. Every high priest taken from among men was set aside, and was ordained to serve God in the offering of both gifts and sacrifices for sins, for and on behalf of men (Hebrews 5:1). The task was not taken on presumptuously, but was only made possible through the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2015

Jesus provides us with an assurance that we are capable of resisting temptation. And by overcoming temptation, we emerge strengthened in our spirit.

5-12-06 Title: The Temptation of Jesus Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 The subject today is the temptation of Jesus, as found in Matthew 4:1-11. Verse 1 says, “Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil.” The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Displeasing Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 26, 2015

There are many ways people to displease our Lord, but even His most sincere followers can trouble Him in unique ways.

Displeasing Jesus (Mark 10:13-16) Blog stories: “Today, I went to my new job at a pre-school. I was really excited because everything was going so well, and a little boy even said he was drawing a picture of me. He even gave it to me when he was finished. Well it was me, but I was also on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And Joseph

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Special Son

JESUS & JOSEPH THE SPECIAL SON Genesis 37:1-11 & Phil. 2:5 -11 I. JOSEPH'S AFFECTION FROM HIS FATHER v.3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age ... A. Because of his Birth Gen 30 v 22 And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Pictures Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 6, 2015

Esther

Pictures of Jesus 1. Esther's life on the line for her people - 4:15-5:1, cp. Luke 23:33 2. Esther's intercession for her people - 7:3-4, 8:3-4, cp. I Timothy 2:5, Romans 8:34 3. Mordecai decreed victory and brought joy to his people - 8:10-16, cp. Colossians 2:14-15, John 15:11 When my story ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Answer

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

what doth the LORD require of thee

Micah 6:1-8 Jesus is the Answer Micah’s ministry covered the reign of three Judean Kings (at least) – Jothan, Ahaz, and Hezekiah – in the eighth century with Hosea and Isaiah. I. The Mercy of God (6:1-5) (a) God's Declaration - 2 Hear ye, O mountains, the LORD’S ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus In The Midst

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Jesus in the Midst

Luke 2:41-52 Jesus in the Midst 1. The Shock 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. He was lost - unexpectedly, inexplicably, undoubtedly. 2. The Shame 44 But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Holiness

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 11, 2015

Can someone be saved in the name of the Father or in the name of the Holy Spirit? Why is there such power in the name of Jesus?

On May 9, 1961 a man named Newton Norman Minow made the following statement in a speech regarding the programming on television: “When television is good, nothing - not the theater, not the magazines or newspapers - nothing is better. But when television is bad, nothing is worse. (Notice ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2020

As Peter concluded this very practical letter that addressed the difficulties the church faced while seeking to encourage them to remain committed, he drew their focus back to the one who could provide all they needed regardless of the situation - the Lord Jesus Christ.

Victory in Jesus 1 Peter 5: 6-11 We have considered much in our time moving through Peter’s first epistle. Being aware of their struggles, Peter addressed their need while challenging them to remain steadfast in spite of the opposition they faced. He knew the world was watching their lives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Grew

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 26, 2020

Have you been saved? Great. But that's only the beginning. Jesus had to learn obedience and effective ministry. Are you on the path to becoming a useful disciple for God?

Last week we looked at a touching moment in Jesus’ infancy. His parents brought their infant son to the temple to be dedicated to God. They wanted nothing but God’s best for their special son. And in the temple God brought them across the path of one of his true saints, Simeon, who loved their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40