Sermons on Jesus First Miracle:

"From Failure To Faith"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 5, 2003

There is a connection between POWER and PRAYER. When even limited faith is focused on the power of Jesus, He can do great things in your life.

“From Failure To Faith” Mark 9:14-29 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Live And Ministry Of Christ’. Jesus had just come from the mountain-top experience of the Transfiguration (last Sunday’s message). Jesus had allowed his glory to shine through, as He and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of The Fish Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 15, 2003

A sermon on the letters of the Ick-Thoos, the Sign of the Fish

Sermon for 4/13/2003 Friend Day The Sign of the Fish Introduction: A. What do you think about fish? B. Are you taking us out to Libby Hill or Mayflower later? C. Are you talking about fishing? I love to fish. I hate to fish. The worms are slimy and the fish are slimy and wiggily. I took my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33, Matthew 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Feel About Change?

Contributed by Greg Yount on Jul 30, 2005

Four responses to the change Jesus brings to our lives are pictured by the demoniac story of Mark.

Introduction: “Maria” cleaned up her own blood from a stairwell in an East Side apartment building. “Maria” was not attacked or in an accident — she intentionally cut herself with a razor blade. You’ll find out why in a moment, but first you need to know that “Maria” suffers from a disorder called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Healing The Body And The Soul

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 19, 2006

While Jesus healed the bodies of many afflicted with demons and disease, he came into the world to heal a deeper sickness than any of these: the guilt and stain of sin. In healing the paralytic, Jesus healed the sinner’s soul, and then his body.

Psalm 32, Isaiah 43:18-25, 2 Corinthians 1:18-22, Mark 2:1-12 Healing the Body and the Soul Chuck Swindoll in his book "The Grace Awakening" had some interesting things to say about our needs and what God might have provided to meet them. Expanding on Swindoll’s suggestive words, I would render ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Focus On The Kingdom

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007

The preaching of the good news of the kingdom was multi-faceted. It included mercy on people’s earthly needs, but it did not settle there. The real focus is the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Focus on the Kingdom Luke 4:42-44 Jesus has been doing a lot of ministry. Think about a quick outline of what He has done in Capernaum. • He has been teaching in synagogues • He has been driving out demons • He has been healing the sick We like to think that people were moved by His compassion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:42-44

Denomination: Mennonite

"Fear And Surrender"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 18, 2007

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7C Lectionary 12 The story about Legion, the swine and the cured man

4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7 C Lectionary 12 Luke 8:26-39 "Fear and Surrender" "Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. And as he stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes, and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

"Lessons Learned From The Storm" Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Apr 30, 2003

God allows storms in our life so that we can experience the power and the presence of Christ.

One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little heart’s content. One day Chippie’s owner took the initiative to clean out his cage. She took off the attachment from the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

24.23 Master Of The Wind Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 2, 2007

Jesus proved himself to be master of the wind but he is much more than that.

Master of the wind It was a dark and stormy night. The wind howled blowing the top off the breakers before they crashed back into the troughs below. The darkness was broken by momentary streaks of light as the clouds raced across the face of the full moon. Could it be? Yes it was hard to believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Even Demons Believe

Contributed by David Watters on Feb 1, 2006

Some people don’t believe in Demons and unclean spirits. But if you’re a Christian, you know they do exist because you’ve seen Jesus confront them throughout His ministry.

Sermon: Even Demons Believe Scripture: Mark 1:21-28 Good morning... We meet here every Sunday as professed Christians. We say we believe in God. We say we believe in His Son, Jesus Christ. We say we believe in the indwelling Holy Spirit and we say we believe in the Saving Power of this Triune ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Man Who Made Me Well Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 23, 2006

Third in a series on "Who is this Jesus?" based on the 7 signs in the Gospel of John; the main emphasis is on becoming spiritually well.

THE MAN WHO MADE ME WELL “Do you want to get well?” A friend and I were talking some time ago and both of us agreed that it had been a long time since either of us had felt completely well. There was nothing seriously wrong with us, just a general weariness, sinus problems, and mysterious aches. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Is The Tsunami God's Judgement? (A Reflection On John 9)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 8, 2007

Do you think that bad things don’t happen to good people? Think again! ...

"As [Jesus] passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. We must work the works of ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Divine Delivererance Defeats Deafness/Dumbness Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 17, 2007

A man is brought to Jesus who cannot hear nor speak and Jesus begins a healing process, which serves as a type of sinners needing a Divine touch of the Master’s hands

MARK 7:31, 32 DIVINE DELIVERERANCE DEFEATS DEAFNESS/DUMBNESS I. THE SUFFERER: * A. Sources. B. Stymied. C. Sustained. II. THE SYMPATHIZERS: ** A. Selective. B. Surety. C. Supplications. III. THE SINNER: *** A. Separation. B. Solitude. C. Speechless. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

But Now I See

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 16, 2013

The one who was blind was able to see but the ones who thought they could see were proven to be blind.

BUT NOW I SEE John 9:1-41 1) Here’s mud in your eye! (1-12). • Who sinned? (1-3) It was a popular misconception that one could actually sin in the womb, and would thus suffer by having some birth defect. It was also a misconception that all human suffering was the result of either a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sickness, Health, And Healing

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 20, 2003

The text was the lectionary text for the 6th. Sunday after Pentecost with the theme that Jesus is present to heal His people today.

SICKNESS, HEALTH, AND HEALING by R. David Reynolds MARK 6:53-56 The late Bruce Thielemann, pastor of Pittsburgh’s First Presbyterian Church tells, the story of a clergy friend Southern California who knew a woman who had been in a mental hospital many years suffering from extreme depression. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Methodist

Go Away!

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 13, 2008

Jesus encounter with the Demoniac challenges us to decide how we will respond to christ

Luke 8:26-39 Basingstoke 24th February 2008 Go Away! The decisive moment in the last war took place on 6th June 1944 The campaign to liberate Western Europe was code named “Operation Broadsword” As US, British & Canadian troops landed on beaches of Northern France = D-Day! Imagine the scene - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist