Sermons on Jesus Heritage:

The Prophets And Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Dec 24, 2006

Over the past few weeks we have looked at pictures of Jesus in the Pentateuch, the Historical books, and the Writings. Today we look at how Jesus is presented in the Prophetical books.

Intro.: Take out a pen or pencil. 1.Not long ago, a professor of psychology in one of our great universities gave a word suggestion test to his class of 40 students. He instructed them to write the word “Christmas,” and all the class did so. “Now,” said the professor, “right after the word ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Celebrating The Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 26, 2006

A sermon for Christmas time that focuses on the impact of Jesus’ birth. What would things be like if Jesus had not been born?

Introduction: A. Good morning! I’m so thankful to be here this morning to worship Jesus, our Savior and Lord! 1. If you are visiting with us this morning, we are so happy you are here, and we pray that you have a very uplifting experience with us today. 2. May God bless you with hope and joy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wish List Of Jesus

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 26, 2006

We all have our wish lists for Christmas. What do you suppose is on the wish list of Jesus?

The Wish List of Jesus Matthew 11:2-6 December 24, 2006 It wasn’t too long after Halloween when I received the annual call from my mother. I’m getting started on my Christmas shopping. What do your kids want?” By this time, Christmas lists all around the world have been compiled either to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Methodist

Is Jesus The Only Savior Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

The proof that Jesus is the only way to heaven.

Great Mysteries of the Faith: Is Jesus the Only Savior? Romans 3:21-24 Recently, a man made a reappearance into the minds of all Americans after a more than 30 year absence from the limelight. Chances are, every one of you have heard of him, and some of you have even wanted to be him at one time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Coming Soon

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 4, 2007

Jesus is coming soon. Jesus is coming to bring righteousness to the earth, but before he comes down a few things must happen.

Revelation 17 Hall Street Baptist Church December 13, 2006 Jesus is coming soon. Jesus is coming to bring righteousness to the earth, but before he comes down a few things must happen. 1. All the godless armies of the world destroyed Rev 16. 2. All false religions and perpetuators of false ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Picturing A Joyful Jesus Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2007

A look at another side of Jesus. The side of a joyful, personable man that would take time out of his life to attend a wedding feast.

(Significant inspiration and segments of this sermon taken from Max Lucado’s writings on this passage.) There was a woman who goes to the post office to buy stamps for her Christmas cards. She says to the clerk, "May I have 50 Christmas stamps?" The clerk says, "What denomination?" The woman ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

¿porque Vino Jesus? Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 24, 2007

Los siguientes versículos nos dan dos razones de la primera venida de Jesucristo a este mundo.

¿PORQUE VINO JESUS? 1 Juan 3:4-10 El pecado humano ha infectado a todas las personas desde la caída del hombre en Génesis 3. La Biblia dice, Por cuanto todos pecaron, y están destituidos de la gloria de Dios (Romanos 3:23). Dice también, Porque la paga del pecado es muerte (Romanos 6:23). El ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Justice & Jubilee

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 24, 2007

Father Dave’s sermon on the relationship between evangelism, social justice and the Gospel. Why was the Gosepl proclaimed as ’Good news the poor’ and what was Jesus’ vision of Social Justice?

There has been an unfortunate division in the church, that goes back over many years, between those who emphasise the preaching of the Gospel as the primary work of the church, and those who focus on issues of justice, love, and peace. It is regularly assumed that those who focus on the preaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Zacchaeus Seeks Jesus

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2007

Zacchaeus had a desire to know Jesus as a friend, as his savior, and as his the Lord.

Luke 19:1-10 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. [2] And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. [3] And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. [4] And he ran ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Comes In

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007

How do you meet Jesus while in service to Him??

When Jesus Comes in Mark 2:1-2:15 When we come together in this house, we are coming together to meet with Jesus. At least I hope that’s why we come. If Jesus ain’t here, then I wouldn’t want to come...... We come here to hear his word. We come here to feel his spirit. We come here to gain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Where Is Jesus In The Storm?" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

#19 in series. Dealing with doubt in the uncertainly of the storms of life.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 19 “Where Is Jesus In the Storm?” John 6:15-21 Recently Paul Bradshaw interviewed Rick Warren (CNN Interview – April, 2005), author of the “The Purpose Driven Life” book ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Gift Of Peace

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

The roles of fear and peace in our lives.

Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year C May 13th, 2007 Readings: * Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 * Rev. 21:10-14, 22-23 * Jn. 14:23-29 Jesus’ Gift of Peace Another Look Sometimes it is a good thing to take a second look at basic realities in our lives. We can either get some new insight into life or at least, we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus' Picture Gallery

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

The important thing is not to have just one image of Jesus. This would hardly do him justice. It would be the same as our parents showing their friend only one photograph of us.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. IV, Issue 3, No. 18 Third Sunday of Lent (Year B) March 26, 2000 Readings: * Exodus 20:1-17 * 1 Corinthians 1:18, 22-25 * John 2:13-25 Jesus’ Picture Gallery Baby Pictures One of the first things that new parents want to have is a picture of their baby. Many parents ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Jesus Like

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

. What a man is like stems from his character. And here the Gospels are eloquent. What would I have noticed had I spent time with Christ? What impression would He have made on me? As we walk through these verses in Mark 1 and 2, we will get close eno

What Is Jesus Like Mark 1:35-2:17 What was Jesus like? A very fair question. But how impossibly difficult to answer! One thing, though, is certain. The Jesus who meets us in the pages of the four Gospels is very different from the picture many have of Him. He is nothing like the “gentle Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Was Baptized Too

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 8, 2007

On this “Baptism of Jesus” Sunday we might very well ask what John asked. Why did Jesus need to be baptized? Like John it is also good for us to see our need for baptism by Jesus.

John the Baptist. That name brings powerful images to mind. Camel’s hair clothes held together with a leather belt. Grasshoppers dipped in wild honey for a sweet and crunchy meal. Saying the morally right thing at the socially wrong time. John was the one who called the people who came to hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran