Sermons on Jesus Inner Circle:

In What Do You Trust

Contributed by Graham Taylor on Jul 4, 2015

The fruits that trust in God in Christ brings.

Psalm 146 Mark 5.21-43 What do you trust in these days? Well, if last Tuesday is to be believed, not our clocks. For, at midnight of that day, a second was added to global time. Not surprising, as we tend to trust all sorts of dodgy fonts of wisdom. We look things up on Wikipedia without knows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does It Take To Be Transformed?

Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 11, 2015

A look at the process God often uses in helping us to become the kind of people He wants for us to be.

What Does It Take to be Transformed? Genesis 32:22-32 
Gladys Dunn was new in town and decided to visit the church nearest to her new apartment. She enjoyed the pretty sanctuary and the singing by the congregation, but the sermon went on and on. Worse, it wasn't very interesting. Glancing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Victor Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2015

Christmas is all about how Christ covers our curse by dying in our place on the cross, thus crushing the head of Satan.

Jesus the Victor Genesis 3:15 Rev. Brian Bill December 5-6, 2015 After the murder of 14 people in California this week, the New York Daily News ran a bold four word headline across the entire front page: “GOD ISN’T FIXING THIS.” In the midst of our cultural conversation about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Wept"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2005

God came to us in human form; He felt our pain and sorrows, and all is not lost, for God so loves us.

John 11:1-45 “Jesus Wept” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our nation is at war and young Americans and Iraqis are being killed every day. A judge, a bailiff and a court reporter have been shot and killed in a courtroom ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus On Teams Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006

What does it take to have an impact like Jesus -- impact on others and with others? Find out the biblical componenents to teams in this message from Luke 6.

“Jesus on Teams” (Luke 6:12-16) R Files Video opens… TRANS: That’s the story of how one person has been changed by Jesus! Yes, Dennis has an R File (show file and give to Dennis) … his life has been changed by the resurrection and he will forevermore be a different man. You know, Dennis, you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Feed The Dogs Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2009

Jesus is not impressed with an outward show of self-righteousness, but with an inner heart of dependence upon Him, which he found among the Gentile "dogs."

I like this thought posted by Mike Atkinson in his daily email humor list some time ago. If you can start the day without caffeine; if you can get going without pep pills; if you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; if you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

James: The Quiet Disciple Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2023

Don’t judge a person’s spirituality by their outward shy or quiet disposition. James was chosen by Jesus as one of His inner three.

A. QUIET AND OVERLOOKED 1. Why are some people quiet? a. They don’t like to talk. b. They don’t have anything to say. c. They are shy. 2. “Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before” (1 Thessalonians 4:11, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Operation Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 10, 2019

This sermon answers the question posed in Acts 2..."what does this mean"?

Title: Pentecost – Whatever does this mean? Text: Acts 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Banana Of Joy Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001

Joy can be defined as: "Inner happiness, which is not dependent on outward circumstances." The O.T. word "simchah" means "gladness of heart," the NT word, "chara" means "inner delight."

THE BANANA OF JOY I). WHAT is Joy? 2). HOW is Joy Expressed? 3). HOW is Joy Developed? I. WHAT IS JOY? Joy can be defined as: "Inner happiness, which is not dependent on outward circumstances." The O.T. word "simchah" means "gladness of heart," the NT word, "chara" means ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encountering Jesus

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 29, 2015

Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. What exactly is the best way for each of us to encounter Jesus? We are each unique individuals, and each of us is drawn to Jesus by different ways

Oh the riches of this world True joy I have not found The pull of your might The chase of my wants My flesh cannot contend With the spirit man within Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. Mosquito Coast--(Harrison Ford ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Priorities

Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2003

What does it take to be a true follower of Jesus Christ? It takes white hot commitment and looking for and doing the perfect will of God.

PRIORITIES Luke 9:57-62, "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 14:26-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Relevant Friendship

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 9, 2015

Do you invite people into your circle of friends? What does real genuine friendship look like to you?

Relevant Friendship “… enjoy the companionship of those who love the Lord…” 2 Tim. 2:22 (LB) Intro: Sharon was like most lifelong members of First Church. At one time she knew every person by name. She and her husband had six children, eleven grandchildren and five ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doctrine Of Hell Series

Contributed by Anthony Stander on Feb 8, 2021

The doctrine of hell is not a popular doctrine – it is not a doctrine that is much spoken about – it is considered in some circles to be a negative message, but Jesus spoke more about Hell than anybody else!

HELL Mat 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. The doctrine of hell is not a popular doctrine – it is not a doctrine that is much spoken about – it is considered in some circles to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

The Journey To Jesus

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

Christmas

The Journey to Jesus, Matthew 2:1-12 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 22, 2002 Wise men traveled a great distance to worship Jesus, yet there were important intellectuals who wouldn’t go six miles out to see if the rumors were true... Jerusalem 6 miles from Bethlehem. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In And Through Jesus!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010

This sermon is about what God is doing IN and THROUGH Jesus!

Paul addresses the Church in Corinth with this opening greeting despite what was happening in the church, and as a prelude to the teachings he will soon deal with. There were some things happening in Corinth that needed seriously addressed, but that is not where Paul begins. He could have begun ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist