Sermons on Jesus Insulted:

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 8, 2015

The baptism of Jesus has confused folks for 2000 years. Here are some thoughts on why Jesus asked to be baptized.

The Baptism of Jesus This is week two of our Old School Sunday School series. We tried this last year and had so much fun with the Old Testament Stories that we decided to bring it back for an encore. Sunday School isn’t a big deal in most churches these days, it’s been rebranded as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living For Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

The Bible tells us how to live for Jesus in our home and work life.

Living for Jesus Colossians 3:18-4:1 Over the past several weeks we have been studying the book of Colossians on Sunday mornings. The theme of this wonderful book is Jesus is preeminent. Jesus must be first in every area of our lives. Remember the apostle Paul under the inspiration of the Holy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

Sometimes we find the devil attending church.

Living in Jesus I John 2:22-29 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to the Antichrist. In fact many antichrists had come already. John goes further do describe them as coming out from the church itself. The source of their teaching might have come from the pit of hell, but the actual ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Jesus Divisive?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 19, 2013

Deciding to follow Christ is a discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision.

Title: Is Jesus Divisive? Text: Luke 12:49-56 Thesis: Deciding to follow Christ is discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision. Introduction Ancient Greek Philosopher Democritus was cited for having said, “Creatures flock ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Temptations Of Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2013

The temptations expose our vulnerabilities. Beware of the devil's traps of performance (we are what we do), popularity (we are what others think), and possession (we are what we have).

Jesus was tempted, so are we today. Jesus overcame the temptations, so can we today. • Even under a direct confrontation with the devil, alone in the wilderness, under harsh circumstances, Jesus won. If the devil tempts Him these ways, it would possibly mean that these were good entry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Friends Of Jesus

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 22, 2013

Building an accrositc off the word FRIENDS, we'll explore what it means to be a friend to Jesus.

I think the secret is out of the bag… God made us social creatures. From the very beginning, God has wanted us to share life and its experiences with godly friends. He wants to have someone to weep with and rejoice with, to share life with. To be friendless, to have no one to share life with, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: *other

The Transfiguration Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013

Watching with Jesus in prayer, deliverance by the Cross, listening to His voice, our service of Him.

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS. Luke 9:27-51. 1. THE TRANSFIGURATION. In the midst of His busy Ministry, Jesus sought opportunity to draw apart for prayer and fellowship with His heavenly Father. This is an example for all of us to follow, no matter how busy we are. In fact, the busier we are, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2013

Jesus is the Lord of everything in all of the universe

Jesus is Lord Romans 9:9-10 September 15, 2013 National Back to Church Sunday Morning Service Have you ever thought about why Jesus was crucified? Why Jesus died? We don’t often like to think about such things, even in church. We are far more likely to make celebration of Easter than we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Following Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 17, 2013

To be good disciples, we must be prepard. Jesus highlighted the need to count the cost (commitment), to consider the priority (value) and to clear the distractions (focus) of life.

[RECAP] Jesus calls us to FOLLOW HIM. What is the cost of following Jesus? [Read Luke 9:57-62] • Jesus was travelling on the road when the talk of FOLLOWING ME arises again. Three men here were considering about following Jesus. • Two of them declared that they wanted to, and one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Jewishness Of Jesus

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 19, 2013

The Bible was written by Jews for Jews thousands of years ago, in ancient languages and cultures that are vastly different from ours today. Making it all the more important to understand as much of those cultures as we can.

Quotes: “I am more than ever certain that a great place belongs to him in Israel's history of faith and that this place cannot be described by any of the usual categories.” -Martin Buber, leading Jewish writer, thinker, philosopher, and theologian (1878-1965). “No one can read the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Madness Of Jesus

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014

He is out of His mind! He’s lost His senses! He’s crazy! He’s flipped out! I believe He’s insane! Would these be the reactions of our contemporary society to Jesus Christ, we He among us today?

The Madness of Jesus Mark 3:20-30 "And He came home, and the multitude gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal. And when His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, ‘He has lost His senses.’ And the scribes who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Misunderstanding Jesus Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 6, 2015

Jesus was misunderstood by his father and mother, his family, political forces, and his followers (Seed thoughts from Back to God Hour, February 1989, Volume 35, Number 2)

HoHum: John began to think about how blessed he was to have such a wonderful wife, and he decided to show his appreciation. So he went out and bought a box of candy and a dozen roses. When he got home, he decided to ring the door bell and surprise her. When Mary answered the door bell and saw him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 6, 2015

If Jesus is alive where is He and what will happen next?

Last Friday, Good Friday, we pondered about the question “Where is Jesus?” With the resurrection in mind let us continue to learn about where Jesus Christ is and how this all relate to us. Before we look into where Jesus is right now and where He will be in the future, let us briefly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bumping Into Jesus Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 7, 2015

The experience that the women have at the tomb--their encounter with Jesus-- turns their mourning into dancing and transforms their lives forever.

Matthew 28:1-10 “Bumping into Jesus” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had the experience of bumping into an old acquaintance who you never thought you’d ever bump into? That happened to Faye and me one time when our family went to a Twins game in Minneapolis with my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking With Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Apr 14, 2015

The only way we can succeed at the other spiritual lifehacks is to walk with God. But what does that look like, and how do we do it?

Spiritual Lifehacks -- Walking with Jesus For the past few weeks I’ve shared with you various simple solutions for everyday problems, and related simple solutions to help us all get closer to God. Tonight we’re going to finish our series on Spiritual Lifehacks with a a method of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 5:44, Leviticus 19:18, James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Proverbs 3:34, Matthew 6:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God