Sermons on Jesus Is Better:

Rabbi Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

First message in the "Who Is Jesus" Series

Who Is Jesus? Message 1: Rabbi Jesus Text: Matthew 7:24-29 Introduction: Matthew is the Jewish Gospel; it was likely written specifically for Jewish Christians, and as an apologetic to the Jews...as an evangelistic tool. Like the other synoptic Gospels of Mark and Luke, Matthew doesn’t pretend to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Apostolic

Folded By Jesus

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

What it means to be folded is, to beat someone up, or the newer past tense version of that, to receive a beat-down. Now Jesus does not physically beat any one up, but He sure delivers a spiritual pounding.

Folded by Jesus Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a certain priest came down that road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, Mark 4:10-12, Luke 10:25-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Touching Jesus

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 9, 2024

Prayer and Fasting is a biblical way to seek after God.

Touching Jesus Tonight, I want to continue with where Pastor Joseph has ben taking us for a couple of weeks. Prayer and fasting are important disciplines we are called to participate in as believers. And as we’ve heard Pastor say, it is not just some spiritual exercise that we go through to gain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Desperate For Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

I believe that there really is such a place for that kind of desperation in our lives today. However, most important is the discernment of what it is that we want for ourselves.

Opening illustration: Healing of a Hindu gentleman [in the Middle-East] who opened his house for prayer and became a Christian at his time of deepest need and crisis. Introduction: The story of this woman has always fascinated me for nowhere else in the scripture can we find a healing literally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crazy For Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025

The Gospel demands a response. You can be a mocker like Festus, resistant like Agrippa, or fully committed like Paul. Choose to be like Paul!

CRAZY FOR JESUS Text: Acts 26:19-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: A few years after I gave my heart to Christ, my brother, who was away at college working on his master’s degree, came home for a visit. He asked my mother, “So, is Mark still a Jesus Freak?” To which my mother replied, “Well, I’d ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-23

Denomination: Methodist

Ministering To Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

We must love and serve others as if we are loving and serving Christ.

Ministering to Jesus May 3, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must love and serve others as if we are loving and serving Christ. Focus Passage: Matthew 25:31-46 Supplemental Passage: Let love of the brethren continue. Do not neglect to show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Tempted

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2017

attention to our character with Christ

Lent1A Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote an unforgettable story about a Dr. Jekyll and a Mr. Hyde. Most of you know the story well. Dr. Henry Jekyll was respected in his community–a gentleman in every respect. But he had some secret vices which he kept carefully hidden from public view. Desiring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 2:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 24, 2019

Paul was a scholar, a thinker and fluent in multiple languages. He never met Jesus personally. He did know Peter, James and John. Paul heard the stories about Jesus, just as we are hearing them today.

Philippians – Complete Joy Knowing Jesus October 27, 2019 We hear the story of Jesus healing a blind man, and we know him as a healer. We hear the story of Jesus with a homemade whip in the temple and we know him as an angry prophet. We hear the story of Jesus forgiving and not fighting back and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, Ephesians 1:17, Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clinging To Jesus Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the journey of a blind man healed by Jesus, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's love and walking with Him, rather than just knowing about Him like the Pharisees.

We are all on a journey of discovery when it comes to knowing God and his core nature of self-giving love which is revealed in Christ. On a scale of “1 to Infinity,” I am probably a solid seven! I have a long way to go. But that’s okay, because God is never in a hurry. He meets us right where we ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Topics: Spiritual Blindness, Divine Healing, Walking With God

Why Do Some People Struggle To Change For The better? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 17, 2024

Some individuals may choose not to alter their existing habits and beliefs, opting to maintain the status quo and continue struggling with their conflicting commitments rather than embracing change.

People often struggle to change due to various reasons. Here are some possible reasons why people don't change: Fear of the unknown: Many individuals find comfort in familiarity and fear the uncertainty that comes with change. Laziness and complacency: Change often requires effort and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Why Star Wars Is Better Than Titanic: A Devotional For Valentine's Day

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 8, 2002

Using the titanic and star wars motif to speak about the profound mystery of the love of God for the church, His bride!

Why Star Wars Is Better Than Titanic: A devotional for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day, ah romance, some people think one of the best stories of romance in recent history is that movie Titanic. But let me tell you why star wars is better romantic story than titanic. * The Titanic is big, but it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-9, Ephesians 5:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Will You Confess Jesus?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 31, 2009

God doesn’t just want us to confess our faults. He wants us to confess our faith. And based on the Scripture today, here is our confession.

Will You Confess Jesus? Luke 22:31-34 & 54-62; Luke 23:44-46; Luke 24:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 31, 2009 *One time someone in a crowd shouted out to Billy Graham, “God is dead! God is dead!” With kindness, Billy Graham replied, “That’s strange, because I just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Versus Satan Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021

There was a great deal at stake in the desert. Had Jesus lost to Satan here, God’s whole plan to save humanity would have been destroyed.

Today we conclude a series entitled, The Man Who Won’t Go Away. As we examine Luke 4, we see a telling snapshot of the temptation of Jesus. There is so much in this story that I want to get right to work. And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cares

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 27, 2007

Jesus Cares about each indiviual. People that feel no one cares there truly is one that cares and can do more than just care, He can minister to the situation.

JESUS CARES Mark 2: 11 & 12 Joh 9:24 Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner. Joh 9:25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner [or no], I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

John And Jesus

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021

Both John and Jesus were obedient to the calling God gave them.

John and Jesus Mark 1: 4 - 11 Intro: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for 2 years by his company. He and his fiancé vowed that upon his return they would be married. As time drug on, the girl became worried that her fiancé would not be able to resist the beautiful Irish ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed