Sermons on Jesus Is Light:

Jesus & Sinners

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 15, 2007

A look at how Jesus dealt with sinners.

In July of 2007 President George W. Bush granted a pardon to I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, sparing him from a 2 ½ year prison term in a CIA leak case. Libby was the former chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney. He was convicted in March of lying to authorities and obstructing the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Way Of Jesus

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 19, 2007

Don’t let the past be the focus of your future.

The Way of Jesus Luke 9:51-62 June 24, 2007 On Thursday, Deb and I left Luke, Ben and Emma with my parents at the Oregon coast and took off to attend a portion of our denomination’s Annual Meeting in Portland. After the meeting was over, Deb and I got back in the car to head back to our campsite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Longing For Jesus

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 21, 2007

What is your longing, your passion, your priority, your driving force in life? For every individual and every Church it must be a living, personal, daily relationship with the Resurrected Christ.

Longing for Jesus --Psalm 84:1-4 and John 4:4-15 When preachers get together, someone may comment, “That will preach.” Inspiration for a sermon comes from many people and places. A few weeks ago in our Academy for Christian Training and Service one of our readings for reflection came from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 23, 2007

The story of Mary Magdalene at the tomb of Jesus teaches us many things about when and how Jesus reveals himself to us.

John 20:1-2, 11-18 “Seeing Jesus” INTRODUCTION For several Sundays, we have been walking with Jesus as he has sent his face toward Jerusalem traveled toward the cross. Our time with Jesus has been a time of learning. While Jesus has not instructed us in things that our society considers ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

They Followed Jesus Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetical; verse by verse exposition of John 1:35-51, The disciples decide to follow Jesus, with a challenge in the invitation for the audience to do so also.

INTRODUCTION: John 20:31 says “but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” 1) Day 3. “Again the next day,” ties these verses to the previous verses. John is still the focus, but not for long! · John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, John 20:31

Jesus Answered Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetcal, expository verse by verse sermon from one of the favorite chapters of the Bible, evangelical in nature.

This passage is probably one of the best loved in all of the Bible. A man comes seeking God, and he comes to the Savior for understanding. Nicodemus came at night, the end of a busy day? to be hidden by the darkness? to have time alone with the Master; in any case he came respectfully because of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-29, John 3:1-16

Jesus Only

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

Only Jesus is worthy of our worship and service.

JESUS ONLY Matt. 17:1-8 INTRO. Jesus took Peter, James and John with him where they saw his transfiguration. Peter’s suggestion and God’s heavenly answer. Why did Jesus pick these three men of all his disciples? I believe it was because they were chosen for a mountain top experience while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus & Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon explores Jesus’ connection with Melchizedeka and concludes that since Jesus is like Melchizedek, there is no reason not to submit to him.

Jesus & Melchizedek Hebrews 7 (Text read: 7:26-28) SICC 8/11/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: It happened many years before God had even created a nation out of His people. His people were still a gleam in the eye of an aging man named Abram and his wife Sarai. Abram’s nephew Lot was taken captive by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Knocking

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Oct 26, 2002

AS LOST PEOPLE GO THROUGH LIFE, THERE IS A LOVING SAVIOR WHO PERSISTENTLY AND GENTLY KNOCKS AT THEIR HEARTS DOOR SO THEY CAN BE SAVED.

TITLE: JESUS IS KNOCKING 10/8/02 TEXT: REVELATION 3:14 - 20 INTRO: JESUS HERE IN HIS LETTERS TO THE 7 CHURCHES OF ASIA, SPEAKS TO EACH OF THEM AND WITH EACH CHURCH, HE ADDRESSES A PARTICULAR PROBLEM. 1. 2:1 EPHESUS = DEPARTED, THEY HAD LEFT THEIR FIRST LOVE! 2. 2:8 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon is during Advent as we focus on Jesus’ first coming, but remembering His promise to come again. What does it mean to be ready and prepared as we await Jesus’ coming again?

Jesus Is Coming Matthew 24:36-51 (1st Advent Sunday) Intro.: A. How many of you remember a game you played as a child - Hide n Seek? It is one of those universal games that children in all time - even today - enjoy playing. You remember: one person is chosen to find everyone as they hide. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Adventist

Jesus' Sermon

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jun 26, 2006

What did Jesus mean when He spoke the words of the Sermon on the Mount? He obviously had something in mind because His words show us that it is simply impossible to live the life He commanded us to live!

One of the hardest things for us to do is to reconcile some of the more difficult passages of the bible. Anybody who reads this great sermon will be bemused as they seek to establish a doctrine of salvation by faith alone when they see so much instruction concerning right living. If Paul could ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus - The Way Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 27, 2006

With 19 words, Jesus answered three questions that human kind have asked for centuries.

Jesus, a.k.a. The Way A Hebrew teacher stood in front of his classroom and said, "The Jewish people have observed their 5,759th year as a people. Consider that the Chinese, for example, have only observed their 4,692nd year as a people. What does that mean to you?" After a moment of silence, one ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confessing Jesus

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 11, 2005

One of the most basic confessions in the life of a Christian is the confession about Jesus. 3 confessions in the NT teach us what it means in our lives to confess Jesus.

CONFESSING JESUS MATTHEW 16:13-16 JOHN 1:47-49 JOHN 20:26-28 INTRODUCTION...Innocent Prisoner, Today in the Word, December 4, 1992 There is the old story of a king who was once touring a prison. The prisoners fell on their knees before him to proclaim their innocence—except for one man, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Portrait Of Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 20, 2005

This is a sermon on how we as christians are to reflect or protray Jesus in our lives. The truth is we may be the only picture of Jesus that someone may see.

The Portrait of a Christian 1Peter 1:13-23 Prayer Everyone who are Christians looking at this picture of Jesus will have a similar picture form in their minds. We see a Jesus who loved, had compassion, brought mercy and grace. We see a Jesus who loved us so much that He willingly went to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayed

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 1, 2005

An in-depth look at the prayer of Jesus before His crucifixion.

JESUS PRAYED John 17:1-26 Key Verse and Theme: “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ