Sermons on Jesus Is The Life:

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Extravagant Love (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 26 verses 6 to 16 Ill: Two brothers were getting ready to boil some eggs and then to colour for Easter. • "I'll give you £1 if you let me break three of these eggs on your head," said the older one. • "Do you promise?" asked the younger brother. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16

Denomination: Brethren

Glory Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Glory of the Resurrection (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Corinthians chapter 15 verse 1-19. Quote: Andrew Murray: “Jesus Christ was born twice. The birth at Bethlehem was a birth into a life of weakness. The second time he was born from the grave – “the first born from the dead” – into the glory of heaven and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

"Before The Manger"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010

The eternality of Christ, before time, in time and after time

“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Orthodox

The Hymn Of Christ

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 23, 2010

An exposition of "The Hymn of Christ" recorded in Philippians 2:5-11. This sermon highlights both the humiliation of Christ (vv. 6-8) and the exaltation of Christ (vv. 9-11).

THE HYMN OF CHRIST Philippians 2:5-11 Philippians 2:5-11 is called THE HYMN OF CHRIST, because scholars tell us that this passage records an actual hymn that was sung in worship by the early church. Contextually, Philippians 2 is a call to spiritual unity. In verses 1-4, Paul says, “So if ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

“everything Done Right”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

Jesus did everything just as the Father wanted including His own baptism. He now enables us by His Spirit to live more and more as the Father desires.

I. A small country church was having a "baptizing" in a river on a cold January day. A. A revival meeting had just concluded. 1. The preacher asked one baptismal candidate, "Is the water cold?" 2. "Naw!" he replied. a. One of the deacons shouted: "Dip him ag'in preacher, he's still lyin'!" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Devastation Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 16, 2011

Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

The Devastation Of The Cross Matthew 27:26-44 I. The Cruelty (27:26-31) Illegal by the Roman soldiers A. They Set Barabbas free (27:26a) murderer, insurrectionist B. They Scourged Jesus (27:26b) innocent man; Isaiah 53:4-5 C. The Soldiers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Declaration Of The Crucifixtion Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 19, 2011

Following Christ in His last days on earth.

The Declaration Of The Crucifixion Matthew 27:45-53 I. The Assessment of sin (27:45) supernatural darkness A. The Daytime (27:45a) from noon to 3pm; Luke 23:44 . The crucifixion began @ 9a.m. (3rd hour) Mark 15:25 B. The Darkness (27:45b) extent; over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Display Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 19, 2011

Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

The Display Of Christ Matthew 27:57-66 1. The Want of Joseph (27:57-60) A. The Prophecy (27:57a) evening had come . Isaiah 53:1-12 was fulfilled; His suffering & death (v. 9) . Matthew 12:40; 16:21; 26:61 = His burial . Evening was from 3pm to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

The Duty For Christ Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 24, 2011

Following Jesus in His last days on the earth.

The Duty For Christ Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: Primary purpose of the church? Some say it’s… A. The Warmth = fellowship; John 13:35 B. The Word = preaching and teaching; Ephesians 4:11-13 C. The Worship = praise; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Details Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 27, 2011

Following Christ in His last days on earth.

The Details Of Christ Matthew 28:9-15 I. The Care (28:9) these women had for Christ A. The Compliance (28:9a) B. The Coming together (29:9b) C. The Cheer (28:9c) rejoice D. The Celebration (28:9d) true identity; Philippians 2:9-11 II. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Contrasts Between Christ And The Antichrist!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 28, 2010

In these last days the devil will manifest himself as an imitation of the Lord. The Bible calls him the antichrist. He will deceive the nations. The Bibles states (Mat 24:22 KJV) And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: b

The Contrasts between Christ and the Antichrist! Any housewife knows that the best way to remember the things she meant to do and forgot is to start praying. They will come to her mind to divert her from prayer. The devil will let a preacher prepare a sermon if it will keep him from preparing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:22-27

I Am Before Abraham Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012

He said something only God could say. These are the words of the greatest blasphemer of all time, or the words of God Incarnate.

“I tell you the truth, before Abraham was born, I AM,” Jesus is talking mainly to people who think they’re insiders, yet are outside of God’s grace. But first--verse 30 (which we looked at last time) records how, in spite of critical opposition to Jesus, many came to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Denomination: Congregational

The Third Way

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 30, 2012

Jesus has a third way to deal with violence other than fight or flight!

THE THIRD WAY LUKE 6:27-38 MAY 2, 2012 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. It seems that our instinct when faced with violence is fight or flight. Those are the only two things we know how to do! Jesus, though, has a third way - nonviolent engagement. How does this work for him? I. TURN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Great Physician

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2012

"Do you want to be healed?" asked Jesus. Silly question. Doesn't every crippled or sick person?

John 5:1-5-After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 9, 2012

Jesus knew and suffered due to the reality of sin in the human heart. But when He physically left the earth, His message was not a pessimistic one. Summarizing who he was and what difference this should make for everyone is stated in what is known as the

Avid readers often will credit this or that writer for luring them into a lifelong love of a genre. For those who love science fiction, it offeres grand, cosmic landscapes on which to project the boundless possibilities of life. Yet for one writer, Ray Bradbury (August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012), who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Other