Sermons on Jesus Misunderstood:

Occupy Jesus Series

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Nov 13, 2011

The occupy Wall Street movement has missed the mark. It is faceless and pointless. People need Jesus as the center of life, a more abundant life.

In recent days, I have watched protesters, anarchists and the homeless camp in our nation’s parks and sit outside businesses and city halls with signs of protest. What is their point, what are they doing? Let’s look at a typical day in the life of a protestor. 10AM get up, 11 AM smoke, 12 noon, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Loving On Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 14, 2011

The old Gospel hymn says "Oh, how I love Jesus", but in John 14 Jesus implies that not everyone who says they love Him actually do. Just because I go to church regularly doesn’t mean I really love Him, so how can I know I really love Jesus like I say I do

OPEN: I love to sing, and one of my favorite Hymns is “Oh How I love Jesus”. Sing it with me now if you would: 1. There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; It sounds like music in my ear, the sweetest name on earth. CHORUS: O, how I love Jesus, O, how I love Jesus, O, how I love ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by D. Walls on Nov 18, 2011

When Jesus touches you, you will be healed.

“THE TOUCH OF JESUS” B.R.: Luk 5:12 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. Luk 5:13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-13

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Is The One! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2011

Jesus is the reason for our gathering on Christmas and every Sunday. He was, he is, and will be. 1- He is the one who was 2- He is the one who is 3- He is the one who can

INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of two women who were enjoying an elaborate lunch in a downtown restaurant. When one asked the occasion for the luncheon, the other lady said, “We are celebrating the baby’s birthday.” “But where is the baby?” said the friend. “Oh,” said the mother, “you didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For Jesus

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 18, 2011

From Abraham to Isaiah to Thomas to today, Faith is the key ingredient to our salvation. Is Christ in your Christmas?

2011.12.18 where is your faith?  Looking for Jesus.  William Akehurst Wheels in motion or grinding to a halt? Let the redeemed of the LORD say so.  Have you ever hit a wall in your faith?  Everything seems to come grinding to a halt. Sometimes it's hard to get the wheels back in motion again. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vision Is Jesus

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 18, 2013

A message focusing on the Vision of growing the local church, moving on from the past and embracing the vision of obeying Christ and investing in his leadership for the future.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 26, 2011 David Simpson The Vision is Jesus Hebrews 12:2 Ten years ago our water fountain (in the church hallway) sprung a leak and flooded the building, I came in to find my old office area covered with an inch of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus And The Devil Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 23, 2013

Why was Jesus "tempted" by the devil after His Baptism?

Jesus and the Devil Matthew 4:1-11 satan’s history Why would the Devil come to Jesus when He was on earth and try to “tempt” Him? You have to remember that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Recognising Jesus

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 27, 2013

Who were Philip and Nathanael? What made them respond to Jesus call?

John 1:43-51 @ Christ Church on 15 Jan 2012 Who were Philip and Nathanael ? Although Philip is from Bathsaida his name is greek – it means Horse Lover. He was probably a fisherman. Little is known of what happened to him after the resurrection. Some say he travelled in Asia Minor with his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Anglican

Be Jesus To Someone

Contributed by James Webster on Feb 1, 2013

This is a short devotional "During the month of February when everyone is thinking about love wouldn't it be a good time to ask God to help us Love like He loves."

February 1, 2013 February 1st, I love the first, the first day of the week, the first day of the month, the first day of the year; the first always gives me the sense that I have the opportunity to get right what I didn’t get right the last time. The realization of the first always seems to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus The Comforter

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 3, 2013

Jesus brings us comfort

John 14:1-6 Verse 1-“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. They had a lot to be troubled about, Jesus had just told them about what was going to happen to Him, and that someone was going to betray Him and Peter was going to deny knowing Him. Their hearts ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptations Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 16, 2013

What can we learn from the temptations of Jesus?

Luke 4:1-13 The Temptation of Jesus TSJ/WSG 17-02-13 Introduction Story: Manfred, Freiherr von Richthofen was a famous German First World War fighter pilot. He was better known as the Red Baron because he flew a distinctive a red Fokker aircraft. He shot down more combat planes than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2013

In this lesson we examine the role of each Person of the Trinity at the baptism of Jesus and learn what each Person of the Trinity does to save sinners.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the prophecies and births of John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ, and then what happened to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Come To Jesus Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 19, 2010

Are you in a storm, struggling with demons or addictions, sick in your body, or facing challenges in your family? The answer is simple: Come to Jesus!

THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #5: COME TO JESUS) (Aug. 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING: Share testimonies from Costa Rica: • How proud I am of the team and how they stepped out in love and faith and prayers. • 8 salvations, 2 rededications, hundreds of Holy ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Jesus Conflict

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

When we are reallly tempted, what do we do? How do we respond? Jesus has the answers if we just listen to Him.

THE JESUS CONFLICT New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN 8-22-10 with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: MATTHEW 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Many of us have played the game of life this week and lost. We made the wrong decision, we were tempted and gave in, we were knocked down and did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church