Sermons on Jesus Nicodemus:

Jesus Partying Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 24, 2002

We have taken our cues about how to have fun from the wrong places. When Jesus parties, he includes rather than excludes the misfits; he goes not to participate nor to criticize, but to listen and redeem; and when you party with Jesus, you have joy and z

Suppose you gave a party and Jesus showed up! What would that do to your party? He wasn’t on the invitation list, He didn’t RSVP, but here He comes, making a beeline straight at you, with arms outstretched in greeting, and about twelve of his best buds looking eagerly at the buffet table. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

The True Jesus

Contributed by Jim Pye on Feb 17, 2001

Sunday Next Before Lent Year C

25/2/01 6 p.m. Sunday Next Before Lent Year C - Luke 9:28-36 28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Was Tempted

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 27, 2001

The First Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus

1st Sunday of Lent "Jesus was tempted"   When I say the word Jesus what kind of mental picture comes into your mind? Close your eyes for just a second, don’t fall asleep, what kind of picture flashes in your mind’s eye at the sound of the word Jesus? Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Jesus Diet

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

In Jesus we have all we need for body and soul.

Has anyone here ever heard of the Atkins diet? It’s the new diet trend that’s sweeping the country. And the diet works like this: you can eat as much food as you want (within reason), but you have to avoid all carbohydrates and sugars. So, no more bread, no more rice, no more cookies, no more ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph And Jesus

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 12, 2001

Similarities between this great man of faith and integrity and our sinless Savior Jesus Christ.

JOSEPH & JESUS - STRIKING SIMILARITIES INTRODUCTION A. The story of Joseph is one of the most interesting and exciting in Bible 1. It tells of a young man of remarkable character and integrity 2. Yet he was rejected by his brothers, misunderstood & ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus In A Bottle

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Jesus changes our lives we do not rub the lamp and ask him to grant our wishes

Jesus in a bottle, Luke 19:1-10 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ June 9, 2002 A man is walking down the beach and comes across an old bottle. He picks it up, pulls out the cork and out pops a genie. The genie says "Thank you for freeing me from the bottle. In return I will grant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

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

The Joyful Jesus

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Oct 31, 2002

Jesus was a man of JOY and so should we be! He had a sense of humor! He was FUN! He laughed! He played! Where’s the JOY in OUR lives?

“JESUS, MAN OF JOY!” September 1, 2002 ROCK POINT CHURCH PRIMARY SCRIPTURE TEXTS John 15:11 “These things have I spoken to you that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full!” PSALM 100! THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front row!2. I was so ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of Jesus

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

Some lessons we can learn from the compassion of Jesus.

THE COMPASSION OF JESUS TEXT: Matt. 9:36 INTRODCUTION: 1 Seen on a church sign: “We Care About You Sundays 10 a.m. Only” -- Gary Shank, Olathe, Kans. "Lite Fare," Christian Reader. 2 “Preach to the suffering, and you will never lack a congregation. There is a broken heart in every pew.” -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36, Matthew 14:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2003

How we behave at work says a lot about our faith to those around us. It also says a lot about our attitude toward worshipping God. How to make our workplace and our worship work together.

OPEN: During the middle 1800’s there was a popular set of rules for the office that showed up in one form or another across the nation. They all resembled something like these which were posted in Zachary Geiger’s establishment: 1. Office employees will daily sweep the floors, dust the furniture, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Calls:

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2003

Draw aside and spend time with the Lord. Offload your problems and see how he wonderfully provides

Binham 20-07-03 This morning, I would like to look at one verse from the record in St. Mark’s Gospel of the feeding of the five thousand. And this is the words of Jesus when he said to his disciples: "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Who?

Contributed by Russ Houser on Jun 1, 2002

A look at understanding the difference between knowing who Jesus is and believing who Jesus is.

Jesus Who? 6-2-02 Matt. 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17, Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Will Return

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

That Jesus will return is a constant theme of the New Testament and a basic Christian teaching. His return could be near. Are we ready?

I’ve read recently about an inscription on the Dome of the Capitol building in Washington. It’s placed where few can see it. It’s a line from the poet Tennyson: One far-off divine event to which all history moves. That ’one far-off divine event’ is the one we pray for every time we say ’Thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Findingjesus

Contributed by David Hodgin on Oct 7, 2005

People search for Jesus from differing perspectives. This is biblical and it is a blessing to find Him.

Jn 1:19 Now this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. Jn 1:20 He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, “I am not the Christ.’” Jn 1:21 They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” This question was asked because of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-39

Jesus And The Storm Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

God uses the storms of our lives to shape us to be more like Christ

Apprenticing under the Master Mark 4:35-41 September 11, 2005 Jesus and the Storm When you were trained for your job, did your trainer ever give you a task that was too big for you to see how you did? This is what Jesus does here with his disciples Jesus Calms the Storm That day when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other