Sermons on Jesus Opens The Scriptures:

Acts 4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 1, 2020

What Would We Do?

Mark 12: 24 aner vs. anthropos (Act 4:4) Psalm 118: 22 The Inquisition A Significant Event - This public test case involved the highest spiritual and religious authorities. Barnabas a. Levite b. Hellenistic (Greek) Jew c. Encourager We need to take risks like Peter did. We ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Power Of Impactful Faith

Contributed by Dr. Nichol Burris on Dec 3, 2023

In a world where challenges abound, and uncertainties often cast shadows on our path, our faith, when nurtured with purpose and intention, possesses the transformative power to not only sustain us but to make a lasting impact on our lives and the lives of those around us.

The Power of Impactful Faith Great morning! Great morning! Great morning! This morning I want to explore the profound and transformative nature of faith. In a world filled with uncertainties and challenges, our faith becomes the anchor that both SUSTAINS and EMPOWERS us to make a lasting impact on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 2:17, Philippians 4:13

God Is Good Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

God is Good

Psalm 119:65 - 72 - God is Good - ? Teth - (Twisted Together) 1. David's Affection for God's Dealings - They Are - Powerful Dealings - 65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord, Precious Dealings - Thou hast dealt well Personal Dealings - Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Holiness

God's Word Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

God's Word

Psalm 119:89 - 96 Lamed - An Ox Goad 1. The Permanence of God's Word - 89-91 A Sovereign Word - 89 For ever, O Lord, A Sacred Word - thy word A Settled Word - is settled, A Secured Word - in heaven. 2. The Preeminence of God's Word To All Peoples - 90 Thy faithfulness is unto all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Holiness

If Jesus Was Not Raised Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002

Easter reflection: Implications of Jesus’ resurrection for our hope and our eternal destiny.

If Jesus was not raised… 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Easter Sunday - Jesus is risen! A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus' Dad

Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008

I want to look at Christmas from the perspective of Jesus’ father, Joseph – not his real father but His borrowed father – His earthly father. Five things we can appreciate and apply to our lives as we look at Joseph.

Title: Jesus’ Dad Introduction: Last week we talked about Mary. This week I want to look at Christmas from the perspective of Jesus’ father, Joseph – not his real father but His borrowed father – His earthly father. And His own hometown folks didn’t understand this son of Joseph. You know, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Is Enough Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 9, 2025

Christ is fully sufficient for our every need, empowering us to serve others and meet challenges by entrusting Him with our limitations and needs.

Faith evangelism training a few days Learning an evangelism method Then sent in teams of three to specific doors My turn came to share the gospel - I was scared. I shouldn’t have been, but I was. I knocked on the door, introduced myself and the team, and then began by asking the question, “In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Jesus

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

Once we come to Christ in faith, our relationship is secure in Him. However, it is possible to loose our fellowship with Him.

LOSING JESUS Luke 2:41-52 INTRO. Many think the underprivileged child is the one who does not have the right kind of education or food or clothing...or perhaps one from a broken home or one whose father has been killed or imprisoned. But the true underprivileged child is the one raised in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Better Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2005

Introduction to series on Hebrews entitled "Jesus is Better" this first sermon gives seven reasons that Jesus is better than every other religious system.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Sermon # 1 Jesus is Better Hebrews 1:1-3 The writer of the book of Hebrews returns again and again to the word “better” which is found some thirteen times in this book to show the superiority of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming!

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

A Sermon for Advent Sunday

Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Addicted To Jesus

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

THere is blessing is ministry.

Addicted to Jesus 1Co 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 1Co 16:14 Let all your things be done with charity. 1Co 16:15 I beseech you, brethren, ye (know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mission Of Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

The Mission of Jesus A Trustworthy Statement 09/28/08 AM Text: 1 Timothy 1:15 Introduction This is the final lesson in this series drawn from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Breakfast With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 14, 2010

Simon Peter felt like a failure. On the last night of Jesus’ life on earth, Peter made an impossible commitment: “I will never run away and leave you.” But only hours later, Peter shouted, “I told you, I don’t even know him. Leave me alone!” Now, Christ h

John 21:1-19 “Breakfast with Jesus” by: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Simon Peter felt like a failure. On the last night of Jesus’ life on earth, Peter made an impossible commitment: “I will never run away and leave you.” But only hours later, Peter ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Need For Jesus

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 27, 2016

There is a great need for Jesus All Over the World Sadly most reject him

The Need For Jesus Scripture Isa:33:19-24 Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than thou canst perceive; of a stammering tongue, that thou canst not understand. 20: Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:19-24

Denomination: Apostolic

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 6, 2015

Proper 12 (A) Christ has won victory over sin, death, and all things. We are in Him, and have His victory. Therefore, we may live boldly in daily Christian Life.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Victory in Jesus” V is for Victory. Victory is the focus, the goal, of every athlete and every warrior. Soon our high school boys, the (name ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-44

Denomination: Lutheran