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Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 23, 2024

We are following the development of the faith of the disciples. Like us, sometimes they demonstrate great faith. Sometimes they fail. Always they follow Jesus. Courage calls us to follow Jesus.

Keys of Courageous Faith: Follow Mark 10:32-52 Introduction Today we conclude our series on Keys of Courageous Faith. We are following the development of the faith of the disciples. Like us, sometimes they demonstrate great faith. Sometimes they fail. Always they follow Jesus. Courage calls us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tears Of Jesus

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 15, 2023

Jesus shed tears for many reasons. We, as Christians, should shed tears for the same. Is our heart sensitive to the things of God?

Chemists say that tears are a combination of sodium chloride, phosphate of lime, mucus, and water. The Bible reveals that tears are the expressions of a broken heart. The Bible is splattered with tears from Genesis to Revelation. In the Old Testament, Esther fell down before the King's and wept ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35, Luke 19:41, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Reproaches Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2023

Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

THE REPROACHES OF JESUS. Psalm 69:7-18. PSALM 69:7. This is a cry akin to ‘My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?’ (cf. Psalm 22:1). Of course, we are aware that it was for OUR benefit, OUR salvation that Jesus died. But even before that, it was for the glory of God: that He might be seen to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Law.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2023

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

JESUS AND THE LAW. Matthew 5:17-26. MATTHEW 5:17. Jesus’ statement is emphatic: - “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.” The righteousness of God is the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the end of the law, the one to whom the law ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Branch Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 3, 2024

Jesus is the Branch Who washes away the filth of our sin!

EASTER 2024 MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: JESUS THE BRANCH Zechariah 3:1-10 ILLUSTRATION… 1000 Names Lyrics, genius.com/Phil-wickham-1000-names-lyrics Phil Wickham is an American contemporary Christian singer, musician, and songwriter from San Diego and has released ten worship albums. His album ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crucifixion Of Jesus.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 9, 2024

How the crucifixion applies to us.

Reading 4: Mark 15, 16 – 32 The Crucifixion of Jesus How the crucifixion applies to us. Gospels account. You may find it strange to find that the New Testament does not really provide us with many of the details of Christs crucifixion. In fact, there is remarkable brevity, and restraint on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16

Denomination: Episcopal

Denying Jesus

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 27, 2021

Many claim to belong to Jesus but yet deny him in their words and actions. Others deny him by refusing to accept him as Lord and their saviour. We will either rejoice or regret our actions at the end of time.

TEXT: Matthew 10:32-33 “Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven." PETER DENIED JESUS Peter, spectacularly denied Jesus three times even after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33, James 1:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

To See Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2024

A sermon for the fifth Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 17, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 12:20-33 To See Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. So there were some Greeks who wanted to see Jesus. These would have been individuals who were known as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Vickers on Oct 26, 2022

As part of our calling to discipleship we seek to become like Jesus in every way.

Matthew 4:18-22 When we read the Great Commission in Matthew 28 it can become easy for the church – followers of Jesus – to take it in with a “been there, done that” kind of attitude. After all, we’ve heard those words repeatedly, many of us for our entire lives. But this morning ask yourself a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And Judaism.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 5, 2022

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

JESUS AND JUDAISM. John 7:19-24. JOHN 7:19a. “Did not Moses give you the law…?” Once every seven years, during the feast of tabernacles, the law was to be read (cf. Deuteronomy 31:10-13). Jesus reminds His hearers that the law was given by Moses, the servant of God. JOHN 7:19b. “yet none of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Origin Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2022

Jesus came from the Father.

THE ORIGIN OF JESUS. John 7:25-31. JOHN 7:25. “Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this He, whom they seek to kill?” These evidently are not the same as the people who had earlier asked, ‘Who goeth about to kill thee?’ (John 7:20). These are residents of Jerusalem, who knew fine well ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Generous Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 24, 2022

What’s our motivation for giving? Yes, giving is worship. Yes, giving is obedience. Giving is also an act of compassion!

God is … Jesus is Generous March 27, 2021 Mark 8:1-9 NIV During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said, 2 "I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. 3 If I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9, Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 27, 2024

The blood is life, but the blood of Jesus gives eternal life. It heals me, assures my redemption and eternal freedom. There is no blood to cleanse me than the blood of Christ.

AMC, Maundy Thursday Theme: Blood of Jesus Text: Matthew 26:20-30 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. On this day, I would like to bring out the IMPORTANCE OF BLOOD in human life. Blood is Life, Blood is a sign of redemption, and Blood is an instrument of Victory. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-30

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus As Refugee

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2023

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23.

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23. Fleeing to Egypt Now when they [the wise men] had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Discipleship

“When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” Deitrich Bonhoeffer Introduction: To marry my gf or not. Matthew 16:24-28 “If anyone desires to come after me…” • Jesus is going to provide a list of expectations for those who would follow after him. • Jesus asks a lot of those who follow ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational