Sermons on Jesus Opens The Scriptures:

Spiritual Lessons From The Lord's Temptation

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 5, 2014

The temptation of Jesus teaches us about: 1. The leadership of God's Spirit (vs. 1). 2. The righteousness of our Savior (vs. 1-4). 3. The power of Scripture (vs. 3-10). 4. The provision of new strength (vs. 11).

Spiritual Lessons from the Lord's Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 23, 2013 *How long has it been since you were tempted to sin? If it's been more than 24 hours, then maybe you haven't been paying attention. Or you are a very rare person, indeed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Steps Into Your Life Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 31, 2004

When was the last time you were keenly aware of the guilt of your sin and deeply aware of God’s presence? That will change your life.

When Peter met Jesus... (Introduction: This passage is probably the first time Peter meets Jesus. The section in Luke 4:38-44 seems to be out of chronological order. Matthew and Mark arrange the order differently. It is my conclusion that this passage corresponds to Mark 1:16-20 and Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Have You Seen Jesus Lately?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2005

We are to see and serve and come to know Jesus in loving others.

“Have You Seen Jesus Lately?” Matthew 25:31-46 Ephesians 1:15-23 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In his current number one best selling book “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” born again Christian and former ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Sacrifices Jesus Made For You And Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores the meaning of Christ's sacrifice, the grace that comes through suffering, and the comfort of God's eternal embrace.

Good morning, my dear friends. Today, we gather here with hearts full of hope. Hearts full of faith. Hearts ready to listen. To learn. To love. We turn to the book of Hebrews, chapter 10, verse 5. The words ring clear. They ring true. "Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: 'Sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5

Topics: Living Sacrifices

Challenges Of The Gospel

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022

In 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Paul appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they know why they can’t reciprocate as fully as they should.

Introduction. In 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Paul appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they know why they can’t reciprocate as fully as they should. Some of them have an uneasy conscience about their continuing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Name Is Not Enough

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 5, 2002

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus discusses the difference between PROFESSION and PRACTICE. The premise is this. Following Jesus is not determined by our profession, but by our practice. The true evidence of conversion and faith in Christ IS T

A NAME IS NOT ENOUGH Luke 6: 43-49 I have to share with you something I find rather humourous. This week, Pam and I were at a Teacher’s Conference which was held at a very large church. On the last day of the conference, later in the day, I noticed a sign that someone from the church had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Baptist

Ask, Seek, Knock

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 29, 2014

Ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened. Does this mean Jesus is our genie in a bottle? Can I ask for anything I want and Jesus will just give it to me? There's much to understand about what Jesus said here.

ASK, SEEK, KNOCK Matt. 7:7-12 1) Ask, Seek, Knock (7-8). Here we see three different words three different meanings. I think this illustrates a process; like a chain of events if you will. As the Fourfold gospel commentary puts it, “Asking is a simple use of voice, seeking is a motion of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Divide

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 9, 2002

The Scriptures are not given to inform us, but to transform us.

I. Introduction – The evil hidden within Many of you grew up in “The Golden Age of Radio.” You have fond memories of gathering around the radio to listen to your favorite shows. I wasn’t around for those days; I grew up as a child of the television era. But there is at least one radio show that ran ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Person Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we will spend the next several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of these messages we will see different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will see Christ’s claim that He

If you were with us last week, you’ll notice that we’re in part of the same passage we were then. Last week we started in verse 16 and looked at how and why the Jewish leaders rejected Jesus and wanted to kill Him. At the same time, we looked at how we reject Jesus for the same reasons. We found ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Is Bigger Than Time! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015

The one who is bigger than time wants us to know: 1. His holiness (vs. 46). 2. His hope (vs. 47-51). 3. His humility (vs. 49-50 & 52-54). 4. His honesty (vs. 55). 5. His happiness (vs. 56).

Jesus Christ Is Bigger than Time! John 8:46-58 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church -- Feb. 2, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Today we continue focusing on the Lord's "I AM" statements from the Gospel of John. This name of God goes all the way back to Exodus 3 where the Lord ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46-58

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wept - Part Two(Covid) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020

As Jesus approached Jerusalem, crowds of adoring fans shouted his praises. Yet, Jesus paused and wept before entering the city. What prompted his tears and how are they relevant to our emotional struggles today?

Jesus Wept (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/20/2020 In Lou Holtz's second season as head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, his team experienced a humiliating loss against Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl. Holtz was utterly dejected as he walked into the locker ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Did Jesus Say He Was God?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 10, 2022

There are many who say that Jesus is not God because He did not directly utter the words “I am God.” What did Jesus say about Himself? - A look at the Names of God and their meanings.

At the beginning of His ministry, Jesus went to His home Synagogue and read from the Book of Isaiah. "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14, John 8:58, John 1:9-10, John 1:4, John 6:39-40, Hebrews 10:19-20, John 1:14-15, Acts 4:12, Philippians 2:9-11, Ephesians 2:4-10, Luke 4:16-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There A Place Called Hell?

Contributed by Lee Black on Sep 7, 2002

Using scriptures to prove there is a real place called Hell.

Mt.10:28 Is There A Place Called Hell? Intro:A servey was once taken of 7,441 clergy concerning their belief about hell. 58% of Methodist, 60% of Episcopalians, 54% of Presbyterians, 35% of American Baptists believed that hell is not a location after death for the lost, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

Commands Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THESE NT PASSAGES ARE SOME THE COMMANDS IN SCRIPTURE FROM THE EPISTLES.

COMMANDS (IN GENERAL) 2 Corinthians Open wide your hearts. Come out from among them and be separate. Make room for us in your hearts. Finish the work... Boast in the Lord. Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; Test yourselves. Aim for perfection... Listen to my appeal... Live in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Oh Say Can You See? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 6, 2013

We can rise above our current crisis by opening up our eyes of faith.

“Faith-Full Living: Oh Say Can You See?” 2 Kings 6:8-23 Imagine tonight’s Super Bowl. Let’s say every play the Baltimore Ravens run is perfectly defended; therefore nothing works for them. It’s as if the Forty-Niners always know what’s coming. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed