Sermons on Jesus Our Forerunner:

Our Father Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jun 14, 2019

Fathers today are seen as little more than another child for the wife to take of. We have lowered the expectation of dads to an all time low. But dads, fathers are so very needed.

INTRODUCTION: How important are a father’s words of wisdom? How valuable is a father's presence in the lives of his children? How necessary is a father's influence as compared to his income or him providing for his family? How many of you remember the old song “Cat’s in the cradle”? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27, Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Mvp Is

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 6, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 6: 1 – 14

Esther 6: 1 – 14 The Nominee for MVP Is 1 That night the king could not sleep. So, one was commanded to bring the book of the records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. 2 And it was found written that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs, the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our God

Contributed by Gary Eller on Jan 16, 2017

Who is God to you?

OUR GOD DAN 3 VS 13-30 Daniel 3:13-30 (NKJV) 13 Then Nebuchadnezzar, in rage and fury, gave the command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. So they brought these men before the king. 14 Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying to them, "Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, that you do not ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-30

Denomination: *other

Our Bible

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 26, 2019

The Bible was written by men divinely inspired; it has truth for its matter without error; it is and shall remain to the end of the age the only complete and final revelation of the will of God to man

Our Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Bible was written by men divinely inspired; it has truth for its matter without error; it is and shall remain to the end of the age the only complete and final revelation of the will of God to man; and, it is the true center of Christian union and the supreme ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Way

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 27, 2020

The heart of OUR WAY as Christians is marked by the way we treat one another and our enemies. 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

Our Way Romans 12: 9 – 21 Intro: I want to share a story I found that appeared in Reader’s Digest in Dec. 1981. Emily Gloria Wilson was the housekeeper for John Kenneth Galbraith. On a particularly difficult day, Galbraith asked Emily to hold all telephone calls while he took a nap. A short ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Town

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 27, 2020

We must guard the gates of our lives as to what comes in and what goes out (GIGO).

1. There are three huge gates that lead into the Cathedral of Milan. Over one gate there is an inscription in marble (under a beautiful flower bouquet) that says, "The things that please are temporary." Over the second gate, there is a cross with this inscription: "The things that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:18-20, Psalm 118:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Memorials

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jul 17, 2020

Jacob made a vow that if God would bring him back home safely, that the stone which he set up as a pillar, and its place would be called God's house. By setting up this stone Jacob erected a monument to memorialize this significant event in his life.

OUR MEMORIALS TEXT: GENESIS 28:16-22 INTRODUCTION: The background for this scripture is that Jacob had stolen his brother Esau’s blessing, and for fear of Esau, he fled to the land of Padanaram. He stopped for the night and went to sleep and had a dream where God revealed His glory to him. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Refuge Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Our Refuge

Psalm 46 - Our Refuge 1. There Is A Refuge - 1-3 A Very Powerful Refuge - 1 God ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Facing Our Fears

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Apr 8, 2019

We all have our giants to face in today's society. Our giants may be our fears, our difficult challenges, our health or our finances. Let us battle our giants as those in our Bible have done so in the past.

We have been talking, over the past few weeks, about some of the challenges we’ve all been facing. Some, more than others but nonetheless, challenges… and how they tore at our hearts and, more sadly, tore at our faith. I like to think of these challenges as our giants. What is a giant to you? They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:16, Luke 12:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smelling Like Jesus

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

A challenge to Christ-like living; considering the ramifications of our behaviour to our witness

"Smell," said Helen Keller, "is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived. The odors of fruits waft me to my southern home, to my childhood frolics in the peach orchard. Other odors, instantaneous and fleeting, cause my heart to dilate joyously or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Acknowledge Jesus In Everything

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 14, 2015

To show that our LORD JESUS is our reason to rejoice, eat and have peace.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you acknowledging the LORD before you eat? Yes. We pray and eat. 1 Corinthians 10:31 1 Corinthians 10:31 So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Additions Jesus Builds

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 6, 2007

Jesus is the master carpenter in our lives and he hasJesus is the master carpenter in our lives and he builds additions for us to live in. It’s not our job to start our own additions.

1. He is the Master Designer The addition that Jesus built is his own design. He is the master designer. However Jesus is greater than the addition he builds. We are not to worship the addition Jesus builds, but worship the designer and builder, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Pilate

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002

An examination of the meeting of Jesus and Pontius Pilate and the lessons that can be gained from their encounter, concerning the nature of civil authority and our relationship to it.

The Jewish authorities wanted Jesus dead but were unwilling to kill Him themselves because they did not wish to lose favor with the common people who believed in Jesus. They wanted Rome to do it. They wanted Rome to take the blame. The evil Jewish authorities played Pontius Pilate like a fiddle to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus In The Midst

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 26, 2006

Christ in our midst makes us Peaceful, Joyful, Useful, and Powerful! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

JESUS IN THE MIDST John 20:19 22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JesusintheMidst.html Jesus had risen from the dead. The disciples were gathered in a house behind locked doors. Jesus walked through that locked door and stood in their midst. You could say that 'house' was the first church ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011

Join us as we take a real-life look at how the life and ministry of Jesus can radically change our life today.

Today, we’re kicking off a new series, Following Jesus, and we’re going to be spending a few months going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. Its amazing b/c in 3 chapters, like a 20 minute sermon, Jesus gives us some of the richest teaching in the history of the world and He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational