Sermons on Jesus Our Substitute:

"Truth Or Consequences"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

Ananias and Saphira were right to equate giving with spirituality, but wrong to think giving was a substitute for spirituality.

“Truth and Consequences”(Ananius & Sapphira) Acts Rev Dr Robert G. Leroe Have you ever kept a gift that you had planned to give away? Acts 5 tells of such a gift. This incident reveals that even in the earliest days of the Church, New Testament believers were not a society of perfect people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

"Liberty: Our Precious Possession”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

As we celebrate the 4th, let us remember liberty is the most precious possession God gives the world. He gives us a free will to choose this day whom we will serve. And through His Son, Jesus Christ, God offers us freedom from the bondage, guilt and pen

“Liberty: Our Precious Possession” (Galatians 5:1-15) As we celebrate the 4th, let us remember liberty is the most precious possession God gives the world. He gives us a free will to choose this day whom we will serve. And through His Son, Jesus Christ, God offers us freedom from the bondage, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Molding God Into Our Image

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 2, 2012

We’ve seen artist’s renditions of Jesus. The flowing blond locks, bright blue eyes and the light skin. Why this portrayal? Some might say to just put a face to what the bible has kept a secret. However, it subtly alludes to a deeper meaning. And that is t

MOLDING GOD INTO OUR IMAGE INTRODUCTION: We’ve seen it a hundreds times-the American artist’s renditions of Jesus. We see the flowing blond locks and the bright blue eyes and the light skin. And why this portrayal? Some might say to just put a face to what the bible has kept a secret. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 29, 2016

A narrative sermon for Easter Sunday - The Road to Emmaus

Resurrection Sunday – 2016 Title; “Walking together” “He walks with me and he talks with me…” Text: Luke 24:13ff Subject; why did Jesus come along side the 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus? Complement: to comfort and encourage them in their grief – by showing them he is alive! “ Doubt and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Prayers Have Been Answered Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 11, 2019

Throughout the Hebrew scriptures, the promise of a messiah is clearly given. These messianic prophecies were made hundreds, sometimes thousands, of years before Jesus Christ was born … and clearly Jesus Christ is the only person who has ever walked this earth who could fulfill them.

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem … the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it!” (Matthew 23: 37). Prophetic and chilling words given the one who spoke them. They are the last words that the Lord Jesus Christ would address to His beloved city, Jerusalem … the city that hailed Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Psalm 22:17, Isaiah 53:5-9, Luke 19:41-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Resurrection: It’s Reality And Our Response

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 14, 2015

The resurrection shows us the overwhelming grace of God and the overwhelming humaneness of man. The disciples were afraid and confused after the death of Jesus. Look deep in the tomb and see the reality of the resurrection and the response it requires

Intro: I heard about a church organist who overslept one Easter morning. She said, "The service was scheduled for 6:30. At 6:31, the minister called to see if I was coming. Since I live near the church, I was at the organ by 6:45. Then, a year later on Easter morning my phone rang at 5:45. When I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Disciplined Living Sermon V: Pleasing The Father By Mature Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians go right on living by faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ, seeking to please God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in all that we say and do.

PLEASING THE FATHER BY FAITH IN HIM AND HIS SON JESUS CHRIST “We aim to please” is an axiom we hear in advertising and sales, and as a response someone makes to us when we express our appreciation for products and services rendered. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

He Comes To Rescue

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 6, 2015

Proper 14 (A) Christ comes to us and saves us.Therefoer we may be confident that we are safe in Christ despite all trouble.

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. “He comes to rescue” Our Gospel today is a familiar one, one we have read many times during our lives. We may even recall hearing it as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Heavenly Styled Service Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

Our response to praying "your will be done" is to look to the example of the angels and be taught by their example.

Message "Heavenly Styled Service" A Sermon On 1 Peter 1:10-12 As soon as we start to talk about the will of God all sorts of questions arise don’t they. It happens in relation to our career • sometimes we have setbacks. • there are times when we have a few false starts. • a mid-life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The God Kind Of Love

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 27, 2019

God has given us His grace to aspire towards this high standard of AGAPE Love.

THE GOD KIND OF LOVE. Luke 6:27-38. The Sermon on the Plain is directed towards those who ‘came to hear’ Jesus (Luke 6:17). It was ‘toward His disciples’ that Jesus first lifted up His eyes (Luke 6:20). That emphasis is repeated at the beginning of the present passage (Luke 6:27). These are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plus Plus Panhandling

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Apr 26, 2021

This message tells the story of the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 - and teaches us how to approach healing today. the big idea is "Healing happens when God speaks and his people obey."

“PLUS, PLUS Panhandling !” Text: Acts 3:1-16 Subject: What do we learn about healing from Acts 3? Complement: we are to obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit Big idea: healing happens when God speaks and his people obey. INTRODUCTION – HAVE YOU EVER TRIED PANHANDLING? Have you ever given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wrong About The Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 21, 2024

To fail to receive Christ as Shepherd of the soul is to position oneself outside of God's flock.

“‘Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Comfort Others! - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2025

Life is filled with moments of pain, heartache, and suffering. At some point, every person faces trials that seem too heavy to bear. But as followers of Jesus, we are not left to suffer alone. God, in His great mercy and love, is our Comforter. And He calls us to extend that same comfort to others.

Go! And Comfort Others! - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Introduction Life is filled with moments of pain, heartache, and suffering. At some point, every person faces trials that seem too heavy to bear. But as followers of Jesus, we are not left to suffer alone. God, in His great mercy and love, is our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, John 14:16, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 49:13, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 4:15-16, Galatians 6:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Name Is Written In Heaven Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2025

The Bible teaches that as believers in Jesus Christ, our names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life

The Bible teaches that as believers in Jesus Christ, our names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life, which is a heavenly record of all those who have put their faith in Him. This concept is a profound reminder of God's love, mercy, and sovereignty. The Biblical Basis The idea of names ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:5

Why Did Jesus Die? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 24, 2004

Since we need to talk about the Passion film with our friends, we have to be prepared to answer their questions. It’s a mystery to non-believers: Why did Christ have to suffer so? Why did He have to die?

Sarcastic reviews. Late night jokes. Hateful criticism. Promises to ban him from work in Hollywood. Mel Gibson has faced all that and more over the last year. All because of the making of The Passion of the Christ. Why all the controversy? The brutality? R-rated slasher movies come out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 22:6-18

Denomination: Baptist