Sermons on Jesus Presentation:

Using Religion To Escape Religion

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17

12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Mark 7:1-8,14-15, 21-23 "Using Religion to Escape Religion" 7:1 ¶ Now when the Pharisees gathered together to him, with some of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, 2 they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands defiled, that is, unwashed. 3 (For ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ, The Preeminent One

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 25, 2003

God’s Word tells us that Christ is infinitely superior to all others, and therefore should be first and foremost in the life of the Christian.

Christ, The Preeminent One Text: Col.1: 18 Intro: I have heard some very well meaning people make the statement, “The Lord is a big part of my life.” We all know what is meant by that statement, and certainly would find it somewhat commendable. But too often that statement is very literally ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Pure Delight

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 6, 2004

A sermon on how God delights in us based on Psalm 18:19

Sermon for 12/5/2004 Pure Delight Psalm 18:19 Introduction: My wife’s delight is chocolate Rules of chocolate: If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, orange slices and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Of Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 16, 2007

In this introduction to 1 John we learn about John’s Mandate, John’s Message, and John’s motive in writing this letter.

Introduction: A. Today we begin a series of sermons on the little book of 1 John. 1. All Scripture is God-breathed and is therefore sacred, and powerful. 2. Whenever I begin a new study of a section of God’s Word, I am struck by two very strong emotions. 3. First, I experience a great sense of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deadly Appeal

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 7, 2007

How to ovecome temptation

How Will the Church Be Lighted? Several centuries ago in a mountain village in Europe, a wealthy nobleman wondered what legacy he should leave to his townspeople. He made a good decision. He decided to build them a church. No one was permitted to see the plans or the inside of the church until it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

You're The President Of What? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2007

Exposition of three truths in Acts 4:1-22 regarding the trial of the apostles before the Sanhedrin

Text: Acts 4:1-22, Title: You’re the President of What? Date/Place: NRBC, 8/12/07, AM A. Opening illustration: John Kenneth Gailbraith, in his autobiography, A Life In Our Times, illustrates the devotion of Emily Gloria Wilson, his family’s housekeeper. It had been a wearying day, and I asked Emily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by William Dority on Feb 23, 2004

Illustrates the the power of Jesus to give life.

¡§I Am The Resurrection, And The Life¡¨ John 11:1-46 (17-27) The time of Jesus¡¦ earthly ministry is winding down as he has been traveling and ministering to the people of Israel. Jesus has set His face toward Jerusalem (Luke 9:51), the miracle that we will be looking at today, is the most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Foundation

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 7, 2007

A sermon preached 9/9/2007 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa for Sunday School Rally Day. It also happened to be my installation day as Pastor of Our Saviour’s.

Rally/Christian Education Sunday & Installation of Pr. Christopher Martin Pentecost 15 C Matthew 7:24-27 “Building a Foundation” 9/9/07 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa Text: “Anyone who hears and obeys these teachings of mine is like a wise person who built a house on solid rock. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005

The danger of the Pharisee tendency today

Matthew 23 Keeping Up Appearances Introduction We all know Hyacinth Bucket from the television sitcom ‘Keeping up Appearances’. Now although it may not be politically correct to make judgements about people, we all know that we all do it. And we can all make a judgement about the character. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Lesson 5: What We Believe About Christ

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE INCARNATION – HIS MIRACULOUS BIRTH. 1. Incarnation. "And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us" (John 1:14). a. Implies a preexistence of Christ. b. Suggests some voluntary limitations. 2. The incarnation explains why Jesus was necessarily born of a virgin (Isa. 7:14). 3. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Slope Of Disobedience

Contributed by Steve Yarber on Jun 21, 2002

Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier.

Matthew 8:28-34 The Slope of Disobedience Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier. The Slope is Started (v.28) The place where Jesus met these men was what is now called Gadara. It is on the east side of the Jordan River, and was given to the tribe of Gad. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Numbers 32:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Crowded?

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006

A careful study of Mark chapter Three

3:7-9 Once again the crowds became a problem to Christ. Some came to see the miracles rather than to hear the word. Some came because of their need for healing. Some came just to see what all the hubbub was about. In the 1960’s a campy television of Batman came along. In a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-35

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Death Comes Life Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007

The empty cross of Christ is one of the most powerful symbols of truth the world has ever known.

This is Easter morning, a time to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. In order to fully appreciate the resurrection we must understand the death of Jesus Christ. w/o- death, there could be no resurrection w/o- resurrection- death- insignificant The Jewish leaders wanted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Not By Bread Alone

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004

Sermon examines Jesus’ first response to the temptation of Satan

Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone Matt. 4:4 INTRO.: Almost immediately after His baptism, the integrity of Jesus was put to the test. The Scripture says God initiated this testing. "The Spirit drove Him into the wilderness." after He had been there 40 days without food, Satan came to Him with this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 3:8, Deuteronomy 8:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible And Jesus - His Teachings Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2022

Jesus most taught about subject from all His sermons Is on The Kingdom of Heaven or God In Scripture. Yet few preachers spend time focusing on this very Important topic Jesus covered it over and over.

Video Transition: Stories of the Kingdom The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:33-59, Mark 1:15, Matthew 10:39, Psalm 145:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational