Sermons on Jesus Repairs Separation:

Jesus Rejected At Nazareth

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 13, 2012

An in depth understanding of the bible passage of Jesus' rejection in his home town and what message it has for us today.

Our reading from Luke 4:16-30 is known as the Rejection at Nazareth. It takes place immediately after Jesus had been tempted by the devil in the Judean Desert and before he travels to Capernaum, where he teaches and performs many miracles. In it we find a fast moving story that turns from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Why Follow Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 16, 2012

Probably one of the most common questions people have when evaluating Christianity is: "Why should I follow Jesus Christ?" He made a lot of claims, and might even have come back from the dead, but so what? In Mark 8 and 9 we see the two reasons why you sh

With the multitude of philosophies, religious systems, and spiritual leaders present in our age, why follow a man who lived a short life 2,000 years ago in Palestine and then died? In fact, in today’s portion of the gospel of Mark, Jesus even suggests to His disciples that if they want to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Changes The Neighborhood Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 16, 2012

Jesus will change how you deal with your friends, neighbors and enemies.

Jesus Changes the Neighborhood Proverbs 3:27-35 Ill. Catherine Booth was the "mother" of the Salvation Army. "Wherever Catherine Booth went," said Campbell Morgan, "humanity went to hear her. Princes and peeresses merged with paupers and prostitutes." One night, Morgan shared in a meeting with Mrs. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Came

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 21, 2012

❶ When He Came –v.19 ❷. What He Said v. v. 19, 21, 26 ❸ What He Did v. 19-20

+ Mystery Doesn’t Bother in the Dining Room Did you ever raise a radish? You put a small brown seed into the black soil and covering it into darkness. In about a month you return to the garden and find the full grown radish. > The top is green, the skin a delicate red or pink and the body ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Going Fishing With Jesus

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 21, 2012

As we wait on the Lord, HE wants us to learn the lessons of obeying HIm completely, Loving Him implicitly and following Him wholeheartedly.

GOING FISHING WITH JESUS John 21 INTRODUCTION I think by now you know that I am not much of a fisherman. That does not mean I dislike fishing. It only reflects the lack of opportunities I had growing up. And unfortunately, not many of those experiences were very positive. As I thought about it, I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Jesus Wept Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 22, 2012

Odd things about this story: Why does the Bible tells us "Jesus wept"? And why didn’t Jesus "show up" a few days earlier and make sure Lazarus didn’t die? Why allow this close personal friend to die, and allow his friends and family to mourn?

OPEN: Back in March of 2008, the mayor of a city in SW France had a problem. It seems his village was running out of space. Not in housing, nor in the retail district, nor even at City Hall. It seems they were running out of space… in the cemetery. There was no room for any more graves. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To The Basics - Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 23, 2012

Jesus is God in the flesh and is the only way of salvation for mankind.

Back to the Basics - Jesus April 22, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is God in the flesh and is the only way of salvation for mankind. Focus Passage: John 1:1-14 Supplemental Passage: He *said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejection Of Jesus' Claim

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

Men still reject Jesus’ claim to be equal with God. So we are going to look at six reasons that Jesus gave for man’s rejection of Him.

Last week look in detail at five witnesses that Jesus used to prove His authority and power. But men still reject Jesus’ claim to be equal with God. So tonight we are going to study John 5:40-47 and look at six reasons that Jesus gave for man’s rejection of Him. READ 40-41. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Embodiment Of God

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

We are going to see one of the most astounding claims ever made and that is that Jesus Christ is the very embodiment of God Himself.

Tonight we are going to see one of the most astounding claims ever made and that is that Jesus Christ is the very embodiment of God Himself. Last week, our last verse we covered in John 14 was verse 7 which says, READ. Tonight we pick it up there. READ 8. Philip’s request was, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Enters Jerusalem Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 11, 2014

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem brings two things to light: 1) The crowds expected Him to act immediately on their behalf, and, 2) His actions will always be for and to honor His Father, first!

Jesus Enters Jerusalem Mark 11:1-17 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - Read Mark 11:1-11 ∆ Point 1 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 13, 2014

There is no power on this side of Heaven that's comparable to the blood of Jesus. It does for the believer what no other power can do.

Consider the following concerning the Lord's blood: When Christ shed His blood; He literally shed His life for us. I. The Blood Cleanses (Heb. 9:22) II. The Blood Cries (Gen. 4:10) III. The Blood Convicts (Many prisoners have been convicted by the blood. IV. The Blood Covers. (Apart from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Authority Is Questioned Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 14, 2014

When we commit ourselves to God, we remove all hindrances. This is what the Pharisees couldn't do because they were only committed to themselves. If we do not want to be modern day Pharisees, we've got to be willing to devote ourselves to Jesus!

Jesus’ Authority is Questioned Mark 11:18-33 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - Before we begin ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:18-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Organization Jesus Built Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

This is the second sermon in our "Jesus Built" Series. It examines the pattern that we have in scripture of the organization of Jesus church, universal and local,and talks about how changes in the organization lead to apostasy

INTRODUCTION The New Testament provides a pattern that was followed by the early church. They followed what the Apostles gave them in their teaching and writings. The Jerusalem church gives us an example of this. We are told in Acts 2:42 that these Christians “continued steadfastly in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drawn To Jesus-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2014

3 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

DRAWN TO JESUS—III—John 1:35-51 Attention: We are drawn to certain actions by what we believe. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will be drawn to follow Jesus as Messiah/Christ. What draws/attracts disciples to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Drawn To Jesus-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2014

2 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

DRAWN TO JESUS—II—John 1:35-51 John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will be drawn to follow Jesus as Messiah/Christ. What draws/attracts disciples to Jesus Christ? Why are disciples drawn/attracted to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist