Sermons on Jesuss Ministry:

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be

This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. “You are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Goodness Trap

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 9, 2007

The goodness trap: 1- a human question 2- A human response 3- The divine way

INTRO.- ILL.- A young boy traveling by airplane to visit his grandparents sat beside a man who happened to be a seminary professor. The boy was reading a Sunday school take-home paper when the professor thought he would have some fun with the boy. "Young man," said the professor, "If you can tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Did He Write?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 2, 2003

It’s not what He wrote that matters, but the fact that He wrote.

“And the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery, and having set her in the midst, they said to Him, ‘Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act. Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?’ And they were saying this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Teaching By Example

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Even ants teach lessons and preach sermons without saying a word.What lessons did Jesus teach in these verses that we should all exemplify?

“TEACHING BY EXAMPLE” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 8:1-11 The most unread book is the car owners manual and it is provided for your vehicle to Run at maximum efficiency and avoid major break downs (From a message by Bob Record) 1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Who Is This Guy? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003

As God’s unique Son sent for us, Jesus is unique and in a category all by himself.

Some people have an amazing ability to walk into a foreign situation and immediately take charge of it. The recent Stephen Spielberg movie Catch Me If You Can is about a guy who’s like that. Catch Me If You Can is based on the real life story of Frank Abagnale, Jr. Frank Abagnale has one of those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33, Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving To Caesar, Giving To God Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003

We owe our nation our support, but we owe God our wholehearted devotion.

As you all know, our nation is at war. We’ve been expecting it to come for several weeks, but this week it finally came. And whenever war comes, it comes as a tragedy for all involved. And the dilemma for me as a pastor is what to preach about today. I’m sure many pastors will be interrupting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Now Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003

Instead of living in the future, God wants us to live in the now in light of the future.

During the first Gulf War in 1990 and 1991 I noticed that many pastors in our communities changed their preaching during the conflict. No matter what they’d been preaching about prior to the conflict, it seemed like pastors throughout our nation decided that the conflict in Iraq would be a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Jesus - His Name ... His Mission ... His People

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 6, 2003

"There’s Something About That Name" - See how the text reveals - His Name ... His Mission ... His People.

Jesus - His Name…His Mission…His People Matthew 1:18-25 (Focus - vs. 21) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Canine Or Canaanite? Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2003

Jesus reference to dogs seems a hard saying. What did he mean?

Saxlingham 07-09-03 Mk: 7:24-37: The Syro-Phoenician mother Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went away a camping trip. One evening they set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Anglican

Speaking With Authority

Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus’ words and works demonstrate that he has God’s authority to speak and to act, the same as -- and greater than -- the Old Testament Prophets and Kings.

Psalm 111, Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1b-13, Mark 1:21-28 Speaking with Authority Today’s Gospel lesson shows us a remarkable fulfillment of a prophecy contained in the lesson appointed for today from the Old Testament. Mark does not directly link the two passages, but it is virtually ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Be Righteous, Not Self-Righteous

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Jesus with humor tells us to watch out for the plank in our own eyes before removing the speck in our brother’s eye.

Be Righteous Not Self-Righteous Matthew 7:1-6 When you watch American Idol, do you sit there and criticize the singing ability of people who have made it to the finals, when you have never sung anywhere but in your shower with only God and the dog having to listen to you? Men, do you criticize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

A Symbol For Service

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus used a common Middle East practice of washing feet to teach the disciples about service.

A SYMBOL FOR SERVICE John 13:1-20 INTRO: Throughout Christian history, there have been many symbols used in Christianity. Believers have used a fish, a cross, and other symbols. Christians could add the towel as another symbol for Christian service. Jesus’ disciples wanted a place of prominence ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Questioning Christ And Christianity

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 15, 2007

There are three different questions in this text. 1- The marriage question 2- The Resurrection question 3- The Law question

INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that when Herbert Hoover ran for election as President of the United States at the height of the prosperity boom in 1928, one of his campaign promises, expressed as a campaign slogan of the Republican party, was “A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ