Sermons on Jesuss Ministry:

A Compassionate Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2009

Jesus celebrates with His disciples the victories won in His name. But another test challenges the disciples. Will they pass the test in showing compassion and faithfulness?

Mark 6:30-44 This miracle is recorded in all 4 gospels. It is the only miracle reported outside of the resurrection by all 4 writers. Mt 14.13-21; Lk 9.10-17; Jn 6.1-13 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Four Confirmations About Jesus At The Start Of His Ministry Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 20, 2023

This passage establishes the beginning of Jesus' ministry. What does it tell us about who He is and what His ministry will be?

ONE ENTERS, ONE EXITS: Jesus’ ministry starts as John the Baptist concludes. - Luke 3:19-20. - Our primary subject this evening is the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and some of the signs we are given at this start to give us confidence in Him. - We noted last week at the end of the sermon that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Mothering

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Apr 13, 2004

Mary, the mother of Jesus, saw mothering as a spiritual role, not just a physical one. Here she provides ’Power Tools’ for effective mothering.

“THE MINISTRY OF MOTHERING” John 2:1-11 INTRO: 1.ILL. G. Campbell Morgan was a very famous preacher of the gospel who had also raised four sons that also became preachers. The youngest son Howard, an excellent preacher in his own right were filling his fathers pulpit while his father ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Redeeming Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011

Jesus redeems the unlovable, untouchable and unreachable in our society. He loves sinners but He does not want them to remain unclean like the leprous man.

Now a leper came to Him, imploring (ðáñáêáëÝù - continually calling for help) Him, kneeling down ( falling down on knees continually) to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean. (êáèáñßîù to make clean)" Then Jesus, moved with compassion, (óðëáã÷íßîïìáé to be moved with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

There's Still Room For One Series

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 24, 2010

This sermon shows that Christ has the authority to forgive sins, and highlights the importance of brining men and women to Jesus.

There’s Still Room For One Aim: To show the authority and willingness of Christ to forgive sins. Text: Mark 2:1-12. Introduction: This is not a sermon for the claustrophobic, for it speaks of a room so tightly packed with people that one could not move. Have you ever been in a room like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Manifested To Destroy The Works Of The Devil!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 26, 2010

Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil had on the human race, but to destroy the works of the devil. Something broken can be put back together, however, when something is destroyed it can never be put back together. Jesus came to set us

Manifested to Destroy the Works of the Devil! 1 John 3:8 (KJV) He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-8

Part 8 - Matthew 8:16-17 - I Prayed For Her, Lord, And She Died! Why? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2010

The children of a lady with cancer invited us to pray for her. We did and she gave her life to the Lord before she died. We prayed for her healing as well as for her to come to know Christ personally. Why did she die?

Part 8 - Matthew 8:16-17 - I PRAYED FOR HER, LORD, AND SHE DIED! WHY? The children of a lady with cancer invited us to pray for her. We did and she gave her life to the Lord before she died. We prayed for her healing as well as for her to come to know Christ personally. The Lord answered only one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 3 - Matthew 12:9-14 -Deformities Of The Heart And Hand Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 19, 2010

The CLAWED FINGERS of their law system were DISTORTED AND MALFORMED and particularly difficult to uproot. It is not at all surprising that Jesus uses a man with a DEFORMED HAND to illustrate what needed to be done if ever they were to be healed of their D

Part 3 - Matthew 12:9-14 -DEFORMITIES OF THE HEART AND HAND Yesterday, with the encouragement of my wife, I got rid of some THORNY WEEDS growing like trees in the back garden. The thorns were now like razor sharp nails and so it was difficult to get to the roots without punctures, scratches and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Servant Brings

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Oct 17, 2010

esus is the Servant of the Servant Songs and He brings position (chosen and predestined); protection; and deliverance. As Christians, we benefit from what the servant brings.

WHAT THE SERVANT BRINGS Scripture Text: Isaiah 49:1-6 Introduction: Isaiah 49 is somewhat cryptic; but with a little bit of study it becomes more easily understandable. Let’s just read the passage and then we will take a look at some other passages that will give us a better understanding ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Easter Matter

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009

What difference does Easter make? The sermon looks at "explanations" for Jesus’ death on the cross. But Easter matters because we all have baggage in life, we will die one day, and we need help.

WHY DOES EASTER MATTER? March 23, 2008 Jay Davis Robison MARK 16:1-8 Do you suppose it will make any difference? Augsburg Sermon Book for the year 1985: "I’ve never seen such a crowd in church, the woman exclaimed’. I didn’t know her, but apparently she was impressed by the number of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

His Mission

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 26, 2009

God’s plan was carried out through Jesus’ earthly mission.

Text: “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour” (John 12:27). Jesus was sent on a mission by the Father. He was sent to do a work that would give man an opportunity to gain a right relationship with the Father. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Christian Church

"People The Father Seeks"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

No one seeks for God, but He seeks for a certain kind of person

“But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” The account of Jesus meeting with ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Orthodox

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Nov 1, 2009

We remember that Jesus rose from the dead, but do we remember that He raised others during His ministry on Earth, and this is our surety of eternal life.

John 11:25 “Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life.” INTRODUCTION Luke 16:19-31 (read), and that is the problem, Jesus did die and was resurrected, and still the Jewish leaders did not believe. We have a tendency to remember that there is only one resurrection from the dead, the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Captured By The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 24, 2009

In this beautiful account of the woman caught in adultery, we see the great compassion of Christ, which resulted in this woman’s conversion.

CAPTURED BY THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST Text: John 8: 11 Intro: The passage of scripture being dealt with today is a glowing illustration of the grace and compassion of Christ for sinners. It may seem a total contradiction to say that Christ had contempt for sin, while having compassion on the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How God Heals

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 22, 2009

Healing is an important gift from God given to the church. This sermon explores how God heals physically, spiritually and emotionally.

The bible clearly shows that healing is one of the things God is up to. In Mark 1:33-34 we heard The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. Imagine being in that room. Or imagine being in the house when four characters pull the roof off the house to lower a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Lutheran