Sermons on Jesus Seminar:

Waiting For Jesus: Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

Saying "Yes, Lord."

Good morning. My name is Elizabeth, and I am the wife of Zechariah ben Abijah, who is a priest at the temple in Jerusalem. That’s not his full-time job, of course, he goes up for a week twice a year to take his turn in the rotation. It’s ordinarily pretty routine - although a great honor, of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Joy Of Shining For Jesus Series

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jul 3, 2011

Every person should get saved because of the Light Jesus brings.

Series: Joy in the Journey The Joy of Shining for Jesus Philippians 2:15 July 3, 2011 AM Subject: Light Central Theme: Why Christians should shine as lights in the world. Objective: Every person should get saved because of the Light Jesus brings. Introduction: Our series through Philippians has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:15

Denomination: *other

Waiting For Jesus: Joseph Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

When God asks you to step into the unknown, you may ask him for assurance.

Joseph couldn’t sleep. He had thought he would drop off immediately, after nearly twelve hours of travel through the rocky desert country south of Bethlehem. They had tried to get as much distance possible between them and Herod’s soldiers. But after he had made sure that Mary and the baby were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For Jesus: Shepherds Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

Ordinary people, holy times and places

Zach and his flock were the last into the fold for the night. One hundred and thirteen sheep, just the same as last night and the night before. He pushed the last one into the enclosure and pulled the dried thornbush into the space between the two rough stone walls. On the way up to the heavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Imposter Or Jesus"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 25, 2011

Until our faith in Jesus becomes tangible we will always value the imposter more than the original. So what is the imposter of this world?

There have been some tragedies in the baseball world as people trying to catch a foul ball end up falling over the railing. Last week a young boy watched his father fall to his death. Last night at the home run derby in Phoenix, AZ the same thing almost happened again. A man who had already caught ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

The "American Picker" Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 25, 2011

There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places.

Title: The “American Picker” Jesus Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Thesis: There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places. Introduction American Pickers is a reality television series that premiered on January 18, 2010 on the History Channel. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Is After

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 26, 2011

This sermon is to give a clear presentation of the Gospel to young people to help them understand "what Jesus is after" in their lives.

What Jesus is After I know in the beginning, things can be awkward, but let me encouarge you, walking with God is the most eternal decision you can ever make. I remember awhile back, when my wife, who was my girlfriend at the time, went to church and it was just hard for me to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:27-28

Denomination: Other

Jesus Is Watching You

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2011

Keep your eyes on Jesus; He’s got His eyes on you.

Jesus is Watching You July 24, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Keep your eyes on Jesus; He’s got His eyes on you. Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-6 Introduction: Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Was Jesus Baptized? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 5, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 3: 1 – 17

Matthew 3: 1 – 17 Why Was Jesus Baptized? In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus On Trial: The Arrest Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 6, 2012

I would like to examine briefly the arrest behind the death of Jesus.

Scripture Last year I began what I plan to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to kill ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mocking Jesus Of Nazareth

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2012

To the world, Christ and His people appear weak. So the world mocks Him. However, in His weakness, He exhibits His strength.

“The men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him. They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, ‘Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?’ And they said many other things against him, blaspheming him.” Perhaps you imagine that the soldiers who beat Jesus and mocked Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:63-65

Denomination: Baptist

"One On One With Jesus"

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 9, 2012

Following the resurrection, Jesus made many appearances. This message will look at three people Jesus appeared to after his resurrection. Mary Magdalene,Thomas and Peter

John 20:11-18, 20-29; 21:14-19 The Resurrection of Jesus was announced in many different ways. By angelic beings, an earthquake, a moved stone, and by words. However, there were a few Christ followers who needed extra attention to recognize what had really happened. Jesus goes the extra distance ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: What's In A Name?

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

This Christmas Eve Sermon explores the meaning of Jesus name and celebrates.

I. There are many innovated names being given to babies today. A. Gillian Anderson girl - Piper Maru 1. Courtney Cox Arquette girl - Coco 2. Christie Brinkley girl - Sailor Lee 3. Richard Gere boy - Homer James Jigme 4. Sylvester Stallone boy - Sage Moonblood B. Names have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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