Sermons on Jesus Sightings:

Ananias Ministers To Paul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 1, 2017

In this passage, we have the visions of the blinded Paul and the Christian Ananias which took place In Damascus. Ananias was understandably reluctant to approach this notorious persecutor, who had come to Damascus expressly to arrest Christians

March 4, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Ananias Ministers to Paul (9:10-19a) Scripture 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Faith: Stepping Into The Unknown Hebrews 11:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024

Delve into the profound truth that if God showed us the entire journey ahead, we might never take the first step. This concept challenges our understanding of faith and invites us to trust in God's guidance even when we cannot see the destination clearly. Let us explore this theme together.

Embracing Faith: Stepping into the Unknown Hebrews 11:1 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth that if God showed us the entire journey ahead, we might never take the first step. This concept challenges our understanding of faith and invites us to trust in God's guidance even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 55:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Genesis 12:1-4, Matthew 4:19, Luke 5:4-6, Romans 8:28, Psalm 37:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experience The Favor Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 27, 2007

Second in a series of four messages concerning angelic sightings surrounding the birth of Jesus; this one emphasizing the favor of God in a life

Our culture is captivated by the supernatural. As we saw last week, followers of Jesus ought to believe in the supernatural. The Bible logs over 300 sightings of angels from the Book of Genesis to the Book of Revelation. You can’t believe in the Bible and not believe in angels. A.C. Gaebelein, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Justified By Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2023

How can we be made right in God's sight? Can we believe Jesus and disobey Him?

Does Paul teach that all nations are equally sinful and the only way for any of us to be justified is by faith? Do we then have peace with God through whom? Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1 ESV) Is it a disobedient ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Nearsighted? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2010

Are you serious about growing in the Lord, are you nearsighted? If you actively pursue growth, you are on the road to great spiritual blessing.

Are You Nearsighted? (2 Peter 1: 5-11) 1. One of my favorite riddles is this one Q: What did the near-sighted porcupine say when it backed into a cactus? A: Pardon me, honey! 2. If you are near-sighted, you see objects that are near, but distant objects are blurry or unclear. To put is simply, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To See Or Not To See.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 13, 2025

'Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world' (1 John:4:4).

TO SEE OR NOT TO SEE. 2 Kings 6:14-23. The king of Syria suspected that he might have a spy in his camp, because the king of Israel somehow kept evading his ambushes. But no, informed one his servants, it was not one of us, but Elisha the prophet who kept telling the king of Israel ‘the words ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Lose Sight Of The God Of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing The Miracles Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 6, 2024

Miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from the circumstances of our lives. If we fixate on the troubles around us, it’s easy to miss God’s presence and His power at work.

When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God Introduction Today’s message is titled: “When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God.” This title is a reminder that miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-30, Exodus 14:21-22, John 11:21-22, Mark 5:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just If I'd

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

We can be made righteous in God’s sight.

IF YOU WATCH ENOUGH DAY-TIME TELEVISION, YOU’LL SOON CONCLUDE BY ALL THE “COURT-STYLED” PROGRAMMING THAT AMERICANS HAVE A LOVE AFFAIR WITH SEEKING JUSTICE. HUMAN NATURE DESIRES TO FAVOR ITSELF. HUNAN NATURE WILL INSTINCTIVELY ENTICE US TO GO THROUGH A LOT OF EFFORT AND TROUBLE TO ENSURE THAT WE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:38-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

Graveside Service For A Christian Man

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2016

He is not gone, only gone out of our sight.

We have come to our final words for _____’s going home celebration. Let me share a poem that speaks comfort to our hearts. Near a shady wall a rose once grew, Budded and blossomed in God's free light: Watered and fed by morning dew, Shedding its sweetness day and night. As it grew and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Naming Jesus, Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 25, 2002

Naming Jesus is no substitute for knowing Him.

Naming Jesus, knowing Jesus 27/10/02 am WBC Acts 19:8-21 Introduction You know- when Jesus does something in you- you just - can’t get it out of your head - can’t stop speaking about it… o comes out in every sermon Last week I was struck about this image of ‘getting closer to Jesus’ …. Desire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Of Jesus: Jesus Paparazzi Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 21, 2007

Mark shows that Jesus is the authority right at the start of his ministry: He heals at a word or a touch, he drives away and silences demons, He was the authority then, He is the authority now.

Preview - (Before the reading of the Scripture)- As we read the Scripture this morning it may appear to us that Jesus is going about his day and we may get the message that Jesus is generous in his blessings. Though this is true, Jesus is more than generous, This passage is about authority, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ Or Jesus Barabas? Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Choosing that which is good for us.

Which Jesus do you want? Matt 27:15 You may notice a difference in this version of this account. On researching this passage I found that in many Ancient Greek manuscripts of this occurance Barrabas is given a first name and that name is Ihsoun (Jeshoun) which happens to be translated Jesus. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Then, Jesus Now Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Aug 6, 2009

(PowerPoint slides are freely available by emailing emile@wolfaardt.com) Discovering not simply how to imitate the historical Christ, but how to manifest the life of Jesus now.

Good morning and welcome - this morning what God has given me has the potential to ruin us completely. How many of you are ready to be ruined? Open your Bibles with me, if you will, to the book of John. Most of you would by now, if you are at reasonable astute, have discovered that we are studying ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-34

Denomination: *other

Words Of Jesus; Actions Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2012

In a passage that describes Jesus' teaching about our response to injustice and requests for loans, we must remember that Jesus is describing His own life.

Monday of 11th Week in Course 18 June 2012 Verbum Domini The Word of God is not some naive program to comfort humans in their preconceptions. Both Old Testament and Gospel passages today rub our Christian noses in the reality of evil, and challenge us to take up the hardest labors connected to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:32-42, Matthew 7:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

Preparing Jesus, Preparing For Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 3, 2008

This chapter provides some real contrasts between real and trumped up worship, real belief and real betrayal. It is all a part of preparing Jesus for the cross and preparing us to receive him.

John places Jesus at Ephraim, a village north of Jerusalem. Between the end of chapter 11 and here, Jesus travels back to Galilee, heals the ten lepers (Luke 17), talks to Zacchaeus (Luke 19) in Jericho on his way back to Bethany. It’s only six days until the Passover, and Jesus’ crucifixion. John ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel