Sermons on Jesus Teachings:

The Parable Of The Greedy Tenants

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 4, 2008

Is Jesus the stone over whcih you stumble or the foundation of your life?

Mt 21:33-46 The Story of the Greedy Farmhands 33-34"Here’s another story. Listen closely. There was once a man, a wealthy farmer, who planted a vineyard. He fenced it, dug a winepress, put up a watchtower, then turned it over to the farmhands and went off on a trip. When it was time to harvest the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Anglican

Pruning Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 6, 2008

Jesus uses the picture of a vineyard to teach us about how to have real life, good fruit and benefit from the Lord pruning our lives.

We live in the midst of Oregon wine country. Traveling down any rural road around Newberg and Dundee yields a plethora of tourist signs leading to vineyards and wineries with hard to pronounce names. Gentle hillsides that once grew part of the world’s largest crop of Christmas trees are now covered ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Expected One

Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008

1) losing the shackles of life/ becoming unhindered 2) finally finding the one person who can change their life

A life of peace and joy, that’s the kind of life I want to live; a life without worries and troubles. The American dream sounds like such a great idea; a big house with a big yard, a nice car in the drive-way, and a perfectly happy family. Now, let’s go back to reality and see where we really are. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Only Works If You Drink It Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Apr 8, 2008

five ways to drink living water

It only works, if you drink it Pastor Danny Williams – April 5, 2008 John 7:37-39 Rivers of Living Water John 7:37(BK) On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, (BL) "If anyone thirsts, let him(BM) come to me and drink. 38Whoever believes in me,(BN) as[f] the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Sprinkler Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 13, 2008

Jesus moves from talking about being in the vine to abiding in his love, words, and joy. Learn about what it means to have so much of Jesus in you that you just can’t keep it in any more!

The themes in this chapter are: abiding in the vine, pruning, bearing fruit, experiencing love, joy, a new type of relationship with Jesus, persecution, and the witness of the Spirit speaking out of our lives. We’re going to talk about abiding mostly—abiding in Jesus, in His Word, His love, His ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Christ Condemns Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008

God speaks through his Son to all who are willing to listen and obey.

Scripture Introduction John 3.16 may be the best known verse in the Bible, but the next one is near in significance: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Jesus came to save. That’s good news. But what about ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Stop Telling The Story

Contributed by James Thomas on Apr 19, 2008

This a sermon about how we must continue to tell of story of christ birth and resurrection. About how we have lost respect for the church and it’s officers

Pastor James Thomas House of Judah Ministries Jan.27th 2008 Don’t stop telling the story Deuteronomy 7:1-4 2 And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them: 3 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 19, 2008

Some reflections on "I am the Good Shepherd"

Gt Dalby Methodists 20-04-08 John 10:1-21 Story: A vicar was retiring after 25 years in the parish. As he came to clear out his bedroom he found a small bowl with 5 eggs and £1,000 pounds in. Baffled he called his wife and said: Darling, what is this little basket under the bed with five eggs ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Loing Each Other With A Pure Heart Fervently

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008

Christians must love each other fervently and this is displayed through our actions toward each other in the working out of our faith together and in our service in the church and in each other’s lives.

Loving Each Other With A Pure Heart Fervently Preached at Skillman Bible Church June 5, 2005 Re-edited and preached at CGEFC December 2, 2007 Main Sermon Text: 1 John 4:7-5:4 Supporting texts: 1 Cor. 13:13 James 2:15-16 Matthew 22:39 1 John 3:11-24 Central Proposition: Christians must love ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way, The Truth, And The Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 20, 2008

Jesus teaches us about peace, a perfect place he has prepared for us, and promises he will return so that we spend eternity with him.

Text: “Let not your heart be troubled…” (John 14:1). What kind of life do you think Jesus wants us to live? Does He want us to be worried and uptight? Does He want us to dwell on things that will probably never come about? Does He want us to waste our time feeling sorry for ourselves? Does He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Good News For Lost People

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 11, 2008

Good news about Jesus Mission to rescue lost people illustrated by the story of Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus Basingstoke 9th March 2008 GOOD NEWS FOR LOST PEOPLE We often hear of exciting rescue missions about emergency services It can be gripping TV drama as the story is retold – we experience the suspense and feel the relief as the victims are later interviewed expressing their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting God When You Are Dry Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008

God seeks and saves dry souls through his Savior.

Introduction In Switzerland every year, in the city of Basel, the festival of Fasnacht is held. The event takes its name from the start of the fasting season of Lent. Before beginning this time of penance and doing without, there are three days of parties and festivities and revelry (similar to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Am I?

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008

The BIG IDEA: Decide to live like the person God made you to be!

“WHO are you?” January 27, 2008 Dr. Randy Deal You were fearfully and wonderfully made! Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 49:15-16 The Story of Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9 God’s grace is far more than His forgiveness; it’s His unmerited favor! 1 Corinthians 15:9-10, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Not Everyone's Coming Home Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

A word of warning from the Sermon on the Mount: we must make certain our walk with God.

Not Everyone’s Coming Home Matt. 7:21-23 Thomas Wolfe wrote, “You can’t go home again.” Robert Frost wrote, “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, They have to take you in.” I suppose there is an element of truth in both of these ideas. Wolfe wrote from the perspective of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love

Contributed by Randy Conrad on Mar 25, 2008

Where do we as Christians find our definition and understanding of love?

The husband had just finished reading the book, "MAN OF THE HOUSE". He stormed into the kitchen and walked directly up to his wife. Pointing a finger in her face he said: "From now on, I want you to know that I am the man of this house and my word is law! I want you to prepare me a gourmet meal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Holiness