Sermons on Jesus Took The Wrath For Us:

Give Us Barabbas!

Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2010

Many in the Church, and everyone in the world still cry, "Give us Barabbas!" Christ has no place in their hearts.

Give us Barabbas Sunday, August 08, 2010 By Pastor James May To any student of the Bible, the story that I have to tell you today is one that you have heard many times before. Though we continuously celebrate the Lord’s Supper, and we preach on the power of the cross of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Love For Us

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 9, 2008

How does God really see us?

PSALMS 103:6 The LORD executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed. 7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. 9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:6-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus In The Midst

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 26, 2006

Christ in our midst makes us Peaceful, Joyful, Useful, and Powerful! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

JESUS IN THE MIDST John 20:19 22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JesusintheMidst.html Jesus had risen from the dead. The disciples were gathered in a house behind locked doors. Jesus walked through that locked door and stood in their midst. You could say that 'house' was the first church ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 8, 2008

Fear not only makes us afraid to die, but to live too. Jesus helps us break through the fear to live the ultimate life.

WMD’s – A Spiritual War INTRO VIP Warfare – 1. the process of military struggle between two nations or groups of nations; war. 2. armed conflict between two massed enemies, armies, or the like. We are in a spiritual battle: John 10:10 (English Standard Version) 10The thief comes only to steal ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Way Of Jesus

Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021

When we say that we follow Jesus, what does this really mean to us and what does it say to others they see us?

Intro: When we say that we follow Jesus, what does this really mean to us and what does it say to others they see us? To answer the first part of the questions, if we are following Jesus, then it means we are meant to echo the nature of Christ's love. This means humility, sacrifices, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Yoke That Gives Us Rest

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 15, 2020

When we understand what Jesus meant when He said “my yoke is easy and my burden is light,” then we will be able to access the peace and quietness that comes with knowing that we are not battling the things in life by ourselves.

We’re going to begin with a poem that I’m sure you have either heard or heard of it. It’s Footprints In the Sand by Mary Stevenson “After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand…. I noticed that at many times along the path of life, especially at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Kings 19:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happened After Jesus Said "It Is Finished"!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 25, 2007

WHAT HAPPENED AFTER JESUS SAID "IT IS FINISHED"! In this sermon outline we point out some of the events that took place during those three days following the words of Jesus when He said "IT IS FINISHED." Concluding with what Jesus is doing for us today.

WHAT HAPPENED AFTER JESUS SAID "IT IS FINISHED"! In this sermon outline we point out some of the events that took place during those three days following the words of Jesus when He said "IT IS FINISHED." Concluding with what Jesus is doing for us today. We go from the cross to hell and paradise ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Make Us Worshipers Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 18, 2006

Exodus chapter 14 and other Biblical records of the Lord working in and through the life of Moses present to us the foundation of making worshipers who pray through to the power of God in their lives and ministries.

Turn Your Bibles to Exodus 14:13-14: Title: Make Us Worshipers Theme: Worshipers Who Pray Through to a Completion Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read Exodus 14:13-14: “Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Wants To Help Us Understand The Kingdom Of Heaven - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 19, 2022

Jesus wants to teach us about... 1. The growth of His Kingdom (vs. 31-32). 2. The power of His Kingdom to change our lives (vs. 33). 3. The grace that gives us a place in His Kingdom (vs. 34-35). 4. The value of His Kingdom (vs. 44-46).

Jesus Wants to Help Us Understand the Kingdom of Heaven - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:31-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 19, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13. Here Jesus told a series of 8 parables to help us understand the Kingdom of Heaven. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Wants Us To Be Initiators Instead Of Remaining As Passive Recipients

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord expects us to initiate opportunities with the power of the Spirit to bring others to a saving and growing faith in our Lord Jesus. It is not enough to passively receive what He gives freely. "Freely we have received, therefore, freely give."

Illustration: We love because He first loved us. (I JOhn 4:10) Illustration:John Wesley traveled 250,000 miles on horseback, averaging twenty miles a day for forty years; preached 4,000 sermons; produced 400 books; knew ten languages. At eighty-three he was annoyed that he could not write more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Immanuel-God With Us

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 15, 2003

Immanuel - God has always been with man, but He came as a man to help us know God. He has always been with you.

Immanuel – God With Us 10-19-03 Matthew 1:22-25 Matthew 1:22-25 (NIV) 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"--which means, "God with us." 24 When Joseph woke up, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Matthew 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Immanuel - God With Us

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Christmas message regarding the fact that God came to earth in Christ.

Immanuel – God with Us Matthew 1:18-23 December 2, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: It’s easy for me to let the significance of Christmas get lost in the hassles of getting ready to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let Us Not Forget

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2009

Taking principles from the prodigal son and comparing them to our nation, we can see that our nation’s culture has been taken for granted.

Let Us Not Forget Luke 15:11-24 * The story of the “Prodigal Son” has reached legendary status. Almost every person (believer or unbeliever) can give a general storyline. Let’s see if we can simplify it. A man had two sons. The older one was a hard working boy who understood and accepted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again - Revive Us Part 1 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

Revive Us - Part 1 Revive Us Again Psalm 85:6-7 The greatest need of the Church today is not more members, more money, or more buildings. It is not more programs or busier calendars. It is not even more missions or evangelism. The greatest need in the Church of Jesus Christ today are genuine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6-7

Denomination: *other

Not Without Blood

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 15, 2019

The ratification of the old covenant did not take place without blood. But it took the blood of Christ to bear away our sins, once and forever!

NOT WITHOUT BLOOD. Hebrews 9:15-28. In continuing to compare and contrast the old covenant and the new, we have seen how the high priest would enter the ‘Holiest of All’ (Hebrews 9:3), alone, once a year (on the Day of Atonement) ‘not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational