Sermons on Jesus Was A Reproach:

Jesus The Sage Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Jesus as a teacher of wisdom, and how God’s wisdom is "upside down" compared to the wisdom of the world.

Jesus The Sage – “Portraits of Christ” series Steve Simala Grant - Feb. 2/3, 2002 Intro: I have a picture here taken in Disney World, outside of the “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” pavillion. I want you to look at it closely: What’s wrong with this picture? Look closely at the waterfall. Think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Who?

Contributed by Russ Houser on Jun 1, 2002

A look at understanding the difference between knowing who Jesus is and believing who Jesus is.

Jesus Who? 6-2-02 Matt. 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17, Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tempted Jesus

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001

Deals with the temptations of Jesus in the desert.

“THE TEMPTED JESUS” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Read text ILLUSTRATION: “Cocoon” The cocoon of the Emperor moth is flask like in shape. To develop into a perfect insect, it must force its way through the neck of the cocoon by hours of intense struggle. Entomologists explain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Evangelism Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

The way the book of Matthew begins tells us something about earning a right to be heard.

Jesus Evangelism Festival2001 We live and operate in a society that we can recognize to be religious. Some are Christian, in their religiousness. Others are of many different faiths. Some practice mystical eastern religions. Some follow the practices of New Ageism. In Canada, millions of people ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coping Jesus

Contributed by Cledith Campbell on Oct 27, 2001

This sermon teaches us how to live in the victory Christ purchased for us.

Copying Jesus John 10:7-10 7. Jesus therefore said to them, again, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8. All who came before Me area thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9. I am the door, if anyone enters through Me, he hall be saved, and shall go in and out ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10, John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing For Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001

What do we need to do in order to be a successful fisherman for Jesus?

INTRODUCTION  One of the many things that I love to do is to go fishing. I think that my love for fishing came from my father. My dad and I used to go fishing all the time when I was a kid and even as an adult. My brother and dad still go fishing all of the time.  I remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Death Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is an overview study of the Death Narrative as recorded in the book of Luke

Luke Death Narrative I. Divide and Title A. Segmental Divisions 22.1-46 Jesus’ final moments with the disciples 22.47-65 Jesus is arrested 22.66-23.43 Jesus is tried and crucified 23.44-56 Death and Burial B. Paragraph Divisions 22:1-6 The plot to kill Jesus 22:7-38 The Last Supper 22:39-46 ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is an inductive study of the resurrection narrative as recorded in the gospel of Luke. It examines the major themes and structure of the narrative.

Luke Resurrection Narrative I. Divide and Title A. Segmental Divisions 24.1-35 The resurrection and Jesus’ first appearance 24.36-53 Jesus with the disciples B. Paragraph Divisions 24:1-12 The Resurrection 24:13-35 The Emmaus road 24:36-49 Jesus appears to Disciples twice 24:50-53 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Church Of God

The Journey Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is an inductive survey of the Travel narrative as recorded in the gospel of Luke.

LUKE TRAVEL NARRATIVE I. Divide and Title A. Segmental Divisions 9.51-11.13 Jesus sends the seventy 11.14-13.30 Renewed opposition and Jesus continues to teach 13.31-15. Jesus with the Pharisees 16.1-19.27 Jesus teaches on the kingdom 19.28-21.4 Jesus enters and claims the Kingdom 21:5-38 Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Saviour Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition of matt1v18-25

JESUS - SAVIOUR Matthew 1 v. 18 - 25 v. 21 "Thou shalt call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins." Notice :- Joseph’s Discovery.v. 18 Mary was "found with child" Joseph’s Dilemma v. 19 - He could divorce her publicly (stoning) or privately - (his intention) Joseph’s Dream ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus And The Multitudes Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 9

JESUS AND THE MULTITUDES Matthew 9 v. 32 - 38 1. What the Lord shared with the multitude v. 35 " And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom." Notice the :- (a) Revelation of the Saviour (1) Jesus Christ is a loving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:32-38

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus On Prayer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

The sermon is based on one of Jesus’ parables that teaches some important aspects on prayer.

INTRODUCTION From Roman history comes the story of a Roman emperor in his chariot as a part of a parade. Cheering people lined the streets while legionaries were stationed to keep the people at a safe distance. The emperor’s family sat on a platform to watch him go by in all the pride of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Stewardship

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

This sermon deals with Christian attitudes about money.

INTRODUCTION None of us would argue that money is a necessity. There is virtually no way we can exist without it, at least not in our economy. Many Americans place a great deal of stock in their money. We feel a certain sense of security when we have money or at least material resources we can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 3, 2002

Jesus gives us the model for a great prayer life in the model prayer

INTRODUCTION • It is bound to happen sometime, it usually happens when we get into trouble. We are not sure where to turn for help; we feel helpless, powerless and lost. • What do we do? • According to a 1993 study by the Barna Research group: Most people who pray offer their prayers several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

Jesus died for the church, wherein we find our greatest selves.

Jesus and the Church For hours on a spring day, Jesus hung on the Roman cross, jeered at by those of his nation- the Jews- and Gentile Romans, alike. Those who had sought him during his ministry turned on him. He was abandoned by those too fearful to be identified with him. His closest friends ran ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational