Sermons on Jewish Tradition:

Jesus Went With Them

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 19, 2017

SO, WE HAVE TWO THOUGHTS HERE. Jewish Elders tell Jesus this man Is Worthy - Roman Centurions friends tell Jesus that - He Is Not Worthy - Which one is it? - Either he is Worthy or He is Not

TITLE: JESUS WENT WITH THEM SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 7:1-10 Have you ever been in a grocery store and had the privilege of watching a child who does not understand who is in charge? The mother would say, “PUT THAT CANDY BACK,” and the child would say, “NO,” and then rip the package open. The mother ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your Perspective From Gloomy To Glorious!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2025

Changing your perspective can help you stop automatic negative attitudes, speech, thoughts and navigate situations with a more balanced outlook. The Jewish people needed a different perspective, so God sends Haggai.

Sermon – Change Your Perspective From Gloomy to Glorious! Scripture Lesson – Haggai 2:1-9 “On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai: “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, and to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Ezra 3:10-13, Ephesians 5:26-27, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Hebrews 12:25-29, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

No One Is Beyond The Pale For Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 1, 2024

No Jewish rabbi would have touched Jairus's dead daughter and the woman with the issue of blood because that would make Him ritually impure, yet Jesus did so and brought healing. Why?

The Marcan Sandwich Story: Sermons and eggs As some of you may know, I have recently retired after 12 years as Vicar of the East Marshland Benefice in the Diocese of Ely As we were taking the bed apart in our bedroom I was surprised to find two baskets under the bed One with 3 eggs in and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

Go! And… Read Scripture Like Jesus: 8 Rules Of Basic Bible Interpretation For The Christian Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 7, 2025

Jesus, the Son of God, the eternal Word made flesh, was also a Jewish rabbi. He read the Scriptures—not just as ink on parchment—but as the living Word of His Father, with reverence, understanding, and divine insight.

Go! And… Read Scripture Like Jesus: 8 Rules of Basic Bible Interpretation for the Christian INTRODUCTION: “Do You Read the Bible Like Jesus Did?” Let me begin with a question that might sound simple, but it’s deeply profound: How did Jesus read the Scriptures? Think about it: Jesus, the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:160, Hebrews 1:1-2, Nehemiah 8:8, John 5:39, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, James 1:22, John 16:13-14, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:5, John 3:16, Luke 24:27, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gentle Jesus Meek And And Mild? Really

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 16, 2025

Jesus obviously had not read Dale Carnegie's book "How to make friends and influence people" He hated hypocrisy and called it as it was even if it meant offending the Jewish religious hierarchy

Lk 12:49-56: Gentle Jesus meek and mild? You will probably recall that famous Anglican hymn writer Charles Wesley’s hymn that start with the words “Gentle Jesus meek and mild” I have a great respect for John and Charles Wesley but I would have to say You have to be kidding - as we see in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

Resurrection Life Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 31, 2013

An Easter message about how Christ brings life. "why seek the living among the dead?"

Title: Resurrection Life Theme: To show how the resurrection brings life to the church and to people. This is the reason we celebrate Easter (Resurrection Sunday). This is also the reason people put so much life traditions into Easter. (The egg, the bunny, dinner, games, family, etc.) Text: Luke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 24:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

God Gives His Child Anything ...

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 12, 2007

How do we succeed like Solomon? His key to success was in his unselfishness.

God gives His child anything ... 1 Kings 3:4-15 One fact about the covenant God made with David is that the relationship was to be closer between them than average. God promised David that he would have a son to sit on the throne and that David’s son would be like a son to God. In fact, some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:4-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Pt. 1 The Anointing Breaks The Yoke Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013

The Hebrews were taught to believe that if they studied enough, followed the Law closely enough, did enough, do the right things . . . they would find rest & acceptance of God. The Pharisees, with their traditions/legalism/man-made rules had made it so ha

30 Days of Blessing Series “The Anointing Breaks the Yoke” (Part 1 of 5) Matt. 11.28-30; Isaiah 10.37 October 7, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A 28 "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.29 "Take My yoke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Raise A Godly Family

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 25, 2004

Gaining lessons from John the Baptist’s Parents

HOW TO HAVE A GODLY FAMILY! By Ivan G. Casteel Matthew 11:11; Luke 1:5-16 Mt 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. (KJV) Lu 1:5 There was in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

"The Finger Prints Of God....visible"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 14, 2010

Christmas Message: We have not grown weary of this ancient story. A baby in a manger. Shepherds in a field. Why do the events in a small Jewish village more than 2000 years ago still intrigue the human mind and soul? The incarnation... God taking upon

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2010 Christmas Eve– Matthew 2:1-4 Redeemer “The Finger Prints of God....Visible” Each and every Christmas I am amazed at the impact of the old, old story of God’s incarnation has on people. We have not grown weary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Lutheran

A Friend At Midnight Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003

The model is the Lord’s Prayer and this pattern of prayer has been a part of the Christian tradition for centuries. This model lays out a way that we can pray to God and shows how we can have an effective life in prayer. Jesus did not just show this to th

THE FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT—Luke 11: 1-13 TEXT Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

What Crime Did Jesus Commit? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 9, 2004

We see the context that sets up the reason Jesus was rejected by the Jews. He called for integrity, challenged their authority, claimed to be deity. We then move from the reasons to the purpose - our justification.

Almost 2000 years ago, Jesus asked His followers a question: “Who do you say I am?” It’s still the fundamental question of life. And the answer creates controversy. It’s one reason why Mel Gibson’s film, The Passion of the Christ, is so controversial. This is a film that has had the audacity ...read more

Scripture: John 8:57-59

Denomination: Baptist

Paul: From Persecutor To Preacher

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 1, 2007

What an amazing man Paul was! He is still impacting the lives of millions today for Christ. After Saul saw Jesus, we can see Jesus in Saul (Paul).

There are three major characters whose names are used more than any others by far in the New Testament. Do you know who they are? First, of course, is Jesus. His name occurs 1275 times, and the name Christ, 530 times. The word “God” which is not a name, occurs 1253 times, Spirit, 338 occurrences ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conflict Is An Essential Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 25, 2010

Conflict avoidance is often an indicator of a shallowness of love.

Conflict is an Essential: Relational Skills from the Bible for Today May 23, 2010. Gal. 1:11-3:5 Intro: This spring we have been looking at “Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today”. Last week I taught about the skill of listening, and so as a bridge from last week into this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whit Sunday (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 4, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 122:1-9, Deuteronomy 16:9-12, Acts 2:1-11, John 14:15-31. A). LET US GO TO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD. Psalm 122:1-9. The “house of the LORD” encompasses this Psalm (Psalm 122:1; Psalm 122:9). Jerusalem, in turn, encompassed the house of the LORD (Psalm 122:2; Psalm 122:3; Psalm 122:7). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9, Deuteronomy 16:9-12, Acts 2:1-11, John 14:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational