Sermons on Josephson Institute:

The Garden, The Cup, The Cross

Contributed by Steven Spence on Feb 16, 2010

Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane as seen from the tree in the middle of the garden.

THE GARDEN THE CUP THE CROSS by Steven F Spence February 14, 2010 Love Him, Love Him Love Him, love Him, all ye little children: God is Love, God is Love; Love Him, love Him, all ye little children: God is Love. THE FOUR LOVES: CS LEWIS 1. AFFECTION: STORGE THE GREEK LEXICON DEFINES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Nazarene

The First Covenant

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2014

To show that we belong to the second covenant and we belong to GOD, not to this world.

I. EXORDIUM: Do we belong to this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we belong to the second covenant and we belong to GOD, not to this world. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:1 (Amplified Bible) 9:1 NOW EVEN the first covenant had its own rules and regulations for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ruthless Love Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 27, 2013

Loyalty, Friendship, Love, Sacrifice

Ruth 1:16-18 (p. 182) September 29, 2013 Introduction: Loyalty is the characteristic of never giving up. Never quitting – no matter how bad things get. No matter how hard things are – (Show Video of John and Ann Betar – 1:37) 80+ years together...good times, bad times, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even The Old Covenant Was Made With Blood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 26, 2014

To show that it took GOD His Second and Last Will to deliver us from sins, redeemed us and brought us forgiveness.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the first always the best? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it took GOD His Second and Last Will to deliver us from sins, redeemed us and brought us forgiveness. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:18 (Amplified Bible) 9:18 So even the [old] first covenant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Breath, One Flesh

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2010

Pentecost 1986: We crave intimacy, and cannot live without it. It is not found in ceaseless work and striving, but in simply receiving grace.

The peculiar thing about our times is that while we seem to be so free and easy, so relaxed about what used to be thought of as intimate, yet at the same time we are hung up, truly hung up, about intimacy. I say the strange thing about us in this last half of the 20th century is that on the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Satan Hate Us?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011

Satan's eventual destruction begins in the Garden of Eden.

Why Does Satan Hate Us so Much (What Did We do to Him)? A In Genesis 3:1-15, we see the play-by-play of the fall & rise of humanity. 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, "Indeed, has God said, 'You shall not eat from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Retraining The Mind, Body And Soul Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

If we are to run the race in life that God has set for us, we must develop a lifestyle of training to be like Jesus. As one noted basketball coach once stated, “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.”

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Retraining the Mind, Body and Soul Ephesians 4:22-24 In the ancient Greek Olympic games, an athlete would begin training at least 10 months before the race. This training involved rigorous discipline including the athlete’s diet, his sleep habits, exercise routine, and daily running.
The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Intimacy With God In Psalm 139

Contributed by Rod Galindo on May 3, 2011

In Psalm 139 we learn that we feel uncomfortable knowing that God knows us completely, even our dirty laundry, and we tend to want to hide from God, but through Christ we are righteous and we can rest in being in an intimate relationship with God.

I became a thief at the age of 5. I went into a grocery store and my mother was busy making sure that the tomatoes were just right. When she wasn’t looking I saw the bright shiny little box. At the time the words on this shiny box said lemonheads, and at the time it seemed like the best words ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Loved Them To The End Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 3, 2021

The night before Jesus was taken to be crucified, he showed his disciples love, and humility byt sharing a meal with them, and washing their feet. This message looks at those events as Jesus set the example for his disciples.

“HE LOVED THEM TO THE END” JOHN 13:1-38 GREENMOUNT AND O’LEARY CHURCHES OF CHRIST September 12, 2021 Maplewood Manor Sept. 16, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/qT5i9c2GW-s INTRODUCTION: 1) We have been looking for several months at the Gospel of John. A) Last week we finished the twelfth ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38, Matthew 26:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About Our Loyalty?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 15, 2018

There is one loyalty that should stand in a class by itself. It is a loyalty that can permeate & add even more meaning to all other loyalties. This is loyalty to Jesus Christ.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS OK TEXT: Matthew 26:31-35 Much of what we do in life is influenced by our loyalties. Often-times our loyalties shape our decisions, & guide our activities. Most people have what might be called "family loyalty" - loyalty to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Hebrews 7:25, Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And His Mum Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

In the process of being crucified Jesus takes a moment to make sure His mum is taken care of by John the disciple. This moment reminds us that everybody must have the right relationship with Jesus.

Message John 19:25-27 Jesus and His Mum There is something special about being the oldest son. - You have a sense of responsibility. - You have a special bond … you just feel you are favoured. That is how it works doesn’t it. And it was exactly the same for Jesus. Read John 19:16b-27 This is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Our King Jesus Having Authority Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 2, 2018

As furniture flies, and coins crash, and sheep scatter, and doves disappear, and people panic we see Jesus our King laying down a challenge of authority against the spiritual leaders so that He can pave the way for us to come into the Kingdom.

Message Luke 19:45-20:8 Our King Jesus Having Authority Only recently has Jesus ridden into town on the colt … the foal of a donkey. The action caused huge excitement. Some people were cutting branches off palm trees and laying them on the ground. Others were taking of their good cloaks and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - Doubters Unite!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 17, 2017

Easter Worship Celebration! Looking at Easter through the eyes of Doubting Thomas!

Easter - Doubters April 16, 2017 John 20:19-29 In a closely contested race, the judges called it a photo finish. They looked at the photo to determine the winner, and it was clear that Alfonso crossed the line in first place, just ahead of Samuel. The judges were in total agreement, so the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings Through The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by David Mende on May 5, 2017

This sermon highlights the glorious blessings we have through the shed blood of Jesus. Read this sermon and be encouraged! I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. How many of you donated your blood at least once to someone? I still remember the first time I donated my blood in 2002. I have to admit that I was fearful. After donating my blood for the first time, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(Winning Life`s Super Bowl)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

BECAUSE WE ARE ENGAGE IN SUPER BOWL GAME CALL LIFE AND I NEED TO PAUSE AND DROP SOMETHING ON YOUR MIND AND THAT IS THAT IF YOU DON`T KNOW JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOR OF YOUR LIFE YOU`RE LOSING THE GAME

1 Kings 18:21-24 (KJV) And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [22] Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the Lord; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Baptist