Sermons on Keeping Jesus Afar:

Serving Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2019

What good thing ought the church to be known for, but sometimes neglects? Let’s learn something that is a high priority for God, in Luke 12:32-48.

What good thing ought the church to be known for, but sometimes neglects? Let’s learn something that is a high priority for God, in Luke 12:32-48. Part 1 Luke 12:32 “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. Jesus said to his disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Baptist

Staying With Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 16, 2023

A sermon for the second Sunday of Epiphany, Year A

January 15, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:29-42 Staying with Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. You learn about someone when you see where they live. For instance, I stopped and saw the log cabin ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus The Advocate Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 12, 2025

Jesus Christ is our divine Advocate who pleads our case before the Father, ensuring mercy triumphs over judgement.

JESUS THE ADVOCATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 2:1 Key Verse: “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” – 1 John 2:1 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:33-34; Hebrews 7:25; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Amazing Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 5, 2010

Many people know or knew God in a partial sense, but through Jesus Christ we can know him deeply.

The Amazing Jesus Christ (John 1:14-18) 1. Most people know that Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, but they really do not understand as much as we think they do. In a small Southern town there was a "Nativity Scene" that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Babbling For Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Since the gospel is the POWER of God unto salvation, we can PROCLAIM it to any audience, knowing God’s PURPOSE will be fulfilled.

Babbling For Jesus Acts 17:16-34 Turn to Acts 17 in your Bible. I'm going to be preaching a message I've entitled "Babbling For Jesus." I heard about a preacher's son that asked his dad, "Dad, what's the highest number you've ever counted to?" The preacher ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Things To Keep Us From Error Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

The Bible test: Does their teaching agree with the scriptures.

A. TEN THINGS TO KEEP US FROM ERROR “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Could You Men Not Keep Watch With Me For One Hour Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jul 27, 2004

This sermon looks at how we fall into a spiritual slumber

A gentleman told of an experience that he had. He said, “I was recently driving all night to get to a far-away destination. By morning I still had some distance to travel, but was getting very tired. I decided to stop at the next city I came to and park somewhere quiet to catch an hour or two of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Is Not An E-Shepherd

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 28, 2007

Jesus knows, cares for, and protects his followers.

20070429 Title: Jesus Is Not an E-Shepherd Text: John 10:22-30 (Psalm 23) Thesis: The relationship between Jesus and his followers is likened to that of a shepherd and his sheep… Jesus is knows, cares for, and protects his followers. Introduction Last year Bonnie and I did an overnight trip ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Our Motivation For Keeping God's Commandments

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 11, 2023

What is our motivation as Christians with regard to God's Commandments, Do we keep them because we have to and we are worried that if we don't God will be angry and punish us or do we keep his word because we love Him

John 14:15-21 Story: As you all probably know I came to South Witham from Tilney St Lawrence /where I served as the Vicar for 12 years As we came to take the bed apart in our bedroom in Tilney Vicarage, I discoverd two small bowls One bowl had 3 eggs in and nothing else. The other bowl had ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Prayer Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The prayer of Jesus reflects on Jesus Prayer in the Garden.

The Prayer of Jesus Mark 14:32-42 Last Sunday was Father’s Day and I would imagine the phone lines were burning up as people were calling their dads. I phoned my dad and I got one phone call and a text from my kids. And for those whose fathers are no longer with them they probably thought ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walking With Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

Today I would like us to do two things: (1) to try and understand some of Jesus’ difficult sayings about discipleship; and (2) to share a couple of introductory reflections on discipleship.

By Rev Bill Stewart As Chris mentioned last Sunday, today we are officially beginning a series of sermons on the theme of "discipleship". Although discipleship seems to have already been the theme for at least two weeks now. Two weeks ago we saw how Jesus called people to be disciples and then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus On Oaths Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008

Part 7 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. In this message Jesus takes on the topic of oath-making.

Jesus On Oaths Part 7 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 21, 2008 Tonight we move from the topic of casual divorce which we talked about last week into this week’s topic, which is from Matthew 5:33-37 where Jesus takes on the topic of oath-making. At first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christmas Is ... Jesus

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 26, 2011

Christmas is Jesus – God’s Gift to Us. God’s gift of His Son provides a new start in life for all who believe and follow Jesus.

Christmas Is Jesus John 3:16 Luke 2:1-20 Do you have family traditions at Christmas time? When our children were at home we read the Christmas story before opening presents. Last week at L.A. Fitness I asked several people if they read the Christmas story on Christmas Day. One gentleman said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 25, 2015

So many definitions of Jesus of Nazareth. Who is He to you? A message prepared for the Albany Park community in Chicago.

To the Community Called Albany Park (Chicago) I address my comments to the community called Albany Park in Chicago. Albany Park is a place of many cultures, many Christian expressions, and many religions that are not Christian. And I imagine there are many in AP who want nothing to do with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Madness Of Jesus

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014

He is out of His mind! He’s lost His senses! He’s crazy! He’s flipped out! I believe He’s insane! Would these be the reactions of our contemporary society to Jesus Christ, we He among us today?

The Madness of Jesus Mark 3:20-30 "And He came home, and the multitude gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal. And when His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, ‘He has lost His senses.’ And the scribes who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel