Sermons on Keeping Jesus Afar:

Jesus And Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 6, 2017

This sermon focuses on the interaction between Jesus, Zacchaeus, the Pharisee's and the community at large. Lost People matter to God. You can overcome a critical spirit and God cares about families.

We come this morning to one example of what I consider to be the most difficult part of the Bible to understand. So I’m just going to name it for what it is, right up front. This scene of Deborah calling members of the Israelite tribes into battle is just one story among many of the seemingly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Luke 4:8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Need For Jesus

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 27, 2016

There is a great need for Jesus All Over the World Sadly most reject him

The Need For Jesus Scripture Isa:33:19-24 Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than thou canst perceive; of a stammering tongue, that thou canst not understand. 20: Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:19-24

Denomination: Apostolic

"Jesus Saves” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 26, 2018

Our God is a God who saves; and He has done so in the person of Jesus Christ.

On television or radio, it is not uncommon to hear a pitchman tell you that the particular opportunity to purchase whatever product he is promoting is “the greatest opportunity ever offered!” You know that isn’t the case, however, because you know that next week you will see the same product ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The King Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 27, 2021

We have some stories around the world about how the Kings became gods of their tribes then became to their nations, for, ex., Zeus, King Rama, King Buddha became gods, and King Nebuchadnezzar established an Image in his likeness to be worshipped (Daniel 2).

Theme: Jesus the King Text: Matthew 2:1-11 Greetings: Illustration: A pastor was greeting the believers after the Christmas service. He saw a young man, called Jim, Pastor told Jim: “Jim, it’s time for you to join the Army of the Lord. We need to see you every Sunday.” Jim replied: “Pastor, I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Resting In Jesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Did you read something new in God’s Word? Familiar with new eyes? Something you didn’t understand and reach out to someone help you understand? It’s been several weeks since we have played Scriptural Gymnastics, so I figured we are due!

Today’s key verse found in Matthew 11:28-30, and we’ll get there eventually! The title of today’s message is RESTING IN JESUS. We first see the English word rest in Genesis 2:2: • And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Just Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

A look at the unique claims of Christ

Pax Romana, Roman peace, held the empire together for centuries. Among it’s dictates was one concerning religion. It seems that if Rome took over a nation or people with their own religion they never made them switch to the Roman gods. Their thinking was sound…why give them a reason to rebel. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-47, Matthew 3:4-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Makes Sense

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 31, 2025

Grace crosses forbidden borders to restore what systems abandon; Jesus speaks order into chaos, reclaiming the image of God within us.

There are moments in Scripture when heaven steps across an invisible border, and the entire order of creation trembles. This is one of them. The Gospel of Mark says, “They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.” That sentence may sound geographical, but it’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 8:26-39, Isaiah 43:2, Genesis 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Peace In Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 22, 2018

There is no peace until you have peace in Jesus

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: PEACE IN JESUS John 16:32-33 King James Version (KJV) 32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 33 These things I ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 9, 2005

Jesus Christ is: 1. God 2. One of us 3. Lord of all

A recent Newsweek poll found that “84 percent of American adults consider themselves Christians, and 82 percent see Jesus as God or the son of God. Seventy-nine percent say they believe in the virgin birth, and 67 percent think the Christmas story — from the angels’ appearance to the Star of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus At A Party Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

Is this the Jesus you imagine - one who’s first miracle is to turn water into wine?

John 2 Jesus at a Party sermon preached by Adrian Warnock @ Jubilee Church on 27th October 2002 Discussion questions Does the idea of Jesus at a party fit in with your image of him from before? Does it fit in with the image the world has? Why is Gods time not always now? Can you think of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus’ Warning Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Anytime I, or you, pare Jesus down to a figure that we can be comfortable with, we are guilty of murdering him.

Introduction There was one club in college that never enticed me to join; that was the Debate Club. My heart beats rapidly enough raising an objection in a meeting! The excitement of public debate is not the kind I care for. I am the kind of person who thinks best at least two days after ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Anticipate Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2006

Taking Paul’s lead to change our focus from this world to the reward at the end of the race. How much would you need to change if ....

I was raised in a small town in southern Ohio. I remember the lazy days of summer when the air-raid sirens went off once per week and we would all look up to see if we could see enemy planes, or when all the boys would gather on the school playground to play baseball like the big kids did. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: *other

Dinner With Jesus Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus eats with religious people

34. Who is Jesus? May 01st, 2010 Dinner with Jesus We are back in our series through Luke looking at the life and mission of Jesus. Last week we had a great Easter service, record attendance. Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the Gospels we are going to see more religious people. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: *other

Trekking With Jesus Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 7, 2011

The Christian life is a long walk with Jesus.

Title: Trekking With Jesus Text: Luke 24:13-43 Thesis: The Christian life is a long walk with Jesus. The Season of Easter Series: When Jesus Shows Up During the Season of Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Christ as he shows up in unusual and unexpected ways. Last week we saw how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 14, 2016

We are ready for the part about Jesus’ birth. We’ve heard about Elijah, and David, and John. Now it’s time for Jesus.

Luke 2:1-21 The Birth of Jesus 12/26/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Christmas finally came! The Christmas season is fun as anticipation builds for the big day, but it is the arrival of the day that is best. Whether we are children longing for the day to open presents, or adults ready for all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed