Sermons on Learn From Jesus:

A Backfired Joke Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Sep 6, 2023

Samson's joke leads to chaos

As Samson's father was making final arrangements for the marriage, Samson threw a party at Timnah as was the custom for elite young men. When the bride's parents saw him, 30 young men were selected from the town to be his companions. Judges 14:10-11 Samson said to them, "Let me tell ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:12-15

A Pawn For The King

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 15, 2022

The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, three men willing to die for their True King.

For what reason did the three men not simply bow to the statue and disclose to God that they did not mean it that way? They had decided never to revere another god, and they boldly stood firm. Accordingly, they were sentenced and driven away to be executed. They did not know whether they would be ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:10-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doom Or Deliverance

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 6, 2022

In this passage of Scripture, God is placing judgment on a sinful world. How long will today's Christians just sit idle on the seat of do nothing before they band together and pray for repentance and deliverance?

In this passage of Scripture, God is placing judgment on a sinful world. How long will today's Christians just sit idle on the seat of do nothing before they band together and pray for repentance and deliverance? Assyria had been a powerful nation. They were proud of themselves at how they ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 1

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Sep 7, 2021

A short sermon exploring Psalm 1

Psalm 1 Charles Wesley wrote the hymn O for a thousand tongues in 1739 on the anniversary of his conversion experience. It was published in the first collection of Methodist hymns in 1780 where it was number one, and for two centuries it was number one in every Methodist hymnbook since then until ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revivals Of Isaiah And Jeremiah Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 9, 2021

Let's look at the oft criticized message of God's prophets and the blessing that prophets bring. Let's examine specifically Isaiah and Jeremiah.

Let's look at the oft criticized message of God's prophets and the blessing that prophets bring. Let's examine specifically Isaiah and Jeremiah. 1) Isaiah’s Revival Can trials and tribulations be forecasters of a soon-coming revival? Prophecies of judgment upon Judah and Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mantles For Modern Times

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 30, 2022

Joel prophesied of a time when the sons and daughters would prophesy, young men would see visions, and old men would dream dreams. We are in those days today. For them to be wholly fulfilled, mantles of power, anointing unique to heaven, must be released in the earth.

Introduction Caution: We are not talking about “Grave Sucking” – the act of lying across the physical grave of a deceased preacher or evangelist for the purpose of “pulling out” the power of the Holy Spirit, a power that was purportedly “trapped” within the body upon the person’s death. Quote: ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Church Of God

The Visible Minority Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 2

THE VISIBLE MINORITY (ESTHER 2) Agnes de Rochier was the only daughter of one of the wealthiest merchants of Paris, and was admired by all the neighborhood for her beauty and virtue. In 1403 her father died, leaving her the sole possessor of his wealth, and rumor immediately disposed of her hand to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be The World To One Person Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 2

BE THE WORLD TO ONE PERSON (ESTHER 2) Once a frog fell into a deep pothole and couldn’t get out no matter how hard he tried to jump out. Even his friends couldn’t get him to muster enough strength to jump out of the pothole. After a number of futile attempts, they gave him up to his expected fate. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Google: What Are You Searching For? Series

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 9, 2006

Is there one site that has the answers to the most relevant questions we face everyday of our lives? During this 5 week series, join us as we search together for the solutions to life’s most basic questions.

GOOGLE: What Are You Searching For? Page 5: How to Upload My Life As an elderly man lay dying, his Self-centered children began fighting over his money. Not wanting to GIVE them any - He gathered his priest, his best friend and his attorney to his death bed. "I’m dying, and I want to take my ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:13-17

Denomination: Christian Church

New Year's 2007

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 29, 2006

Help your church members prepare for the New Year according to God’s plan for their lives.

New Year’s 2007 Scripture: Jeremiah 29 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living A Life After God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

James warns us of running ahead of God and forgetting to make sure our life is being lived out by His plan.

11 Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

How True Love Does (And Doesn't) Act - Part I Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004

It’s one thing to TALK about "real, built-to-last love". . . it’s one thing to say, "We’ve got that "no-matter-what" love. But what does REAL love look like in practical, everyday life? I Cor. 13:4 tells us. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Last week, we discussed the foundation of great, built-to-last relationships. It’s unselfish, unconditional love. But it’s one thing to talk about this love – but what does it look like in real life? How does this REAL love ACT? Well, we’re going to look at several ways it acts and DOESN’T ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Holiness

The Christian Checklist; Do You Measure Up?

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 29, 2005

If we let the world have its own way, we could reach a place where we think that we can’t do anything, therefore we don’t do anything. We could reach a point of all talk or thought, and no action.

Title: The Christian Checklist; Do You Measure Up? Scripture: Romans 12:10-21 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love Is A Verb

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 24, 2010

Love is ACTION, not words or feelings.

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • Love is a verb. • What is a verb? Here is what the dictionary tells us concerning the word. • Verb-a word used to show that an action is taking place or to indicate the existence of a state or condition • Words, we say a lot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Toying Or Feasting? Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014

What if you took a step beyond privately forgiving those who’ve hurt, betrayed, caused you suffering? What if you prepared a feast on their behalf and showed them love and mercy ~ whether it was done in secret, or whether it was done personally? What if

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Toying or Feasting? Scripture Text: Genesis 43.19-34 INTRODUCTION Have you ever-been “toyed” with? [INSERT YOUR OWN STORY OF A TIME IN WHICH SOMEONE ‘TOYED’ WITH YOU OR PLAYED A PRANK ON YOU… KEEP IT LIGHT-HEARTED!] It raises-the-question: Have you ever been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:19-34

Denomination: Nazarene