Sermons on Learning From Jesus:

Leaving Jesus

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

We CHOOSE to HEAR God or Reject HIM!

“LEAVING JESUS” JOHN 6: 60-71 OCTOBER 8, 2000 INTRODUCTION: A PRINCIPLES FRUSTRATION/ AMSTERDAM 2000 TRANSITION SENTENCE: Our text this day teaches us that there will be those who “Leave Jesus.” There will be those who cannot understand what Jesus is saying. THESIS SENTENCE: [We CHOOSE to HEAR ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Was Not An Afterthought

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2006

About how the coming of Jesus was always to the plan for redemption.

Jesus Was Not an Afterthought! Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7 December 18, 2005 Introduction Well, here we are, one week from Christmas, and if you’re anything like me (and God help you if you are…), then the anticipation is beginning to build. The presents are starting to pile up under the tree, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

They Died From The Cold Within

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001

3rd in a series on love from 1 Corinthians 13

Sermon for 2/15/98 They died from the cold within I Corinthians 13:5 Introduction: Six humans trapped by happenstance in bleak and bitter cold, Each one possessed a stick of wood, or so the story goes. Their dying fire in need of logs, The first man held his back, For on the faces around the fire ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1, 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is King

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 5, 2010

The story of the Bible is the greatest of all stories. It is the story of Christ and His entering into the struggle of humanity in order to rescue his fallen creation. The great story of Christ permeates all of Scripture including every individual scene.

A great story is held together by a great plot One overarching theme, which binds every scene together Compelling lead character – a dangerous dilemma involving loss of certain order, the lead characters attempt to solve the problem and restore order, a villain, a companion or companions, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey To Jesus

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

Christmas

The Journey to Jesus, Matthew 2:1-12 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 22, 2002 Wise men traveled a great distance to worship Jesus, yet there were important intellectuals who wouldn’t go six miles out to see if the rumors were true... Jerusalem 6 miles from Bethlehem. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Name "Jesus"

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 23, 2008

“Truly, no name can banish fear like the name of Jesus: it is the beginning of hope and the end of despair.” Spurgeon

The Name “Jesus” Matthew 1:21 Purpose: To display Christ’s role as savior. Aim: I want the listener to glory in who Jesus is and worship Him passionately. INTRODUCTION: "There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deliverance From Excess Load

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010

A burden is a load. A burden can be a job or a duty. It can be a punishment or an inconvenience. A certain old woman was going somewhere with a heavy load on her head

Matthew 1: 28–30 says, “Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me. For I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your soul. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” WHAT IS A BURDEN? A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Meekness Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 25, 2007

1. Meekness means we do not retaliate. 2. Meekness means we live without fear. 3. Meekness comes with a blessing.

The famous atheist Frederick Nietzsche, who coined the phrase “God is dead,” once said, “Assert yourself. Care for nothing except yourself. The only vice is weakness and the only virtue is strength. Be strong. Be a superman. The world is yours if you work hard enough for it!” Hitler read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Fulfillment From Love-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 29, 2012

1 of 2. The circumstances surrounding Peter’s reinstatement made much of the commitment needed to fulfill his station in life. Fulfillment hinges upon a commitment to love. Your commitment to Love brings fulfillment to...

FULFILLMENT From LOVE-I—John 21:15-22 Attention: Poor Bill Jones In a coastal church one Sunday morning, a bespectacled minister glanced at the note that Mrs. Jones had sent to him by an usher. The note read: "Bill Jones, having gone to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation for his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom From The Craft Room Series

Contributed by Jackie Shergold on Jan 27, 2021

Following on from the wisdom of God we can find from our garden and shed, we now look at the wisdom we can find from God in our Craft Room.

Wisdom of the craft room 1. Pattern Many craft projects require a pattern. My parchment craft usually has a border around it made of embossed dots or holes pierced and cut. To achieve this I have to follow the pattern very carefully. The most frustrating thing is when you have spent hours on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, John 15:1-8

Going From Me To We

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2023

If our perspective was focused more on “We” instead of “Me”, this world would be a better place.

I hope that everyone’s year has started off in the right direction. One of the best pathways to take into the New Year is looking at everything through the eyes of God. It would certainly change our attitudes and our perspective on life. If our perspective was focused more on “We” instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Portrait Of Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 20, 2005

This is a sermon on how we as christians are to reflect or protray Jesus in our lives. The truth is we may be the only picture of Jesus that someone may see.

The Portrait of a Christian 1Peter 1:13-23 Prayer Everyone who are Christians looking at this picture of Jesus will have a similar picture form in their minds. We see a Jesus who loved, had compassion, brought mercy and grace. We see a Jesus who loved us so much that He willingly went to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Peace

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2024

Peace requires effort and intentionality, a conscious choice to turn away from the distractions and temptations that pull us away from God.

The Promise of Peace Scripture: John 14:27. Introduction: Peace requires effort and intentionality, a conscious choice to turn away from the distractions and temptations that pull us away from God. Reflection In the tumultuous seas of life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, to lose sight of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Other

Following Jesus

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Sep 23, 2014

Following Jesus transforms lives. If that is not happening, then people are not following Jesus.

In the day when most traveled by train, there was a physically disabled boy who ran a small newsstand in a railroad station. Each day he sold candy, gum, and newspapers to people who passed through the station. One day two men rushed through the crowded station to catch a train that was to leave ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

George Or Jesus

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001

Money is perhaps the most powerful tool, other than our tongue, that God has given to us to use for furthering His mission here on earth.

George or Jesus? Money – one of our greatest treasures. We can’t do with it and we can’t do without it. Money affects all sorts of things:It affects relations between countries for example: “A visiting American textile-buyer told a long but amusing story at a luncheon in Seoul, South ...read more

Scripture: Mark 17:17-31, Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Church Of God