Sermons on Leaving Jesus:

Jesus Overcomes Fear

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 13, 2007

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Series C. A different approach to the doubting Thomis norm for this Sunday

2nd Sunday of Easter, April 15, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord Jesus, through your death and resurrection, you not only defeated sin and the powers of death and evil – you came back to us, breaking through our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting To Know Jesus

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

This message discusses what it means to really know Jesus, and seven ways to get to know Him more.

Around 1915, Mohandas Gandhi set a goal for himself… political freedom for his native India. And over the next three decades he led his people in their quest for freedom until it was granted to them in 1947. Albert Einstein said of Gandhi: “Generations to come will scarcely believe that such a one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

We often think of Jesus as being the Prince of Peace. So what did He mean when He said He came to bring a sword?

Let me ask you something… when you think about Jesus, what are some characteristics that come to mind? PARTICIPATION (Loving, gentle, kind, forgiving…) That’s the Jesus most of us think about. That’s the Lord and God we want to know… one who’s compassionate, caring, understanding, generous. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Breakfast With Jesus (Revised)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 21, 2007

Learning to forgive ourselves as Jesus has forgiven us.

John 21:1-19 “Breakfast with Jesus” A chicken and a hog were walking past a church building one day when they noticed the Sunday morning sermon title posted on the sign. It read “Helping the Poor.” They walked a ways when the chicken suddenly came up with a suggestion: “Say, brother hog, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Ol' Jesus

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Apr 22, 2007

Charlie Brown, the Apostle Paul, and Jesus want us to ask, "How does the other team feel?"

You may recall that on Easter Sunday I made reference to Charles Schulz’s comic strip PEANUTS. The fact that I have to identify it as “Charles Schulz’s comic strip PEANUTS” just shows you how much things have changed. In the circles where I grew up, you could quote “PEANUTS” with no more ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strength -- Jesus Is Stronger

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 19, 2007

Jesus is stronger. Stronger than the devil. Stronger. Stronger than any temptation, stronger than any fear, stronger than any sin. Jesus is stronger.

Remember the Road Runner cartoons where Wile E. Coyote chases the Road Runner cartoons and inevitably end up in a tight situation? The Coyote will chase the bird failing every time. He will explode, have a rock fall on him, have a ACME device malfunction or fall off the edge of a cliff. But, every ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 21, 2007

In this sermon you will consider the phrase, Jesus the Prince of Peace, taken from Isaiah 9:6.

In beginning I would like to share the story behind one of our favorite Christmas hymns, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” At the time of it’s writing Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was happy in his life, enjoying a widening recognition, and elated over the election of Abraham Lincoln. He believed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus To You?

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 26, 2007

Is Jesus just a baby in a manger scene that’s taken out once a year? Is He there to give you health, wealth and prosperity? Is He some type of fire insurance? This passage answers those questions about who Jesus really is.

1. Jesus’ relationship to His creation (15-17) 2. Jesus’ relationship to His church (18-19) 3. Jesus’ relationship to His children (20-23) I’m sure many of us have heard the story about the little girl who was coloring a picture in her Sunday School class. It was a pretty picture, but the teacher ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping The Gift Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Dec 27, 2007

This message takes a look at Christmas and shows how Christ is God’s perfect gift to man.

Unwrapping the Gift of Jesus I’m starting to enjoy Christmas again Christmas as a child What would the perfect gift be? Speechless Do you get any value from not opening it? You don’t know the worth until you open it! The person who has given it knows So let’s spend two weeks unwrapping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Boy Named Jesus

Contributed by Carl Greene on Dec 31, 2007

This message deals with the significance of Jesus’ name(s). The focus is about "God with us" vs God "is" with us. The importance of having God "within" us, guiding, comforting, encouraging, loving. Not alongside us, but "with" us.

Now, I’m a long time country/western fan. I just love a good country song that proclaims: “I don’t love you anymore, trouble is, I don’t love you any less!” There are even some truly classic country Christmas songs such as Momma got run (or run-ed’) over by a reindeer! I always had a fondness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Light Of The World Is Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 2, 2008

Christmas message.

INTRODUCTION There are lights everywhere at Christmas. The tragedy is that most people are in darkness - spiritual darkness. But Christ has come to dispel it. He is the great Light of whom Isaiah spoke. 1. LIGHT IS PURE There are no impurities in it. The Lord Jesus Christ has no impurities. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

The Mighty Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 4, 2008

Notice these words in verse 32 - “Peter passed through all quarters.” They are going to serve as the basis for our thoughts tonight.

THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS ACTS 9:32-35 The passage tonight turns from the dramatic changed life of Saul to a story in the life of Peter. Since the churches had rest from persecution, the apostles began to make use of this interval of quiet to visit the different congregations in order to build ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Built Church

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 9, 2008

examining how Jesus builds the local church of believers

Intro: if Jesus came and built the local church, what would it look like? Would He build it like we would build it, or would He have a different plan? I believe He has a plan for the local church, and in this series I would like to look at His plan for the local church. Our title for this series ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 27, 2008

What does it mean to "walk in the Spirit" and how do we accomplish it?

Series: Study of Galatians Text: Galatians 5:16-25 Title: “Just Be Like Jesus” I. The Spirit vs. The Flesh (16-18) Vs. 16 • “Walk” present active tense, so what Paul is saying is “to keep walking” in the Sprit and don’t ever stop. o Romans 6:12-14 o Romans 8:9-13 • What exactly does it mean to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Manuel Jr. Ocampo on Feb 27, 2008

Jesus is our Good Shepherd and He loves us.

JESUS: THE GOOD SHEPHERD TEXT: JOHN 10:1-21 INTRO: Jesus reveals himself in many ways. As savior, Lord, God, Healer and even a friend. Here He reveals His relationship with us in a different way but signifies His love and care for His people. THE GOOD SHEPHERD….. I. KNOWS THE SHEEP A. By ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational