Sermons on Life Through Jesus:

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011

When there are no other options we have use creativity to get God’s attention.

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures Mark 2: 1-5 1) After a few days, Jesus returned to Capernaum, and word got around that he was back home. 2) A crowd gathered, jamming the entrance so no one could get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why A Crooked Jew Would Climb A Tree

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

God can forgive the worst of sinners

I. Hope - Zacchaeus’ desire (vs.1-4) - Illustration of Flagstaff Flooding # 1 - It has been said “Hope means hoping when things are hopeless”. - Hope is merely platitude when there is no need for hope - It is only when things are truly hopeless that hope becomes a strength. - Or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By A Tree

Contributed by Paul Dawson on Oct 10, 2014

Sermon is from Luke 19:1-10 concerning the salvation and call of Zacchaeus

Introduction A. The entrance of sin in the Garden over a tree a. Brought hiding – Where are you? b. Brought running – I heard you, but… c. Brought fear – I was afraid B. The fraternal twins of the fall of humanity - Sin and hiding C. While we may be hiding due to our sin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Specific Jobs? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 5, 2018

God calls people to work but equips them to do godly work!

God calls people to work but gifts and also calls for rest and instructs! Part of God's plan for everyone is to do work using what God has given each person BUT also calls every person to rest in God and listen to His instructions! Are we putting God’s gifts to work? Are we resting God’s Way? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Spirit And The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2016

A hitherto hidden wisdom revealed in the Apostolic preaching of the Cross.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE CROSS. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16. Paul is at pains to stress the very different manner in which he teaches when compared with the peddlers of the wisdom of this age. This does not mean that he lacks wisdom, nor that he is any less capable than the rhetoricians: but that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crowd That Gathered Around The Cross

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 16, 2013

Matthew’s account of the crucifixion scene.

THE CROWD THAT GATHERED AROUND THE CROSS “And sitting down they watched Him there.” Matthew 27:36 KJV I. THE ROMAN SOLDIERS: “Then the soldiers of the governor took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36

Denomination: Baptist

A King-Sized Comforter

Contributed by Wilson Spencer on Jan 7, 2012

Many people in our world today are hurting, and in an effort to find solace, they turn to everything from substance abuse, to sexual immorality, to the acquisition of wealth, all the while neglecting the greatest resource in the universe; God's Holy Spiri

A King-Sized Comforter Pastor Wilson Spencer Liberty Baptist Church, McEwen, TN January 8th, 2012 John 14:15-18 “15. If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17. Even the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Do With This Day?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 14, 2012

Turn "What are you going to do today?" into "What does God want me to do today?"

What Will You Do With This Day? "Every house has a builder, but God is the one who made everything." Hebrews 3:4 (NLT) Intro: What are you going to do today? Sometimes the biggest decision people make on some days is what to wear. The most valuable thing people have today is there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Splinters And Logs

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 21, 2012

The reasons we're told "Do not judge" is because most of us aren't responsible or mature enough to do it with fairness. We must exercise mercy with each other.

Splinters and Logs February 19, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must exercise mercy with each other. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-5 Supplemental Passage: Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Help My Unbelief

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 27, 2012

Don’t doubt; just believe.

Help My Unbelief October 5, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t doubt; just believe. Focus Passage: Mark 9:14-24 Introduction: I. IT IS A STATEMENT OF SHEER HONESTY a. This man was being as honest with the Lord as he possibly could. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Thank You, Lord

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012

We must remember to thank God all the time.

Thank You, Lord November 23, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember to thank God all the time. Focus Passage: Luke 17:11-19 Supplemental Passage: Psalm 100 Introduction: Emerson said that if the stars came out only once a year, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 21, 2019

We have many questions that begin with the word, "why".

WHY? Luke 13: 1 – 9 Intro: How many questions can you think of that begin with “WHY”? 1) Why is the time of day when traffic moves the slowest called “rush hour”? 2) Why do we park our car in our “driveway”? 3) Why is the sky blue? 4) Why does our hair turn gray when we get older? 5) Why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Young And In A Deserted Place Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2019

If you don’t sharpen a blade from time to time, it gets dull.

Saturday of the 4th Week in Course Young and in a Desert Place This prayer from the author of the Letter to the Hebrews fits so well with our psalm and Gospel today that I would like to share the links. The prayer is “Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Psalm 23:1-6, Hebrews 13:20

Denomination: Catholic

Last Batch Of Prodigal Sons

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 19, 2025

Father God is waiting for all of the prodigal sons to return back. When they all return, God is closing of this era, and the marriage of the lamb will begin, followed by a celebration. There is a celebration coming and the Triune God will be part of this celebration.

But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. Luke 15:22 This is what Trinity does with all Prodigal Sons who come back to their senses and return to God. They provide a best robe, a ring and sandals. All the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Don't Mess With The Living God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 25, 2023

The rules about good treatment of the neighbor get very specific.

30th Sunday in Course 2023 In today’s Gospel, Jesus continues His long-running controversy with the Jewish leadership, in this case the masters of case law, the Pharisees. They are trying to pin the Lord down with a question that was placed before all the major rabbis, “what is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:20-26, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic