Sermons on Meeting Jesus:

Confessing Jesus

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 11, 2005

One of the most basic confessions in the life of a Christian is the confession about Jesus. 3 confessions in the NT teach us what it means in our lives to confess Jesus.

CONFESSING JESUS MATTHEW 16:13-16 JOHN 1:47-49 JOHN 20:26-28 INTRODUCTION...Innocent Prisoner, Today in the Word, December 4, 1992 There is the old story of a king who was once touring a prison. The prisoners fell on their knees before him to proclaim their innocence—except for one man, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Jesus

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 30, 2005

Our society has a distorted view of who Jesus really is. We need to show te world who the real Jesus is.

The Real Jesus Pastor Jamie Wright * June 12, 2005 * MFC Matthew 16:13-16 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Prayed

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 1, 2005

An in-depth look at the prayer of Jesus before His crucifixion.

JESUS PRAYED John 17:1-26 Key Verse and Theme: “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 8, 2004

The Name of Jesus can can change your life. God wants us to use His name in everything we do, even a cup of water given in His name has it’s reward. Mar 9:41 For whoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, tr

ILL>> The name McNair means different things to different people... Steve McNair = football player ... McNair County... McNair Brothers... But Jesus has a name above all names ... Phi 2:9 Therefore God has highly exalted Him, and has given Him a name which is above every name, Phi 2:10 that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Or Barabbas

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

We have the freedom of choice who we will serve in life ... Jesus or the devil.

MATTHEW 27:15-26 “JESUS OR BARABBAS” A) I want our minds to go back in time … Jesus’ earthly ministry is coming to an end! (1) PRAYER IN GETHSEMANE! * For approximately 33 ½ years, He lived looking forward to the cross! * Christ must’ve seen its shadow across His path all the way from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

In The Name Of Jesus !

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 3, 2004

This is a message to the church - to show the importance of Praying - In The Name Of Jesus !

Good morning! Say opening prayer! Help Holy Spirit! The title of my message today is: In the name of Jesus Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live under the rule of an earthly king? The people of the Old Testament times chose to be ruled by a king. Can you imagine ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-28

Denomination: *other

Available For Jesus!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 11, 2004

Every Christian has a ministry to serve the Lord.

Available For Jesus! [The Ministry of Availability] Luke 5:1-11 "Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing around Him and listening to the word of God, He was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen had gotten out of them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Bible Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 6, 2006

Old becomes new as Jesus explains how He is the fulfillment of the law and prophets...The CULMINATION of the law, APPRECIATION for the law, and INTERPRETATION of the law. [5 mistakes the Pharisees made]. Link included to free PowerPoint.

Jesus’ Bible Matthew 5:17 Think about it: All anyone had was their Old Testament, tho’ they didn’t call it that! God’s Word is under attack today, and we are called to defend it…all of it! And that’s just what Jesus did in our text. We continue looking at the greatest sermon ever preached, by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Lifeguard

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 22, 2006

A Sermon for Proper 11, series B

7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 11) July 23, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to reveal your will and grace, and to restore us to a meaningful relationship with you. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Don Jones on Aug 10, 2006

A doctrinal look at Jesus from the pre-incarnate Christ to the returning Lord.

8-1-2006 WGBC Who is Jesus? I. The Pre-incarnate Christ Exodus 3:14-15 - The "I AM" The name by which Moses was to identify his sender was "I AM". The Hebrew word is derived from the root word meaning "to be". It signifies the creative sustaining power of Almighty God. The implication is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

The cost, the commitment, and the consequences of responding to the Lord’s call - Follow Me!

FOLLOWING JESUS Matthew 4:19 [AMP] He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples - letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, [JBP] I THE CROWDS THAT FOLLOWED JESUS Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed him wherever he went. [NLT] Why did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

At Home With Jesus

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

I believe that many times Christians will know what it means to be a follower of Jesus, and they may rightfully call themselves Christians. And yet some people may not sense a connection with God.

Let’s begin tonight by giving thanks to what the Lord has been doing in each of our lives. I know that it is God that is doing these things. We are dependent on the Lord and His stirring our hearts. We can study, and train, and discuss what needs to be done and what should be done, but it will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 16, 2004

Gospel of John provides some of the clearest explanations of who he was, who he claimed to be, and what he asked of his followers. We’re going to spend the next couple months taking a look at this book, written for the sole purpose of helping people to k

Who Is This Jesus? John 1:1-18 September 11/12, 2004 Don Jaques INTRO: TRIVIA QUESTIONS Who was the 2nd president of the United States? John Adams Who is the American League leader in batting percentage? Ichiro Suzuki Which movie won the Oscar for Best Movie in 2004? Lord of the Rings: Return ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Then Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 3, 2002

The incident relayed to us in Luke 11:14-28 presses three relevant questions upon us. The first is, “Is Jesus The Son Of God As He Claims?” The second is, “How Do I Know That He Is Who He Says He Is?” And the third is, “What Must I Do In The Face Of This

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 30 “Who Then Is This Jesus!” Luke 11:14-26 Dr. John R. Hamby Several years ago (1972) Christian author Josh McDowell authored a book entitled “Evidence That Demands A Verdict.” This book ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Touching Jesus

Contributed by Jane King on Sep 19, 2002

What really happened when the woman with the issue of blood touched Jesus?

Luke 8:43-48 : (King James Version) - 43And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, 44Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. 45And Jesus said, Who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Church Of God