Sermons on Missing Jesus:

Too Big To Miss

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 6, 2005

Goliath- The warriors said, "He’s too big to hit" David said, "He’s too big to miss." Take your problems Head on

1 Samuel 17:12-37 This morning I will discuss- Facing unbeatable foes--Beating unbeatable odds When everyone says, “You’re gonna lose” That’s when God says, “Hang on my child, We’re about to kick some butt” I don’t serve a God - backs down, backs up, gives in or gives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excuses For Missing Church

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Excuses for Missing Church

Excuses for Missing Church Why I stopped going to ball games: 1. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. 2. The other fans don't care about me. 3. The seats are too hard. 4. Coach never visits me. 5. The referee makes calls I don't agree with. 6. Some of the games go into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Foursquare

The New Miss Persia

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 26, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 2: 1 – 23

Esther 2: 1 – 23 The New Miss Persia 2 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said: “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king; 3 and let the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Commitment … The Missing Ingredient

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 5, 2022

From time to time, most of us, have begun to eat something that was set before us, and before we took our first bite, not the second or third, we noticed something was missing, and we said, “Someone forgot to add the salt!”

As we begin to read the first chapter of the book of Acts, not the second or third, but the first chapter, and we compare the New Testament church to the modern church, we are aware that something is missing. We cannot help but ask, “Where is the evidence of those things that so characterized the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Allow Jesus To Just Pass By? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 27, 2017

Jesus Christ is omnipresent but can we miss His presence in our lives?

Our Scripture passage for the week is Jer. 23:23-24…. “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away? Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?” declares the LORD. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the LORD. What does this mean?? God is omnipresent! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Welcome Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 16, 2018

If you are not humble you will miss the opportunity to welcome Jesus into your home or situation

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WELCOME JESUS John 13:20King James Version (KJV) 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. Beloved, it has become very difficult due to the changing ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Expectations Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2023

We should not miss the Truth that Jesus has expectations of us as His disciples.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Expectations of Jesus Luke 9:57-62 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO HALF-WAY (P) There are some things in life that we should never do halfway. Most things in life we should give our best effort, persevere, and see to completion. * Giving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Missing Link...living Meek Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 26, 2008

The Beatitudes flow out of each other. Our poverty of spirit leads to our mourning, and teaches us to live meek. But this is often the missing link in the life of a Christian. This message explores Jesus’ teaching on meekness in the Sermon on the Mount

(Opened message with BlueFishTV Video Clip depicting a church service similar to a Football Telecast) Quite a production the church has become. Visit the right congregation on the right Sunday, and you will feel like you have fallen into a happening similar to the Super Bowl, or a UK basketball ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Day Peter Was An Idiot: Missing The Necessity Of The Cross

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

The sermon is when Peter rebuked Jesus for suggesting he would die on the cross. Proper 17, Year A

The Day Peter Was An Idiot: Missing The Necessity of the Cross Proper 17 – Matthew 16:21-28 Intro: Since February of this year, the People’s Republic of China has removed and destroyed over 900 crosses from Christian churches. If that wasn’t enough, to display a cross on a place of worship is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal

Don't Miss The Intent Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Just like the Pharisees, so many are concerned with outward appearances but Jesus teaches us that we need to be concerned with matters of the heart and that once the heart is under control, outward appearances as well as our actions will take care of them

I. INTRODUCTION A. Examples of Common Misunderstood Intentions In a world that is so full of evil, one has to be so careful in what he says because one never knows how someone else will interpret what was said. 1. The World of EMAIL I live in the world of email & love it. I can send a message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-48

Denomination: Baptist

What Judas Missed-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 27, 2018

1 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-I—John 13:18--17:26 OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT’ *THIS IS A BARE-BONES SERMON OUTLINE THAT WAS FLESHED OUT IN THE PULPIT* Attention: Shortly after Jesus Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem as Her promised Messianic King... & During the Passover supper, Jesus’ provided an example of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Missing Bride At The Wedding”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 8, 2023

The Ten Bridesmaids story is an answer to the question of the disciples in Matthew 24:3. With the current wars, and protests, warnings about WWIII, people are again asking: When will the end come? Jesus simply says: "Watch and be prepared."

In Jesus Holy Name November 12, 2023 Text: Matthew 25:10b,13 “The Missing Bride at the Wedding” This is a great parable about the danger of being unprepared. I know there have been weddings that I officiated, but the “bride” was 30 or 45 minutes late, so everyone just waited. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

What Judas Missed-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2018

3 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-III—John 13:18--17:26(13:31-38) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Lesson Before the Lesson: A college professor had the mysterious habit of walking into the lecture hall each morning, removing a tennis ball from his jacket pocket. He would set it on the corner of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Judas Missed-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2018

8 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-VIII—John 13:31–14:11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: My Children Are Not My Children: In Washington State ca. 2002, when a parent applied for state benefits for their children, DNA tests were required for proof of parentage. But when a woman(Lydia ...read more

Scripture: John 13:38, John 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Judas Missed-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 10, 2018

2 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-II—John 13:18--17:26 OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/GONE’ Attention: Don’t Miss Out— The man whispered, "God, speak to me,”... And a meadowlark sang. But, the man did not hear. So the man said, "God, speak to me,”... And the lightning flashed & the thunder rolled across the sky. But, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:28-30

Denomination: Baptist