Sermons on Missing Jesus:

Longing For Jesus' Return Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Dec 16, 2005

Exegetical; hard times cause us to long for Jesus’ return, which in turn prepares us for the Second Coming.

Author: J. Clark Sneed Date: 18 December 2005 Title: Longing for Jesus’ Return Text: Luke 17:22-27 Dominating Theme: Preparation Thrust: Be prepared. “And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Common Ways To Lead An Uncommon Life Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 28, 2023

Sometimes we see the big picture of how having faith in Christ leads to heaven but we miss the fact that He has so much to say about our every-day life.

When God became man in the person of Jesus He came to earth as regular people. He wasn’t surrounded in thunderbolts, He wasn’t wearing a halo around His head. He came into this world as the helpless child of an everyday couple. He skinned his knuckles in the carpenter’s shop of his stepfather ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

First Love Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011

No matter how many and good the works you do for the church, if Jesus is not at the center of them you are missing the target.

Have you ever been in love? Remember back to those first dizzy days. Nothing else really mattered, did it, beyond when you would see your sweetheart next. Spending time with him or her was the most important thing in your life. Did you rush through chores to be ready earlier, or linger in front ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don’t Miss God’s Best

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jun 7, 2011

A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers about God's best for you and how people can receive it.

Would you take God’s Word and find Colossians, the second chapter? And, I want to talk to you tonight about God’s best—God’s best. You know, the devil would try to keep you from getting saved. And, if he can’t keep you from being saved—and, by the way, he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Be A Moron (Like Me) And Miss The Banquet!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2011

A first-person narrative on the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

Your pastor thought of giving me a name like Marsha or Morgan but it’s better that you just remember me as “moron” for that is what Jesus called me and that is what I am. Because of my short-sightedness and sloppy preparation I wound up missing a scrumptious wedding banquet. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Priorities: Turning Around When We Miss Our Exit Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 27, 2004

What to do when we realize we aren’t fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives.

Life in the Fast Lane Priorities: Turning Around When We Miss Our Exit Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 26, 2004 Introduction “Are you a hedgehog or a fox? “In his famous essay “The Hedgehog and the Fox,” Isaiah Berlin divided the world into hedgehogs and foxes, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Out With The Old - In With The New"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 19, 2001

We need discernment so that we can know when to let go of things of the past to enthusiastically seek the blessings God has in store for us in the present. Because of their clinging to the Temple the Chosen People of God missed out on the promised Messia

¡§Out With The Old -- In With The New¡¨ Hebrews 8:1-13 When we are confronted with all of the problems of the present, we are often tempted to reminisce about the days of old and how wonderful things were back then. If we experienced the ¡§good old days,¡¨ then the tendency to cling to the past ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sisera's Mother-Her Son Was Missing In Action Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 8, 2023

She had to be proud of him--he was a high-ranking officer in the army. But when the battle was over and he didn't come home, she began to have some concerns. "Missing" is the worst status ever for a soldier.

Introduction: Nearly everyone who has ever served in the military is aware of the risk in any armed conflict. Some warriors are killed in action, others are taken prisoner, but the worst fate of all is to be listed as missing. Sisera’s mother was one of the many mothers whose son never came home ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is __________

Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 26, 2020

The best discovery you will ever make is that of Who Jesus is and place He has and what role He plays in your life.

“JESUS IS _____!” PSALM 107:1-16/ David P. Nolte (I am indebted to Zach Williams for the basic main points.) When you say, “Jesus is ......” the list is practically unending. Actually there are about 200 names or titles for Jesus in the Bible. For instance, “Jesus is: Lord; Master; The Way; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Community Or Chaos: The Danger Of Doing Business As Usual Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

The danger of doing business as usual is that you will miss your mission, that you will miss your miracle, and you will miss the Master.

Community or Chaos: The Danger of Doing Business as Usual John 21: 1-12 John 21:3 “I go a fishing.” The life and times of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reflects the Black Church and Black people at their best. We are all proud of his academic and social accomplishments. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Is The Lamb That Was Slain

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 30, 2022

The spectacular worship of Jesus our Lord which will happen in heaven is not to be missed.

Worthy is the Lamb that was Slain Revelation 5:11-14 Who is this Jesus who rose from the dead on Easter Sunday morning? The answer to this question means everything. Some see the resurrection as being a spiritual event. For some, this is something short of a literal resurrection. These might say ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Into God's Calling

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 5, 2009

We may miss the call of God because we are offended by what we are called to do or just are not listening or paying attention.

Mark 7: 24 – 37 / Growing Into God’s Calling Intro: A Christian couple decided they wanted to get a dog. As they were walking down the street they noticed a sign in the pet shop advertising “Christian puppies.” --- “How do you know they are Christian puppies?” --- “Watch!” --- “Fetch the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is . . . ! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2017

A look at who Jesus is through the book of Hebrews

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 12:1-3 September 17, 2017 We remember endings. We remember endings of our favorite movies, as well as endings in the lives of friends, family and even people we’ve admired from politics, sports, actors, actresses, musicians and more. We remember epic meltdowns in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 10, 2021

The Lord's Power, Verses Man Power

I’m reminded of a young man by the age of 30 who has received many of the things that he wanted in life. He received the nice expensive car that he desired, he moved into his dream house with 10 bedrooms, and 12 bathrooms. His bank account has reached an astronomical peak, he married the center ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2022

Luke 2:1-7 teaches us about the birth of Jesus so that we can understand the reason for his birth.

Introduction One commentator says, “If you try to point out something to a dog, the dog will often look at your finger instead of at the object you’re trying to point to. This is frustrating, but it illustrates a natural mistake we all make from time to time.” It’s a mistake that many people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed