Sermons on Model Jesus:

Why Jesus Is Better Than Santa Claus

Contributed by James Owens on Dec 15, 2004

Santa lives at the North Pole, but Jesus is everywhere!

“Why Jesus is Better Than Santa Claus!” TEXT: Galatians 1:11-12 (NIV) “I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeing Jesus In All His Glory – The Transfiguration

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Study of the Transfiguration

Seeing Jesus in all his Glory – The Transfiguration - Luke 9:28-36 Gladstone Baptist Church – 15/1/06 pm Pray Last week we came back to Luke’s Gospel to perhaps what is the Bible’s 64 Million Dollar Question. “Who is Jesus?” Remember the disciples were asked who others thought Jesus was and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Learning From Jesus' Return

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2007

"And He has on [His] robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS"

A. INTRODUCTION: REVELATION 19:11-16 1. Six seals revealed judgment (6:1-17) then the seventh seal, “There was silence in Heaven” (8:1). This is Christ’s return. 2. Six trumpets announce judgment (8:2-9:2). “Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? Why Did He Come? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 21, 2007

This sermon discusses both the divinity and humanity of Jesus and why he came to earth. It speaks of the virgin birth and why it is important as well as the resurrection.

April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #1 Who is Jesus? Why Did He Come? Philippians 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION: Today people have a lot of opinions as to who Jesus is and why He came. There is even a lot of controversy within the church, and much effort is made to “explain away” the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is The Only Way To Heaven: True Or False? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 18, 2006

Part 2 of the series, The Truth About Jesus Christ.

Yesterday was April Fool’s Day. How many of you were fooled by an April Fool’s Day joke? [My best April Fool’s joke] There’s a website called museumofhoaxes.com that lists “The Top 100 April Fool’s Day Hoaxes of All Time.” The Swiss Spaghetti Harvest: In 1957, the respected BBC news show ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Worship Jesus Christ

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 17, 2004

Christ the King Sunday - focuses on Christ’s identity, which is why we worship him.

Colossians 1:13-20 WHY DO YOU WORSHIP JESUS CHRIST? Many would say that you are an odd group of people that are here today. Here you are, on a day when you’re not working, and instead of using your time off to relax at home, you’re here. What an odd group of people you are, people would say. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Your Busy Schedule A Break With Jesus.

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 21, 2004

How chaotic is your life? Are you running around every day between jobs and kids and activities? Do you wish you had quiet time with the Lord, and wonder why you never seem to get it? Then this message is for you!

Text Galatians 1:11-24 Title: Give your busy schedule a break with Jesus. Rev. Douglas W. Koehler Bethlehem Lutheran Church How chaotic is your life? Are you running around every day between jobs and kids and activities? Do you wish you had quiet time with the Lord, and wonder why you never seem ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

What Will You Do With Jesus? Listen To Him! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 22, 2004

Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response... will it be to listen to what he has to say for our lives?

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS? “Listen to Him!” Romans 10:13-17 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response.. will it be to listen to him? Function: To call hearers to make a decision to listen to what Jesus has to say for their lives. What a beautiful text: Everyone who calls upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-5, Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Well Does Jesus Know You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 6, 2005

We may not realize it, but we all need a guide - someone to take us into the dangerous presence of God. Many of us feel ashamed because of our own failures. But Jesus knows our weaknesses through and through, yet willingly guides us to the Father.

The family in America is changing. Recent statistics show that the "typical" American household no longer mirrors Ozzie and Harriett - with two married people at home with the kids and the dogs and the Beav. The most common household in America now is a single parent. We’ve gotten used to going it ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Do You Think About Jesus?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2003

Is he the King that you welcome into your hearts– like the crowds did that Sunday 2000 years ago. Or is he that uncomfortable person that you would like to get rid of, like the Jewish leadersdid 2000 years ago

Sunday 9th April 2001 Ferindune Old People’s Home, Faringdon This afternoon’s reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem which happened at the beginning of a week – in about AD 30 - that Christians remember each year as “Holy Week” or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Paying Tithes To Jesus, Our High Priest Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jul 21, 2003

There is a difference between tithing under the Mosaic Covenant and tithing under the New Covenant of Grace.

Paying Tithes to Jesus, our High Priest Stewardship Series #3 Bible Text: In the one case, the tenth is collected by men who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living. Hebrews 7:8. Many Christians practice the giving of tithes as a vital part of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Did Jesus Take It And Make It?

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

There are three Christ-like qualities that will empower us to take it and make it.

“ HOW DID JESUS TAKE IT AND MAKE IT? ” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com 18:12-19 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. There ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-19

Jesus Crushes And Cures Your Quest For Cleanliness

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 18, 2003

by not washing his hands Jesus teaches a lesson in righteousness

September 21, 2003 Mark 7:1-8; 14-15; 21-23 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Will You Lend Jesus, Your Life? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 17, 2013

And guess what, that friend of Jesus, may just be your love one! Wouldn’t you want someone to get up and help them?

Luke 11:5-8-And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within and say, ‘Do not trouble me; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Jesus Praying About For Our Church Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 6, 2013

This is the first in a series on prayer, answering hte question what are the priorities, purpose and promise of prayer found in John 17

WHAT JESUS IS PRAYING FOR HPC John 17:1-26 INTRODUCTION One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal