Sermons on New Jerusalem:

Following Jesus Can Be Brutal

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

In Luke 14:24-35 Jesus¡¦ life was set on going to Jerusalem, where he had determined to die. As he had explicitly said, ¡§In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day ¡X for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem!¡¨ (Luke 13:33)

Background: Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, In Luke 14:24-35 Jesus¡¦ life was set on going to Jerusalem, where he had determined to die. As he had explicitly said, ¡§In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day ¡X for surely no prophet can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Power To Change The World Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 20, 2009

In this message we take a look at the early church in Jerusalem and how God radically changed the people and how they in turn radically changed the world.

Power to Change the World Acts 1:1-11 A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane which was late due to another flight being cancelled. The crowd had become very impatient as the time went on. Finally a very angry man who really overestimated his importance pushed his way to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 20, 2001

This message uses the experiences of David bringing back the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem in comparison to the Church bringing back the Power of God into Action today.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6: 1 - 23 Title: “The Raiders of the Lost Ark” Introduction: For 100 long years the Ark of the Covenant had been separated from the tabernacle and other places of worship. After its capture by the Philistines at Aphek (1 Sam. 4:11) it remained in Philistia for seven months, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23, 1 Samuel 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Appears To His Disciples Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 10, 2016

Jesus' appearance to his disciples in Jerusalem in Luke 24:36-49 shows us how they came to recognize that Jesus was indeed alive.

Scripture Jesus was crucified on Friday, Nisan 14, 30 AD. He was buried in Joseph of Nicodemus’ tomb before sundown on that same day. But, three days later, on the first day of the week, that is, on Sunday, at early dawn, several women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Interview With Jesus

Contributed by Calvin R. Davis Sr. on Mar 30, 2016

With a modern twist, a Muslim Reporter travels to Jerusalem to Interview Jesus before His death and meets people touched by Jesus ministry on the way.

John was in prison and needed to know if Jesus was really the person promised by God as the Messiah. I’m sure that he knew Jesus as hi cousin, but I wonder if he knew him as the Messiah. I’m sure that after baptizing Jesus he had to be convinced that Jesus was truly the One. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

Are You In Christ? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 6, 2019

To establish that in Christ: all have become a new creature; old things are passed away, all things are become new. This new position in Christ; and character, is only possible through ones obedience to the faith or the gospel of Christ. This lesson describes the process of becoming a new creature.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. In Christ: All are Become New Creatures 2. In Christ: Old Things are Passed Away 3. In Christ: All Things are Become New Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Are you in Christ?” This is one of the most important questions one might be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 43:18-19, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Risk Taker

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2001

Take a risk for Him in the new millennium!

Risk Taker Thesis: "Take a risk for Him in the millennium!" Main Texts: Matthew 25:14-30 ---Read from the Message "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. (Mat 25:13 NIV) "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Resolved

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

So we must be resolved in 2015 not by our own power but by the secret power of God to give us the boldness of faith to stand firm against the unbelieving world in which we live.

Be Resolved I like to start each New Year thinking about a quote that goes like this…”may all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions”. For many of us our New Year’s resolutions will be short lived and this quote suggests that if that is the case ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Repentance

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Repentance is one of the first principles of the gospel and is essential to our temporal and eternal happiness. It is more than just acknowledging wrongdoings. It is a change of mind and heart that gives us a fresh view about God about ourselves and world

The Power of Repentance Matthew 21:28-32 28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ 29 “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. 30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Acts 2:22-24, Acts 2:32-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Countercultural Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 8, 2023

Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26.

Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26. How did Jesus call some of His disciples? Is that a picture for anyone who chooses to follow Him? As Jesus passed on from there, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Need A Triumphal Entry?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 17, 2011

The journey into Jerusalem was an overture of deliverance; it begins in obscurity and ends in victory; Jesus can do the same for you, us, and our world today!

DO YOU NEED A TRIUMPHAL ENTRY? Matthew 21:1-11 Sermon Objective: The journey into Jerusalem was an overture of deliverance. It begins in obscurity and ends in victory. Jesus can do the same for you, us, and our world today! MATTHEW 21:1-11 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Outline Of 1 Timothy Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 17, 2020

First Timothy is one of the most important books in the New Testament, It deals with the most important aspects of our faith: salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ; the importance of prayer; the qualifications to be a church leader, and the centrality of Jesus.

Tom Lowe 8-21-2020 OUTLINE OF 1 Timothy Opening Greetings, 1:1-2 Instruction Concerning Doctrine, 1:3-20 Paul’s Warning Against False Doctrines, 1:3-11 Paul’s Testimony Concerning the Grace of God, 1:12-17 Paul’s Charge to Timothy, 1:18-20 III. Instruction Concerning Worship, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Curriculum Vitae

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon looks at the apostle Paul’s new curriculum vitae. The question is does ours match his old or new one?

Paul’s Curriculum Vitae Romans chapter.1:1-17 Introduction. At the time of the letter Paul had never been to Rome neither had any of the Apostles,yet this Church had been formed by the many Jews who had visited Jerusalem on Pentecost and had been converted. The message of salvation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Coping With Crisis

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 16, 2008

Following the destruction of Jerusalem, and the captivity of Judah, Jeremiah shows how we may find God’s presence at the heart of our sufferings.

Coping With Crisis (Finding God’s Presence In The Midst of our Pain) Aim: To show how the captivity of Judah revealed the character of God. Text: Lamentations 1:1-11 Introduction: The book of Lamentations is a dirge. It’s a funeral song. We might call it a requiem, and as such it is a book ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Terrified Or Trusting? Psalm 112:7

Contributed by John Newbaker on Sep 6, 2021

Who likes to receive good news? We all like receiving good news. When we receive good news we are joyful, happy, excited, but what about when you receive bad news?

Who likes to receive good news? We all like receiving good news. When we receive good news we are joyful, happy, excited, but what about when you receive bad news? Who likes to receive bad news? None of us. When you do how do you respond? Some of the ways we respond when we receive bad news ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:7

Denomination: Baptist