Sermons on Nicodemus Meets Jesus:

The Organization Jesus Built Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

This is the second sermon in our "Jesus Built" Series. It examines the pattern that we have in scripture of the organization of Jesus church, universal and local,and talks about how changes in the organization lead to apostasy

INTRODUCTION The New Testament provides a pattern that was followed by the early church. They followed what the Apostles gave them in their teaching and writings. The Jerusalem church gives us an example of this. We are told in Acts 2:42 that these Christians “continued steadfastly in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, A Friend To Sinners Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings.

The Gospel of Mark #7: Jesus, a Friend to Sinners Text: Mark 2:13-17 Thesis: To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings. Introduction: (1) “Mark has shown Jesus’ fame and popularity spreading like wildfire. In this next unit (2:13-3:6), he shows opposition to Jesus from religious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Silently Touch Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 8, 2023

The woman approached Jesus while he was reclining at the table and touched, washed, wiped, kissed, and anointed his feet.

The Bible tells that certain people had the privilege to silently touch Jesus. Without Jesus’ knowledge, a woman who had been sick for 12 years silently touched his garment as he passed through the crowd (Luke 8:43). In Luke 7:36, a sinful woman approached Jesus from behind and touched His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37

The Church Of Christ 4

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 8, 2016

Jesus' parable of the sower taught the truth of receiving the word of God, from the beginning to everlasting life wherein the will of man is challenged to meet the rigorous standard coming out of the word of God---to live with us for ever..

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 4 by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 8, 2016) “And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:...” (St. Luke 8:4-21, King James Version [The parable of the sower]). Greetings In The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-21

Denomination: Friends

Why Do People Like To Put God In A Box?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Sep 7, 2015

From the casting out of a demon to the healing of a deaf and mute man, God's ways are better than human ways. God sent his Son to meet with our souls with a One on One plan for redemption and salvation.

Mark 7:24-26 (CJB) Next, Yeshua left that district and went off to the vicinity of Tzor and Tzidon. There he found a house to stay in and wanted to remain unrecognized, but keeping hidden proved impossible. Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit in her came to him and fell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Praying Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 8, 2005

Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me...

Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me and like Jeff in the drama I never thought God would really answer it. I was even instructed to repeat this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Weapon Of Choice Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 13, 2009

A message focusing on Judas’ betrayal and the need for repentance. Since Jesus knows the secrets of our hearts, He could blast us. Instead, He uses the weapon of love.

Sermon Notes “Jesus’ Weapon of Choice” Matthew 26:20-25 Introduction: There are some biblical names we just do not give to our kids. Others are quite common. When was the last time you met a Jezebel or a Judas? What about a Rachel or a Peter? Certainly we’re not anything like those first two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: The Difference Maker PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon encourages self-reflection on our faith journey, challenging us to overcome spiritual blindness and live out our faith with open-mindedness and discernment.

Good morning, beloved congregation. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in faith and purpose, to draw near to Him through His Word. There's a certain warmth, a certain comfort that comes from being among fellow believers, a mutual understanding that transcends our ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1

Topics: Savior

Jesus Is The Main Thing!

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 10, 2008

What is the main teaching of the Bible? What is the main thing we ought to be conveying? "Jesus Christ and Him crucified."

Father in heaven, at your right hand are eternal pleasures, and in your presence is fullness of joy. Help us now as we look into your Word to remain in Your presence. Oh God we know that You actively seek people to worship You, help us then to see in Your Word that which will draw worship out of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:40-45, John 5:40-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Ol' Jesus

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Apr 22, 2007

Charlie Brown, the Apostle Paul, and Jesus want us to ask, "How does the other team feel?"

You may recall that on Easter Sunday I made reference to Charles Schulz’s comic strip PEANUTS. The fact that I have to identify it as “Charles Schulz’s comic strip PEANUTS” just shows you how much things have changed. In the circles where I grew up, you could quote “PEANUTS” with no more ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Looking At Jesus Differently

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2010

How do you view Jesus?

Intro. As I asked this morning, Who is Jesus to You? Harold Vaughan, concerning practical atheists, or as I have called them, Christian Atheists, said this, "There are few that deny God with their lips, but millions who deny God with their lives". Belief in God is at an all-time high while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy To Approach Jesus

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 2, 2013

Unlike the Centurion, we can know for sure that we are worthy to come to Jesus.

Worthiness. We have all, at some point and time, dealt with and even battled with various feelings of being unworthy, inadequate, not talented enough, or simply think we’re all thumbs and have two left feet. Whether it is standing in front of the commander to give a briefing, going to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Stand Up For Jesus

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 8, 2005

An overview of 2 Timothy and Paul’s call to stand up and stand firm for the gospel.

Stand Up For Jesus 2 Timothy 1:13-14, 2:1-3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO An old song from our hymnals provides a fitting backdrop for 2 Timothy. Listen to the words written in 1858 by George Duffield, a Presbyterian minister in Philadelphia. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Need Jesus

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Mar 13, 2007

Sometimes christians depend way to much on men to "fix" things; they need Jesus!

PEOPLE NEED JESUS We all have one thing in common today. We have needs. And because we have needs we seek to meet those needs. We need security. We need jobs. We need food. We need relationships. We need direction. We need hope. We need faith. We need trust. No matter who you are we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch For Jesus Return Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Nov 25, 2006

Christians should keep their eyes to the skies, in anticipation of the return of their Bridegroom Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

LOOK FOR CHRIST’S RETURN INTRODUCTION 1. Brothers and Sisters, we are free in Christ. There is no longer anything in this world that can bind us, that can imprison us, that can overcome us, we have been set free in Jesus Christ. 2. ISA 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible