Sermons on One On One With Jesus:

He Still Came, Part 1

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 1, 2012

The coming of Jesus Christ began not in Matthew, but Genesis. This is part one of a four part series leading up to Christ’s coming into the world.

The story of the coming of Jesus Christ into this world begins not in Matthew, but in Genesis. Our Bibles have one overarching theme: God’s relationship with man. The first book of the Old Testament tells us how God made man in His own image and likeness. The first book of the New Testament ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of Peace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 5, 2015

These words carried the weight of the world and brought the savior of mankind. You cannot love the baby Jesus and not accept the risen savior. You cannot have one without the other. You cannot have peace, true peace without Jesus.

The God of Peace Isaiah 9:6-9:7 Introduction- Isaiah 9:6-9:7 As you are turning there, I want you to know the story of Christmas never gets old. In fact we should be spreading the message of Christmas all year long. Each year I try to look at Christmas with fresh eyes, but I should not have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Everlasting Father

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 8, 2022

Everlasting Father. Of all the titles given to the Christ-child, this one, Everlasting Father, probably raises the most questions. It is really intriguing. After all, how can a child be a father? And how can a newborn be so old as to be called everlasting?

Alba 12-26-2021 EVERLASTING FATHER Isaiah 9:6 You know, God couldn’t wait to tell people about the coming of Christmas. So 700 years beforehand, 2,700 years ago now, God foretold the Christmas story by choosing a prophet named Isaiah to tell the world about a an amazing baby. Isaiah’s prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hear The Call Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 31, 2020

If Jesus is calling you today, will you answer? One of the ways we all initially follow Jesus is to hear his call - to become aware that Jesus desires for us to be in his family, to serve as He did, and to live forever with him.

Following Jesus: The Call Luke 5:1-11 Introduction If Jesus is calling you today, will you answer? One of the ways we all initially follow Jesus is to hear his call - to become aware that Jesus desires for us to be in his family, to serve as He did, and to live forever with him. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are Jesus' Genealogies In Matthew And Luke Different?

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 21, 2023

From https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/why-are-jesus-genealogies-in-matthew-and-luke-different This post is adapted from the Four Portraits, One Jesus: Jesus’ Birth, Childhood, and Early Ministry, a free online course taught by Dr. Mark Strauss. My notes will be added later.

The birth narratives in both Matthew and Luke help answer the question, “Who is Jesus and where did he come from?” One of the ways each book does this is by recounting Jesus’ genealogy. The problem is: the genealogies are different. The Old Testament predicted that the Messiah would come from the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Go The Extra Mile Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 19, 2009

Are you willing to go the extra mile for Jesus? Are you willing to go the extra mile to help win one to Jesus?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Winter- man goes to mall, returns to car, and notices an odor coming from out of the hood. • Opens, finds cat mutilated in the fan belt. Cat looking for a warm place. • Mr. Jones had a plastic shopping bag so he carefully pulled the cat out of the belt and put what was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experience The Gift Of A New Beginning

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 22, 2021

The pharisees and Scribes used this woman as a pond in their scheme. In this one move, they could condemn the woman, turn the crowd against her and turn them away from the influence of Jesus. One slip of the tongue would be the end of Jesus. Yet Jesus offered a new beginning to all!

The lesson today is one of that was avoided by the early Church and was even left out of some early manuscripts. This is Jesus second discourse in the temple. Only a day or so before this event, many had marveled at his doctrine. The jealous Jewish leaders accused him of having a devil. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 3:16, John 3:17, 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Experience The Gift Of A New Beginning

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 22, 2021

The pharisees and Scribes used this woman as a pond in their scheme. In this one move, they could condemn the woman, turn the crowd against her and turn them away from the influence of Jesus. One slip of the tongue would be the end of Jesus. Yet Jesus offered a new beginning to all!

The lesson today is one of that was avoided by the early Church and was even left out of some early manuscripts. This is Jesus second discourse in the temple. Only a day or so before this event, many had marveled at his doctrine. The jealous Jewish leaders accused him of having a devil. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 3:16, John 3:17, 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Palm Sunday - Almost!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

Pilate is not the only one who has played the game of "almost." Most of us have played that game, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Revised: 2015) ILL. On the southern border of the empire of Cyrus, there lived a great chieftain named Cagular who tore to shreds & completely defeated the various detachments of Cyrus’ army sent to subdue him. Finally the emperor, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

The birth of Jesus Christ represents a gift of great value, but one which must be opened and received.

Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas. Of course, it’s much more complicated today than it was for the wise ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, 2 Chronicles 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 6, 2001

The Storms will come, the storms will go, but Jesus alwasys remains! This sermon is one of hope for better days!

THE STORMS OF LIFE TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 PROP: We must remember to have faith in Jesus. Let me tell you about a man named Steve. Steve was living what some people might call the American Dream. He had a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Really Mean To Serve Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 18, 2006

Jesus gave everything, we too should choose to give and serve one another in love.

Tonight I want to start out by having a little brain storming session. I have a blank card for each of you that I want to pick one of the sides and write the word “serve” at the top. Now, I want us to take a minute or two and just write down all the things that come to your mind when you hear this ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Juan Smith on Jun 23, 2005

Allowing ourselves to take second place the only one who should be in first place - Jesus

"Playing Second Fiddle" Readings: John 1:29-42, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Introduction • What’s wrong with second place? • First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? To be the best, achieve the most, get the highest marks, get into the best schools, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Methodist

His Good Grace, Freely Given…

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 5, 2005

Jesus came to this earth to accomplish one thing: to grant eternal life to all that believe in Him.

Title: His Good Grace, Freely Given… Scripture: Romans 3:20-24 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

By This Will They Know You Are My Disciples Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 29, 2006

by loving one another with authentic love, people will see we are following the teachings and example of Jesus

We are continuing our journey towards Easter with our next statement that Jesus said that changed the world. Last week we heard how when Jesus said, come follow me, it started off a chain reaction which would eventually lead to their being 1 and a half billion followers of Jesus all around the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Baptist