Sermons on People Who Hurt:

Are You Denying Jesus?

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 27, 2001

Are you denying Jesus? Would you deny Jesus like Peter? We will look at seven ways some Christians deny Jesus.

‘ARE YOU DENYING JESUS”? MATTHEW 26:69-75 David Brainerd, the famous missionary to the American Indians, proclaimed this truth throughout his ministry. He said, “I never got away from Jesus and Him crucified in my preaching. I found that once these people were gripped by the great evangelical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Seen My Daddy?

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Jun 16, 2002

The discourse between Jesus and His Disciples focusing on the answer, "If you have seen me, you’ve seen the Father."

Sermon by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Assistant Pastor Westwood Baptist Church, University Center Nashville, Tennessee - www.westwoodbcuc.org www.roberthouston.org Sunday, June 16, 2002 (Father’s Day) 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Text: John 14:9 Subject: “Have You Seen My Daddy?” One of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:9

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

Advent is a time of preparation and repentance, and it turns out that Joseph’s story has a few things to teach about those very things.

Joseph…the husband of Mary. The Bible doesn’t really tell us that much about Joseph. Legend has it that he was an elderly widow. Supposedly that explains why he was able to honor Mary’s virginity during the first months of their marriage and why he quietly disappears from the narrative sometime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nicodemus 1

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 17, 2002

Reflections at Theological College. Jesus and his encounter with Nicodemus and what we can learn about sharing our faith with others.

Wycliffe Hall, Oxford November 1999 My text this morning is taken from John 3:1-12 A. John 3:1-2 It is the well known story of Nicodemus coming to Jesus. He comes secretly by night to have a chat with Jesus. Why? i) Was it because he wanted to speak to Jesus in quiet? ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12, John 20:1

Denomination: Anglican

Do You Wish To Be Well?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Jesus expects us to exercize our faith.

Do You Wish to be Well? John 5:1-10 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. [3] In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Joking - John The Baptist As Our Vicar!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2004

Can you imgaine what fun John the Baptist would be as your local vicar

NR/SMM 05-12-04 Mt. 3:1-11 John the Baptist’s ministry Story: Have you ever stopped to think what would happen if Bishop Graham appointed John the Baptist as your local vicar instead of me. Ursula don’t answer that! Imagine yourself asking John the Baptist round for dinner. What would you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Pressure

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 13, 2004

Do I ever feel like I am in a pressure cooker, or that I am being pulled and pushed in every direction? Well, I can respond like Herod. I can be manipulated by it to the point where I am forced to make decisions contrary to what I know is right. Or I can

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The Hope College Women’s basketball team had made it to the national playoffs. The final game saw Hope 20 points behind with 10 minutes left to play. The team remained calm and began to narrow the gap. Then with just 5 seconds remaining, a 3 point basket tied the game. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon That Paul Never Finished

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

A sermon on Felix from the Book of Acts

THE SERMON THAT PAUL NEVER FINISHED TEXT - Acts 24:24-27 INTRO. - Shortly before Jesus died on the Cross he told his disciples in John 16:7-11 that he was going to send them another Comforter -- the Holy Spirit. Jesus said that when the Holy Spirit came, he would do three things. He was going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Religious Seeker

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 11, 2002

A religious man meets Jesus

THE RELIGIOUS SEEKER John 3: 10 INTRODUCTION: A. One of the things that Jesus did at the beginning of His ministry was to cleanse the temple 1. The temple authorities had made a business out of selling sacrificial animals and exchanging money ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

Forty Days That Changed A Life 6.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 2, 2005

Jesus spent 40 days on the earth after His resurrection before He went back to heaven.

Forty days that changed a life 6. John 21: 07/03/05 We are continuing our study on the series forty days that changed a life. Forty days is mentioned in the Bible 22 times. We have had 5 messages already in our series. This morning is our 6th sermon in this series. You know the Bible says that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Peter: From Galilee To Glory

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 1, 2007

Peter met Jesus the Christ by the sea of Galilee and his life was never the same. He grew to be the most prominent disciple in the gospels and the first half of the book of Acts.

Peter, from Galilee to Glory God has chosen to reveal Jesus to us in many ways in the Bible. From both Old and New Testaments Jesus is revealed to us. We can see him all the way through. Today, let’s see how we can see Jesus’ impact on the life of one of his most prominent followers in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doubting Thomas? How About Willing Thomas

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 29, 2002

Thomas was a lot more willing then doubting, this sermon makes a case to change thomas name to willing thomas rather then doubting thomas

John 20:24-29 Thomas the Doubter? How about Willing Thomas Introduction A. Sometimes we just associate people with what they do. B. Let me give you a couple of Examples C. Larry works for a printer, his real last name is Kosht D. However to me, his last name is printer, middle name is the, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Church's Worship Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

Chapter 2 teaches us that we should properly “worship” the one from whom the message comes.

THE CHURCH’S WORSHIP I TIMOTHY 2:1-15 Introduction: In Chapter 1 we learned that we should focus on the message. The message is about Jesus. Chapter 2 teaches us that we should properly “worship” the one from whom the message comes. Let me remind you that worship is not about the audience but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of True Greatness

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jun 6, 2002

John was a spiritual Giant

"TRUE GREATNESS" By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 1:19-34 There have been many who claimed to be great and the world has claimed many people to be great. But God’s claim of greatness is true greatness. ETS: John was a great man ESS: We need great men today (spiritual giants) Matthew 11:11 Verily I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Surviving In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 10, 2000

This sermon is about enduring personal trials and tribulations in our personal wilderness.

Mark, the evangelist, begins his gospel in the wilderness. According to him, the good news of salvation does not begin with mysterious angels proclaiming peace but the good news begins in a dry, desolated place inhabited by wild beasts and demons. And that is the message of our text - the promise ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran