Sermons on Petitioning Jesus:

It Costs To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 2, 2020

Let us wholeheartedly follow Jesus and not let the things of this world get in the way. We are too easily distracted by the urgent things of this life, our material desires and our physical comforts, that we fail in our commitment to our Lord.

Luke 9:57-62 Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Matthew 19:29, Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:57-62

If We Love Jesus. . . Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2020

If we love Jesus... 1. We should confess our love for the Lord (vs. 15-17). 2. We should commit to work for the Lord (vs. 15-17). 3. We should continue to trust in the Lord (vs. 18-19).

If We Love Jesus. . . The Gospel of John John 21:15-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 29, 2018 (Revised August 4, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 21, as we think about our love for the Lord. In vs. 1-14, Peter had decided to go fishing in the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Comes To Us

Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 9, 2020

In the familiar story of Jesus walking on the water, we find good news in the fact that it is Jesus who is the key actor and Lord of all.

Psychologists tell us that when we are presented with an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening, we tend to behave in one of two ways—fight or flight. That means that we either tend to gird our loins (to use a Biblical phrase), stare down, and attack that which is scaring us OR we run ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Prepared For Death

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 28, 2020

Jesus was not taken by surprise, but fully anticipated His death. And an insightful devotional woman anointed Him ahead of His burial.

JESUS PREPARED FOR DEATH. Matthew 26:1-13. There are two ways in which Jesus was prepared for death in this passage. The first is in the sense that He was prepared within Himself: nothing that was about to happen took Him by surprise, even right down to knowing the date when He would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Is The King Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Dec 13, 2017

I. The King has a Plan II. The King has a Purpose. III. The King had a Problem

I. The King has a Plan A. Jesus knows He was about to face the cross John 18:4 Then Jesus, knowing everything that was about to happen to Him... 1. He had come to save His people 2. The word “Hosanna” means “To Save” B. Jesus sent His disciples on a mission 1. Tells them to search for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shepherds And The Birth Of Jesus. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 15, 2017

Explains the reason for the angel's announcement to the shepherds. Who were these shepherds.

The Shepherds and the birth of Jesus. Luke 2:1-20 When John the Baptist saw Jesus coming to him while he was baptising, he exclaimed, “Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29, KJV). Before we look at the famous statement by John the Baptist upon seeing Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Path To Peace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2017

Peace on earth? With wars and rumors of wars what possible peace could the angels be announcing? And how does the baby Jesus fit into all this?

OPEN: I love to sing Christmas Carols, so this morning I want you to stand and sing 3 verses of “Silent Night” with me. 1. “Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drawn Unto Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 3, 2018

As we are drawn unto Jesus, we have to become tools to draw many more unto Him

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DRAWN UNTO JESUS John 12:31-33King James Version (KJV) 31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. 33 This he said, signifying what ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-33

Denomination: Charismatic

The Names Of Jesus - Introduction Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 8, 2018

This is the introduction sermon to a new series on the descriptive names of Jesus.

The Names of Jesus Introduction Beginning next year we’ll be starting a new series entitled, “The Names of Jesus.” There are somewhere over 50 names that have been attributed to Jesus, many of them are the same names that have been attributed to God, which is of little wonder seeing that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, John 14:13-14, Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Proof Of The Miracles Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 17, 2018

The world has questioned the reality of Jesus' deity, His supernatural origin, His miracles, and His resurrection and His ascension. Now here is the proof the Bible means what it says.

PROOF OF THE MIRACLES OF JESUS 1 Cor. 15:3-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A MISER’S KINDNESS 1. Sam is a kind-hearted husband but he’s the tightest skinflint you ever saw. One day he took his wife Sue to the Woodlands Mall. 2. They walked down half the mall for over 45 minutes admiring all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Amazes Jesus? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

When you face any challenge in life, you're going to approach it with either doubt or faith and it's your choice.

INTRODUCTION Throughout history there have been many examples of misjudgments. Here are seven of my favorite famous misjudgments: (1) “Drill for oil? You mean drill into the ground and try to find oil? You’re crazy.” (Hibernia Bank’s response to Edwin Drake’s request to borrow money to drill for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Need Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2020

We need Jesus Christ! 1. No one knows like Jesus knows (vs. 1-4). 2. No one can do what Jesus can do (vs. 4-6). 3. No one cares like Jesus cares (vs. 7-11).

We Need Jesus! The Gospel of John John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church March 27, 2013 and April 25, 2018 (Revised May 16, 2020) *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of the hospital by itself? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Karcie Crum on May 25, 2020

Jesus used the powerful tile of Light of the World to describe Himself twice in the New Testament. I share an acrostic of the word L-I-G-H-T in this message

Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12, 9:5 The Light of the World is one of the powerful titles that our Lord Jesus assigned to himself twice in the Bible, once in John 8 and once in John 9. Read Jn 8:12 and Jn 9:5; Pray Question – How many of you were afraid of the dark when you were a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 9:5

Denomination: Baptist

Mirroring Jesus-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 25, 2020

2 of ? Peter calls his audience to mirror/reflect/emulate Christ Jesus. God’s people will strive to intentionally mirror/reflect Christ Jesus. But What of Christ Jesus are God’s people to reflect/mirror? Mirroring Jesus reflects...

MIRRORING/Emulating JESUS-II—1Peter 3:18--4:6 Attention: Trusting Grandma: Johnny was at his first day of school. The teacher starts the day with the pledge of allegiance, & instructs them to put their right hands over their hearts & repeat after her. She looks around the room as she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Revealing Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 25, 2020

** “the revelation of Jesus Christ…” ___the Father gave it to His Son to show the servants things which must shortly come to pass

** “the revelation of Jesus Christ…” ___the Father gave it to His Son to show the servants things which must shortly come to pass __these revealing’s will occur within a short period of time and there will be certain events that occur for some of them to take place (the second coming of Jesus) and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Other