Sermons on Plot Against Jesus:

Is There Room For Jesus?

Contributed by Jonathan Mckay on Nov 19, 2001

Christmas is more than just fancy wrappings and bright lights. If we are truly honest with ourselves and God, we too must confess, that our hearts are empty stalls that to be filled with a Saviour!

1." WHAT AM I GOING TO DO NOW?"....THE QUESTION ECHOED SOMEWHERE INSIDE OF MY HEAD! IT WAS ALMOST AS THOUGH IT WERE SYNCHRONIZED, BETWEEN MY FOOT FALLS ON THE PAVEMENT. 2. I HAD BEEN SEARCHING HIGH AND LOW FOR THE PERFECT STORY, A STORY THAT I HAD HOPED TO READ IN CHURCH TONIGHT. MAYBE EVEN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus First!

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Deals with the place of honor that we give to Jesus.

Near the center of one of our great Midwestern cities there is a restaurant that has consistently rated with the critics. It’s really just a hole-in-the-wall but the chicken is "O, so good..." The restaurant is called: Holy Ghost Fire Baptized Chicken-which of course is a rather peculiar name for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 12, 2001

The Christian response to disaster and grief as modeled by Jesus.

The World Trade Center...the Murrah building in Oklahoma City...Columbine High school... The list of names that fill the obituary columns daily... We try not to notice. But sometimes you can’t help but notice...when the tragedy is as big as the New York skyline or as close as the passing of a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus On Integrity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 5, 2002

Jesus says that we are to be people of our word, or people of integrity.

INTRODUCTION  Paul Harvey told a story of some young men who were late to class.  Four high school boys were late to their morning classes one-day. They entered the classroom and solemnly told their teacher they were detained due to a flat tire. The sympathetic teacher smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 9, 2002

Who is Lord/Master of your life? Jesus or self? This message instructs how to make Jesus Lord of your life.

JESUS IS LORD Romans 10:6-b-13 (Key Verse 9) INTRO: Who is Lord of your life? Is it self or is it Jesus Have you been burdened with problems, heartaches, and disappointments? Would you like to get some help with them? Would you like to have someone relieve you of your burdens? You can if you will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Investing Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2002

Where are you investing your life?

INTRODUCTION • Today we are going to look at a subject that most people start considering at some point in our lives. The subject is investing. • At some point most of us will consider taking some of the money that we have today and investing it so that it will grow for tomorrow. • There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fishing With Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

What was Jesus’ main reason for working the miracle of filling two boats with fish?

Fishing With Jesus (Luke 5:1-11) I always loved the Andy Griffith Show. The ending made me dream of going fishing with my dad. We did a few times on vacation, but never a "father/son" outing. But Jesus’ disciples experienced a fishing trip that outweighed all others! Question: What was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Baptised

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002

Jesus identifies with us in Baptism

As we come to think about the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, we mustn’t make the mistake of forgetting what comes before it. Matthew has just finished describing John’s ministry of preparation for the coming of the Messiah. His message has been one of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Celebrate Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

Jesus’ victory over death brings celebration to life! A message for Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday April 23, 2000 INTRODUCTION Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One minute he was peacefully perched inside his birdcage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. His problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to vacuum out his bird cage. She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jesus Fixation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002

"Fix your thoughts on Jesus" the writer of Hebrews tells us. Why? The answer is powerful and life changing.

OPEN: The NCAA college basketball competition begins this week, so I thought we might start our sermon today with a bit of trivia. Do you know who the world’s best basketball free throw shooter is? (various people in the congregation took guesses). I guess it wasn’t a fair question to begin ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

George Or Jesus

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001

Money is perhaps the most powerful tool, other than our tongue, that God has given to us to use for furthering His mission here on earth.

George or Jesus? Money – one of our greatest treasures. We can’t do with it and we can’t do without it. Money affects all sorts of things:It affects relations between countries for example: “A visiting American textile-buyer told a long but amusing story at a luncheon in Seoul, South ...read more

Scripture: Mark 17:17-31, Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Heals Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 7, 2001

Jesus demenstrates in healing the paralytic that he has the power to heal and forgive. This forgiveness is just as available to you today as it was to the paralytic.

Jesus Heals a Man Who Could Not Walk Bible Passage: Mark 2:1- 12 By: Brad Beaman (E-mail:bradbeaman@cheerful.com) Bible Truth: Jesus has the power to heal and forgive. Intro: There are some little phrases that are extremely significant in life. Just the word “yes” to the question, “ will you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 10, 2001

Do we really understand the awesome, splendor of our Lord Jesus? Have we really considered the magnitude of our Lord? Though the whole Bible preaches Jesus, identifies Him as the coming King, one scripture truly reveals His glory.

Who Is This Jesus? Introduction:  Who is this Jesus?  Do we really understand the awesome, splendor of our Lord Jesus?  Have we really considered the magnitude of our Lord?  Though the whole Bible preaches Jesus, identifies Him as the coming King, one scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, 1 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 25, 2001

THANKS BE TO GOD WHO ALWAYS LEADS US IN HIS TRIUMPH IN CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THANKS BE TO GOD WHO ALWAYS LEADS US IN HIS TRIUMPH IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION: 2 Cor. 2:14 (Really, what we have are pieces of 2 psalms tied together to meet a different purpose and different historical circumstances) I. (:1-5) THE PATH OF TRIUMPH BEGINS WITH A HEART FOCUSED ON WORSHIPING ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 108:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Coming To Jesus

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Coming to Jesus requires a personal moment of decision.

Thesis: Coming to Jesus requires a personal moment of decision. Intro.: 1. One of the fundamental truths of the gospel is that when one comes to Christ one does not remain the same (2 Cor. 5:17). a. How else could you explain radical change in Peter/Paul? b. Christ still changes people! c. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42