Sermons on Pointing To Jesus:

The Shoulders Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2014

Exploring Isaiah's statement that "the government will be upon His shoulders." Christ the Lord bears His people on His shoulders.

“To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [1] The story of the entire Bible can be told by focusing on the shoulders of mankind. In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is...! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 4, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is. Today we look at Hebrews 7.

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 7:1-28 August 6, 2017 There was a man who had some personal issues going on in his life. So, he asked a woman in his office who was known to be a prayer warrior if she would pray for him. He knew she kept a list of her 10 most urgent prayer requests on her desk. So, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Way Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 12, 2019

As Christians, our choices are much like Israel’s choices in the period of the judges. We can assimilate; we can allow the surrounding culture to absorb us without a whimper. Or, we can determine that, by the grace of God, we will be salt and light in the places where God places us and sends us.

The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany February 10, 2019 The Rev. M. Anthony Seel Judges 1:27-36 “The Jesus Way” Have you noticed how “something fundamental has shifted within our American culture in the past several decades?” It’s been called the “collapse of the middle” and part of it is seen in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tears Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Simon Measures on Jul 19, 2025

What does it mean that Jesus wept? This sermon explores the humanity of Christ, the purpose of shared sorrow, and the healing power of empathy within the church community. It offers practical encouragement for ministers and believers alike in how to “weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15).

The Tears of Jesus by Pastor Simon Measures July 6th 2025 Preface This message was preached at Harvest Field Church, Cheltenham on July 6th 2025, in the days immediately following the graveside committal and memorial celebration service for my wife, Ruth, who passed away quite suddenly. It was a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35, John 19:24-27, Romans 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism Of Jesus Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the counterintuitive nature of God's ways as demonstrated in the baptism of Jesus, where the Trinity is revealed, and encourages the church to submit to Jesus' leadership.

Hello church! Did you know that in the New Testament God speaks audibly only three times? I’m referring to God the Father. He speaks out loud where more than one person heard him exactly three times. And guess what? Each time it’s the same message: he is confirming the identity of Jesus as his Son. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Topics: Baptism Of Jesus, Divine Presence, Fulfilling Righteousness

Suffering For Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 1, 2013

All followers of Jesus WILL suffer for His sake.

Suffering for Jesus April 28, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: All followers of Jesus WILL suffer for His sake. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Supplemental Passage: For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Heroes: Superman Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 10, 2013

This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Holy Heroes: Superman Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/29/2013 Most of you have probably figured out by now that I’m a really big geek. I wear that name like a badge of honor because I’ve earned it. I started collecting comic-books almost as soon as I could ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Between Adversity And The Miracle

Contributed by David Spiegel on Mar 28, 2018

Chances are, at some point the adversity you face today as an individual has brought you to the place where you have asked yourself a form of this question. “Why does a good God let these bad things happen?”

Years ago, a large church I was on staff with at the time did a series called “Elephant in the Room” • Prior to the series, the church was polled to narrow down the top things that were on people’s minds that it seemed nobody wanted to address. • We even rented a live Elephant in a cage out front ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Uniqueness Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 12, 2008

John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is 1 Timothy 3:16

(based on a series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s” TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 3:16 TITLE: “THE UNIQUENESS OF JESUS” OPEN: A. Scripture tells us: 1. Col. 3:16 – “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encounter Jesus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2019

Jesus meets us where we are so He can send us where He wants us.

Encounter Jesus Luke 24:13-35 Rev. Brian Bill April 20-21, 2019 We’re all on a journey, aren’t we? Easter can be a time when unfulfilled expectations rise to the surface. My guess is some of you have experienced doubt, disappointment, depression, disillusionment, defeat, despair, and perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

If we could see your future, what would this change about how you live in the present? For the next few moments, I want to speak to you about your future as Jesus teaches us about Heaven.

Many of us are familiar with Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This instant bestseller has been adapted to film and stage productions. Most of you have either watched it or read the account of an 18th century Christmas Eve in London featuring Ebenezer Scrooge. All of us know his “Bah Humbug.” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 22:29-33, Mark 10:29-30, Luke 15:7, Matthew 18:10, John 6:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 11, 2006

To begin a 3 part series on the "Da Vinci Code" we first have to understand who Christ Is

Part 1 Breaking the Da Vinci Code “Who Is Jesus” >One Solitary Life > (Graphic) > Dr. James Allan Francis, wrote it as a part of his 1926 book, "The Real Jesus," he was pastor of the First Baptist Church, Los Angeles CA Nearly two thousand years ago in an obscure village, a child was born of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Burial Of Jesus

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 10, 2020

John 19:31-42 deals with the transition from the cross to the tomb. Two groups are involved here: the Roman soldiers, and two friendly Jewish leaders who have come to believe in Jesus as the promised Messiah.

The Burial of Jesus: John 19:31-42 Intro: Everything about the arrest, trials, beatings, death, and burial of Jesus was a continuous departure from proper protocols and basic fairness. The only reason this worked is that Jesus permitted all of it to happen to him because he willingly laid down his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 4, 2025

Through the Miracle of the Raising of Lazarus, John teaches us a number of important things we need to know about God. 

Good Morning. My wife saw on the internet the other day a man at a gas station who promised to pay for people’s gas if they could recite 1 Bible verse. 6 people were challenged, and sadly all 6 failed. So, if you ever meet this person, today’s Gospel lesson is your easy button. Jesus Wept it’s John ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus On Trial

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus stepped into a maelstrom and was brought before a court that was losing some of its power and was uncertain about its future given Rome’s growing power and the increasing fear and rising tension amongst the Jewish people.

I love the Gospel of Mark … well, I love all the gospels … but Mark reminds me of Joe Friday from the 1950s TV series “Dragnet.” Some of us older folks remember Sargent Friday’s famous signature line: “Just the facts.” Mark’s gospel is terse and to the point. He gives us “just the facts” and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: United Methodist