Sermons on Receive Jesus:

Jesus & Sinners

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 15, 2007

A look at how Jesus dealt with sinners.

In July of 2007 President George W. Bush granted a pardon to I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, sparing him from a 2 ½ year prison term in a CIA leak case. Libby was the former chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney. He was convicted in March of lying to authorities and obstructing the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

To Anticipate Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2006

Taking Paul’s lead to change our focus from this world to the reward at the end of the race. How much would you need to change if ....

I was raised in a small town in southern Ohio. I remember the lazy days of summer when the air-raid sirens went off once per week and we would all look up to see if we could see enemy planes, or when all the boys would gather on the school playground to play baseball like the big kids did. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: *other

Jesus' Family Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

In our passage, Jesus will use a family misunderstanding to give us greater understanding of his life and work.

Introduction Mothers, have you ever wondered what it would have been like to have Jesus for a son. At first thought, it would seem wonderful. Just think, a child – a son, no less – who doesn’t misbehave. He never lies to you; he does all of his chores; he doesn’t get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus’ Warning Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Anytime I, or you, pare Jesus down to a figure that we can be comfortable with, we are guilty of murdering him.

Introduction There was one club in college that never enticed me to join; that was the Debate Club. My heart beats rapidly enough raising an objection in a meeting! The excitement of public debate is not the kind I care for. I am the kind of person who thinks best at least two days after ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trekking With Jesus Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 7, 2011

The Christian life is a long walk with Jesus.

Title: Trekking With Jesus Text: Luke 24:13-43 Thesis: The Christian life is a long walk with Jesus. The Season of Easter Series: When Jesus Shows Up During the Season of Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Christ as he shows up in unusual and unexpected ways. Last week we saw how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

Sometimes we find the devil attending church.

Living in Jesus I John 2:22-29 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to the Antichrist. In fact many antichrists had come already. John goes further do describe them as coming out from the church itself. The source of their teaching might have come from the pit of hell, but the actual ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Enough

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 17, 2021

The Bible is very clear that Jesus was and is the “Plan of Enough” as set out from God.

TITLE: JESUS IS ENOUGH SCRIPTURE: COLOSSIANS 1:15-20 (Adapted from Dr. David Jeremiah devotional) Do you ever get the feeling there is no such thing as having enough in our world? We live in a culture where there is an incessant pressure to add on to existing things. Think about all of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 4, 2023

Jesus endured the temptations of the devil. We can too, by putting on the armor of God.

Temptation of Jesus Matthew 4:1-11 • Have you seen the Kid’s Candy Challenge videos? • What happens in the Kid’s Candy Challenge is the parent tells their small child or children that they can have some candy • But they have to wait until mom or dad gets back • The candy is set ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Ephesians 6:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . The Word! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 9, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is.

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 4:12-16 July 9, 2017 I’d like to start out simply by reading the passage for today. No cute stories or anything to get us going, because I really believe this passage speaks for itself. In many respects, it does not need an introduction. We’re doing a series on the book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 14, 2016

We are ready for the part about Jesus’ birth. We’ve heard about Elijah, and David, and John. Now it’s time for Jesus.

Luke 2:1-21 The Birth of Jesus 12/26/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Christmas finally came! The Christmas season is fun as anticipation builds for the big day, but it is the arrival of the day that is best. Whether we are children longing for the day to open presents, or adults ready for all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017

Many people have opinions about who Jesus is, but opinions are just that . . . opinions. What really matters is what the Bible tells us about Jesus.

Many, many people have heard of Jesus. But many people really do not know who Jesus is. Was he some ancient sage? Was a he merely a religious teacher? Who is this Jesus? Many have an opinion about Jesus. But do you know how much my opinion is worth? It is worth no more than your opinion. In ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 7, 2023

A sermon exploring Jesus and salvation

Who Is Jesus? CCCAG, March 5th, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 1:15-27 How many people here have ever flown in a commercial airliner? Either the small propeller planes or the huge jumbo jets? Do you pay attention to the Flight Attendant as they give their safety briefing, or do you already have your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-27, Matthew 24:10-14, John 14:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 13, 2023

When you come to church, who are you looking for? When you open the scriptures, who do you see? When was the last time you personally met with the Jesus of the Bible?

Last week, we spoke about God’s offer and our response to either walk in darkness or walk in His light. Today in John 1 we see some questions posed to who Jesus is in reality. So who is Jesus? According to the Bible, Jesus is God, the second Person of the Trinity - He always was and is. He never ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Transfiguration Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 12, 2021

The transfiguration of Jesus is important because it shows Christ is outside the realm of time, It reveals His divine nature, shows that the moment of salvation has come, and that Jesus is the looked-for Messiah of the Jews.

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS Mk. 9:2-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Magician Humor 1. A magician introduced an act in which he would disappear. He said to the audience, “On the count of three, I will disappear!” And he started counting in Spanish, “Uno… Dos…POOF!” And the magician was gone without a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus In Real Time Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 1, 2021

Jesus is not an idea or concept, but a man Peter knew, the Son of God through the Spirit, and the Messiah. Through Jesus, we are adopted as children of God, and filled with the Spirit as Jesus was.

JESUS IN REAL TIME—Mark 1:1-13 Who is Jesus? The name “Jesus” evokes mental images about God, religion, ethics, or personal faith. Some of those images might be warm and fuzzy, while some might be dark and dreary. Some might be reflections of personal ideals and biases—a Jesus who supports the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13, Romans 8:14-17, John 3:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed