Sermons on Recognizing Jesus:

Jesus The Sage Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Jesus as a teacher of wisdom, and how God’s wisdom is "upside down" compared to the wisdom of the world.

Jesus The Sage – “Portraits of Christ” series Steve Simala Grant - Feb. 2/3, 2002 Intro: I have a picture here taken in Disney World, outside of the “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” pavillion. I want you to look at it closely: What’s wrong with this picture? Look closely at the waterfall. Think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 9, 2005

Jesus Christ is: 1. God 2. One of us 3. Lord of all

A recent Newsweek poll found that “84 percent of American adults consider themselves Christians, and 82 percent see Jesus as God or the son of God. Seventy-nine percent say they believe in the virgin birth, and 67 percent think the Christmas story — from the angels’ appearance to the Star of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Relationship With Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 30, 2012

Jesus desires an intimate relationship with each one of us!

It has been said that true Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. How intimate of a relationship do you think God desires with each one of us?? If you really think about it, God has done and is doing His part to have an intimate relationship with us. God desires an intimidate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus In Genesis

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

There are hints of Jesus throughout the entirety of Genesis and the New Testament names Him as Creator. Let's examine hints of Jesus in Genesis.

There are hints of Jesus throughout the entirety of Genesis and the New Testament names Him as Creator. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-17, Genesis 3:15, Hebrews 11:4, Luke 23:43, Galatians 3:16, 1 Peter 1:18-19, John 1:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

To See Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2024

A sermon for the fifth Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 17, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 12:20-33 To See Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. So there were some Greeks who wanted to see Jesus. These would have been individuals who were known as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Was Jesus Superman?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 24, 2002

This message addresses the humanity of Christ - and the ways we tend to shortchange the reality that He was fully God and fully human.

- We’re going to talk tonight about the limitations of Jesus during His earthly life. A Foundational Truth: Jesus was not half God and half human; Jesus was fully God and fully man. Other Interpretations Through The Years: 1. Ancient. a. Ebionism - Denial of the divine nature of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

8th in the series "Miracles in Matthew." The transfiguration teaches us what it’s like to have an encounter with Jesus. Concludes with a communion meditation.

In the book and movie “To Kill a Mockingbird” Scout made the following observation about her Father: "There just didn’t seem to be anyone or anything Atticus couldn’t explain. Though it wasn’t a talent that would arouse the admiration of any of our friends, Jem and I had to admit he was very good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Forgiveness Of Jesus

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 29, 2007

Jesus forgave many people during his ministry. Likewise, God has also forgiven us.

The Forgiveness of Jesus One of the hardest phrases in the English language to say is “I Forgive You”. As humans we are often too reluctant to forgive. God wants us to be healed of past hurts so our healing can begin. If we are not healed ourselves, we cannot heal others. We should look to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If Jesus Told A Story About Your Life?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 20, 2021

1. God recognizes the story of our life (vs. 9-15a). 2. God reveals the story of our life (vs. 9). 3. God wants us to reconsider the story of our life (vs. 15-18). 4. God wants to rewrite the story of our life (vs. 18-19).

What if Jesus Told a Story about Your Life? Luke 20:9-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 18, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study one of the Lord's parables. But what is a parable anyway? The best definition I've ever heard is simply this: "A parable is an earthly story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

The King Is Coming PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024

This sermon explores the humility of Jesus as our King, challenging us to honor Him in unexpected places and trust in His sovereign ways.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a blessing to be gathered here, in the house of our Lord, to share in the wisdom and beauty of His Word. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds to a remarkable passage in Scripture, one that speaks of humility, royalty, and honor in ways that ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:1-7

Topics: Jesus' Arrival, Jerusalem

The Terrifying Jesus Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

It is those who know what it is to tremble before Jesus who are those who learn the real peace that he gives.

Introduction Why do we like to be scared? Why are we fascinated with evil? I mean real evil. Our adventure movies today don’t simply feature good guys battling bad guys; they take on the forces of evil – demons, vampires, spiritual forces of wickedness. Moviemakers do their best, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Know Jesus!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2012

Jesus Christ wants us to know Him: 1. Because He can give us an excellent life (vs. 7-8). 2. Because He can give us eternal life (vs. 9-11). 3. Because He can give us an energized life (vs. 12-14).

How to Press on Like Paul Philippians 3:15-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 *Last week we studied Paul’s passionate devotion to reach God’s goals for his life. He began by comparing his religious life before Christ to the abundant new life he found in Christ. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Messiah! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 20, 2014

The prophecies in the Old Testament regarding who the Messiah would be are numerous and quite specific. As we look at these prophecies we can see that Jesus fulfills them all and that He is the Messiah!

Jesus is the Messiah Isaiah 53:1 - 12 Psalm 22 Intro Slide Happy Easter! I know it is only Saturday evening here, but in Israel, it is already Sunday morning (about 2am), so I think it is appropriate to say, “He is Risen!” I am so glad that you have joined us to worship the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deciding For Jesus

Contributed by Joel Ingram on Mar 2, 2019

Intro below...

A Rabbi takes up work in a new synagogue. His first week things don’t go well. When it comes time for the congregation to say the opening prayer, half of the people stand up – and half of the people stay seated. Before for they can even begin to pray the people standing are yelling at the people ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-53

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 6, 2020

Jesus-we use the name all the time but do ever think about the name we're using? Why was he named Jesus? What significance does it have? How did the disciples use it? Let's find out and see what the takeaways are from looking at the name of Jesus.

THE NAME OF JESUS Jesus-we use the name all the time but do ever think about the name we're using? Why was he named Jesus? What significance does it have? How did the disciples use it? Let's find out. 1) The name of Jesus. The name Jesus is used nearly 1,200 times in the bible; all in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Philippians 2:9-11, Acts 19:13-20, Acts 3:16, Acts 3:1-8, Acts 19:1-5, Acts 2:38, Matthew 1:21, Acts 4:12, Colossians 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ