Sermons on Respect Jesus:

Finding Jesus Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jun 21, 2009

(PowerPoint slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Understanding the profound revelation behind Nathaniel’s confession on who Jesus Christ was - this is a ’wow’!

Journeying with John, It’s a Trip (JWJ-10) Finding Jesus John 1:43-51 I had to smile this week as I came across some cynical statements that I thought you would enjoy - a few of them I had not yet heard.  If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of payments.  For ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: *other

Touching Jesus

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

The woman who reached out to touch Jesus despite her uncleaness

Touching Jesus Luke 8:1-3 & 43-48 It had been a busy day Teaching the crowds, going over the lake, calming the storm and casting out demons, then the return journey where he was surrounded by the crowds and approached by Jairus then Someone touched Him! Her faith was high. Why? Luke 8:2 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking With Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

Today I would like us to do two things: (1) to try and understand some of Jesus’ difficult sayings about discipleship; and (2) to share a couple of introductory reflections on discipleship.

By Rev Bill Stewart As Chris mentioned last Sunday, today we are officially beginning a series of sermons on the theme of "discipleship". Although discipleship seems to have already been the theme for at least two weeks now. Two weeks ago we saw how Jesus called people to be disciples and then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Who does the culture say He is and who does He says He is?

Who is Jesus? Today we are starting a series reviewing the basics of what we know about Jesus Christ. We will be looking at several scriptures to come up with the documentation to answer today’s question. However, before we start our quest through scripture let’s define some general things about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-14

Denomination: Congregational

The "Enoughness" Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 8, 2009

As believers we sing songs, read stories and hear messages about Jesus, but do we truly believe or even realize who Jesus really is to us?

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 3, 2009 Date Preached: September 6, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Back To School – Believers Edition! Sermon Title: The ‘Enoughness’ of Christ! Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-17 Introduction: Just recently in our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

For The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Sep 19, 2009

A simple Salvation message. We use words like Sin, Forgiveness, Mercy, Grace, Faith & most of all Love.

“FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST” Big Day BLOCK PARTY SERVICE. (I use this as we have outreached for some weeks for a big day to reach the lost of our community. I wanted this to be as simple a sermon as I could yet have an impact on the hearts and lives of those attending.) We’re so glad that you’re here ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Incomprehensibility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Smith on Sep 21, 2009

The person who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will also live because of me.

The person who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will also live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not the kind that your ancestors ate. They died, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-59

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Is...

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Sep 30, 2009

A three-point sermon from Hebrews 1:3 describing three attributes of Jesus. This was written for World Communion Sunday but can be used at any time of year.

“Jesus Is…” ~ Hebrews 1:1-4 This morning we are celebrating, not only communion, but World Communion Sunday. World Communion Sunday began in 1936 and is celebrated by protestant churches around the world on the first Sunday in October. On World Communion Sunday we celebrate our oneness in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Better

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2009

If Jesus is better than anything else - what effect will that have on my life - in the marketplace - and at home as well as in church?

Hebrews 1. 1-4 and 2.5-12 I’d like to take a look at the epistle this morning from the book of Hebrews. Did it strike you as it did me that whereas God in the past spoke to his people through the prophets, he has spoken to us by his Jesus , his Son. We have direct access to God, through ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Why Jesus? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 7, 2009

Introductory sermon on the uniqueness of Jesus using passages from John 1 and John 20

That 23-second blurb opens a quirky half-hour sitcom called "Big-Bang Theory". In it four geeks work in a university and live a pretty much clueless life. In the last episode Sheldon, who does not believe in God runs away and goes home to Texas and his bible thumper mom. When she finally annoys ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Jesus In The House?

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2009

To point out that Jesus may not be present in some of our worsship services

PP2010-25 IS JESUS IN THE HOUSE? OR SUPPOSING JESUS TO BE PRESENT! Lu 2:41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering For Jesus Series

Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010

Final message in Approved series through the Beatitudes explores the idea of being persecuted for righteousness sake.

Suffering for Jesus • Matthew 5:10-12 Two Common Approaches re: Suffering for Jesus: Too Light-hearted about it… Confuse Temptation and Trials with persecution… Introduction: Persecution is more about our spiritual preparation than it is about our personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 28, 2010

Jesus raises dead things. Lazarus, jolted out of his reward, was just the first.

Sermon for CATM – February 28, 2010 – Journeying with Jesus: Lazarus (John 11:1-44) Today we continue our Journey with Jesus to the cross. This is the second in a series on the events that lead up to Jesus’ own suffering and death on the cross. Last week we looked at the Transfiguration. We ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mission Of Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

The Mission of Jesus A Trustworthy Statement 09/28/08 AM Text: 1 Timothy 1:15 Introduction This is the final lesson in this series drawn from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Champions For Jesus

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

Since Christians do not where on official unifrom what sets a Christian apart in the eyes of the world?

CHAMPIONS FOR JESUS Introduction: Olympic overview. We look at these atheletes as champions. What does it take to be a champion for Jesus. Read II Timothy 4:7,8. 1986 Rules for the torch bearers. I) WEAR THE OFFICAL UNIFORM. Romans 13:14 Galatians 3:27 Acts 2:38 Ephesians 6:10-ff II) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ