Sermons on responding to jesus: showing 646-660 of 198,607

In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on May 24, 2021

Today’s text is a real life drama. It is after Jesus had been crucified, raised from the dead and ascended into heaven. The players in this high drama are the disciples of Jesus, a lame man, the people in the temple, the priests, the religious leaders and of course God.

When we come to the scriptures it is important that we open up our hearts and minds to hear from God. As it is His truth and His love story to us. Therefore let us surrender to Him all our emotions and thoughts. Father by your Spirit as we come to today’s text give us fresh eyes to receive a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11, Acts 4:12, Acts 4:1-4, Acts 4:9-14

Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note that we’ve been called by Jesus and must leave every hindrance behind and follow Him.

The Gospel of Mark #3: Following Jesus Text: Mark 1:14-20 Thesis: To note that we’ve been called by Jesus and must leave every hindrance behind and follow Him. Introduction: (1) Now, Jesus is ready to start His earthly ministry. (a) He had recently been baptized and had overcome ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministering To Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

We must love and serve others as if we are loving and serving Christ.

Ministering to Jesus May 3, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must love and serve others as if we are loving and serving Christ. Focus Passage: Matthew 25:31-46 Supplemental Passage: Let love of the brethren continue. Do not neglect to show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God’s Unfailing Love Psalm 13:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2024

Psalm 13:5 provides a window into the soul of King David during a time of great distress, yet it concludes with a powerful declaration of trust in God’s unfailing love.

Trusting God’s Unfailing Love Psalm 13:5 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts to one of the shortest but most profound psalms in the Bible, Psalm 13:5. This psalm provides a window into the soul of King David during a time of great distress, yet it concludes with a powerful declaration of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:5, Psalm 13:1, Philippians 4:4, James 2:17, John 15:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking To Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

The New Testament never requires sacrifices or dreams or visions as either the means or the indicator of spirituality. . . If we focus on Jesus and His word, we will remain anchored in truth and humility

16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. 18 Do not let anyone who delights in false humility ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: *other

The Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2015

Jesus provides us with an assurance that we are capable of resisting temptation. And by overcoming temptation, we emerge strengthened in our spirit.

5-12-06 Title: The Temptation of Jesus Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 The subject today is the temptation of Jesus, as found in Matthew 4:1-11. Verse 1 says, “Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil.” The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Exceptional Jesus!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 27, 2019

The Exceptional Jesus! John chapter 7 verses 10-31 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: His character (vs 10-13) His doctrine (vs 14-18) His works (vs 19-24) His origin (vs 25-31) SERMON BODY • ill: It is said that Socrates taught for 40 years, • Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3. • Yet the influence of Christ’s 3-year ministry; • Far exceeds ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-31

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus At Bethany Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2019

Jesus stopped at Martha's house in Bethany on his way to Jerusalem. This message looks at those who were in the room and what they brought to the story.

April 7, 2019 Sermon on Jesus @ Bethany We have been focussing on the last number of months on the Trinity so that we come to understand more deeply who God is, who the God is that we love, worship, the God is who has provided salvation for us, to better know who the God is who loves us with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Not A Holiday

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 27, 2007

Some people get excited about Jesus at Christmas or other special occasions, but He is much more than a holiday.

Jesus is Not A Holiday December 27, 2007 (For Better or Worse: I died at church!) 1 Cor. 11:17 (NLT) But now when I mention this next issue, I cannot praise you. For it sounds as if more harm than good is done when you meet together. Do you think it is possible that church can do more harm than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And Funerals

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Apr 17, 2007

This message is a challenge to reclaim those areas of our lives that we may have given up for dead. Idea taken from a message by Pastor Jessie Bottoms.

“Jesus and Funerals” Pastor V. P. Oliver Luke 7:14, 15 (11 – 17) “And He came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And He said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And He that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And He delivered him to his mother.” Luke, the writer of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Is Calling"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 18, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Holy Spirit is calling "Willing Listeners" to help show His people their way.

18 January 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Holy Spirit is calling "Willing Listeners" to help show His people their way. REFERENCES: Second Sunday after Epiphany; Matthew 6:22-23 (NIV): “the eye is the lamp of the body; Note ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Misplaced Jesus Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 7, 2012

Second message in a series on the Gospel of Luke. Mary & Joseph discovered that their son Jesus was missing. What would you do if you discovered that Jesus was missing in your life?

The Gospel of Luke Chapter 2:41-51 Today is our second message in a series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good news” So, you could say that this series is about “The good news of Luke” What exactly is this good news? Simply put, it’s the life story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 22, 2017

In the Bible we see the authority of Jesus being questioned regarding the clearing of the temple. What authority does Jesus have in your life when it comes to getting rid of things that Jesus would like to remove?

Mark 11:27-33 (Please open your Bibles so you can read along) (Briefly describe the following from Mark 11) Jesus arrives at the Jerusalem late in the day and walks around looking at everything. Because it is late He goes to Bethany for the night. Coming back the next morning He “began driving ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus And Nicodemus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2017

Jesus is seeking to get Nicodemus to a deeper level of thought concerning the Kingdom of God that will defy all he had learned to this point in his life.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What us the most well-known passage in scripture other than Judge Not, lest you be judged? • John 3:16! • Today we are going to examine the context from which Jesus gave is this wonderful passage of Scripture! • This week we being a new series entitles Deep Thoughts with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 20, 2017

We face decisions and make choices daily. Some are simple and insignificant, while others can have lasting implications. Jesus asked a fundamental question that has eternal implications. Whom do men say that I am?

Who is Jesus? Mark 8: 27-30 As we continue to work our way through Mark’s gospel, again we come to an intimate moment with Jesus and His disciples. They have traveled from Bethsaida to Caesarea Philippi. It is here that Jesus asked a fundamental question – whom do men say that I am? Hearing the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Denomination: Baptist