Sermons on Response To Jesus:

Quick, Slow, Slow Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

As James continues to provide wisdom to exiles, he begins to discuss our interactions with other people - especially our reactions.

Today, as we return to our study in the book of James, we are confronted with some helpful and convicting words that relate to how we interact with other people and even respond to sticky situations. Even as he presents this information - James does so with a specific outcome in mind: James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Jews Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 23, 2004

A brief, simple, look at the place of the Jewish people in God’s plans

Jesus and the Jews. Matthew 8:1-13. WBC 1 Feb 2004 pm Looking at ‘the Words of Jesus’. Tonight- Jesus’ words about His people, the Jews, and their place in God’s plan 1. SPECIAL PEOPLE OT- seen as special and chosen people. Chosen and beloved on behalf of Abraham and because, of all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

Though we do not have a photo of Jesus, but in these verses we have several word pictures that describe just who the man Jesus really is.

SEEING JESUS Hebrews 2:5-18 On one occasion certain Greeks approached one of the twelve disciples and said, "Sir, We would see Jesus." Certainly that ought to be the desire of every one of us as we gather to worship our Lord. As the song says, "Open my eyes Lord, I want to see Jesus...." ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 22, 2005

Who Is This Jesus? 1)He is the mightiest slave; 2) He is the humblest king Sermon adapted from 2002 sermons by Henry Brinton and Daron Lindemann

Did you hear about the guy who planned on skydiving from space? Yeah, he was going to ride a balloon to an altitude of 40,000 meters (130,000 ft.) and jump from there in a space suit. He estimated that, within a minute from leaving the balloon, he’d reach speeds between 11,000 km and 15,000 km an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Emotions

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 4, 2010

Our Lord's emotions help guide us in ours if we let Jesus be Lord of our hearts.

Matthew 14 This chapter has three stories from the life and times of Jesus. The first is about how John the Baptist was killed. The second is about how Jesus fed the 5000 with five loaves and two fish. The third is about how Jesus walked on the water and about Peter’s attempt to do the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Preaching

Contributed by Ian Lyall on May 24, 2010

Jesus, in his ministry healed the sick, raised the dead, proclaimed God's Kingdom, yet his real work was to proclaim the Good News

We have just heard that reading from Mark's gospel where we hear of Jesus, first healing Simon's mother-in-law (Do we, by the way, realise that Simon- or Peter as he was renamed, was a married man?), then healing many sick people and driving out many demons in Capernaum. Mark's Gospel is an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Virginia Tate on Feb 24, 2007

Everyone must answer that question. How we answer it will determine our eternal destination.

Everyone must answer that question. How we answer it will determine our eternal destination. But you say why are you asking me that question I’m a Christian so you should know that I know Who Jesus Is? Jesus asked that question over two thousand years ago. He asked it of His disciples – men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Announcing Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

How do you announce your loyalty to someone?

Announcing Jesus 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 As we gather here together in a new place and a new time, I want to ask you a question? How do you announce your loyalty to someone? Paul talks to a church that has proclaimed Jesus to other people. To proclaim simply means to announce. You see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Power In Jesus

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

God is a giver. God gives to you all the time. God gives you grace. Mercy. Forgiveness. He has given you Jesus. His Holy Spirit. He provides for you. Now, His Holy expectation is that you will use what you've been given to bless others.

Paul concludes Romans 12 with this statement, "Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good" Has evil conquered you? During a day you will fight many battles. How many battles will you fight in a lifetime? The same author of Romans, also wrote this in Ephesians, "For we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Insurrection

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2009

Jesus revolts against the powers of sin and the devil in order to save humankind. His final coup d’etat is His resurrection from the dead.

-I know it’s an older story but how many of y’all have seen the movie or read the novel, The Caine Mutiny? -If you haven’t seen it, it is a great flick. You need to see it. -It stars the late, great Humphrey Bogart -I think it is one of his best performances and they would have cleaned up on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Responsibilites Of The Work

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jul 23, 2013

A sermon on Christian responsibilities.

The Responsibilities of the Work Nehemiah 7 Introduction: The walls have been re-built and Nehemiah moves on to the next phase of the work that he had set out to do. I. The tasks of Nehemiah to Protect, Re-Build, Re-Vitalize, and Re-Populate Jerusalem A. Appoint Rulers, Gatekeepers, Levites, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Lose Heart

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2020

How can we not lose heart? (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, chapter on Don't Lose Heart)

HoHum: The New York City transit company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched with no success. Finally, 10 days after they had disappeared, the bus and driver were found- in Miami, Florida. The driver said, “I’d had it with the cold weather, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-15, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Calls?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 30, 2023

Hearing and answering God's call has four parts in two pairs. We need to recognize who God is, and who we are, and after being cleansed, we must respond.

Do you ever screen your calls? By that I mean do you look to see who’s calling before you answer? I answer most of my calls right when they happen unless it’s tagged “scam likely” or I’m driving (I haven’t hooked up my Bluetooth yet) or if the phone is in the other room or if I accidentally left it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Works Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2009

For James, talk is cheap. If God has truly given us new life, then we should live it out.

James 1:17-27 “Works of Faith” INTRODUCTION My understanding of what it means to be a baptized follower of Jesus Christ and member of Christ’s body has changed drastically over the (increasingly numerous) years of my life. As a child, life with Christ meant being pushed to Sunday school by my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

An Eye Full

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

If you are a Christian you have been given gifts from God and you are expected to use them for God and His Kingdom.

An eye full Samson – Judges 13-16 Chapter 16:18-31 Reading Each of us is meant to have great potential as a Christian. Jesus himself tells us… John 14:12 NIV 12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed