Sermons on Rest In Jesus:

Jesus On Judgment

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 27, 2010

Jesus warns against unjust or critical judgment of others.

Jesus on Judgment Matthew 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. James Boice, pastor and author, tells of visiting Europe in the summer of 1970. 1. Stayed with a friend in a new high-rise apartment on the Rhine River. 2. Could see an old fashioned lock that once directed water from the Rhine across the flatlands ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Conqueror

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Jesus the conqueror (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Jesus the conqueror Reading: Luke chapter 4 verses 31-44. Ill: • King Canute (1065-1035AD); • Was the King of England, Norway & Denmark. • Canute’s reign was a strong and effective one. • He brought with him security from foreign invasion and he ruled justly and well. • He was considered a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Brethren

Children And Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Children and Jesus (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 19 verses 13-16: Quote: The Message: “One day children were brought to Jesus in the hope that he would lay hands on them and pray over them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus intervened: "Let the children alone, don't prevent them from coming to me. God's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Testing Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Nov 30, 2010

Jesus was tested like no man has ever been tested. Led by the Spirit into the wilderness, He triumphed over Satan and every temptation thrown His way.

Mark 1:12-13 The Testing of Jesus Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. Introduction – Ornithology A college student wanted to take an easy class ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejection Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 1, 2010

Think about what Jesus gave up when He came to earth. What are you willing to give up for God and others?

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE IDENTITY OF THE SERVANT This week I caught a few minutes of Oprah’s Favorite Things episode. You have probably seen one of these episodes. Oprah reveals all of her favorite things and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Substitution Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 7, 2010

We are all sinners, but Christ died in our place.

[To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE SERVANT: ISRAEL OR JESUS? Christians and Jews disagree on the identity of the Servant in Isaiah 53: • Christians believe that the Servant is JESUS. • Jews believe that the Servant is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Jesus!

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Dec 11, 2010

Defeat is destructive to our lives, and remaining in defeat can destroy our faith. It is not God’s will for your life to walk in defeat,

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The One

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 13, 2010

John the Baptist struggled. Was Jesus the One? Jesus leads us into God’s Word to heal our struggling hearts, just as he did for John. A) He fulfills the prophecies, so we find healing in the Scriptures B) He blesses us in his Word, so we take it to heart

Text: Matthew 11:2-11 Theme: Jesus Is the One A. He fulfills the prophecies, so that we find healing in the Scriptures. B. He blesses us in his Word, so that we take it to heart. Season: Advent 3a Date: December 12, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Humiliation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 14, 2010

The true spirit of Christmas is humble self-sacrifice.

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Jesus Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God’s kindness urges a faithful response to Jesus.

Introduction In 2004, The Barna Group polled teenagers about music piracy. Despite widespread coverage of the legal arguments and fight against this form of theft, the vast majority of teens (86%) believes that copying a CD for a friend or downloading music online that is not paid for, is morally ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Then Came Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Mar 19, 2008

HE IS RISEN, HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE. THINK OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMPTY TOMB THAT FIRST EASTER MORNING.

THEN CAME JESUS TEXT: JOHN 20: 11--20 INTRODUCTION: HE IS RISEN, HE IS ALIVE FOREVERMORE. THINK OF THE EXCITEMENT AT THE EMPTY TOMB. 1. MARY SAID: ”HE IS GONE! AND I DON’T KNOW WHERE THEY HAVE TAKEN HIM. 2. THEN JESUS REVEALS HIMSELF TO HER AND SHE RUNS ALL THE WAY BACK TO ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Jesus

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Knowing Jesus is more than knowing facts; this sermon stresses the need for personal knowledge of and commitment to the Lord.

Knowing Jesus Mark 8:27-35 Who is Jesus Christ? Opinions vary. He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty. Then for three years he was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never had a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Selvan John on Apr 1, 2008

It talks about the Touch of Jesus against all human odds.

Touch of Jesus Luke 5:12-16 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." 13 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And Money Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 6, 2008

This is the beginning of a four week series on Jesus and Money. Week one looks at what Jesus teaches us about money.

If there’s anything more annoying then a preacher who is always bringing money into the mix it’s one who sneaks money into his messages. One minute he’s talking about love and prayer and then wham the next minute he’s talking about what people give and don’t give and then he has the audacity to ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus' Warning Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008

The Second Sermon of Lent 2008

This morning we begin with a ‘Trivial Pursuit’ type question. (Slide 1) The United States Army once had a Camel Corps. The year the Camel Corp was organized was: A) 1917 B) 1856 C) 2003 D) 1943 The correct answer is 1856. According to wikipedia, some of our national leaders felt that having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God