Sermons on Return To Jesus:

Backstage With Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 25, 2012

Backstage With Jesus 1) Marvel at the King of kings 2) Magnify the Friend of sinners

For hundreds of dollars extra, you can buy yourself a backstage pass to meet your favorite musician next time she comes to town. There’s a growing market for these “all access” passes. Before the concert, while the rest of the audience is jostling to get in, you’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Incognito Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 27, 2012

Frequently Jesus asked people He healed or those who received revelations about Him to keep it quiet and not tell what they knew. At other times His very appearance was altered to disguise His identity. Why did He choose to be incognito?

THE INCOGNITO CHRIST John 12:20-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN FULL OF BALOGNE 1. A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He flew over and sat on the handle, watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2012

We can understand God's nature by taking a look at the person of Jesus.

November 25, 2012 Morning Worship Text: John 8:48-59 Subject: The Eternal Nature of Christ Title: Who Is Jesus – Part 1 Now that we have gotten past Thanksgiving it is time to start looking forward to our celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus. Everything is different this year ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Focus On Jesus

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 20, 2012

It seems each year many get farther and farther from the truth of the gospel of Christ. The big problem with that is …eternal life seems like a fairy tale to those that are content with living in the world. The reality of life on earth is all that matter

Focus on Jesus It seems each year many get farther and farther from the truth of the gospel of Christ. The big problem with that is …eternal life seems like a fairy tale to those that are content with living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Jesus?

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 29, 2012

Preached Year C, First Sunday of Christmas, following the lectionary

WHERE’S JESUS? LUKE 2:41-52 (NRSV) DECEMBER 30, 2012 AM YEAR C, FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS OSCEOLA, AR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INTRO. Where’s Jesus? Reading this passage reminds me of a series of children’s books many parents and grandparents may remember. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Methodist

Faith In Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 2, 2013

Our faith in Jesus will save us from our sins, but not necessarily our trials.

Faith in Jesus December 30, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our faith in Jesus will save us from our sins, but not necessarily our trials. Focus Passage: Hebrews 11:1-40 Supplemental Passage: And without faith it is impossible to please Him, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Was Jesus God? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 7, 2013

In this sermon, we examine the evidence for the historicity of Jesus and the evidence of Jesus' divinity.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a boy who came home from Sunday School and was asked by his father what he had learned that day in Sunday School. 1. “Well, dad, our teacher told us how God sent Moses behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. When he ...read more

Scripture: John 10:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision Is Jesus

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 18, 2013

A message focusing on the Vision of growing the local church, moving on from the past and embracing the vision of obeying Christ and investing in his leadership for the future.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 26, 2011 David Simpson The Vision is Jesus Hebrews 12:2 Ten years ago our water fountain (in the church hallway) sprung a leak and flooded the building, I came in to find my old office area covered with an inch of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Christian Church

At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 21, 2013

Like Judas, let us forsake a casual relationship with Jesus and be more like Mary who developed a close, personal, and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, the Savior.

I ran across a book from 1904, entitled, “Maxwell’s Elementary grammar” that contained the following poem: "Oho!" said the pot to the kettle; "You are dirty and ugly and black! Sure no one would think you were metal, except when you're given a crack." "Not so! Not so!" kettle ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Unexpected Jesus

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013

Do our expectations of who Jesus should be keep us from seeing who he really is?

Maybe it’s just me, but there’s something about this story that has always bothered me. How on earth could Mary Magdeline, who has been one of Jesus’s closest friends, look right at him and doesn’t recognize him? Isn’t that like…the president of the George ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is Hiring

Contributed by Demarquis Johnson on Mar 25, 2013

If your looking for a career move, Jesus is the right choice.

Jesus is Hiring I. Apply Jesus is always hiring. He is always looking for people to serve. Just seek his face, unlike this world, you don't have to go online to apply for Jesus.And there are plenty of positions to be filled.The lord has a job for everybody. II. Great Raises, Best Benefits In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2

Denomination: *other

Which Jesus?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 28, 2013

The burial of Christ confronts us with the clear reality of his death and resurrection. The burial of Christ ensures that we accept the historicity of his death and resurrection.

The gospel is summarized in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. The Apostle Paul writes, “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,” (1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013

Even before man ever fell into sin and disobedience, God had a plan through His Son to reconcile us back to Him.Jesus became a sacrifice once and for all for everyone in the present and future as He was the spotless Lamb. Jesus suffered in the flesh fo

CELEBRATING JESUS Good Friday – 29th March 2013 GOD HAS ALWAYS HAD A PLAN Genesis 3:15 - And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel. Even before man ever fell into sin and disobedience, God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Is Alive

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 1, 2013

Jesus was raised from the dead giving victory over death and declaring Himself God. (Resurrection Sunday service which includes songs in the message)

Jesus Is Alive March 31, 2013 Resurrection Sunday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus was raised from the dead giving victory over death and declaring Himself God. Focus Passage: Matthew 27 - 28 (Pew Bible page 1148) Introduction: As the world chases ...read more

Denomination: Baptist