Sermons on Ruler Messiah:

Jesus Enters Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

The crowd failed to understand the nature of Jesus’ Kingship, the significance of his humble entry to Jerusalem. Jesus came as the Christ but he was the Christ, the Messiah, who's the suffering servant.

I wonder how many of you were around for the opening of Parliament house in 1988. We were living in Canberra at the time so it was a big event for us. The weekend before we took part in a prayer walk around the Parliament House hill with thousands of other Christians, but the big event was the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Palm Sunday 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 15, 2014

On Palm Sunday we often concentrate on the palms and the colt Jesus was riding and the cloaks being laid before Him in the procession. We look at the exaltation of the crowd and the rebuke of the Jews but there is SO much more going on in that city.

Well, it’s Palm Sunday! The day we celebrate that glorious ride that Jesus took into Jerusalem amidst the proclamation of His followers. Let's take a look at God's Holy Word! Luke 19:29-40 says, “As [Jesus] approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Contrast Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2016

There is nothing like a contrast to make the point; Jesus used the idea of contrast to highlight Who He is, and to distinguish external religion from true devotion.

The Power of Contrast (Mark 12:35-44) 1. Illustration … a few years ago,. Trying to tell someone about the Windfarm on I-65 in NW Indiana. This person had never seen the big windmills, and was thinking of a place with 3 tiny windmills on US 31.. or the types farmers use to pump water in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Consider Christ

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010

In a day when so much is vying for our attention, the Scriptures tell us to look to (to fix our focus on) Jesus Christ... "Looking unto Jesus!"

1. THE CROWNED CHRIST • Christ = Messiah – “anointed” – Position of the Administration & the Power of the Office • Matt 3:17 – He Pleased the Father • Matt 28:18 – He is Full of Power • John 1:14 – Because He Came • Phil 2:9-11 – He is exalted – HIS NAMES… • Rev 5:12-13 – He is the Crowned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wild And Wooly Prophets

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2012

An introduction to the OT prophets

Introduction: A. The preacher to the Presidents, Billy Graham, now 93 years old, has come out with some surprising statements in the past few months. Recently, Mr. Graham quotes his late wife Ruth as saying, “If God doesn’t punish America, He’ll have to apologize to Sodom and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s The Password Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 11: 1 – 11

Mark 11: 1 – 11 What’s The Password Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; 2 and He said to them, “Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you have entered it you will find a colt tied, on which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You Hearing Voices? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2012

The desert becomes a place of listening for those preparing to serve God. In the desert John would prepare the way for the Messiah (God). In our own deserts we must hear the voice of God in our preparation to serve him.

1. [At this time of year there is a clamor of people wanting out attention – advertisers; children and presents; adults and presents; 2. In the midst of all of the noise around us, God is also seeking to be heard [In Wizard of Oz – Dorothy, Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow journey ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus? Deity (Part 2 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 30, 2012

A short 4 week study of Jesus Christ's Human Nature, Deity, and Incarnation

I. Introduction: Good morning. We know that today we living under the New Covenant, but there is the same message that God is trying to teach us in both the New and the Old Covenants. Speaking of the new and old, last week we began a series on Christology, the study of Christ, we examined that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13

Denomination: Friends

The Truth About Ruth - Part 1:journey To Destiny! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory.

The story of Ruth is well known by most Christians. It's a tale of crisis, suffering and sorrow. It's a tale of love, devotion and submission. It's a tale of loyalty, service and favor It's a tale of intrigue, plotting and scheming. It's a tale of hope, promise and redemption! it’s the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confessions Of An Angel

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 23, 2014

The angel Gabriel confesses to Mary, the true reason she is having a Son born into the world.

Luke 1:26–33 (NLT) In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Just Like Jesus And Mary Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2014

We need to understand what it means for the Word to become flesh, and dwell among us.

Seventh Day in the Christmas Octave (December 31) Thirteen Days of Christmas Every so often you’ll find a columnist or author complaining or inferring that God has no sense of humor, or that the Church is too serious. Today’s readings, on this last day of the year, prove that to be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

"why Did The Cheering Stop?"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 14, 2020

Palm Sunday sermon.

Title: “Why Did the Cheering Stop?” Script: Lk. 19:29ff. Type: Theme/special occasion Where: GNBC Palm Sunday 2020 Intro: Gene A. Smith, an American historian, authored a book entitled, “When The Cheering Stopped.” The book told of Woodrow Wilson, and the events surrounding WW1. Upon the end ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2020

This sheltering interlude is a time when we should be, and many of us have been, acquiring more understanding of our faith.

Tuesday of the 4th week of Easter 2020 “Growing Pains” When the authorities in Jerusalem, a few years after the Resurrection of Christ, determined to wipe out the new Jesus cult that was attracting so many converts, their persecution had an unintended result. The Jesus contagion spread all over ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26, John 10:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

Bi-Polar Peter Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 2, 2014

In order to be a true Christian, one must embrace both the Person of Jesus and the Work of Jesus on the cross and in his resurrection.

Bi-Polar Peter (Mark 8:27-33) 1. The term “Bi-Polar” often brings to mind a condition many suffer with, previously known as being “manic-depressive.” 2. But the term Bi-Polar often refers to a set of two extremes. Two sets of bi-polar tastes make up the foundation of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Will You Do With Christ Child? Christmas!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2019

This sermon looks at the motives of four different Christmas characters of why they came to Christ and what they went away with once they left. The characters are the shepherds, the soldiers, King Herod and the Magi.

What Will You Do With The Christ Child? Mathew 1:18-2:1-12 Luke 2:4-18 12/22/2019 Let’s see what type of groups we are made up of this morning. Suppose you went to a restaurant and ordered something, but when they brought the dish to you, it was not made the way you had ordered it. How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-18, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed