Sermons on Searching For Jesus:

Parables Of Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2022

Why did Jesus preach in parables? It’s because people really don’t want the truth. Let's look at Jesus' parables in Matthew.

Why did Jesus preach in parables? It’s because people really don’t want the truth. “All of them have stubborn minds! They refuse to listen; they cover their eyes. They cannot see or hear or understand. If they could, they would turn to me, and I would heal them.” (Matthew 13:15 CEV) Shepherds We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is ... Jesus

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 26, 2011

Christmas is Jesus – God’s Gift to Us. God’s gift of His Son provides a new start in life for all who believe and follow Jesus.

Christmas Is Jesus John 3:16 Luke 2:1-20 Do you have family traditions at Christmas time? When our children were at home we read the Christmas story before opening presents. Last week at L.A. Fitness I asked several people if they read the Christmas story on Christmas Day. One gentleman said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Sep 6, 2001

For thousands of years people have asked the question, "Who is Jesus?" What does the Bible say?

Who is Jesus? Intro: Today in chapter 8 we are going to take a verse by verse search on who Jesus is & why we should follow him. In verses 1-10 Jesus again feeds 4000 people by a miracle. Later the Pharisees ask him for a sign to prove he is the messiah. Instead Jesus gives them a riddle to figure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Touching Jesus

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

The woman who reached out to touch Jesus despite her uncleaness

Touching Jesus Luke 8:1-3 & 43-48 It had been a busy day Teaching the crowds, going over the lake, calming the storm and casting out demons, then the return journey where he was surrounded by the crowds and approached by Jairus then Someone touched Him! Her faith was high. Why? Luke 8:2 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Burial Of Jesus

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 10, 2020

John 19:31-42 deals with the transition from the cross to the tomb. Two groups are involved here: the Roman soldiers, and two friendly Jewish leaders who have come to believe in Jesus as the promised Messiah.

The Burial of Jesus: John 19:31-42 Intro: Everything about the arrest, trials, beatings, death, and burial of Jesus was a continuous departure from proper protocols and basic fairness. The only reason this worked is that Jesus permitted all of it to happen to him because he willingly laid down his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wounds Of Jesus

Contributed by Kadmiel Latha Sudhir Kumar on Apr 9, 2020

Do you know how much Jesus loves you ?Jesus went to the extent of laying down His life to save you and me from the clutches of sin, satan and death. Read more to know how precious you are to Jesus. He suffered so that you should be spared the punishment......

WOUNDS OF JESUS And one will say to him, ‘What are these wounds in your hands?’ Then he will answer, ‘Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.’ (Zecharaiah 13:6) ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:6

Offensive Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2007

Jesus offended people during His ministry, too.

WARNING: This Sermon Contains Material That May Overcome Offense Series Based on John Benere’s book, The Bait of Satan Offensive Jesus Oct. 7, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A One time a church member came to me with some things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Jesus?

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

Do we really want to "see Jesus" and experience His fire or are we going to settle for religious acts and pious practices.

WHERE’S JESUS? On Easter Sunday morning Mary Magdalene exclaimed: "The Lord has been taken away and I do not know where they have put Him" (John 20:13). I can relate to Mary Magdalene. I don’t know about you, but I don’t hear much talk about Jesus anymore. You can attend Church for weeks at a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3

Denomination: Catholic

The Omniscience Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2023

The response to "The LORD has searched me" (cf. Psalm 139:1) is “Search me and know my thoughts” (Psalm 139:23).

THE OMNISCIENCE OF GOD. Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24. When we read Psalm 139, sometimes it is hard to tell whether we should read it with a sense of dread: The LORD knows me (PSALM 139:1); He knows everything I am doing (PSALM 139:2); He knows where I am going (PSALM 139:3); He knows my every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Room For Jesus?

Contributed by Jonathan Mckay on Nov 19, 2001

Christmas is more than just fancy wrappings and bright lights. If we are truly honest with ourselves and God, we too must confess, that our hearts are empty stalls that to be filled with a Saviour!

1." WHAT AM I GOING TO DO NOW?"....THE QUESTION ECHOED SOMEWHERE INSIDE OF MY HEAD! IT WAS ALMOST AS THOUGH IT WERE SYNCHRONIZED, BETWEEN MY FOOT FALLS ON THE PAVEMENT. 2. I HAD BEEN SEARCHING HIGH AND LOW FOR THE PERFECT STORY, A STORY THAT I HAD HOPED TO READ IN CHURCH TONIGHT. MAYBE EVEN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Truth

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 7, 2003

Jesus is true, and he is THE TRUTH - the ressurection proves it!

Jesus is the truth - John 14:6 Millgrove United Church, April 6 2003 John 14:1-6 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: *other

Leaving Jesus

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

We CHOOSE to HEAR God or Reject HIM!

“LEAVING JESUS” JOHN 6: 60-71 OCTOBER 8, 2000 INTRODUCTION: A PRINCIPLES FRUSTRATION/ AMSTERDAM 2000 TRANSITION SENTENCE: Our text this day teaches us that there will be those who “Leave Jesus.” There will be those who cannot understand what Jesus is saying. THESIS SENTENCE: [We CHOOSE to HEAR ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Body By Jesus

Contributed by David Ward on May 13, 2007

BIG IDEA: We need the body of Christ in order to mature in Christ

INTRODUCTION: "White Line Syndrome" is a phenomenon I first encountered when playing basketball in a kid’s league years ago. How it works is, late in the game our coach would call a time-out, and instruct us in what we were to do once play resumed. I remember how clear his instructions sounded in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worshipping Jesus

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 30, 2007

God’s ability to draw us to Jesus is awesome. Our response to God drawing us to Jesus is what differentiates a Christ follower from those that do not follow Him. Our response includes the use of our time, talent and treasure.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Worshipping Jesus By Rev. Greg ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 19, 2010

He has been called a mystic, a revolutionary, a legend, a troublemaker, and much more. Who is Jesus?

Who is Jesus? He has been called a mystic, a revolutionary, a legend, a troublemaker, and much more. Who is Jesus? What was He like? Do we think of Him as the child in the manger or the crucified Savior? People say lots of things about Him. John’s Gospel closes by saying the world could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Congregational