Sermons on Stumbling Over Jesus:

Mentoring Stumbling Blocks To Avoid Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

Mentoring Stumbling Blocks to Avoid in seeking to reach Millennials

Mentoring Stumbling Blocks to Avoid Arguing for the Wrong Things Titus 3:9 9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. Assuming a hierarchal position Titus 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God that brings ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001

The things that we think get in the way of us serving God are the very things he can use to help us progress.

MAXIMISING YOUR MINISTRY Part Two : Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones Many of us resist stepping out in ministry or involvement because of perceived stumbling blocks in our lives. We feel there are issues that stand in the way of God using us. Of course there are those who do not want God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Starting Over

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007

A look at three principles that guided Joseph (the adopted father of Jesus) from Bethlehem to Egypt and back to Israel.

This time of year is always the same. People make a big deal over Christmas, and there are all kinds of services, newspaper articles, magazine articles, T.V. shows, and movies that relate to Christmas. Then, right on the heels of that, we hit all the "year end" festivities. Once again, there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

It Is Finished

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Beyond your circumstance…pain… shortcomings God is faithful

Medicine taste horrible! James 1:3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. John 19:28 After this, Jesus, knowing[a] that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” 29 Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Over All

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 16, 2016

Jesus, is God over all

GOD IS OVER ALL Romans 9:5 5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen. Christ is over all. Over all our worries. Let me begin, by telling you an awesome story. Around 6 years ago, I began to have a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:5

Denomination: Baptist

Power Over Sea And Spirits Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

When we face some great obstacle or some uncontrollable force in our lives, we have a Lord with us who is greater than all the forces in the created world. We can pray to God with confidence that he’s able to do anything we ask.

Di & I were watching a show the other day where they were previewing the latest movies and one came up that we decided was just too close to the truth to bear watching. It was based on the tsunami in 2004. Do you remember it? Those horrific scenes of the ocean rolling in and swallowing everything ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Is Enough To Change A City - Acts 19 Intro To Colossians Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 5, 2014

Today's cities are not so different from First Century cities as one might think. Jesus was enough to change Ephesus. He is enough to change your city!

I need to give you a background of the book of Ephesians, so you can see that it applies to our city. This way, you can get a feel for WHY Paul wrote what he did in the book. Ephesus was one of the premier city of the Roman Empire. It was situated on It benefitted from a great road system, ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Disputing Over Who Jesus Is Means Disputing Over Who You Are Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 9, 2015

Whether we proclaim Jesus as God, Savior, a prophet sent from heaven, or just a small time preacher from the outskirts of Jerusalem, it doesn't change what the Creator of All Life sent him to be or who Jesus, the Nazareth knew he was.

Simply, if I did you wrong and reparations were required of me since I did the wrong; would it be fair, just, or even right for you to spend your own funds to pay my reparations? More importantly, does it really matter who I think you are? If I decide to view you as something or someone other than ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30

Denomination: *other

"Game Over"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2011

When Jesus died on the cross he said, "It is finished" meaning in our language today game over. Jeus by dieing defeated many foes such as condemnation, death, and the law.

"Game Over” It is finished." (John 19:30). Well as I was preparing for tonight’s sermon I just could not get off my mind the sermon I preached this morning about the game between WVU and Marshall. I just kept hoping that the game would be over before I come to church. I just kept ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Eve Over And Over Again! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 7, 2019

Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus came to this earth as a baby – It is found in John 3:16!

Christmas Eve over and over again! Message for CHC School Christmas Program 2019: Summary of play: Gideon – stuck in time – stuck reliving the same day over and over (Christmas Eve) until he learns the lesson God wants to teach him – which is the true meaning of Christmas and the reason Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Game's Not Over Yet

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 10, 2010

Christmas 1985: In our tumultuous world and in our troubled lives, those negatives are not the last word, for God has sent Immanuel to work a work that is not yet finished, but will be eventually.

The morning sports pages brought forth a pearl of wisdom from one Ron Jaworski, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles. Mr. Jaworski, as it turned out, is something of a prophet. He referred to his team's irritating habit of getting off to a good start in their games, leading right up to the last ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Power Over Life's Storms

Contributed by Tim Bond on Feb 4, 2002

God allows storms in our life so that we can experience the power and the presence of Christ.

One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little heart’s content. One day Chippie’s owner took the initiative to clean out his cage. She took off the attachment from the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating Jesus' Victory Over Death

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 24, 2008

Its great to celebrate isn’t it? What are some of the things you celebrate? Finishing school? Birthdays? (it is someone’s birthday here today) A new home? A new job? Sporting achievements? Marriage? Sometimes our celebrations are not for the

Its great to celebrate isn’t it? What are some of the things you celebrate? Finishing school? Birthdays? (it is someone’s birthday here today) A new home? A new job? Sporting achievements? Marriage? Sometimes our celebrations are not for the big achievements in life… But for the small ones… In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Authority Over Death & Disease Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To stress that we must come to Jesus if we wish to be healed.

The Gospel of Mark #14: Jesus’ Authority Over Death & Disease Text: Mark 5:21-43 Thesis: To stress that we must come to Jesus if we wish to be healed. Introduction: (1) After healing the demon-possessed man, Jesus crossed back over to the crowd from which he had previously departed. (2) Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Has Power Over Sickness

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 7, 2018

“Jesus healed many who had various diseases.” (Mark 1:34)

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is Jesus has power over sickness. God created man in His own image and likeness and knows everything there is to know about him. The only person who can deal with what has gone wrong with His creation is the Creator. He is all powerful and capable of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed