Sermons on Take It To Jesus:

Encountering Jesus (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 11, 2019

Everywhere Jesus went, he left changed lives in his wake. In John 3, Nicodemus encountered Jesus and experienced a compelling curiosity, a confusion conversation, and a courageous conversion.

Encountering Jesus (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/4/2014 As another year begins, we’re reminded once again that Jesus is the world’s preeminent person. He looms so large over human history that we actually measure time by him; we date our letters, our birth ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus, Our Healer

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

Jesus has the power to heal us from every physical and mental disease. But he doesn't always use that power. Often, what we need more is to be healed from our spiritual blindness.

[This sermon was preached on 19 August 2018, 13th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last Monday I returned to work from my five-week holiday. When I opened my email, there was a pleasant surprise waiting for me. A woman from our congregation wrote me with some very good news. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15, Acts 3:1-10, John 9:1-7, John 9:39-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Power In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 19, 2016

Jesus has given every believer unlimited and general power of attorney in all matters and with the right to use his name in every situation.

POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS Study Text: Mark 16: 17 - 18 Introduction: - Every child of God is born to be a wonder to the world. According to John 3:8, everyone born of the spirit is born a living wonder. - Mark 16:17-18 says” And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary Anoints Jesus

Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 18, 2016

What does true worship look like?

Mary Anoints Jesus - Mark 14:3-9 And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head. 4 But there were some who were indignant among themselves, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2017

Jesus says he is the good shepherd, the one who’s come to lay his life down for the sheep.

Sermon by the Rev George Hemmings I wonder how close you’ve ever come to a sheep? Is it only the lamb chops that you ate yesterday on Australia day? Or have you seen one in a painting or on TV? Maybe you’ve touched one at a petting zoo, or a children’s farm? What kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-42

Denomination: Anglican

Getting Ready For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 6, 2020

Luke starts with the story of a child... but not Jesus. Luke starts with the birth of John the Baptist? Why? Why would John need to mentioned before Christ was?

OPEN: How many of you have started decorating your house for Christmas? As you drive thru Logansport you’ll see a lot of homes have put up Christmas trees and all kinds of Lights and Nativity scenes, and various other decorations. Out in my front yard, I’ve put up my own decorations: there’s not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 10, 2021

A reflection on the Ascension of the Lord Jesus

The Ascension - April 25, 2021 As I was preparing this message, I was doing so with a heavy heart. We know that much of life includes suffering, but it's when it hits so close to home, when it hits you or people you love, that we really become aware of it. Unavoidably attuned to the reality of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Confronts Blindness

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 11, 2022

A Man was Blind from birth; disciples were Blinded by tradition and the Religious Leaders were Blind by choice. Here we learn some lessons about blindness. All of us may have some blind spots. Gaining a new perspective.

Sermon – Jesus Confronts Blindness Scripture Lesson - John 9-1-15 “Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" 3 Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus The Bread Of Life

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 4, 2021

Jesus is unique. All other religious figures don't give you an Artesian well that will never run dry. Neither do they impart eternal life; not only existence, but an existence with joy and happiness for all eternity.

JESUS THE BREAD OF LIFE John 6:41-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Pastor told one of his faithful church members, “Mrs. Smith, I appreciate your devotion. You are present at all the services!” 2. Mrs. Smith: “Yes, it’s such a relief, at the end of a long, hard week, to come to church, sit on ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Savior Of The World SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 18, 2023

Understand that we're all sinners who need Jesus.

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to immerse ourselves in the living Word of God, to drink from the well of His wisdom, and to be nourished by His truth. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Topics: Jesus Came To Save Sinners

Jesus And His Teachings Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 22, 2022

The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible!

Video transition: The Bible Connection (skit guys) The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-53, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 4:43, Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We See Jesus? Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 11, 2004

1. Are we focussing on Jesus - the Jesus of the Bible? 2. Why did Jesus come to earth? a) to die b) to destroy the devil

Jesus crowned with Glory and Honour! We see Jesus - do we? Verse 9 begins: But we see Jesus. This leads us to the first and most important question for us today. Do we really see Jesus? Is He central in our view or do loads of other things distract us? There are so many calls on our time and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' True Family Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

It is our actions that prove our faith

Apprenticing Under The Master August 7, 2005 Mark 3:7- 35 (20-35) Jesus’ True Family In between university and seminary I built houses (for three days until I got a better paying job at a steel mill) I was hired on as an unskilled labourer, but I felt like I was apprenticing for those three ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-35

Denomination: *other

Praying By The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 15, 2006

There is a power that supersedes every other power. That power, transforms simple things into powerful weapons. The awesomeness and mystery of the power in the Blood of Jesus, is not being preached in the church today.

Revelation 12:11: “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death”. I would like you to read this message with rapt attention, so that you can key in to what God intends to do through this miracle power. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Revelation 12:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Jesus Name:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

Let’s read the account of the lame man that was healed, and how the religious leaders of that day rebuked Peter and John for proclaiming Jesus, and the using of His name.

THE POWER OF JESUS NAME: Acts 3:1-16 + 4:1-20 Today we’ll talk for a little while about the power of the name of the Lord Jesus. First of all I want to read us the account of the lame man that was healed, and how the religious leaders of that day rebuked Peter and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist