SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Taking Jesus Seriously:

showing 1,726-1,740 of 219,823
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2023
     | 2,624 views

    Appreciate all that Jesus is: He is Lord—Worship Him; He is Light—Welcome Him; and He is Love—Trust Him with your life.

    Elvis Presley used to eat at Lil Thompson’s Steakhouse in Tennessee quite often. He was good friends with the owner who used to give him free food before he was famous. One night when Elvis was at the height of his fame, the Steakhouse held the ultimate Elvis Presley impersonator contest. A large ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Once For All, Forever, Amen! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,097 views

    The one and only High Priest of all made a once for all forever sacrifice that takes eternal care of our sin problem. Hebrews 10:1-18 tells the details.

    Hebrews 10:1-18 Have any of you seen the movie “Ground-hog Day.” It is a comedy about an arrogant weatherman played by Bill Murrey, who gets stuck on Ground-hog day in Puksatony, Pennsylvania. He hates it. Every day he gets up and it is the same day, the alarm clock is playing the same Sonny ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Asecension Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 13, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,601 views

    There are three events in the life of Christ that get an awful lot of publicity: the birth of Jesus, the death of Jesus, and the resurrection of Jesus. We have recognized holidays for each of these: Christmas, Good Friday, and we have Easter. But the Ascension of Jesus is neglected by comparison.

    There are three events in the life of Christ that get an awful lot of publicity. There are the birth of Jesus, the death of Jesus, and the resurrection of Jesus. We have recognized holidays for each of these: Christmas, Good Friday, and we have Easter. But the Ascension of Jesus is neglected by ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Jesus And Peter Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 5,997 views

    Every one of Jesus’ qualities is infinite. Jesus, as He is God, is infinite in knowledge. Jesus is infinite in power. Jesus is infinite in love. Jesus is infinitely just. And Jesus is infinitely pure.

    We need volunteers in childcare and if you’d like to volunteer, we have someone up front who’d like to get your information. This is the third message in a series, Plastic Jesus: How Did Someone So Real Become So Fake? As I was preparing this message from the beginning of Luke 5, I noticed there ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Jesus On Divorce

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 12,615 views

    What does GOd’s word say about this difficult subject? How can the church be there to help people?

    INTRODUCTION  A troubled man came to his lawyer to seek a divorce. The lawyer asked, "Do you have any Grounds? The man replied, "About three acres. "The lawyer tried again, "No, I mean do you have a Grudge? The man said, "No, but we have a carport. "The lawyer made one last effort: "Are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    "jesus Is Lord" Still Is A Revolutionary Affirmation

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 19, 2024
     | 532 views

    “Call him over,” Jesus commanded. Now the crowd changed its tune. "Take heart; rise, he is calling you."

    Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2024 Today’s Scripture lessons lead up well to what I believe is one of the three most important sentences in Mark’s Gospel. Two that immediately come to mind are at the beginning of the work, when Mark states his intention to prove that Jesus is the Son of God, and the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dave Nichols avatar

    Two Key's To Fatherhood

    Contributed by Dave Nichols on Jun 22, 2021
     | 1,158 views

    If we were to add it all up, we would probably find that we take about the same amount of time to celebrate our earthly father as we do our heavenly father.

    2 Keys to Fatherhood Holly Springs 6/20/21 Today is Father’s Day, the day we celebrate our earthly father. And of course, that means I need to share a few father jokes with you right? Like this. What did the daddy bu?alo say to its son before it left for school? “Bison.” Or how about the time a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Upon Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 8, 2020
     | 3,152 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, let the mercy of God truly follow us ...

    UPON US by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 8, 2020) “Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.” (Psalm 33: 22 King James Version [KJV]). Greetings in the Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Friends

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    The Master's Guide To Your Best Self

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 31, 2021
     | 3,913 views

    A unique, positive slant Jesus' challenge to deny self and take up one's cross. Specific stories about what that really means.

    THE MASTER’S GUIDE TO YOUR BEST SELF—Mark 8:27-38 What is the one topic everybody in the world is interested in? It is not sports…not politics…not who will be the next Bachelor…not _____ (Pastor: Be creative and specific.) All you have to do to find out what people care most about is go on ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    All In For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,890 views

    If I am not “all in” for Jesus then Jesus is not in me at all

    After Mary and I got married, I had enough credits so that I could finish up my degree at the University of Arizona in just one semester – that is as long as I could complete 21 units of classwork. Since I was also working three different part-time jobs at the time, I knew that was going to be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    All In For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 2,044 views

    If I am not “all in” for Jesus then Jesus is not in me at all

    ENGAGE After Mary and I got married, I had enough credits so that I could finish up my degree at the University of Arizona in just one semester – that is as long as I could complete 21 units of classwork. Since I was also working three different part-time jobs at the time, I knew that was going to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anonymous Contributor avatar

    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,621 views

    What is your position before Jesus? Are you still saying "no" to Jesus? Or do you immediately follow Jesus like Andrew, Peter, James and John?

    Outline A. Calling B. Challenge C. Command D. Caution E. Cost Scripture Matthew 4:19; Isaiah 6:8 Matthew 4:19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • GLENN DALE PEASE avatar

    The Glory Of Heaven

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,107 views

    He who is the Light of this world, and the Creator of all light, will be the lamp of the city. He is the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world, and thus, He becomes the Lamp of God that takes away the darkness forever.

    THE GLORY OF HEAVEN based on Rev. 21:22-27 By Glenn Pease Try to picture in your mind a cake of ice one and a half mile square. Just imagine a total square mile of ice, and half of the next mile, and then imagine that enormous block rising into the sky, not just to the height of an ice ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Doctor Jesus

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,433 views

    Just like with a medical doctor, there are diagnostics that can be performed that will shed light on a person's spiritual condition...

    The other day I took Shannon to her pediatrician because she had been having stomach pains. I noticed how the nurse took Shannon’s vitals—weight and temperature. Afterwards the doctor came in and asked Shannon to sit up on the gurney. Dr. McDaniel listened to Shannon’s heartbeat and breathing. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Tis So Sweet To Trusty In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 20, 2014
     | 9,858 views

    Each line of this hymn speaks 1. Believe - "Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus" 2. Decide - "Just to take Him at his word" 3. Rejoice - "Just to rest upon His promise" 4. Depend - "Just to know, thus saith the Lord"

    VIDEO = Story of Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus - Worry & Panic - Mid 1950's Red scare & fallout shelters - 1962 - Cuban missile crisis & Nuclear missiles - Late 60’s - Worrying about a population explosion resulting in famine catastrophes - In 1973 - Warning stated that by 1993 the word ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist