Sermons on The Ascension Of Jesus:

The Drawing Power Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 17, 2016

Jesus prays for you when you can’t pray for yourself Jesus puts you where you don’t always want to be Jesus sees you when you can’t see Him

The Drawing Power of Jesus Mark 6:45-56 Rev. Brian Bill July 16-17, 2016 Have you ever noticed that grandparents love to show pictures of their grandchildren to every one they meet? It’s like they can’t help it. I’ve never understood that so now that Beth and I are first-time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

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

Worship - Jesus Style Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 6, 2016

In this passage Jesus teaches us about TRUE WORSHIP. Jesus tells us in verses 10 - 13 that True Worship is 1. INVITING and INCLUSIVE 2. It makes an IMPACT 3. Results in INEXTINGUISHABLE PRAISE

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17 (cf. verses 10 - 13) Theme: Worship - Jesus Style Proposition: In this passage Jesus teaches us about TRUE WORSHIP - 1. True Worship is Inviting 2. True Worship Impacts Lives 3. True worship results in Inextinguishable Praise. INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus, Dead And Buried Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 7, 2016

The death of Jesus is proven by the information which John gives concerning the details of His burial.

7 17 2016 “Jesus, Dead and Buried” John 19:30 -42 We ended our last study with John 19:30: “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.” When Jesus died He not only completed all of the work on ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30-42

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Mourning Widow Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 9, 2016

We can learn a lot about feeling compassion and acting on it from the actions of Jesus at Nain.

Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost 2016 Extraordinary Form In the letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul famously tells his Catholic listeners that the task assigned to us by our baptismal consecration is to “watch carefully how [we] live, not as fools but as wise persons, redeeming the times ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

The Harsh Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 11, 2016

The world wants peace... remember the Coca Cola song? Jesus notes that his peace is different ant this text is about "judgment" in regards to his Messiah ship. There is evil in the world... our own selfish nature would desire that we build bigger barns.

In Jesus Holy Name August 14, 2016 Luke 12:49,51 “The Harsh Words of Jesus” People want peace and harmony. We want peace and harmony for our families, for our communities and for our world. Personal security and national security are big issues in our communities. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Because Jesus Resurrected

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

Jesus is busy doing so many things for us after resurrection

The worst thing that could have happened to humankind is for Jesus to have not risen. Humankind would have been hopeless. Apostle Paul says in 1 Cor. 15:19 that our faith would have been in vain and we would be the most pitiable. Thank God, Jesus resurrected; thank God, He is alive. He is now the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Search For The Authentic Jesus Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

Think about how we would describe Jesus, based on what we know. All we have are snapshots of His life, not a full biography. Who is Jesus Christ?

One day a little girl was drawing a picture, and even skipped recess because she was so focused upon it. Her teacher asked what she was doing and she said she was drawing a picture of God. “Oh honey, you can’t do that...no one knows what God looks like.” She held up the picture ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ Jesus, The Foundation

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 18, 2011

Sermon for the 7th Sunday after Epiphany

I Corinthians 3: 10 – 11, 16 – 23 / Christ Jesus, the Foundation Intro: The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy is a 179 foot tower that moved about 1/20 of an inch a year. It was once 17 feet out of vertical plumb. The fear had been that the tower would eventually topple over on to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Our Example Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 20, 2011

Have you ever someone you looked to as an example for your life? Have you ever had that mentor that 'showed you the way' and guided you in some part of your life? For the Christian, we have such a great cloud of witnesses, but all point to our TRUE Exampl

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 18, 2011 Date Preached: February 20, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus, Our Example Sermon Text: John 5:19-24 [ESV] Introduction: Have you ever had someone you looked to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - Miracle Worker Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 27, 2011

We often need to be reminded how powerful and special of a Savior we serve. Miracles are things that many discount, but they are a stark reminder that God is in control and when ALL seems hopeless or when something seems impossible... God can make it happ

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2011 Date Preached: February 27, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus - Miracle Worker Sermon Text: John 6:1-21 [ESV] Introduction: 1After this Jesus went away to the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This message is part of a series on the book of John. The focus of this message is to show how believers can take a stand for Jesus in a world that is sitting down.

Stand Up, Stand Up John 15:18-27 Two weeks ago the well known evangelist Franklin Graham was dis-invited to say a prayer at the pentagon. Military officials ask Graham not to come on the national day of prayer because Muslims working at the Pentagon might be offended by Grahams presence because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Bold About Jesus Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

This week we are the letter J. And since none of these other things would matter without Him, I think we should look at being bold concerning Jesus! There a lot of thing we should be bold in sharing about Jesus but today we will concentrate on being Bold

Boldness A-Z J- Bold about Jesus Romans 10:9,10 / Matt. 16:13-16 We have been considering many ways and things that Christians should be bold or courageous about. We have touched on topics from being bold in our actions, Bold against brutality, Bold in our conversations, boldness in defense of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Reign With Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2011

We need to prepare for the future earthly reign of Jesus by the way we live our lives right now.

Over the past few weeks, it has been interesting to watch what is going on in the Middle East as the citizens of nation after nation have risen up to try and topple their governments and install new leaders who they believe will rule with truth and justice. But the fact is that no government here ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Mocked/Beaten Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2011

Jesus endured much for our sake... lest we NEVER forget!

Luke 22:63-71 [ESV] 63Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him. 64They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, "Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?" 65And they said many other things against him, blaspheming him. 66When day came, the assembly of the elders ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:63-71

Denomination: Baptist