Sermons on The Beauty Of Jesus:

With Jesus Into The Light - 4 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021

Then Jesus said one of those enigmatic statements that aren't too difficult to understand if you really want to understand them: "I've come, he said, to help blind people see, and to make those who see become as blind as bats."

March 17, 1996 20/20 BLINDNESS John 9:1-41 Did you ever hear the old saying about college students: Freshmen know not, and know that they know not; Sophomores know not, and know not that they know not; Juniors know, and know not that they know; Seniors know, and know that they know? I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Nazarene

With Jesus At The Cemetery - 5 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021

God's WORD called this world into being. God's WORD brought Lazarus from his tomb. God's WORD is in your heart— and in your mouth it can bring HOPE where you are!

March 24, 1996 Ezekiel 37 - The Valley of Bones John 11 - The Raising of Lazarus "I am the resurrection and the life . . ." - John 11 The prophet Ezekiel is not the usual fare for devotional Bible reading. Ezekiel is sort of the surrealistic painter of the Bible, who gives us word ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus And His Inner Being!

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 5, 2021

Jesus loved us with His heart, soul, and mind, that is His Inner being and wants us to love Him that way as well.

The Apostle Paul prayed the believers in Christ, to be "strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man: so that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, so that you may be rooted in love." (Ephesians 3:16,17) Every Christian has a "inner man." which could be defined as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Testimonies About Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 3, 2020

Jesus says that He's not going to testify about Himself, but He's got an impressive lineup of witnesses to who He is. What can we learn from them?

- v. 31. Six Testimonies about Jesus: 1. The positive testimony of John the Baptist: Jesus is the Perfect Lamb. - John 5:31-35. 2. The positive testimony of the work: Jesus is the Suffering Messiah. - John 5:36. 3. The positive testimony of the Father: Jesus is the Beloved Son. - John ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 9, 2020

Jesus, our Good Shepherd sacrificed himself for the flock. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, still seeks straying sheep.

JESUS IS OUR GOOD SHEPHERD (Outline) May 3, 2020 - Easter 4 - JOHN 10:11-16 INTRO.: Who is in charge? Who is in charge of our lives? Who has the answer? Who really knows the truth? These questions are swirling in the minds of many in our society. Maybe even in our own minds. Or homes. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Focus Your Attention On Jesus

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 18, 2020

Believers focus their attention on Jesus. Jesus is faithful in God's house. Hold firmly to confidence and hope,.

“FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION ON JESUS” (Outline) March 8, 2020 - Lent 2 - HEBREWS 3:1-6 INTRO: “May I have your attention, please!?!” Such an announcement usually does grab our attention. There is an important message coming. We try to pay attention to that message which we hear. Usually do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Came For Common People Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

A truth worth grasping is that Jesus came through and for common people.

Jesus Came for Common People A truth worth grasping is that Jesus came through and for common people. Luke 2:7 says, “and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:8-11 says, “And there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-17, Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Downplayed The Miracles Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 9, 2020

Jesus does back-to-back miracles: the mass feeding and then walking on water. But He downplays both miracles. Why would He do that?

WHAT JESUS WALKING ON WATER ACCOMPLISHED: Seeing this miracle strengthened the disciples’ faith in Jesus. - John 6:16-21. - Matthew 14:28-33. - The disciples have just seen Jesus multiply the loaves. It is an incredible miracle that they got to see happen up close. - That evening, Jesus sends ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-29

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Stood Alone

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 7, 2022

All in the same night, Jesus ate with His disciples and was betrayed by one of that number---Judas. All in the same night, Jesus was revered and abandoned by His own disciples, until at last, He stood alone.

WHEN JESUS STOOD ALONE Text: Luke 22:14-23, 33-34 In his book, You Are Never Alone, Charles Allen makes the point that the pain of rejection is the greatest pain to bear. He said that people can handle the pain of sorrow, frustration and even failure. But, to be left alone is hard to bear. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23, Luke 22:33-34

Denomination: United Methodist

The Most Painful Wound Of Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2022

Indeed, the crucifixion itself was unspeakably painful. Sagging down from the nails in His wrists, He could not take a breath. But there was more.

Homily for Monday of Holy Week What was the greatest suffering of Jesus, as He gave His life to take away our sins and reconcile us to the Father? Doctor Barbet, in that masterwork A Doctor at Calvary, gives us a detailed and sometimes shocking picture of the Crucified Servant of God. When the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7, Luke 24:20

Denomination: Catholic

Why Jesus Is The Only Way?

Contributed by Je Layugan on Apr 11, 2022

Jesus is the only way to heaven. This statement sounds exclusive, confusing, surprising, or even offending. Nonetheless, this is true

Do you know a place that can only be reached by a single conveyance? Perhaps a place where there is only a single road leading to it, an island that can only be reached by a boat, perhaps the outer space in which only via space shuttle humans can get there. I remember when I was new here in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Thirst” Jesus Is Thirsty. Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 12, 2022

Jesus was also showing us that what we need when things get to their worst is a thirst to overcome our dry faith.

Sermon Good Friday 2022 Seven Last Words “I Thirst” Jesus is Thirsty. This may appear overly simplistic. The temptation is to take these words and interpret them in some overly spiritualized manner. We might equate “thirsting” with Christ’s call to “hunger and thirst after righteousness” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: United Methodist

When Jesus Embarrassed Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 13, 2022

Jesus defeated Satan at Calvary, not using His strength, but only with His weakness!Through His sacrificial death on the cross, Christ entered the citadel of the enemy -- Hell itself -- and wrested the keys from Satan, dealing him a mortal blow.

WHEN JESUS EMBARRASSED HELL Col. 2:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BATHTUB TEST......... 1. During a visit to the mental asylum, I asked the Director how do You determine whether or not a patient should be institutional-ized. 2. 'Well,' said the Director, 'we fill up a bathtub, then ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Jesus Praying For Us? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 13, 2022

Jesus prays for His disciples and for those who will believe through them. What does He pray?

REVEALING THE HEART: You can learn a lot about someone from how they pray for you. - John 17:9. - I learn a lot about people when I ask “what’s the most important thing I can be praying for you?” That tells me a lot about what their priorities and loves are. - Do they ask for prayer for their ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Trial Of Jesus - Pilate And Herod Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 13, 2022

Both Pilate and Herod agreed Jesus was innocent, but the Jewish leaders refused to accept the verdict. This integrated gospel account of His trial includes prophecies of details foretold by Isaiah and the fulfillment of those prophecies.

Pilate They tied Jesus up, and the whole crowd led him away from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment in the early morning. They delivered him to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea.(Matthew 27:2, John 18:28) The Jews wouldn't go into the judgment hall. They would be defiled (considered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7, John 18:28-38, Matthew 27:11-31, Luke 23:1-22, John 19:1-16, Isaiah 50:7-9, Isaiah 50:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist