Sermons on The Friend Of Jesus:

Jesus, The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 7, 2007

This is a Resurrection Sunday/Easter message based upon the account of Jesus raising Lazrus from the dead. It centers in on His promise to Martha, and to all believers, in John 11:25-26.

Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life --John 11:17-27 Today is the holiest, most inspiring, reassuring, and joyous day in the Church year and for all human history. Regrettably for centuries our Western culture has secularized and obscured its true meaning and significance. As Christians it is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

Good Ol' Jesus

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Apr 22, 2007

Charlie Brown, the Apostle Paul, and Jesus want us to ask, "How does the other team feel?"

You may recall that on Easter Sunday I made reference to Charles Schulz’s comic strip PEANUTS. The fact that I have to identify it as “Charles Schulz’s comic strip PEANUTS” just shows you how much things have changed. In the circles where I grew up, you could quote “PEANUTS” with no more ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

They Had Been With Jesus

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006

A Missions oriented sermon.

THEY HAD BEEN WITH JESUS Acts 4:13-31 INTRO: To gain a clearer insight into Bold Missions, let us examine the lives of the first bold witnesses for Christ — the early church. Immediately following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, the believers were given the task of proclaiming the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

I Represent Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on the importance of living a Christ like life. We are to allow Jesus to lead in our life so that we can reflect Him.

I Represent Jesus 1 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Prayer Introduction Before I have told you that I like going to the mall, sit, and study people. I watch people come and go. Now have you noticed that today many people wear their company’s logo on their clothing? They are walking advertisements for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Ruins A Funeral

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 7, 2006

A sermon on the raising of the widow’s son at Nain showing the consequences of sin, the compassion of the Savior, and the capacity of the Savior to help.

Jesus Ruins a Funeral. Luke 7:11-17 INTRO.: One day early in the second year of Jesus’ public ministry, two large crowds met outside the gate of a walled city in Galilee. There was quite a contrast between these crowds. One crowd had come from the lakeshore town of Capernaum. It was a noisy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory In Jesus Foretold

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 13, 2006

In the first prophecy of the Christ God promises perpetual hostility, a Deliverer, and ultimae victory.

Victory In Jesus Foretold Gen. 3:15 INTRO.: Tell the story of the fall of Adam and Eve leading up to the text. The introduction and presence of sin in our world has caused many changes. All the diseases, problems, and even death are the result of sin’s influence. Stern penalties were imposed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is A Model For Witnessing

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Educators say that people learn easily by observation. Here, Jesus models witnessing for us.

JESUS IS A MODEL FOR WITNESSING John 4:1-42 INTRO: Educators say that people learn easily by observation. To see someone do something and to try it ourselves creates a good learning situation. Jesus is a model for a Christian’s life and ministry. By observing His life and work, believers can ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Devil And Blasphemy

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 20, 2006

What Jesus did and does in regard to the devil, blasphemy and sin.

INTRO.- This title sounds like a pretty serious subject and it is! Life is serious stuff. Life is both serious and scary. In just a few weeks’ time we’ve had four school shootings in the US. If that isn’t serious I don’t know what is! Oct. 2, 2006: A gunman killed at least five people, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The True Vine

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Nov 28, 2006

Fruitful Christian living is a result of abiding in Christ.

JESUS, THE TRUE VINE John 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION United Parcel Service takes pride in the productivity of its delivery men and women. On average, a UPS driver delivers four hundred packages every working day. The company gets such high ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Great Thoughts Of Jesus

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 22, 2005

Principles that motivated the actions and words of Jesus. From Matthew’s Gospel

The Great Thoughts of Jesus INTRO.: Throughout His life on Earth, Jesus aroused amazement and interest wherever He went. People marveled at His teaching as well as His deeds. The human mind is such that when we see a strange or phenomenal Person like Jesus we want to know "what makes him tick." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Healing Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 27, 2005

To encourage people to bring their needs to Jesus Christ the great physician

THE HEALING TOUCH OF JESUS by George Crumbly Matthew 12:10-13 June 9, 2002 Sunday AM Sheridan Arkansas I am so glad to be a part of a church that believes in healing. Not only do we believe in healing but also we practice it. The bible speaks of healing. Jesus was a healing savior. Jesus wants to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

Fed At The Table Of Jesus

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Aug 27, 2005

Pentecost 13A: First person sermon. The table scraps that Jesus graciously offers the Canaanite woman’s daughter is better than her daughter usually is treated. However little faith we have, that’s enough for Jesus to work with.

Grace to you and peace, sisters and brothers in Christ, for though we all are Gentiles, Christ welcomes us to the house of faith. Amen Thank you for welcoming me to your house of worship today. Earlier in my life— when I was a few thousand years younger— a woman would not have been permitted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Prayer In Gethsemane

Contributed by Olaf Theis on Aug 29, 2005

We can learn from Jesus how to pray

Morning Devotion Sat. August 20, 2005 Jesus’ Prayer In Gethsemane Mark 14:31-42 Key verse: 14:36 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” During this conference we have heard what makes us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:31-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Killed Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 31, 2005

WHO KILLED JESUS? No trial or execution in history has had such a momentous outcome as that of Jesus in Roman occupied Jerusalem, 2000 years ago. But was it an execution or a judicial murder; and who was responsible? The Bible Mysteries program focused

WHO KILLED JESUS? No trial or execution in history has had such a momentous outcome as that of Jesus in Roman occupied Jerusalem, 2000 years ago. But was it an execution or a judicial murder; and who was responsible? The Bible Mysteries program focused on three suspects, Caiaphas, the Jewish High ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-23

The Place Of Jesus In Heaven

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 31, 2005

Where does Jesus stand in relationship to angels?

THE PLACE OF JESUS IN HEAVEN Hebrews 1:1-14 Key Verse and Theme: “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ