Sermons on The Messiahs Role:

Following The King Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 23, 2015

Israel is pictured as a vineyard. God looks for the fruit of righteousness but finds only injustice. God promises a faithful king who will judge with righteousness.

Isaiah 5:1-7, 11:2-5 “Following the King” INTRODUCTION The texts that we have before us today may seem rather divergent. In chapter five, God is pictured as a gardener—a vine dresser—and the Southern Kingdom of Judah as wild grapes. In the second passage, chapter ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gospel Of Matthew: An Introduction

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 3, 2024

Matthew's account of the life of the Lord Jesus Christ was written to show his fellow Jews that Jesus was the Promised Messiah, liberating them not from the tyranny of Rome, but from the tyranny and condemnation of sin. His death and resurrection freed all of us from this curse.

Dr. Frank Turek, the noted Christian apologist, said that the writers of the New Testament did not create the account of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, but that the resurrection created the writers of the New Testament. If Jesus had not risen from the dead, His life would have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 53:1-12, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Arrived

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon explaining the meaning of Advent and the anticipation of the coming Messiah.

All right open up your Bible here on the 3rd Sunday of Advent, to Luke Chapter 1, and I want to talk this morning about this title, “God Has Arrived.” And that’s the meaning of the Advent, the longing, the awareness that God was coming, that God was going to arrive, that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christ

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Why is the term ‘Christ’ associated with Jesus’ name? What does ‘Christ’ mean? That is the topic that we will be considering today.

We find that in the New Testament, Jesus is referred to as “Jesus Christ” one hundred and thirty-four times. For someone new to the Scriptures, since ‘Christ’ follows ‘Jesus’ so frequently, one might get the idea that ‘Christ‘ is Jesus’ surname or last name. However, there are eighty-six times in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Thirst" Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

A continuing look at the sayings of Christ from the cross

Jn. 19.28 "I Thirst" 1. [Play CD] Out of all of the statements we’ve heard so far, this is the most basic. "I am thirsty". If I had a nickel for every time I heard one of my children say, "I’m thirsty," I could preach here and not take a salary. I wonder if his mom had flashbacks to his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Holiness

I’m So Angry I Can’t See Strait Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 6: 41 – 71

John 6: 41 – 71 I’m So Angry I can’t See Strait 41 The Jews then complained about Him, because He said, “I am the bread which came down from heaven.” 42 And they said, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How is it then that He says, ‘I have come down from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-71

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Truth About Ruth - Part 2: Working Your Destiny Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory

Ruth Chapter 2 In Chapter 1 we have the girl introduced to us! In chapter 2 we have the boy appearing! We know that the girl's not lazy! Ruth is not lazy! She goes looking for work. God's Welfare program requires that you get up off your fat rear and apply yourself. Notice it was not dependency on ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, Son Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 2, 2012

A look at who is Jesus. From The Story, by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. A 32 week study into God's call.

Jesus, the Son of God April 10, 2011 The Story - 25 Today, we’re going to focus on the most important question you will ever answer in your life. How’s that for an opening sentence? The question . . . WHO IS JESUS? That’s a huge question. And in reality it is the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Break Time Yet? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 26, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 6: 30 – 44

Mark 6: 30 – 44 Is It Break Time Yet? 30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. 31 And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When God Disappears

Contributed by Howard Langford on Jul 22, 2011

Many times in life we may feel that the Lord is invisible. You feel that God has not been fair. This message will help you discover where the Lord is when He seems invisible...

When God disappears from your life… Many times in life it appears that God is not present. What do you do when you feel that God has forgotten you? You reaffirm Him as your messiah. Messiah means to the Jewish culture “this is who we are hanging our hat on, we will rest all of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus’ Mission Statement…and Mine Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2011

Jesus' mission statement is the modle for our own personal mission statement.

What is your life’s mission? Is that a question you’ve ever even considered? Every business school teaches the importance of developing a mission statement for a business or an organization, but have you ever thought about the need for a mission statement in our personal lives? Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Scripture Is Fulfilled In Christ And In Us Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 19, 2011

Know who you are in Christ; affirm it daily, live it out!

Do you believe in Jesus Christ as your only God and Savior? If so, then you are a Christian, meaning you are in Christ! It is wonderful if you believe in Christ! But here’s something to think about as you live your daily life: Do you really believe that you are a Christian? Do we really tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Sentence Of Exile

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 22, 2011

Setting: Sermon given during Annual multi-church Mid-Week Lent service which is limited to 30 min for the entire service. Sermon seeks to connect Lent and the Messiah with Poverty and the issues of Poor in our Country and our communities.

(The Message) Isaiah 59:15 12-15Our wrongdoings pile up before you, God, our sins stand up and accuse us. Our wrongdoings stare us down; we know in detail what we’ve done: Mocking and denying God, not following our God, Spreading false rumors, inciting sedition, pregnant with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Repent For The Forgiveness Of Sins

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 4, 2011

A fresh call to repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

They were waiting for their long-expected Messiah. In April 2011 Prince Charles became the longest serving heir apparent in British history, having waited 59 years, 2 months and 14 days. Charles overtook the record set by his great-great grandfather king Edward VII; and that’s quite a record when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Expression Of Eve's Faith Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

Last time we looked at Adam's faith now we need to look at Eve's faith.

Intro: 1. Ken Davis, "In college I was asked to prepare a lesson to teach my speech class. We were to be graded on our creativity and ability to drive home a point in a memorable way. The title of my talk was, "The Law of the Pendulum." I spent 20 minutes carefully teaching the physical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1

Denomination: Baptist