Sermons on The Plot To Kill Jesus:

What Would Jesus Do?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 19, 2007

This sermon examines the question of what Jesus would do in 5 very common areas of life, and also makes the point that we as His Disciples should follow "IN HIS STEPS"

Title: What Would Jesus Do? Text: 1 Cor 10:31-11:1, 1 Peter 2:21 Date: 11/11/07 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: It was a beautiful Sunday morning in the little town of Raymond. The members of the First Church of Raymond were all decked out in their Sunday finest, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Made Me Kosher

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 25, 2007

Our access to God is not by ceremonial ritual but the sacrifice of Christ.

We have differing standards on what we consider “clean” and “unclean.” A lot depends on how meticulous we are. For some of us, when we drop a cookie, we follow the “5-second rule” (this was tested recently on Mythbusters). When I lived in Germany, everything was spotless--you could eat off the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:18-23

Denomination: Congregational

What It Means For Jesus To Be King.

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 26, 2007

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday exploring what it means for Jesus to be our king!!

Did you get the leader you wanted yesterday? In Australia we have this great privilege of voting for those who lead our country. Generally we vote on how we perceive things. Whether they are true or not? Our votes are often based on what we want. Some times we even vote to seek some revenge, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus The Restorer Of Hands And Hearts

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

Revitalization is God’s special work.

Jesus the Restorer of hands and hearts Luke 6:6-12 Our front lawn in this summer heat has been turning from thick and green, to greenish-yellow, to yellow-brown, in places it has withered away and died. This last rain has helped, it has turned greener, and thicker again. What caused the lawn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God

How Jesus Responded To Abuse

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 28, 2007

On the cross Jesus was mocked, insulted, abused. His response was only to offer forgiveness. We must learn from this.

“He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the chosen One” (23:35). “If you are the King of the Jews; save yourself” (23:37). “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us” (23:39)! When I’m watching a football match I can’t bear to hear ‘supporters’ shouting negativity, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Anglican

Getting The Right Gift For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2007

There’s power in making the decision to give the gift He really wants: to "follow Him." But in this story in Luke, 3 men tell Jesus that that is precisely what they want to do. So why isn’t Jesus content with their gift?

OPEN: About three years ago, Dave Barry made this observation about Christmas: "Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable gift for his wife for last Christmas. He did give her something last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Jesus' Christmas Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 3, 2007

An examination of the different Christmas related names of Christ.

Pastor’s Bible Class -- Thomas Road Baptist Church Seeing Jesus’ Christmas Names Dr. Elmer Towns December 2, 2007 A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Teaches About Prayer

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008

What does Jesus teach about having an effective prayer life?

Luke 11:5-13 “Jesus Teaches About Prayer” • Vv. 2-4 Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray, while in our lesson Jesus teaches us about prayer. I. Be Persistent with Your Prayers (5-8) • Vv. 5-6 There is a friendship or a relationship that exists between these two people here in Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Guy Named Jesus? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 7, 2008

This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

Who is this guy named Jesus any way? As we journey back over the ages in this series of messages we will explore some of the questions that Jesus asked, as well as some of the questions that people asked of Him. As our journey progresses we will discover that the Bible is not really out of touch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Out Front In 2008 Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 8, 2008

If we are going to be successful in 2008 we must allow God’s Word to commingle with our faith and affect the way we live and perceive life.

Jesus out Front in 2008 As we step into 2008 … Where are we in God’s prophetic time table? What is God doing in the earth today? What is God saying to us as a church? Great danger of our day- things are always going to go on as they have been forever. Luke 17:26-27 26 "And just as it happened in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus: The Great Joy-Giver Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 9, 2008

Before we believe in Jesus, we are like the water jars: empty, stony hard hearts, sitting off to the side doing nothing. But Jesus is able to fill us, fill us to the brim, and transform us and then use us to bring joy to others. Believe it. Don’t think th

Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 2. And as you’re turning I want to tell you the story of Blaise Pascal who was a French mathematician and philosopher. In his writings, which were entitled Pensees, he traces the logical progression of his thoughts on many subjects. And then something happened ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Did Jesus Go? Series

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 10, 2008

Have you left Jesus behind all you important stuff forgetting Jesus like Mary and Joseph did.

Have you ever had anything like this happen to you? Parents have you ever forgotten your child somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? I can remember, one time when we were on a family holiday and we went on a bus tour of Niagara Falls, we left the flower clock and went to the next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Never Called Shotgun

Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 17, 2008

Jesus tells us to give up the seat of honour so His grace can flow through our humility

Jesus Never Called Shotgun Luke 14:1-14 Jan 20th, 2008 I have to confess that when I hear someone call “shotgun” it gets my hackles up a bit. When they say shotgun I hear “me; me; me.” It reminds me of when our kids were young I would tell them not to say “I’m the king of the castle and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Prays For His Church

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 21, 2008

The Lord’s Prayer

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS CHURCH John 17:11-24 I. For our FIRMNESS (v.11-19) A. To be SECURE (v.11a-d,12) 1. His Concern (v.11a)disciples & temptations that they would face while He was gone. 2. His Coming (v.11b)to the Father 3. His ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

We Would See Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008

# 34 in series. Jesus states three amazing paradoxes, Life comes through death, Life comes through spending it, Greatness comes through service.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 34 “We Would See Jesus” John 12:20-26 I want to begin this morning by reading you the text from the translation called (The Message). I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist