Sermons on Trapping Jesus:

Condemned? Condoned? Forgiven!

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jul 8, 2014

We can’t overlook or diminish the reality of sin and its consequences, but we can rest in God’s forgiveness of all our sins.

Introduction A. A huge thanks to my Sunday School class for the lively discussion last week which made the preparation of this sermon extremely easy and hopefully timely. B. Dr. Chris Thurman, in his book The Lies We Believe, tells the story of Jill. 1. Jill had been a Christian for a long time, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Or Barabbas? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Good Friday: Each and every person who cried out for Barabbas to be released was as guilty as he. And we too are just as guilty, for it was on account of our sins that He was slain.

Good Friday is coming up this week; so, this morning we’re going to focus on an event surrounding Jesus’ trial and crucifixion. We will be examining the account of Jesus and Barabbas, and this is apparently a significant event because it is shared in all four of the gospels. The other locations ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus With A Teacher Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

Let us look at the amazing things that Jesus said to this teacher of the Law and how this encounter with Jesus impacted his life. No man spoke like Jesus spoke, and Jesus greatly impacted those he encountered.

“Encounters with Jesus: A Teacher” Introduction: In Jesus’ life here on Earth he said and did amazing things. I believe that one of the most amazing things about Jesus’ ministry is the way in which he dealt with people here on Earth. He encountered in his short life all different type of people. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Waiting Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

What really matters in life.

I have done 3 funerals in the last month. I’m getting tired of doing them, so all of you knock it off. I don’t want to do any more funerals for a while. Two of the funerals I did I didn’t know the people personally, so their families had to give me something to talk about at the funeral. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fishing For Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001

What do we need to do in order to be a successful fisherman for Jesus?

INTRODUCTION  One of the many things that I love to do is to go fishing. I think that my love for fishing came from my father. My dad and I used to go fishing all the time when I was a kid and even as an adult. My brother and dad still go fishing all of the time.  I remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look To Jesus

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

In our text today we will see that the specific experience of Israel in the WAY OF THE RED SEA is also much like our journey to the heavenly promise land.

"LOOK TO JESUS" TEXT: NUMBERS 21:4-9 INTRODUCTION [Numbers 21:4-9] PRAYER The greatest event in the life of God’s people in the Old Testament was their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Time and time again this historic event is mentioned throughout the pages of the Old Testament. And the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Anticipate Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2006

Taking Paul’s lead to change our focus from this world to the reward at the end of the race. How much would you need to change if ....

I was raised in a small town in southern Ohio. I remember the lazy days of summer when the air-raid sirens went off once per week and we would all look up to see if we could see enemy planes, or when all the boys would gather on the school playground to play baseball like the big kids did. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: *other

Jesus And Beelzebul Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 8, 2014

The analysis of the source of Jesus' power in Luke 11:14-26 teaches us that Jesus works by God's authority.

Scripture Jesus encountered conflict on his way from Galilee to Jerusalem. The conflict that Luke described in Luke 11:14-26 is about the source of Jesus’ power. People wondered whether Jesus was working by the power of God or by the power of Satan. Let’s read about Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dangers Of Success Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

Success without humility and vigilance can easily become a trap that leads to downfall.

THE DANGERS OF SUCCESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 8 Judges 8:22–27 (KJV) 22 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian. 23 And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whose Image Is This? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 18, 2023

As followers of Christ, we are called to balance our earthly responsibilities with our heavenly ones, reflecting Jesus in our daily lives.

You know how Jesus was a pretty cool teacher, right? People were always asking Him questions, but some of them had sneaky plans. They wanted to trap Him and get Him out of the picture. In our story today, some religious big shots tried to trap Jesus by asking about paying taxes. But Jesus, being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: Spiritual Separation, Worldly Desires, Divine Living, Secular Influence

At The Heart Of Jesus

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on May 3, 2008

Learn the importance of spending time close to the heart of God.

I. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms A. TEXT: John 13:21-30 “When Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, "Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." Then the disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom He spoke. Now there was leaning ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30

The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 2, 2007

In this sermon we look at the temptations of Jesus and learn how to overcome our own.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. 1. So he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: “I have circled the block 100 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Died And Made You Boss? Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Mar 4, 2002

An authentic biblical community submits to the authority of Jesus.

His Name is Jesus – Part 1 March 3, 2002 Big Idea: An authentic biblical community submits to the authority of Jesus. INTRODUCTION A. When I was a kid, we had a way of putting someone in their place if they got a little bossy. Let’s say on the playground at recess a big game of kickball is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dangerous Duo

Contributed by Ron Callen on Feb 9, 2007

Luke 6:39-40 Jesus teaches that we are to follow His example and to avoid the trap that the world has set for us. This is a lesson on Christian mentoring.

Dangerous Duo I want to begin today by telling you about my father. He was a hard working man all of his life. He worked hard to support his family. He was a faithful husband. He was a loving, consistent example of what a man of God should be. He is not only my father but he was and is my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Paying Taxes To Caesar? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 14, 2017

Jesus did not answer yes or no to the question of paying taxes to Caesar!

In preparation for the passage today, let us remind ourselves of the life of Jesus Christ on earth…… First of all, let us not forget that God through the Old Testament Prophets described the way Jesus Christ would come to earth and how His life would be like. God loves people and He tells everyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible