Sermons on Understanding Jesus:

Growing Closer To Jesus

Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 22, 2024

Today, we gather to reflect on a deeply important aspect of our faith journey: growing closer to Jesus. In a world filled with distractions, it’s essential that we anchor our lives in Christ, allowing His presence to guide us, strengthen us, and draw us nearer to Him.

Growing Closer to Jesus Good morning, everyone! Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Light Of The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the profound truths in John 8, highlighting Jesus as the Light of the World who reveals and condemns sin, not to shame us, but to guide us towards repentance and transformation.

Good morning, family in Christ! Let's dive into some rich and enlightening truths from the Word of God today. We're going to be exploring John 8, where Jesus boldly declares Himself as the Light of the World. Let's consider the contrast between Jesus and religion, which often gets murky in today's ...read more

Topics: Contrast, Jesus, Religion

Take Jesus With You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024

This sermon explores the promise of Jesus' presence, the call to obedience, and the power of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives through Matthew 28:20.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. We are here, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by the desire to understand more deeply the profound mysteries of our faith. We are not here by mere chance, but by divine appointment. We stand on the threshold of a deeper understanding, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

Topics: Resurrection, Healing, Salvation

Jesus The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 11, 2025

Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd who loves, leads, protects, and provides for His people. He knows His sheep by name and willingly laid down His life to save them.

JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:11 Key Verse: “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1-6; Ezekiel 34:11-16; Isaiah 40:11; Hebrews 13:20-21; 1 Peter 2:25 INTRODUCTION: The picture of a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

In Revelation 1:1-8, we discover His REVELATION, His REIGN and His RETURN.

The Book of Revelation is not so much a book on future events but about Jesus Christ. In this first chapter, we see the glorified Christ who is soon to return. Verses 1-3 are the introduction of the final disclosure of God’s Son who is revealed to all of us. We discover in verses 4-6 that God is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Holding Fast To Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 14, 2010

The church in Thyatira demonstrates the need to follow the ways of Jesus in order to prevent being deceived.

In our culture, I think there is sometimes a tendency for us to look around at all the mega churches, even some right around us, and to begin to think that a smaller church like TFC really isn’t all that significant to the kingdom of God. But Jesus’ message to the church in Thyatira ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 24, 2019

If we want this new year to be different we need to clarify what we really value in life and we need to determine to grow like Jesus

Grow Like Jesus #ThisYearCanBeDifferent WELL – welcome to 2019, I’m glad you made it! NOW THIS MORNING – we are kicking off a 4 week series, that I am calling… ‘This Year Can Be Different.’ 1/6 – Grow Like Jesus 1/13 – These Three Things 1/20 – What Does It Matter 1/27 – Redeem The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Frank Sinatra Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003

This is installment 7 in a series I preached from I Corinthians 13, and deals with the fact that "love does not seek its own."

¡§Jesus & Frank Sinatra¡¨ I Corinthians 13:5 February 2, 2003 Love of Another Kind ¡V I Corinthians 13 ¡§¡¦Jesus¡¦ Way¡¦ or ¡¥My Way¡¦?¡¨ And now, the end is near; And so I face the final curtain. My friend, I’ll say it clear, I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain. I’ve lived a life that’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Was Jesus Baptized?

Contributed by Tim Bond on Feb 4, 2002

Jesus’ baptism tells us something about the significance of baptism for all Christians.

Some of the most memorable events in the church are baptisms. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of participating in many baptisms, and I have to say that they are some of my greatest recollections of church. The first baptism I participated in up close and personal was my own. At age 13, on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Romans 6:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Exhales Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001

3rd night of Revival Series using Philippians 1:19 as main theme.

When Jesus Exhales John 20:21:22 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Most of us have seen or heard of the movie Waiting to Exhale ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22, Philippians 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - His Ascension

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

The ascension of Jesus is just a continuation of His resurrection, & one is lacking without the other.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Very few of us ever enjoy the luxury of coming to the end of even our most productive day & saying, "It is finished. I’m through. I’ve accomplished everything I set out to do today." Instead, most of us have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Light Of The World

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Jesus came as a light to lighten the nations, he called people to be a church who would continue to share the good news with others, and his coming was accompanied by miraculous events that heralded the end to all suffering and the creation of a new heave

One of the things I hate is turning on the TV just after a movie or a weekly drama has started, so I’ve missed those opening few scenes where the story is set up, where perhaps the main characters are introduced; where the crime is committed or the tensions between characters is highlighted. If you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Anglican

"Where Is Jesus In The Storm?" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

#19 in series. Dealing with doubt in the uncertainly of the storms of life.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 19 “Where Is Jesus In the Storm?” John 6:15-21 Recently Paul Bradshaw interviewed Rick Warren (CNN Interview – April, 2005), author of the “The Purpose Driven Life” book ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Praying By The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 15, 2006

There is a power that supersedes every other power. That power, transforms simple things into powerful weapons. The awesomeness and mystery of the power in the Blood of Jesus, is not being preached in the church today.

Revelation 12:11: “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death”. I would like you to read this message with rapt attention, so that you can key in to what God intends to do through this miracle power. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Revelation 12:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unfinished Work Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 20, 2007

The main person of the church is the Savior, the mighty power of the church is the Spirit, and the major purpose of the church is souls.

The Unfinished Work of Jesus ACTS 1:1-8 How do you launch a worldwide enterprise? In the last century, Coca-Cola did it. You can go just about anywhere in the world today and buy a Coke. They are the world’s largest multi-national corporation. Right behind them is Microsoft. The church is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist