Sermons on unlikely savior:

Merciful Savior Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 15, 2003

A look at how Jesus loved accepted and forgave people and why we seem so unwilling to do the same in many instances.

14, September 2003 Dakota Community Church Merciful Savior Week 5: Imitate Christ Series Hebrews 12:2-3 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3, Matthew 10:28-37

Denomination: Mennonite

The Sacrifice Of The Savior

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2004

This is a devotional writtren for our church newsletter on the death of Jesus.

The Sacrifice of the Savior Romans 5:8 There is no credible historian that denies the crucifixion of Jesus because it is so well documented in other ancient sources. The Roman crucifixion was likely one of the most horrible methods of execution ever devised. In essence, it is a long, agonizing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Sin And The Savior Series

Contributed by Steven Platt on Nov 15, 2002

4th of 4 in the series "One Hit Wonders" looking at the 4 NT books with One Chapter. The church that Jude wrote to was infiltrated by some "bad apples" who taught taugh grace as a "get out of jail free" card for sin.

Take a trip back to High School history The time was the early 16th Century The country was Germany and Catholicism ruled supreme It was the state church It was the ONLY church Enter a 34 Year old priest Served as priest in the German town of Wittenberg, and was ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Savior Is Born

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 8, 2001

The shepherds were the first to experience the power of the birth of Christ

A Savior is Born Luke 2:8-20 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in his study on Christmas morning and dreaming of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Savior's Love Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 2, 2003

Part 1 of 4 from the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Used prior to Christmas.

Why Did My Savior Come to Earth? The Savior’s Love 2 Cor. 5:14–6:2 INTRODUCTION Bill Keane’s comic strip, Family Circus, has communicated a beautiful truth about Christmas. As the children were setting up their nativity set, little Dolly held up the baby Jesus and declared, “Here’s the star of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Savior's Example Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 6, 2003

Part 2 of 4 from the "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" series. Jesus came to provide salvation and to be the perfect sacrifice. In so doing he became the Perfect Example.

The Savior’s Example Philippians 2:5—11 INTRODUCTION "Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he loved me so! He loved me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Savior Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Jesus Christ Crucified, that’s the answer.

The Ultimate Christ Series (Part 4 of 4) Mitchell Skelton The Ultimate Savior 2 Cor. 5:14–6:2 INTRODUCTION (Idea for intro and conclusion taken from He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado) “When I came to you brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compassionate Savior

Contributed by Justin Snyder on Mar 9, 2001

Jesus’ has great compassion for every person.

Title: The Compassionate Savior By: Justin L. Snyder Date: August 2, 2000 “They were like sheep without a shepherd. So He began teaching them many things.” Mark 6:34 “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and he healed their sick.” Matthew 14:14 It’s a good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34, Matthew 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Savior Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

Today our focus is on two broken-hearted disciples who saw the Savior, and as a result, were never the same again.

This light bulb represents bright hope. It’s full of promising potential. But, like your heart, it’s also very fragile [drop bulb so it shatters]. We’ve all experienced the crash of unmet expectations. Some of us have been gouged by grief that won’t seem to go away. Many of us have been hit with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

This Child Is Savior Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

God’s marvelous eternal plan of salvation can be clearly seen in the fact that Jesus is Savior.

1. God’s plan for a pure redeemer (18) 2. God’s plan for a public redeemer (19-20) 3. God’s plan for a perfect redeemer (21) MATTHEW 1:18-21 I’ve got an old Massey Ferguson tractor at home. I have a nice place all cleaned out for it in the barn. But it’s not in the barn. It’s sitting out in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, Matthew 1:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Station 1

THE WAY OF THE SAVIOR (LUKE 9:22-26) When skater Michelle Kwan was 13, the junior skater who was still plotting her course in the world of figure skating went behind coach Frank Carroll’s back, submitted her application for senior competition, and aimed to transcend her age group. Kwan then pleaded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Suffering Savior

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007

Three rewards for being a faithful follower of Jesus Christ

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 2:10-15 The Suffering Savior Introduction You’re driving down Route 11 from Berwick to Bloomsburg. You’re zipping right along, doing 55 miles an hour. As you approach Bloomsburg, you come to a posted speed limit sign of 45 miles an hour. Your lovely wife—who is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seated Savior

Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Jan 3, 2008

This sermon is designed to give the hearer a deeper understanding and appreciation for the incarnation of Jesus Christ.

The Seated Savior Hebrews 10:5-25 Surely the Father would be pleased if we use the Sunday after the celebration of the incarnation to reflect on the accomplishments of our Savior. Hebrews 10 contains the words of Jesus at the time of His incarnation… Wherefore when he cometh into the world, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Touched By The Savior

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 3, 2009

This sermon deals with the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law and how we can relate to this miracle story.

TOUCHED BY THE SAVIOR Text: Mark 1:29 – 39 In this story, there is more than one setting and more than one story. Someone (Larry W. Hurtado) has pointed out that “Several times Mark connects two stories by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: United Methodist

"What A Savior!” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 23, 2008

Sermon one (introduction) of a five sermon series on Isaiah 9:6.

Today we begin a five sermon series on this wonderful passage in which the prophet Isaiah speaks of the coming Messiah. In today’s message, we will take a look at the prophet’s proclamation and then we will take a closer look at the four titles he gives to the Savior: “Wonderful Counselor,” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist