Sermons on Unpredictable Jesus:

Eyes To See Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2009

Jesus opens the eyes of the blind man, but brings blindness to those who see... Hmmmm. Only by faith can we truly see, and only through Jesus can we come to receive our sight.

(The audio version skips the review and includes a second application as an ending). John 9 Views of a Blind Man It’s time for a brief review of John’s gospel before we move into the ninth chapter. 1. John introduces Jesus differently than any other gospel: He is the Word of God, who is with ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Plus Nothing Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 26, 2009

Christianity is all about a relationship with Jesus, and it is purely by grace. Its end is not salvation but fellowship with God.

If someone were to walk up to you and ask you out of the blue, “How can I be saved?” what would you say? • Would you know how to answer him? What is the one thing that you would tell him? • You need to know. Your answer will determine where he spends ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Supremacy Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Nov 1, 2009

Jesus Christ has supreme authority over everything in heaven and on earth.

Jesus Christ is Supreme Colossians 1:15-23 Last week we began our study of the Book of Colossians and we received the blessing that Paul gave to the Colossians when he said his standard greeting of “Grace and peace to you from God our Father.” It was not Paul’s grace and peace that he offered but ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus--His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 26, 2010

Today's lesson is about Jesus' resurrection and its significance.

Scripture Last time we saw that forgiveness is a gift, paid for by Jesus Christ. We don’t deserve it, and we can’t earn it. And that is grace: God behaving towards us in a way we simply don’t deserve. We saw this in Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Would Not Be Deterred

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 27, 2010

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, Series C

2nd Sunday in Lent, February 28, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during these forty days of Lent, enable us to see all the ways that we have forsaken you, have turned away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Jesus The Son Of God? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 2, 2010

Is Jesus really the Son of God?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Who is Jesus? • The 2004 release of the movie, “The Passion of The Christ” has stirred up a lot of controversy. The movie has also touched the lives of many people in a profound way. • There have been over 100 known movies made about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Blind Man Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 6, 2010

There are none so blind as those who will not see. This is the second miracle, recorded in the Gospel of John, that Jesus performs on the Sabbath. Are we spiritually blind to what Jesus can do?

The 1964 Philadelphia Phillies will always be known as the team that suffered one of the great collapses in sports history. They let a huge division lead slip away by losing ten games in a row at the end of the season. Despite the collapse, the Phillies season had its share of memorable moments, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus On The Irrelevance Of Worry Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008

Part 10 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at how worry, fear and anxiety can choke out the presence of God’s Spirit in our life.

Jesus On the Irrelevance of Worry Part 10 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 19, 2008 I want to talk to you tonight not from a standpoint of success, but more from a standpoint of struggle. Throughout this series I have made no claim to have mastered all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus On Judging Others Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008

Part 11 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at how judgement and condemnation of others takes us outside of God’s Kingdom.

Jesus On Judging Others and God-Pushing Part 11 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 26, 2008 When was the last time you felt blamed or condemned or looked down on by somebody? Your boss. A friend. A co-worker. An employee at a store where you were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus On God-Pushing Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008

Part 12 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at how Jesus tells us the God-shaped heart will reject all attempts to control and manipulate and force our will on other people.

Jesus On God-Pushing Part 12 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 2, 2008 What I’m going to share with you tonight is huge. It’s beyond huge. It’s massive. It’s so big that if this teaching of Christ’s had been clearly taught and applied during the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Falling In Love With Jesus

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 29, 2008

When faced with a barrage of questions from the Sadducees, Pharisees and Herodians. They asked political, religious, and ethical questions. However, the master Jesus answered the life question. What is the most important commandment of all. Love God a

Intro: What a question! What is the most important commandment of all? What is the most important thing that God has said to us!! What you must know is that the Scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees had not stopped with the law of God. There were 613 laws that were to be observed. 365 of those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Fills The Need!

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2008

Jesus fills the need in a world that needs Him; can you share your testimony with others?

Jesus fills the need! John 12:20-26 - Read John 12:20-26 -- Challenge: What is your witnessing ability? Excellent? Good? Fair? Poor? -- Deeper: Where are you when the Lord calls out for you to show others His Son? - Philip knew where to find Jesus through another friend of his -- He also knew ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Property Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 6, 2008

I am the Property of Jesus Christ, I am chained from the inside and so are you. It is all because of the Cross of Christ.

Property Of Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 20 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. 21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather. 22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:20-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Undying Love For Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2008

67th and final message from Ephesians. Only those who have an undying love for Jesus get His peace, love and grace.

About two years ago, God began to convict me about the need to build some more spiritual depth into my own life as well as into the life of all of us together as a body. So nearly two years ago, on January 7, 2007 we embarked together on a verse-by-verse journey through Paul’s letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Changes Everything

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 20, 2008

Jesus’ change of the Passover into the LORD’s Supper is emblematic of the way He changes everything.

Jesus Changes Everything Luke 22:14-20 When Jesus came, everything changed. The lives of the apostles changed. They went from being simple workers and provincial Jewish men to leading the movement that changed the face of the world and introduced the largest religion that has ever existed. On a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Mennonite