Sermons on Watching For Jesus:

Judgment Day Is Coming

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 17, 2006

Christ Jesus commands us to live on the watch expecting the day of his return and our ultimate judgment.

Mark 13: 1 – 8 Judgment Day Is Coming Intro: A young lady busied herself getting ready for a blind date. Dinner at an exclusive restaurant with live music and dancing. She went out to have her hair done, did her makeup, put on her best dress and was ready for her date’s arrival. His expected ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Jesus' Name

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 27, 2003

We pray in Jesus’ name...what else should we do in Jesus’ name?

In Jesus Name We Play Colossians 3:17 It started as a slip up during a prayer before a church softball game. The minister was leading everyone in prayer. As he closed in prayer he accidently said, "In Jesus’ name we play." That phrase caught on and soon others were praying before softball ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Undaunted! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Apr 2, 2021

Jesus taught his disciples to be 'undaunted' and showed examples of how HE was undaunted. Listen!

Last year, in Grand Rapids, Cornerstone Christian University displayed on a well traveled highway, a billboard with the huge word, "UNDAUNTED", and you had to read the small print as you got closer, "Live your life with meaning!, and attend Cornerstone!" Undaunted living can ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questioning Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 10, 2008

Seeking something deeper with Jesus.

Questioning Jesus? - Nicodemus John 2:23-3:21 February 17, 2008 Second Sunday of Lent 4 Saturdays ago our family was on a family adventure to Krispy Kreme donuts in Burlington. On Saturdays we try to do something fun as a family. As we were driving through Burlington, we were stopped at a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Or Barabbas

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

We have the freedom of choice who we will serve in life ... Jesus or the devil.

MATTHEW 27:15-26 “JESUS OR BARABBAS” A) I want our minds to go back in time … Jesus’ earthly ministry is coming to an end! (1) PRAYER IN GETHSEMANE! * For approximately 33 ½ years, He lived looking forward to the cross! * Christ must’ve seen its shadow across His path all the way from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 7, 2018

If you say you want to be more like Jesus, do you mean it or is it lip service?

To be like Jesus Illus. By sermon central The American minister and writer Philip Brooks (1835-93); was noted for his poise and quiet manner. However, one day a friend saw him feverishly pacing the floor like a caged lion and asked him what the trouble was. "The trouble is," replied Brooks, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn To Jesus

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 25, 2011

A short devotion regarding what is happening in the world.

I want to comment just a little about all that is happening in the world today. I was only 5 hours by air from the terrible earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan and although we did not feel any of the tremors, I did see firsthand the affect it had on the nation of Japan. Just days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Adversary, The Devil

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2019

if you feel that somebody is watching you, you're absolutely right!

Our Adversary, the Devil Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, Missouri. (This is not an exact transcription.) Background: Peter is writing to encourage groups of believers who are going through persecution. His ministry was originally to the Jews but God gave him the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016

What might the story of the raising of Jarius' daughter look like if it happened today?

Introduction • Hear now the New Testament story of Jarius, the ruler of the Jewish synagogue. [Read Luke 8:40-56] • What if that story took place today? Instead of Jarius, let’s visit with a Baptist minister by the name of Wallace. Of utmost importance is for each of us to notice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus At The Center

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Aug 29, 2021

You are not the center of the universe.

A little 9-year-old girl came home from VBS one day. She proudly told her parents and little brother that, "Jesus is living in my heart now!" Mom and Dad were so proud, and made a big deal out of it. Later that day, her little brother said something she didn’t like, and she hauled off ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 7: While We Wait For The Lord's Return Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 26, 2015

While we wait, be sure to answer these 4 questions: 1. Do I have any gifts from God (vs. 14-15)? 2. Am I gaining all I can for God’s Kingdom (vs. 16-18)? 3. What is my ultimate goal (vs. 19-23)? 4. Do I really know God (vs. 24-30)?

The Second Coming of Christ Part 7: While We Wait for the Lord's Return Matthew 25:13-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 29, 2015 *In vs. 13, Jesus tells us to "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming." Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30

Denomination: Baptist

Church In The World Vs World In The Church Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 21, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Church in the World vs World in the Church” 1 Peter 3:8-12 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter3 “8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Philippians 2:2, Hebrews 4:14-16, Romans 5:5, John 17:11, John 17:16, Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Triumphs Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Oct 18, 2007

Revelation 5: 5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” Jesus has triumphed! The answer is in Heb. 10:11-14

Jesus Triumphs Scripture Rev. 5 & 6 Introduction: Revelation 5: 5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” Jesus has triumphed! This has troubled me all week. I kept ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Knocking

Contributed by Joe Domico on Nov 15, 2018

Topical message based on Rev 3:20

Jesus Knocking Rev 3:20 He knocks. Not forced love. Classic picture by Holman Hunt of Jesus Knocking, now hanging in St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Upon it’s first unveiling, a certain critic said, You have made a real mistake, Mr. Hunt, there is no handle on the door. "That was intentional," ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

To Be Like Jesus!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 5, 2025

In the Bible, God tells us that WE have ‘role models’ too. In 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Paul says that he & his friends made an effort to be “models for you to follow.” And Paul repeated that idea many times for those early Christians:

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TO BE LIKE JESUS! Scriptures: 2 Thes. 3:7-9; 1 Cor. 4:16, 11:1; Php. 3:1; Matt. 5:13-16; 2 Cor. 3:18 For over 3 weeks recently I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:16, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 3:1, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ