Sermons on Welcome Jesus:

The Greatest In The Kingdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2006

1- the humbled child 2- the welcomed child 3- the sinful child

INTRO.- Greatness. Who is the greatest person in America? Obviously, that depends on your viewpoint and what you’re talking about. If you are looking at physical beauty many people will name someone in Hollywood. ILL.- Some say, for example, that George Clooney is the sexiest man in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 20, 2016

We celebrate the Palm Sunday in order to commemorate the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into the streets of Jerusalem with people welcoming Him and waving palm branches proclaiming Him as King.

Scripture reading: Matthew 21:1-11 Today is Palm Sunday. It is a Sunday that falls before Easter. We are commemorating the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. During that time, palm branches were placed in his path before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his crucifixion on Good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Transformed By Jesus: The Zacchaeus Story SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Zacchaeus, a man who seemingly had it all, was in reality empty inside. His life took a turn when he encountered Jesus, leading to a profound transformation.

Zacchaeus was a man who seemed to have it all, but in reality, he had nothing. However, everything changed when Jesus entered his life. Today, we will explore the story of Zacchaeus and how his encounter with Jesus transformed him. Zacchaeus was a tax collector, working for the Roman government. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Change, Transformation

Pedigree Of Jesus Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2019

This Christmas, receive Jesus as your Rightful King; rely on Jesus as your Gracious King; revere Jesus as your Divine King; and hope in Jesus as your Restoring King.

The manager of a large office noticed a new employee and asked, “What’s your name?” The worker replied, “John.” The manager scowled and said, “Look, I don’t know where you worked before, but I don’t call anyone by their first name. It breeds familiarity and that leads to a breakdown in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Word Or Wonders? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 21, 2009

Why are you believing Jesus? Are you believing Him only for the miraculous things He is able to do for you? That’s why the Galileans welcomed Him and He marveled at their unbelief.

This morning we have reached a transition text. These three verses mark a transition from the wonderful revival that just happened in Samaria… to the time when Jesus went back home to Galilee. In one way, you can think of what has happened in chapter four up to this point as a stopover. Remember ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

#25 Rejected At Home Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 2, 2020

A year after leaving home, Jesus returned to Nazareth. His welcome was the same as when they ran Him off a year earlier.

#25 Rejected at Home Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 2, 2020 TEXT: Mark 6:1-6 – "And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. 2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Warning Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Anytime I, or you, pare Jesus down to a figure that we can be comfortable with, we are guilty of murdering him.

Introduction There was one club in college that never enticed me to join; that was the Debate Club. My heart beats rapidly enough raising an objection in a meeting! The excitement of public debate is not the kind I care for. I am the kind of person who thinks best at least two days after ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #6 ‘along The Road Of Joy To Rejection Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 1, 2009

We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes in and expectations of Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection.

Mark 11:1-11 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes and expectations in Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection. A SERMON FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009 (Palm Sunday). Journeying with Jesus through Lent #6 ‘Along ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The World's First Glance" Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 10, 2002

From the beginning, perceptive outsiders have been welcomed into the presence of Jesus.

Yesterday was the Twelfth Day of Christmas. That means that today is Epiphany. Epiphany means manifestation or revelation – a turning on of the light – the shining light. And in some ways Epiphany is about the light of the Christmas star – but it’s also about the Magi who followed that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

An Attractive Invitation

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

Evangelistic message declaring Jesus’ message of welcome to those weary with life.

An Attractive Invitation I. I’m not here as an entertainer though hopefully what I have to say will be interesting. I’m not here as a teacher though my passage and my message should be instructive. I’m not here to lay on you any kind of external compulsion. I’m here kind of like the mail-man; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #6 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 6, 2007

Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #6 Sermon Objective: Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus At Bethany Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2019

Jesus stopped at Martha's house in Bethany on his way to Jerusalem. This message looks at those who were in the room and what they brought to the story.

April 7, 2019 Sermon on Jesus @ Bethany We have been focussing on the last number of months on the Trinity so that we come to understand more deeply who God is, who the God is that we love, worship, the God is who has provided salvation for us, to better know who the God is who loves us with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome Newest Members: "Demoniac, Adulterous Woman, Church Persecutor

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 30, 2011

There is no such thing as the perfect church member. A sermon with three monologues: The Insane Demoniac, the Adulterous Woman, the Former Heavy Weight Champion Persecutor of the Church.

Welcome Our Newest Members: “The Insane Demoniac, The Adulterous Woman, and The Former Heavy Weight Champion Persecutor of the Church.” Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome To The New. 1st Corinthians 6:19-20

Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 21, 2024

A message about accepting a new life through Christ

Good morning, church! It’s a blessing to see all of you here today. Let's begin by standing together, lifting our Bibles, and repeating after me: Declaration: 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, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way We Were, Pt 2 Welcoming The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 10, 2009

God meant His Church to be filled and following the Holy Spirit, You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

It is impossible to try and consider how Church was meant to be without considering the role of the Holy Spirit. Some times the book of Acts is called the “Acts of the Holy Spirit.” The following references reveal that the activities of the Holy Spirit are pivotal to how Church was meant to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God