Sermons on What Jesus Did:

What Baptism Says-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 23, 2012

1 of 2. John’s public baptism revealed/secured Jesus’ significance. This is a springboard to understanding Christian public baptism. But What does baptism reveal? Baptism says that...

WHAT BAPTISM SAYS-I—Luke 3:21-23 Significance of Baptism Attention: Ralph goes to visit his grandmother & brings his friend , George with him. While Ralph talking to his grandmother, Jim starts eating the peanuts on the coffee table, & finishes them off. As they’re leaving, George says to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Rocks & Rolls

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 13, 2011

Was Jesus really tempted? Was it possible for him to sin? Did he have free will?

Many people encounter a dilemma when they think of the idea of Jesus being tempted. They question whether Jesus was really tempted. Did he feel temptation the way we do? Could he have given in to temptation? Was it possible for him to sin? The Bible gives a pretty clear answer when it says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Our Redempton...no Afterthought With God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 6, 2003

Man’s sin and it dreadful consequence did not catch God by surprise. When God created Adam, He knew that Adam would sin and that to redeem mankind would necessitate the death of His own dear Son.

OUR REDEMPTION…NO AFTERTHOUGHT WITH GOD "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Risen...ruling...and Returning...

Contributed by Walter Braxton on Apr 29, 2025

Now that Easter is over and Christ Has risen, what is the responsibility of the Christian?

Jesus is Risen...Ruling...And Returning... Acts 1:1-13 1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach... 2 until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen... 3 to whom He also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jochebed, A Woman Who Tried, She Trusted , And She Triumphed

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 2, 2023

The story of the birth of Moses and what his mother did to save him.

Exodus 2:1-10 12/3/23 a.m. Last Sunday afternoon Rachel and I were talking about a mother that we know and some of you all do also. I'm not gonna tell you who it is, I don't want to embarrass he. And don’t worry, it was all good. Anyway, as the conversation went ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Walk Out Of The Valley Like David Did Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 12, 2021

Two people may enter the same Valley, but they may come out of the Valley with completely different outcomes.

Introduction Last week, in the Valley of Elah, we saw David’s breakout. He was no longer fighting the bear or fighting the lion to save his sheep; he was now fighting a giant named Goliath because he was mocking the greatness of Israel's God. And David was not going to stand for that; so, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Jesus' Yoke Light? (Matthew 11:1-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 7, 2022

Jesus' expectations are high (Matthew 5-7). So how can he say his yoke is a light burden? Jesus' yoke is not optional, and not secondary. You come to Jesus, in part, by taking on his yoke.

What makes Jesus' yoke light? (Matthew 11:1-30) We were doing family devotions the other night, and I was so proud of two of them, and found their insights so helpful, that I thought I'd sidetrack for a week and just make a record of this for myself. And the best way I know to do that, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-30, Matthew 5:17-48, Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 7:21-29

What Is God Saying To You?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 18, 2023

Understanding that HOLY SPIRIT teaches and guides us. JESUS said my sheep listen to my voice. We LIVE and are ALIVE by HIS WORD. So, WHAT is GOD saying to you?

2023.02.19.What is GOD saying to you? William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: Understanding that HOLY SPIRIT teaches and guides us. JESUS said my sheep listen to my voice. To hear his voice, we must be HIS Sheep. We live and are alive by HIS WORD. So, WHAT is GOD saying to you? HOLY SPIRIT IN ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31, John 10:27-30, Hebrews 4:7, Psalm 95:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 8:47, Romans 10:14-17, John 5:24-25, Revelation 3:20, Psalm 85:8, John 10:2-4, Isaiah 30:21, Revelation 3:22, 2 Timothy 3:16, James 1:22, Isaiah 55:3, Galatians 3:2, Matthew 4:4, Isaiah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

For a couple of years, I’ve wanted us to study the miracles of Jesus together. So, I thought what a better way to start the new year.

The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today. The plan is to spend a few weeks in the miracles, shift to the parables, and finish up with the miracles. When I first began preparing my study of the miracles, I figured I had three different ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

What The Bible Says About The Trinity Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2012

The doctrine of the Trinity is a distinctive mark of Christianity. Though there are “triads” (a set of 3) of divinities in many of the world’s religions and philosophies, none of these carries any similarities to the Christian teaching concerning the Tri

Title: What the Bible Says About the Trinity Text: For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one (1 John 5:7) Scripture Reading: 1 John 5:7 The doctrine of the Trinity is a distinctive mark of Christianity. Though there ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Our King Right Now: Is Jesus King Of Your Life?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 20, 2023

Jesus won our hearts, through His love and goodness. He is the perfect king. The king who makes you smile because he always does what’s right. He conquers our hearts through love. And right now many of us here would literally die for him. That’s an amazing thing.

What does it mean for one to be a King? It is to be unchallenged leader of a nation, or group of nations. There have been many kings and presidents and prime ministers and dictators and leaders on planet Earth. Many have longed for that position, and done anything to get power over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:32-38

Denomination: Salvation Army

Abraham-An Example Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002

Just what did Abraham discover about Faith?

Abraham¨CAn Example of Faith Romans 4:1¨C25 INTRODUCTION ¡ñ It is my firm belief that, more than just a timeless letter to Christians about the gospel, Romans was an attempt by Paul to unify a divided church in Rome. ¡ñ Paul would use two points to stress to these Christians the reason they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Am I And How Did I Get Here?

Contributed by James May on Apr 30, 2006

We are who we are by God’s grace. He is the Father of Lights who gives every good and perfect gift. I am here because of His great love.

Where Am I and How Did I Get Here? Pastor Jim May Victor Borge told about a couple going on vacation, standing in line waiting to check their bags at the airline counter. The man said to the wife, "I wish we had brought the piano." She said, "Why? We’ve got sixteen suitcases already!" He said, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did You Receive The Holy Spirit When You Believed?

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 7, 2005

All Christians have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them. Paul’s question here is not referring to that. His question concerns whether or not the believers had been baptized in the Holy Spirit. This experience is subsequent to salvation.

“Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” Sunday 4/3/05 Ridgeway Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Turn to Acts 19. Read verses 1-7. Who were these men? “Paul…at Ephesus. There he found some disciples…There were about twelve men in all.” Acts 19:1, 7 NIV While some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Practioners

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001

The Practicing (serving) Church is a: Philanthropic Church, Proclaiming Church,Persecuted Church, Protected Church, Praising Church, Praying Church, and aPowerful Church

(Excerpt from Peter Marshall—"Were you there") ("The [afternoon sun was sliding into its gentle decline] over the City of David. Already pilgrims, and visitors pouring in through [the north and south gates of the Temple; elbowing their way past those milling around in the grand court yards and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-32, Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness