Sermons on When Jesus Shows Up:

When Eyes Are Opened

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025

We recognize Jesus Christ through the Scriptures, not through our expectations or desires.

Have you ever lost something, but only to realize it was right there with you the whole entire time? I remember one time I was speaking to my wife on the phone—we were just talking about random things—when suddenly, I fell into a panic. I frantically started searching and told my wife, “Emily, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will You Be Caught Up Or Are You Caught Up?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 6, 2013

Folks, the world is getting in place to make him welcome today! You might say…well the end of the world has been predicted many times over the years and I say, yes it has but, there has never been in the history of mankind a time like we live in today. E

Will you be caught up or are you caught up? Revelation 13:16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Light Becomes Darkness

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

One of the names by which Christians are known is "Light.” Christians are supposed to be the light in this dark world. Christians are supposed to show the way to people who do not know the way. They are supposed to direct those who are in darkness

Matthew 5:14-16 says, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candle stick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Boldness Meets Worldly Denial Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 29, 2024

When the message of the Gospel is proclaimed, the results are up to God. When society is confronted with the truth - the response will always be different - but it should not change the message!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 5 When Boldness Meets Worldly Denial Acts 4:1-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22, Matthew 16:26, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Sighed

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 8, 2018

Jesus "sighed" healing a man deaf. (quotes from Max Lucado) His creation was not meant to have illness, death. Jesus sighed Pharisees rejected God in their mist use your "spirit gift gifts"

In Jesus Holy Name September 9, 2018 Text: Mark 7:31-35 Pentecost 16 “When God Sighed” The shortest verse in the bible is from the Gospel of John 11:35. “Jesus Wept”. When Jesus arrived at the tomb of Lazarus John tells us Jesus wept. Did you ever ask yourself why? Did his tears ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Disease Of "Give-Up-Itis"

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2016

WE FACE A DEADLY DISEASE CALLED: "GIVE-UP-ITIS!" Life and ministry can grow very heavy and our arms can grow tired and weary. David teaches us, when things do not go as we hoped, we have to try again.

FACING THE DISEASE OF GIVE-UP-ITIS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There is a little man at one of the rest homes we visit weekly, his name is Bo. I say: How are you doing Bo? He answers: AWL, I AM HOLDING ON --- THERE GROWS A DEADLY DISEASE --- IT IS CALLED ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Your Enemies To Show That You Are Children Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2008

Jesus calls us to:1) Recognize your Sonship (Matthew 5:45), 2) Exceed your Sonship (Matthew 5:46-47) and 3) Manifest perfect Sonship (Matthew 5:48).

Celebrity Adoption is all the rage — the more exotic the setting the better. Angelina Jolie became the poster child for international adoption, traveling the world to rescue babies from tough places. Mohawked son Maddox was first, adopted from Cambodia in 2002. After Brad Pitt signed on as dad, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:45-48

Denomination: Other

Praise The Lord! What? How? When?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

What does praise look like? We attach the word "praise" to types of music, styles of worship, and certain actions. But what does the Bible actually say about praise and how God's people praise him?

When you think of “praise,” what comes to mind? You might think of something that takes place in a church or in a worship service. Maybe you might think of certain actions. Maybe you’ve heard the joke about the woman who in the middle of the sermon stood up, lifted up her hands and said, “Praise ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Little Children And Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 10, 2012

A sermon about showing the love of Christ to children.

“The Little Children and Jesus” Matthew 19:13-15 This past Thursday, after dropping Mary Ellen off at school, I realized I had not yet put my Mom’s Mother’s Day card in the mail… …and that I had better stop back home real quick so that it would get there by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Arise! Get Up! Come Forth!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2013

The incarnation is all about what Jesus came to do.

ARISE! GET UP! COME FORTH! John 5:1-9; John 5:21-30. The miracle [literally 'sign' (John 4:54)] of the healing of the boy at Capernaum is immediately followed in John’s account with another healing, this time at an unspecified feast in Jerusalem (John 5:1-9). THE NEED (John 5:1-5). A ...read more

Scripture: John 5:21-30, John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Would Say To An Atheist Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 7, 2010

When addressing an atheist, Jesus would go to the Word of God to show that there is ample evidence for believing in God. The problem is that some don't want to believe, not that they can't believe.

What Jesus Would Say to an Atheist Psalm 14:1 Rev. Brian Bill 11/7/10 Ravi Zacharias tells the story about one-time heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali: “Ali was flying to one of his engagements and during the flight the aircraft ran into foul weather. The passengers were instructed to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Scourged And Shamed Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 17, 2015

A message on the scourging of Jesus as a prelude to crucifixion showing how God was in control even then.

Looking at the Cross Sermon 1 Bob Marcaurelle Matt.27: 27-30 JESUS SCOURGED AND SHAMED “The Governor’s soldiers/ stripped off Jesus’ clothes and put a scarlet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up! Shape Up!

Contributed by David Aswat on Jun 6, 2005

Four implications of Our Lord’s Return a Second Time Should Encourage us to Live Spiritually right.

TEXT: Rev. 7:1-"Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him...." THEME: God’s Word is Truth! PROP.: Be prepared for the Return of Christ T/SENT.: By examining the following Scriptures, we may see the elements surrounding the Return of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Swineherds Lost Their Jobs

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 7, 2013

The story of Jesus stilling the storm and delivering the Madman of Gadara, TOLD FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SWINEHERDS. They saw things and got insights that would surprise you!

WHEN THE SWINEHERDS LOST THEIR JOBS Mk. 4:37-39; 5:2-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Karl the Pig Farmer Karl the pig farmer was telling his buddies back on the farm about his first visit to a big city church: 1. "When I got there, they made me park my old pick-up in the corral," he began. "You mean in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When There's An Opportunity, Speak! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 21, 2014

As we examine the story of Nehemiah 2, where we see Nehemiah speaking up for God's people when he had the opportunity, we are challenged to learn to share the good news when we have opportunity.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a college student who was in a philosophy class, where there was a class discussion about whether or not God exists. 1. The professor tried to prove his point that there is no God by using this logical progression: a. He asked the class: “Has anyone in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ