Sermons on Why Jesus Prayed:

Exalting Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 27, 2015

Everything falls into place when we realize that Jesus is First and we are second.

Exalting Jesus Text: John 3:22-36 Introduction 1. Illustration: I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Methodist

A Prayer To See Clearly Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

Why do we find it so hard to focus on our spiritual blessings in Christ? Why do the things of this world seem so much more attractive than the things of the next? It is because we can see the things of this world. That's why Paul prays for us to have a

Ephesians 1:15-23 When I was a young adult, about 20 years, I was part of a youth/young adults group at the church I was going to. One day one of our youth leaders had a bright idea. We would all climb Mt Beerwah, in the Glasshouse Mountains. He told us the sunrise from the top was spectacular, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointment With Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004

Does following Jesus Christ faithfully mean we do not doubt Him, that we rarely feel the sting of disappointment?

Disappointment With Jesus (Luke 7:1-35) Intro 1. I have often been disappointed in the Christian life and ministry. 2. New believer: faith could move mountains, family would be saved 3. I’d live a nearly perfect life filled with joy and spiritual victories¡K 4. Ministry: I’d put the principles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 17, 2004

The simple fact is that Jesus is the Lord of all creation and He will one day take His rightful place as the King of Kings. We are either with Him or we are against Him.

Jesus is Lord Selected Passages March 2004 Morning Service When Queen Victoria had just ascended her throne she went, as is the custom of Royalty, to hear The Messiah rendered. She had been instructed as to her conduct by those who knew, and was told that she must not rise when the others stood ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus At Cana Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 12, 2004

A sermon for 2 Epiphany.

Sermon for 2 Epiphany Year C, 18/01/2004 Based on Jn 2:1-11 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta On occasion, teachers have the great privilege of learning something profound from their ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Jesus

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 30, 2005

Our society has a distorted view of who Jesus really is. We need to show te world who the real Jesus is.

The Real Jesus Pastor Jamie Wright * June 12, 2005 * MFC Matthew 16:13-16 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Jesus' Name

Contributed by Corey Laughary on Jan 8, 2007

What are we doing in Jesus’ name. This sermon addresses the difference between just having information in Jesus and having intimacy with Jesus.

Sermon: Mark 9:38-50. In Jesus’ Name 38 "Teacher," said John, "we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us." 39 "Do not stop him," Jesus said. "No one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, 40 for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Baptist

Supping With Jesus

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 21, 2007

It’s that time of year again....

Christmas is a most blessed time of year. Family, loved ones....we are all very blessed. Some of us though, may struggle a little at this time. If you have lost someone very dear to you, or yearn for past memories of Christmas, it can be a time of testing. It can be a time of loneliness. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is...

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 24, 2009

Jesus describes in very simple language who he is and who are his. It’s hard to miss.

He is the Lamb of God and the Lion of the tribe of Judah Jesus is the King of kings and the Suffering Servant Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega Jesus is the first and the last Jesus is the one who died and who lives forever Jesus is the son of man and the son of God Jesus is the omnipresent Creator ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus In Trouble?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 3, 2022

Jesus's family are concerned about Him, but Jesus is doing something new with the whole concept.

Preached: 6 June 2021 at Christ Church, Billericay Reading: Mark 3:20-35 Celebrity -------------- Jesus is already a celebrity. Here he is having healed a man who was mute, if you read the similar passage in Luke. News of these events travels fast, and people are curious. More than that, in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Anglican

A Gift For Jesus

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 13, 2025

At Christmas, we celebrate Jesus's birthday. He gave US a great gift! What was it? And what gift would he like from us?

This was the talk for our 2025 carol service. The children would stay in, and it needed to be a maximum of ten minutes. On a particular day every year, my family makes a big fuss of me. They blow up balloons. They get a cake and put some candles on it. They sing a song. They give me cards. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Jubilee

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Have you noticed that some words when spoken are spirit lifting? Repeat after me: Hallelujah Rejoice Jubilee How about this: Salvation

Today we are going to look at scripture that tells us about rest, freedom, healing, sight and favor. But first: • Did you learn something new in God’s word this past week? • Did you see familiar scripture with new eyes? I know I did! • It is my prayer every week that something happens while you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30, Isaiah 61:1-2

The Uniqueness Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 12, 2008

John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is 1 Timothy 3:16

(based on a series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s” TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 3:16 TITLE: “THE UNIQUENESS OF JESUS” OPEN: A. Scripture tells us: 1. Col. 3:16 – “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving On Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 14, 2011

The old Gospel hymn says "Oh, how I love Jesus", but in John 14 Jesus implies that not everyone who says they love Him actually do. Just because I go to church regularly doesn’t mean I really love Him, so how can I know I really love Jesus like I say I do

OPEN: I love to sing, and one of my favorite Hymns is “Oh How I love Jesus”. Sing it with me now if you would: 1. There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; It sounds like music in my ear, the sweetest name on earth. CHORUS: O, how I love Jesus, O, how I love Jesus, O, how I love ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines people's beliefs about Jesus

John 8 (4) Who is Jesus? - Read John 8:31-58 A debate was going on about who Jesus was. The Jews claimed they were children of Abraham. Jesus told them, “If you were really children of Abraham, you would believe Me. But you’re not. You’re children of your father the Devil. Perhaps just in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-58

Denomination: Baptist