Sermons on Why Seek Jesus:

In The Boat With Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 21, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 12

June 20, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 4:35-41; Psalm 107:23-32; Job 38:1-11 In the Boat with Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. They’d crossed the sea hundreds of times. As seasoned fishermen, they’d ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 107:23-32, Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is That You?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 3, 2011

There are 3D's of Christianity: Discouragement, Doubts and Disbelief. When all or any of the 3D's of Christianity happen, Christ begins to fade into the background of our life and that's a place where many are today.

Jesus is that you? Brenda and I have been looking at new TV's because our LCD flat screen was hit by a sponge ball by me or one of my grandsons while we were playing. There is a spot on the right side of the screen that looks like Alfred Hitchcock's profile. There are many TV's to choose from now a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Glue

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 17, 2022

Jesus holds everything together!

Jesus is the Clue Colossians 1:11-20 Arthur Fry a chemist at 3M Corporation was having problems in the choir at Church. The pastor's sermon was especially boring, so Arthur began putting slips of paper in the hymnal for upcoming songs, but the slips kept fluttering out and on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Methodist

Rejecting Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 1, 2023

It is a big deal to reject Jesus.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE REJECTING JESUS LUKE 4:14-30 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION … Rejection Imagination Exercise (p) I would like you to imagine a situation as we begin this morning. Call it a thought exercise if you want. It is a normal run-of-the-mill situation that you or I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Heart Of Jesus

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on May 3, 2008

Learn the importance of spending time close to the heart of God.

I. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms A. TEXT: John 13:21-30 “When Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, "Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." Then the disciples looked at one another, perplexed about whom He spoke. Now there was leaning ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30

Hold On To Jesus Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

A Hard Heart comes in stages: willful rebellion, going astray, spiritual ignorance, overt unbelief, and being deceived by sin.

Hold On to Jesus Hebrews 3 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 1 told us Jesus is Greater than Angels. Chapter 2 shows us Jesus as the Greater man. Chapter 3 says Jesus is GREATER than Moses. Moses was a faithful servant over God’s house, but Christ is the builder of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Savior Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 26, 2007

What did the cross mean to Jesus?

Jesus the Savior November 25, 26, & 29 2007 Jesus Who? The cross as the symbol of Christianity It is very surprising that Christians use the cross as their main symbol. I have mentioned before that the cross was not a symbol of a victorious king – it was only the symbol of a failed messiah. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is The One

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 13, 2010

John the Baptist struggled. Was Jesus the One? Jesus leads us into God’s Word to heal our struggling hearts, just as he did for John. A) He fulfills the prophecies, so we find healing in the Scriptures B) He blesses us in his Word, so we take it to heart

Text: Matthew 11:2-11 Theme: Jesus Is the One A. He fulfills the prophecies, so that we find healing in the Scriptures. B. He blesses us in his Word, so that we take it to heart. Season: Advent 3a Date: December 12, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Jesus Boat

Contributed by Jackson Snyder on Jun 22, 2002

The Jesus of Faith meets the Jesus of history in the discoveries of Peter’s House and the Jesus Boat in Capernaum.

The Jesus Boat one of 600 sermons by Jackson Snyder, June 20, 2002 http://jacksonsnyder.com/arc Mark 4:35-41 Today’s Gospel story is known as “The Calming of the Storm.” Jesus and the disciples are in a boat, crossing the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret). A great storm overtakes them and the boat is ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-18, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Methodist

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 1, 2008

The Ascension is an important part of the ministry of Jesus. He came to save our sins and He will come again when we least expect it. Be ready!

The Ascension of Jesus Acts 1:1-11 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 To them he presented himself alive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Where's Jesus?

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 29, 2012

Preached Year C, First Sunday of Christmas, following the lectionary

WHERE’S JESUS? LUKE 2:41-52 (NRSV) DECEMBER 30, 2012 AM YEAR C, FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS OSCEOLA, AR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INTRO. Where’s Jesus? Reading this passage reminds me of a series of children’s books many parents and grandparents may remember. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Tears Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Simon Measures on Jul 19, 2025

What does it mean that Jesus wept? This sermon explores the humanity of Christ, the purpose of shared sorrow, and the healing power of empathy within the church community. It offers practical encouragement for ministers and believers alike in how to “weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15).

The Tears of Jesus by Pastor Simon Measures July 6th 2025 Preface This message was preached at Harvest Field Church, Cheltenham on July 6th 2025, in the days immediately following the graveside committal and memorial celebration service for my wife, Ruth, who passed away quite suddenly. It was a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35, John 19:24-27, Romans 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Anchor

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 17, 2024

An anchor gives stability to a ship. Jesus Christ will give stability to your life. Today we’re talking about the ANCHOR OF JESUS CHRIST! He’s the biggest anchor there is.

JESUS IS THE ANCHOR Heb. 6:19-20a INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Get to know your spouse first 1. A couple had a whirlwind romance and got married. They decided to go to the Grand Canyon for their honeymoon. They rented some donkeys to ride down the trail to the bottom. 2. Part of the way down, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Baptism Of Jesus Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the counterintuitive nature of God's ways as demonstrated in the baptism of Jesus, where the Trinity is revealed, and encourages the church to submit to Jesus' leadership.

Hello church! Did you know that in the New Testament God speaks audibly only three times? I’m referring to God the Father. He speaks out loud where more than one person heard him exactly three times. And guess what? Each time it’s the same message: he is confirming the identity of Jesus as his Son. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Topics: Baptism Of Jesus, Divine Presence, Fulfilling Righteousness

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 7, 2005

This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. Today, the worldwide Christian church begins a period of time

INTRODUCTION This week marked a transition on our calendars. On Friday, retailers hosted Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when the mad rush of the commercial Christmas season gets into full steam. One article that I read explained that, “Black Friday gets its name from the hope that on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist