Sermons on Why Was Jesus Baptized:

Jesus Knows Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 12, 2020

This is the 3rd sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#3] JESUS KNOWS John 1:35-51 Introduction: As we start another year, I want us to be reminded that Jesus knows who you are and how to work in you and through you. This morning we are going to look at 5 of the Apostles that Jesus called to follow Him and how Jesus knew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Jesus

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 8, 2017

For all kinds of reasons, we can lose Jesus. Today we look at how we can lose Him, and ways we can find Him again

Finding Jesus Jer 29:13 We are in a brand new year! 2017 What a great year to know the one who holds tomorrow, and to know that he holds your hand? How are you entering 2017? Joyfully, positively? Or are you bogged down by the cares of life, wondering what is going to happen next? many put their ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 9, 2017

Looking at Biblical text John 11:35

In the biblical text John 11:35 we notice the following: 1. This is Jesus showing compassion to those around him. 2. Jesus is weeping because of the misery that sin had caused humankind. 3. Let us not forget that when this had happen Jesus had not yet died for the sins of the world. Thing to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 6, 2017

This sermon focuses on the interaction between Jesus, Zacchaeus, the Pharisee's and the community at large. Lost People matter to God. You can overcome a critical spirit and God cares about families.

We come this morning to one example of what I consider to be the most difficult part of the Bible to understand. So I’m just going to name it for what it is, right up front. This scene of Deborah calling members of the Israelite tribes into battle is just one story among many of the seemingly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Luke 4:8

Denomination: Church Of God

"Jesus Love Is ..."

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 12, 2017

Describes characteristics of jesus' love

“Jesus’ Love Is....” 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 David P. Nolte Someone cataloged three kinds of “love.” One kind is the “IF” love. “I will love you (IF you treat me like royalty; IF you give me whatever I want whenever I want it; IF you never do anything I think is stupid!”). The second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 24, 2019

Paul was a scholar, a thinker and fluent in multiple languages. He never met Jesus personally. He did know Peter, James and John. Paul heard the stories about Jesus, just as we are hearing them today.

Philippians – Complete Joy Knowing Jesus October 27, 2019 We hear the story of Jesus healing a blind man, and we know him as a healer. We hear the story of Jesus with a homemade whip in the temple and we know him as an angry prophet. We hear the story of Jesus forgiving and not fighting back and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, Ephesians 1:17, Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bumpin Into Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 27, 2018

This sermon is about making an effort to encounter Jesus in an intentional way instead of just bumping into him on occasion. It should cause us to look at our relationship with Christ and evaluate whether we are in a relationship with Jesus or if he is just a casual acquaintance.

In our scripture today we find Jesus surrounded by a large crowd on His way to the home of a synagogue official named Jarius’ whose daughter is dying. Now in the whole of the scripture today we learn of two separate miracles but I want to focus on just one today. I want to focus not on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. The message series reflects on the candles of the Advent wreath. The message concerns the Christ candle at the center of the Advent wreath.

All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Jesus John 1:1 – 14 For our guests, we’ve been talking about all the pretty lights of Christmas here at FUMC, Monroe for the past four weeks. We’ve talked about the lights of Christmas, their origins and meanings, and we’ve lighted a light on the Advent ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Gifts For Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 17, 2018

This sermon is going to contrast the motives of King Herod, the priests and teachers of the law with that of the Magi and in doing so conclude that what Jesus truly wants on His birthday is the symbolic gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh!

Gifts for Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 This sermon is available on the above website in Word, PDF, audio and a live video What gift can one give to Jesus on His birthday? You think shopping for spouse, children, other relatives and friends of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wept Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

Jesus weeps, knowing the pain and suffering He will be experiencing

JESUS WEPT Luke 19:28-44 Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, the beginning of the commemoration of the last days of Jesus’ life, culminating in His resurrection after his trial and crucifixion by the Roman government. Jesus was headed to Jerusalem; there was nothing that would get in His way. Even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:9, Luke 19:28-44, Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 13:5, Hebrews 5:7, John 11:38-45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

The Voice Of Jesus

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

This sermon looks at the different tones with which Christ spoke when engaging others.

INTRODUCTION: This is a profound statement. And the truth of it is enough to convince all those who did not believe in the reality of God’s word. I. FROM THIS WE LEARN: 1. Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth" 2. John 1:3 “All things were made by him” II. CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Way Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 12, 2019

As Christians, our choices are much like Israel’s choices in the period of the judges. We can assimilate; we can allow the surrounding culture to absorb us without a whimper. Or, we can determine that, by the grace of God, we will be salt and light in the places where God places us and sends us.

The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany February 10, 2019 The Rev. M. Anthony Seel Judges 1:27-36 “The Jesus Way” Have you noticed how “something fundamental has shifted within our American culture in the past several decades?” It’s been called the “collapse of the middle” and part of it is seen in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus In The House

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

When Jesus was in the house, things changed. Crowds gathered in. He healed them.

JESUS IN THE HOUSE SCRIPTURE: Mark 2:1 “And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2:2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-2, Mark 1:32-34, Mark 2:4, Isaiah 57:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lordship Of Jesus

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Mar 13, 2019

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2

If your life is not founded on Jesus Christ, it doesn’t matter how many times you win, you will lose at the end. The man whose foundation is built on Jesus Christ will win at the end. Never let your life be founded on your job, business, children, husband, wife, money or any material thing, because ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Commissioned By Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 17, 2019

Today we continue our study on the Red Letters from the Book of Saint Luke!

Luke 9:10-36 INTRODUCTION: Today we continue our study on the Red Letters from the Book of Luke! I. Luke 9:10-17: The God of Impossibilities (Feeding the 5000) A. Jesus asked the disciples to do something that was totally impossible in their present situation. 1. The evening was coming on and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-36, Matthew 19:26, Matthew 16:17, Matthew 16:19, 2 Peter 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God