Sermons on zacchaeus: showing 661-675 of 1,506

The Blind Man By The Roadside

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 16, 2018

Importunity in the face of adversity.

THE BLIND MAN BY THE ROADSIDE. Mark 10:46-52. Jesus came to Jericho, with His disciples and a great multitude (Mark 10:46). Some of the multitude may have come with the apostolic party from Galilee, but probably the majority had come out of Jericho to meet Him and continued with Him on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Heaven (Come Close) Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction sets the stage for a series on Following Jesus, aiming to help listeners either connect with Jesus for the first time or deepen their existing relationship, using the analogy of how perspective changes with distance.

I’m excited to be kicking off this Following Jesus series. Over this series, we’re going to lean into 4 key themes found in the Bible and in the Following Jesus book. It’s our desire and goal that over the next few weeks you’d either connect with Jesus for the first time or you want to deepen your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51, Luke 15:11-24, Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Following Jesus, Spiritual Growth, Divine Perspective

Sermon Series: Following Jesus

Evang-A-What? Series

Contributed by George Alves on May 14, 2003

Evangelism can be a scary thing for some people but it doesn’t have to be. There are many bizzare views about this topic, many "programs" which try to "attact", trap is a better word, normal everyday people. Evangelism need not be a dirty word, nor shou

A Tree, net fishing, Seafood lasagna and 8,000 Krispy Kreme donuts! What does this have to do with today’s topic? What is today’s topic. Over the past 5 weeks we’ve been looking at what our purpose here on earth is. Our Mission on earth as a church and as individuals is 5 fold: Worship Community ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Brethren

Why Jesus Wants Us To Identify Complainers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew from His experiences with the Pharisees how complainers work to hinder the growth of the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

1. Jesus knew from His experiences with the Pharisees how complainers work to hinder the growth of the kingdom of God and His righteousness. The Lord always considered the source of the criticism. Jesus said, "The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. So you must obey them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Of Second Chances

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Sep 9, 2008

Throughout the Bible, God offers person after person a second chance. He’s offering you a second chance. Use it faithfully.

As people came into the sanctuary they were asked to take a stone from pails of stones. Immediately following the sermon, they were invited to come forward to place the stone representing their sin at the foot of the cross. I also took 8-1/2 by 11 sheets with a name for each Biblical person, taped ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understand - Pt. 4 - Graced People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 17, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 4 – Graced People I. Introduction Understanding is essential. How many of you constantly ask your kids "do you understand me?" We recognize that without understanding you can get yourself in a mess quickly. Without understanding you make decisions, choices, and take steps that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Gentle Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 4, 2012

Gentleness is not a weakness but a strength. It seeks to fulfil the will of God and it shows concern for the needs of others.

Matt 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Gentleness is a Fruit of the Spirit. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power With Purpose Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 17, 2010

As we continue our series this morning on the Life of Jesus, I want us to focus on the miraculous power of Jesus by looking at one of his miracles of healing. By looking at his miracles of healing, we discover why Jesus is a distinctive messiah worth foll

Read Mark 1:29-34, then Play Video from movie Leap of Faith “Bring in the Flock “ What a contrast - There is a great deal of difference from the way Jesus performed miracles and in the way people perceive miracles happening today. Just as the video demonstrated, our world is full of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Savior Of Souls

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Apr 14, 2014

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is able to save all to the uttermost. He saves from sin, condemnation, and death. We are saved to live with God eternally. Through His salvation believers will be citizens of the New Heaven and the New Earth.

THE SAVIOR OF SOULS Hebrews 7:25, "Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." Job in chapter 42 and verse two said that he knew that the LORD could do everything. (Illustration) "In 1981, a Minnesota ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Plus Nothing Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 26, 2009

Christianity is all about a relationship with Jesus, and it is purely by grace. Its end is not salvation but fellowship with God.

If someone were to walk up to you and ask you out of the blue, “How can I be saved?” what would you say? • Would you know how to answer him? What is the one thing that you would tell him? • You need to know. Your answer will determine where he spends ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Grace Was Upon Them All

Contributed by John Newton on Nov 22, 2021

Three characteristics of the first Christian congregation

I want to begin by saying what a privilege I consider it, to be invited into this pulpit on the occasion of your anniversary. Karen and I have just been attending over the last five weeks and it are clear to both of us that God is doing great things in and through this church. Thirty-three years! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Does Forgiveness Require Repentance

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 18, 2016

We are to forgive as Jesus forgave. Did Jesus forgive everyone? How should we respond to people who haven't repented.

Does Forgiveness Require Repentance PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title & Text Mt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Last week in teaching on this text I made and illustrated the point that if we want God to take care of our big pile of sins He requires us to give Him our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Talking To Someone Who Gives You Heartburn

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 10, 2018

God is looking for people who will become living burning bushes, that will cause others to turn aside and be changed.

Talking to Someone Who Gives You Heartburn PPT 1 title There are people that just the thought of them can make you feel uncomfortable. We all know people like that. If I were to ask when is the last time you talked to someone who gave you heartburn, I wouldn't be surprised if someone said it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Thy Way: When Jesus Healed A Blind Man Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 10, 2020

The blind have never had it easy in this world. This story features Jesus healing a man from blindness, and also telling him, "go thy way". This is the last time the phrase "go thy way" appears in Mark's gospel.

Background: Jesus, in this passage, is only a few days away from Calvary, where He would die for the sins of the world. He had already explained this to the disciples, a short time before this (Mark 10: 43-44). Now the group is heading through Jericho, where He performed a miracle for a man who was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

10 Reasons To Fear Not

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

10 Reasons To Fear Not

Isaiah 43 v 1 - 7 10 Reasons To Fear Not Because Of :- I. Of Regulation 1 But now thus saith the LORD that "created thee", O Jacob, and he that "formed thee", O Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Holiness