John 1:1-20:25 Sermon Illustrations, Free Preaching Ideas on John 1:1-20:25

The Bridge Operator

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 5, 2025

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There was once a man whose job was to operate a drawbridge for passing trains. Most of the time the bridge stayed raised to allow ships to move freely along the busy waterway. But when a train was scheduled to cross, he would lower the bridge, lock it in place, and signal that the way was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8

Tags: Grace, Atonement, Sacrifice, Redemption

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Soul Food

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

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A certain man who had been absent from church for a long time received an inquiring visit from the Pastor. The man told the Pastor, "I've attended nearly every Sunday for 30 years. In that time, I have heard something like 1,500 sermons. In all of those years, people were shouting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, Isaiah 40:31, John 6:35

Tags: Worship, Faithfulness, Nourishment

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Leopard’s Grunt

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

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When I was about seven, our family escaped the summer heat of Rangoon and went up to the cool hills of Mussoorie, India. We stayed for a few weeks in a music building that had eight pianos and plenty of hiding places for kids playing hide-and-seek. One evening as dusk settled, we heard a low, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4, Isaiah 41:10, Proverbs 3:25-26, John 14:27, 2 Timothy 1:7 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Trust, Faith, Fear, Protection, Discernment (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Donkey That Carried A King

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025

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(Told by the donkey who carried Jesus) My name? Oh, I’m just a donkey. Not the fastest, not the strongest, and definitely not the prettiest. My legs are short, my coat’s kind of dusty, and my ears—well, they stick out more than I’d like. Most days I carry firewood or water jugs. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:2-9, Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:35-38, John 12:13-15

Tags: Humility, Purpose, Willingness, Service, Praise (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Story Of Hudson Taylor

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 24, 2025

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Hudson Taylor began the study of medicine as well as Greek, Hebrew, and Latin. He realized, however, that the most important preparation of all must take place in the realm of his own soul. In China he would have to depend utterly upon his Lord for protection, supplies -- everything. Lest a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-26

Tags: Trust, Hudson Taylor

Denomination: Anglican

One Solitary Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 24, 2025

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I’d like to read you a little piece written by an unknown author called One Solitary Life He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in still another village, where he worked in a carpenter’s shop until he was thirty. Then for three years he was an itinerant ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Tags: Son Of God, One Solitary Life, Jesus

Denomination: Anglican

The Donkey That Spoke

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025

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My name? Oh, I’m Sassy—the braying donkey. Not the fastest, not the strongest… and definitely not the prettiest. But I’ve got a good heart — and a loud voice! (pause) Most days I carry my master, Balaam. He’s a prophet—important and proud. I don’t mind. I’m used to carrying heavy loads. But one ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:28-31, Psalm 32:8, Proverbs 16:9, John 10:27, 1 Corinthians 1:17 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Obedience, Faithfulness, Courage, Voice, Listening (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

If Jesus Was Born Today

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 24, 2025

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If Jesus was born today, it would be in a bed and breakfast A traffic warden, working late, would be the first on the scene. Later a TV network would arrive with their good wishes. The whole Occasion would be filmed as part of *Is this the Son of God” one hour special If Jesus was 30 today, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Tags: Jesus, Born, Modern Day

Denomination: Anglican

C.t. Studd

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 25, 2025

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CT Studd is reputed once to have said Some people love to live Within the sound of chapel 🔔 I'd rather ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: Hell, Yard

Denomination: Anglican

Two Mountain Goats

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

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Martin Luther wrote about seeing two mountain goats meeting on a mountain trial that was narrow enough for only one to travel on. When they met up, Luther thought for sure they would butt heads and the strongest would survive. One would die and one would be injured. Instead, when the mountain ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Romans 12:10, Matthew 20:26-28, John 13:14-15, Ephesians 4:2 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Service, Humility, Selflessness, Christlikeness, Grace (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who Really Is Jesus?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 27, 2025

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Story: A Jew called Sholem Ash wrote this Jesus Christ is the outstanding personality of all time... No other teacher -Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, Mohammedan - is still a teacher whose teachings is such a guidepost for the world we live in. Other teachers may have something basic for an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-27

Tags: Jesus, Napoleon, Eddie Snipes, Ash, Sholem (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

[237 A]. A Message From A Poem - Scenes From The Gospels - Part 1

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 31, 2025

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[237 A]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - SCENES FROM THE GOSPELS - PART 1 They are here to enjoy! Scenes from the Gospels are very special to me. I love them. They have taken a lot of effort, and many, many months revision to get them as correct as possible with the difficult word limitations. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Luke 15:11-32, John 2:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 14:22-31, Luke 1:1-4, Matthew 13:10-13 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Stories, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Poetry Reading, Parables (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[237 B]. A Message From A Poem - Scenes From The Gospels - Part 2

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 1, 2025

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[237 B]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - SCENES FROM THE GOSPELS - PART 2 They are here to enjoy! Scenes from the Gospels are very special to me. I love them. They have taken a lot of effort, and many, many months revision to get them as correct as possible with the difficult word limitations. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Luke 15:11-32, John 2:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 14:22-31, Luke 1:1-4, Matthew 13:10-13 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Christian Poems, Poetry Reading, Barley Loaves, Mary At The Tomb, Parables, Nicodemus, Temptation Of Christ, Stories, The Sower, Christian Poetry (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Luther: Asleep In Christ

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

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(Martin Luther quotes about death.) “What is our death but a night’s sleep? For as through sleep all weariness and faintness pass away… so at the Last Day we shall rise again as if we had only slept a night.” Source: It’s widely reproduced in quotation databases such as AZ Quotes and Luther’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 11:25

Tags: Resurrection, Hope

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Truth Is As The Truther Says

Contributed by James Snyder on Nov 8, 2025

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One thing I have learned in life is that for many people, truth is a relative thing. The truth is what they say it is, and you can't convince them otherwise. I wrestle with telling the truth all the time. If you tell the truth, you do not have to remember what happened. But when you lie, you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Tags: Family, Truth, Lies

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

[237 D] [4]. A Message From A Poem - Scenes From The Gospels - Part 4

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 17, 2025

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[237 D] [4]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - SCENES FROM THE GOSPELS - PART 4 They are here to enjoy! Scenes from the Gospels are very special to me. I love them. They have taken a lot of effort, and many, many months revision to get them as correct as possible with the difficult word limitations. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, Matthew 13:10-13, Luke 17:19, John 11:38-44, Luke 16:19, Matthew 9:1-8, Matthew 15:12-14, Matthew 23:15-26 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Forgiveness, Resurrection, Paralytic, Blind Guides, Blind Pharisees, Christian Poems, Ten Lepers Cleansed, Hades, Rich Man, Bethany, Poor Man, Sins, Stories (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[237 E] [5]. A Message From A Poem - Scenes From The Gospels - Part 5

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 17, 2025

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[237 E] [5]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - SCENES FROM THE GOSPELS - PART 5 They are here to enjoy! Scenes from the Gospels are very special to me. I love them. They have taken a lot of effort, and many, many months revision to get them as correct as possible with the difficult word limitations. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, John 14:1-6, Matthew 2:12-13, Matthew 16:24-27, Matthew 22:16-22, Luke 1:1-4, Matthew 13:10-13 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Christian Poems, Paying Tax To Caesar, Overturn Tables, Take Up Your Cross, The Way, The Truth, The Life, Render To Caesar, The Rich Fool, Follow Jesus, Money Changers, Merry, Required, Stories, I Am The Way, Temple, Soul, Eat, Thomas, Drink (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebellion At The Heart Of Mankind (Funny Story)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 20, 2025

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When my granddaughter was about three years old, ... my wife Lee and I ... were babysitting our grandchildren in Morton Illinois. Anna wanted to go outside and play on our own. I thought this was a good teaching moment. So, ... I knelt down beside her ... so that we could look at each other ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 6:12-23, Romans 6:16-18, John 8:34, John 8:31-32 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Freedom, Sin, Heart, Teach, Rebellion, Slave, Mortal (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

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