Sermons on John 1:40-50:

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 12, 2003

1st in the series "Conversations With Jesus." The invitation Jesus made to the first disciples is the same he extends to us today.

Army Recruiting Slogans (I used posters on powerpoint): I Want You Be all that you can be An Army of one The army’s recruiting pitch has been evolving over the years as the needs and desires of the target population has changed. But Jesus hasn’t changed his pitch, in fact... Proposition: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Calling?

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 12, 2003

Who are the Elis and Philips in our lives? Do we realise that God calls us often through the least likely of people and circumstances?

Sermon for 2 Epiphany, Yr B 19/01/2003 Based on I Sam 3:1-10 & Jn 1:43-51 “Who is Calling?” By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson This Sunday I want to begin by complimenting the international ecumenical committee for their wisdom and inspiration in selecting the biblical passages that they did—since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Tire Kickers

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 13, 2003

A Sermon for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany Call of Philip, Nathanael

2 Sunday after the Ephipany I Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51 "Tire-Kickers"   In her book, A Man Called Peter, Catherine Marshall tells how her late preacher-husband felt a sense of destiny a sense of call in his life. One dark night, Peter, then a young man, decided to take a shortcut across the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"Speak Lord, Your Servant Is Listening"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 15, 2003

The simple act of listening to Christ yields amazing blessings.

1 Samuel 3:1-10 SPEAK LORD, FOR YOUR SERVANT IS LISTENING. One activity that human beings really aren’t very good at is listening. It’s surprising, really. There doesn’t seem to be much to the art of listening – you just sit there and nod your head at the appropriate times. But for many many ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, Romans 10:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Lamb: The Image Of The Human

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 17, 2003

Today we are accustomed to a weaponsculture. Man develops inner psychological weapons as well as external physical weapons. But we need to develop a culture that tries to make the weak stronger.

Some years ago, there was a very famous film star, MG Ramachandran by name, in Tamil Nadu in India. In his films he always acted as a fighter of injustice and a saviour of the poor, the helpless and the oppressed. He was the saviour who wiped the tears of misery and showed the helpless the way to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Catholic

Call Waiting

Contributed by Nicholas Connolly on Jan 18, 2003

There is a "call waiting" for you at the depths of your being from God.

Thirty years ago this past summer, full-time ministry began for me as a hospital chaplain at Kenmore Mercy Hospital outside Buffalo, NY. One of the most striking memories of that summer was being called on a Code Red—cardiac arrest for a patient. I found myself being swept along the corridor as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:2-7, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Methodist

Speak Lord Your Servant Is Hearing

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 20, 2003

“Now the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ And Samuel answered, ‘speak, for your servant hears” 1 Samuel 3:10.

Theme: Speak Lord, your servant is listening Text: 1 Sam. 3:1-10; 1 Cor. 6:12-20; Jn. 1:35-42 The letter to the Hebrews begins by telling us “In the past, God spoke to our ancestors many times and in many ways through the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us through his Son, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does It Mean To Put Christ 1st?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 22, 2003

Using the event when Christ called His first disciples; and comparing that to what’s involved in putting Christ 1st in your life.

Larry C. Brincefield pastorlarry@pastorlarry.net Title: "What Does It Mean to Put Christ 1st?" Text: John 1:35-46 Introduction We have embraced the vision of Christ 1st for 2003. And in our desire to put Christ 1st... and learn more about Him... we have been studying different events from His ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Nazarene

Come And See

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Feb 1, 2003

Remembering the excitement of becoming a Christian

Come and See John 1:43-51 Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. I was reminded this week about age. I now say things that I heard my grandparents say. Things like, "I remember 40 years ago this month," or, "I remember the lines ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Methodist

Coming To Jesus

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Coming to Jesus requires a personal moment of decision.

Thesis: Coming to Jesus requires a personal moment of decision. Intro.: 1. One of the fundamental truths of the gospel is that when one comes to Christ one does not remain the same (2 Cor. 5:17). a. How else could you explain radical change in Peter/Paul? b. Christ still changes people! c. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

How Jesus Carved His Own Pathway

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Few successful people accomplished great things through ordinary methods.

Few successful people accomplished great things through ordinary methods. Jesus did not fit peoples’ idea of a "Jewish Messiah". Most Jews expected the Messiah to overthrow the government and set up a kingdom that would dominate all facets of religion, commerce and culture. When Jesus did not meet ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Presumed The Best In Others

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people.

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people. No doubt Jesus could have given in to the temptation to doubt people’s motives. Yet, He maintained an upbeat attitude toward every person He met. Jesus looked at people’s potential because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Good Came Out Of Nazareth

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on May 6, 2001

NAZARETH WAS A TOWN WITH A LESS THAN HONERABLE REPUTATION. GOD BROUGHT SOMETHING GOOD OUT OF NAZARETH. THERE ARE A LOT OF "NAZARETH" PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. GOD CAN BRING SOMETHING GOOD FROM THEIR LIFE.

SOMETHING GOOD CAME OUT OF NAZARETH JOHN 1:35-46 (46) I. THE BEGINNING A. John Chapter 1 gives us the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and calling of the disciples B. As He called various ones they followed Him without question C. Nathanael’s response is different from the others D. It is not one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46, John 1:46

Denomination: Church Of God

More Than Expected

Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 22, 2001

Nathanael wasn’t sure what that anything good could come from Nazareth, but what a surprise!

More Than Expected John 1:43-46 I. Introduction A. Some today are skeptical of God and Jesus Christ. 1. They’re not sure If He’s the answer for them or their problems 2. They’re not sure if He’ll listen or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Baptist

Your Un-Opened Gift

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Christmas Message.. Unpredictable package!

Your Un-Opened Gift (John 1:43-51 and Romans 6:23-24) A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores of times. He said on the way to another engagement, "Professor, I believe I could give your speech myself; I’ve heard ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ