Sermons on John 8:42-59:

The Gift Of The Son Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Fourth in series. The gift of the Son of God.

The Gift of the Son John 8:42-47 Have you ever been insulted? I. Insults Blond Joke Insults can be hurtful, or funny -depends upon the delivery "You’re so fat each step you take registers on the Richter scale." *hurtful/ harmful But, when overweight individual gets on stage and pokes ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Holiness

Is That Your Daddy ?

Contributed by Michael Williams on Feb 27, 2001

Make sure that the lord Jesus is your father by the life that you live and the things that you have inside .

John 8:42-46 42Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. 43Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 16, 2003

Before Abraham was born, I AM. At first blush it seems a strange thing for Jesus to say. Even Jesus’grammar would appear to be up the wall. But is it?

19-01-03 Stody This year we plan to base the themes of our services in Stody around some of the "I AM" statements of Jesus in the Gospel according to St. John 1. Before Abraham was born, I AM (Jn 8:58) 2. I am the Bread of life (Jn 6:35) 3. I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Anglican

The Fruits Of Spiritual Comprehension

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Those who follow Confucius or Buddha or Krishna or Muhammad walk in darkness. The end of their road is the darkness of death. The person who follows Jesus walks in the light, and the end of that road is the light of life.

“THE FRUITS OF SPIRITUAL COMPREHENSION” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 8:12-59 John 1:4-9 Jesus the light John 16:2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. SEE 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

"Who Do You Think He Is?"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002

Jesus draws a line in the sand, one the Pharisees couldn’t miss, and one which forces us to commit ourselves as to who we think Jesus is.

“Who Do You Think He Is?”, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Author Salman Rushdie authored a book critical of Islam, back in the 80’s, The Satanic Verses, and has been under a death sentence for blasphemy ever since, a judgment imposed by the Ayatola ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-59

Denomination: Congregational

You Will Know The Truth And He Will Set You Free

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on May 24, 2003

This message takes a look at the importance of knowing the Truth in Jesus Christ and the freedom that truth brings.

On the day He was crucified, Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate accused of false charges. Pilate asked Jesus if He is indeed a King to which Jesus replied, “You are right in saying that I am a King. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the worlds, to testify to the truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47, John 18:33-38

Denomination: Methodist

That's A Devil Of A Problem

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 27, 2003

We will leave evidence regarding who we follow.

THAT’S A DEVIL OF A PROBLEM John 8:37-47 S: Discipleship (spiritual heritage) Th: “Who is your daddy?” Pr: WE WILL LEAVE EVIDENCE REGARDING WHO WE FOLLOW. ?: Inductive KW: Problems TS: We will find in our study of John 8:37-47 three problems that the leaders revealed about themselves when they ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Says It All

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 6, 2003

We must either accept or reject Jesus.

I AM SAYS IT ALL John 8:48-59 S: Jesus Th: Deity Pr: WE MUST EITHER ACCEPT OR REJECT JESUS. ?: What? What must be either accepted or rejected? KW: Claims TS: We will find in our study of John 8:48-59 four claims made by Jesus in regard to His identity. The _____ claim Jesus made was in regard ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59, John 8:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jun 14, 2003

It is only natural for the children to resemble their parents in looks and manner. The same is true of our spiritual heritage. It is only natural that we should imitate and be like our spiritual father. But too many people want to practice religion an

INCONSISTENT CLAIMS - “ABRAHAM IS OUR FATHER” Verses 39-41a They claimed a linage to Abraham as their ticket to heaven. A Godly heritage can be a powerful influence, but never guarantees righteousness. They were really interested in honoring themselves, not Abraham. Jesus wanted them to see that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:39-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Was Jesus God Or Just A Good Teacher? Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 30, 2003

Sixth in a series answering objection to Christianity. This message deals with the claims of Jesus¡¦ deity.

Answering Our Culture #6 ¡V ¡§Jesus Was Just a Good Teacher ¡V He Did Not Claim to be God.¡¨ Various Scriptures September 1, 2002 Note: some of this outline is from Norman Geisler¡¦s book, "Christian Apologetics." Introduction Let me ask you a question: What do most people who do not follow ...read more

Scripture: John 8:52-59

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus' Sinless Life Makes Him Stand Out Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 1, 2001

a topical sermon that uses this verse as a launching point to show the moral superiority of Christ v/s Mohammed, Krishna, Buddha

Islington Baptist Church April 29, 2001 Series: Why Jesus: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion? Texts: Heb. 2:5-18; 9:26, II Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 2:21-24, I John 1:8, John 8:46 Why Jesus? Because of his sinless perfection! The other week I happened across an article in the “Religion ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus Because Of His Sinless And Perfect Life Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001

2nd sermon dealing with the subject of "Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, philosophy, or way?"

-Islington Baptist Church April 29, 2001 Series: Why Jesus: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion? Texts: Heb. 2:5-18; 9:26, II Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 2:21-24, I John 1:8, John 8:46 Why Jesus? Because of his sinless perfection! The other week I happened across an article in the “Religion ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus brings light to the world by revealing the truth about God because he is the Truth of God.

I guess you could say that there have been 2 great quests of the 20th century. Those are the quest for truth and the quest for freedom. The quest for truth in fact goes back to the last century or beyond, to a search for truth through scientific discovery. There was a belief then that we could ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Denomination: Anglican

Why Jesus Taught That It Was Ok To Disagree As Long As One Was Not Disagreeable In Manner

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree.

There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree. A person who agrees just to avoid conflicts is a coward. Jesus showed the disciples how to disagree without being so disagreeable in disposition that people would be turned off to the messenger. One day the Jews accused Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Priest

Contributed by Kenneth Bailey on Jun 13, 2001

Study in the High Priesthood of Christ and our response to His Priesthood.

The High Priest Today is April Fool’s Day. I toyed with the idea of making some sort of ludicrous statement and then proclaiming “April Fool’s!” but decided against that since I don’t want to ever mislead you, even in a time of jest. But as I was debating on how I would begin the sermon, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15, John 8:46-59

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican