Sermons on John 8:46-59:

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

Which Of You Convinceth Me Of Sin?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 14, 2005

The Bible is not a book of conciliation but a book of truths. God offers no compromise in His word, but He offers reasoning between Him and us.

Which of you convinceth me of sin? There are some who ask, ”Where do you receive your inspiration to write messages from God?” And the answer I give them is some what unorthadoxed. Most of my inspiration comes from the hatred of this world ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Speaks To His People Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 15, 2004

God speaks to His people through Jesus and the Holy Spirit. He speaks through the media of the written Word, answered prayer, circumstances, and His Church.

God Speaks to His People John 8:47 John 10:27-29 INTRO.: When Moses encountered God at the burning bush, God spoke to Moses. It was very clear to Moses that God was the One speaking. There was no room for doubt. Not only that, but God’s message to Moses was all too clear. Moses knew exactly what ...read more

Scripture: John 8:47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Wait A Minute

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the fact that God is not bound by time and Christians should realize that this life is only a minute. Therefore we see our struggles as temporary.

Wait a Minute John 8:58, Psa 93:2, Jeremiah 10:10, Romans 1:23, 1 Timothy 6:16, Job 36:26, Psalm 102:27 Ecclesiasties 3:11, 2 Corinthians 11:23-25, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Isaiah 48:3, 2 Corinthians 4:17 November 24, 2004 I. How many of you have ever asked you kids, can’t you wait a minute? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Baptist

"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

Answering Our Culture #6: Jesus Was Just A Good Teacher Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

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

Answering Our Culture #6 – “Jesus Was Just a Good Teacher – 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 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:52-59, John 10:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Two Questions Of Easter: What Does It Mean? How Does It Work?

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 1, 2002

Easter – what does it mean? Easter means at least THREE IMPORTANT THINGS. Easter – how does it work? Easter meets at least THREE IMPORTANT LIFE-NEEDS…

INTRODUCTION Skit Opening Statement: Just like those reporters were struggling to make sense of the resurrection, maybe you are struggling to make sense of what Easter means to you today. Maybe you’re asking lots of questions, like our reporters were. Many people believe in the resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

"Who Do We Love?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 5, 2002

Do we love Jesus enough?

John 8:41-47 “Who Do We Love?” By: Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I was speaking with the mother of two teenagers this week, and she was telling me about how different things are these days compared to when she was growing up. “It was so much easier ...read more

Scripture: John 8:41-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Relationship With 'i Am'

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 22, 2000

A devotion for young believers

“MOST ASSUREDLY, I SAY TO YOU, IF ANYONE KEEPS MY WORD HE SHALL NEVER SEE DEATH.” 52 THEN THE JEWS SAID TO HIM, “NOW WE KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A DEMON! ABRAHAM IS DEAD, AND THE PROPHETS; AND YOU SAY, ‘IF ANYONE KEEPS MY WORD HE SHALL NEVER TASTE DEATH.’ 53 “ARE YOU GREATER THAN OUR FATHER ...read more

Scripture: John 8:51-58

Denomination: Orthodox

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

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