Sermons on 1 John 1 3a6:

He The Spirit Of Truth Has Come (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 10, 2020

To establish that God has provided for seekers of faith: the pattern of conversion to Christ. It was given to the world through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, beginning on the Day of Pentecost. This lesson describes the work of the Holy Spirit, in the dispensation of grace.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. He the Spirit of Truth Has Come Remarks. 1. This is the first lesson, in the sermon-series entitled: “The Pattern of Conversion.” This will be the most important, “textual sermons,” I will have ever preached. This lesson will unfold to the hearer: “The Pattern of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15, John 8:31-36, Acts 20:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can These Bones Live? (Ezekiel 37:1-10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 10, 2023

The plan of salvation in a valley of dry bones. #36 in "66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through The Bible"

Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1-10 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Ezekiel 37. (Pew Bible: p 678) The story goes that during World War II, the army was scrambling to get medics up to speed on basic human anatomy so they could get them deployed quickly. And so they worked with an oldn ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:1-10, John 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Many Decision Doors Of Life Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2023

Opening life's doors.

A. DOORS ABOUT HEAVEN 1. The door of salvation. “ I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (John 10:9). 2. The door of discipleship. “You can enter God’s kingdom only through the narrow door. The highway to hell is a wide door for the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Know God Personally Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

To pray in Jesus’ name is to come through His perfection.

A. WHY LEARN GOD’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and reverend is his name” (Ps. 111:9, KJV). 3. To get ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Hunger Is God's Gift Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025

The gift of hunger.

“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.” Matthew 6:5 “He that cometh to Me shall never hunger.” John 6:35 A. THE GIFT OF HUNGER 1. Without physical hunger you would die. “To die from hunger” (Jeremiah 38:9). 2. God built physical hunger into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5, John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’s First Public Events, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 28, 2025

When we see what Jesus can do, two things becomes evident: We either believe that He is the Messiah capable of providing for us, or, we deny His ability to do anything for us and call Him, and His Word, a liar.

John, Part 8 Series: Jesus’s First Public Events, Part 1 John 2:1-11 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’re here today; dismiss children - Begin our next series in John titled: “Jesus’s First Public Events” (short 3 msgs.) -- Many things we will explore feel “out of order” ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Psalm 33:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sexual Purity In An X-Rated Culture Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

What the Bible says about sexual immorality and the definition of marriage.

INTRODUCTION We live in interesting times. Last fall, on November 6, 2012, voters in Washington State approved two controversial issues, same-sex marriage and personal marijuana use. It’s interesting that the Bible says in Leviticus 20:13, “If a man lies with a man; they shall be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Awaiting The King

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2015

The Day of the LORD may be fearsome to some people, but not to all people.

AWAITING THE KING. Luke 21:25-36. This chapter contains Luke’s version of Jesus’ temple teaching about the future. The teaching consists of Jesus’ answer to a question posed by the disciples (Luke 21:7). The first part of His discourse (Luke 21:8-24) dealt with the fall of Jerusalem which would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Proclamation To Be Believed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 24, 2021

Scriptural testimony of the resurrection of Jesus.

A PROCLAMATION TO BE BELIEVED. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Sometimes it is necessary for Christian people to get back to the basics of their faith, to remind themselves what they are about. Here in 1 Corinthians, Paul is not teaching his readers something new, but reviewing that which he taught ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Spiritual Gift

Contributed by Jesse Nelson on Oct 4, 2018

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Introduction What is the greatest spiritual gift? Wisdom? Knowledge? Miracles? Healing? Tongues? Paul will answer this question for the Christian in the 21st century, just as he answered this question for the Corinthian Christians in the first century. In our text today, we note that Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphant Entry And The Cleansing Of The Temple.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2024

"Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest" (MATTHEW 21:9).

THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY AND THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE. Matthew 21:1-13. Jesus approached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with His disciples - and to present Himself as the ultimate Passover lamb (cf. 1 Corinthians 5:7). Yet it has to be clear from the beginning that Jesus was coming as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Better To Get Ripped Off (1 Corinthians 6:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 6, 2022

If your brother in Christ rips you off, eat the money. If you can't, or aren't willing, go to the elders, not the legal system. Also, a warning: the unrighteous don't inherit God's kingdom

I'd like to begin today by reading something from John G. Lake, somewhere in The Collected Writings of John G. Lake: "Beloved, there is a deep, passionate yearning in my soul that above all else this congregation may set forth, to the praise of God, such a character of righteousness in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Who Do You Think You Are, Goliath? (1 Samuel 17: 1-54)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 22, 2024

One of the unfortunate realities about living in this world is the existence of bullies who intimidate and threaten others. The Bible describes one such bully named Goliath. His threats against Israel and God ceased when he encountered David and one smooth stone.

Bullies have existed in this fallen world ever since Cain killed Abel at the beginning of civilization (Genesis 4:8). However, as the days get darker spiritually and the love of people grows cold (Matthew 24:12; Romans 1:18-32), the problem of bullying is only going to grow like a cancer across ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Should A Christian Keep The Law? (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 1, 2021

Many Christians are confused as to why Christians keep part of the Old Testament commandments but don't keep others. This series of two messages helps them find answers to their questions.

Today we will tackle the question: Should a Christian Keep the Law? The answer to that question significantly affects the way we live our Christian lives. If I read the Bible with a legalistic mindset, I will live under the bondage of the law—a perpetual effort to measure up and always coming ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2, 2 Peter 2:12-22, Romans 2:28-29, 1 Corinthians 7:19, James 2:1-18, 1 John 5:2, Galatians 5:1-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 13:9, John 1:17, Luke 5:36-39, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, John 8:34, Jude 1:4, Hebrews 8:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

I Know I'm Saved! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 24, 2001

This sermon describes 10 ways to know we are saved from the book of 1 John and why knowing this is so important (in light of 1 John 5:13).

What Do You Know? I Know I’m Saved! 1 John 5:13 May 27, 2001 Intro: A. This morning I want to give you the most important "Pop Quiz" you will ever take: 1. If you were to die today and stand before God seated upon the great white throne of judgment, would He or would He not let you into ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational