Sermons on 1 John 1:29:

The Need To Be Baptized

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Jesus who was without sin, got baptized to identify with all sinners that He came to save. He was tempted just as we are. Jesus is the lamb of God who came to take away our sin (John 1:29). Jesus is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). Without Jesus we cannot be right with God.

Matthew 3:13-17  Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.  (14)  John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”  (15)  But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

A Glimpse Of Heaven - Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 31, 2011

John gives us a first glimpse into heaven. Part one deals with the "Sights" in heaven...Part two will speak to the ’Sounds’ in heaven.

“A Little Glimpse of Heaven” Part 1 Revelation 4 * We all like to sing and dream about heaven. My questions today are these: Do you really want to go there? Are you sure? Do you believe the Bible? What if the Bible rendition of heaven is vastly different than ours? We must believe God’s word, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

People Get Ready -1

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024

This passage describes John the Baptist’s ministry and the exhortations he offered to the people as he prepared the way for Jesus. The verse states:

And with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people."* (ESV) Exhortation Defined Exhortation is a term that carries a strong sense of encouragement, urging, and admonishment. It goes beyond just offering advice; it implies an earnest urging towards change and action, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:18

Denomination: Methodist

The Voice Of One Crying In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Oct 7, 2016

The introduction of John the Baptist

The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness - John 1:6-8, 15-28 Intro. The John of our Gospel of study is not John the Baptist, but John the Apostle. I. The Clarification of His Person - John 1:6-8, 15-28 A. He was the Forerunner - Isa 40:3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptist Witness To The Light Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 2 from John exploring the life and ministry of John the Baptist

Chico Alliance Church “John the Baptist” Review The gospel of Belief There are really two treads of truth that intricately wind through every chapter. The person of Christ as the Son of God The eternal life available to everyone who believes. I. Initial presentation of the Word and His witness ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

John Points People To Jesus.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2013

John points people although he was different, John points people by confronting, John points people to Jesus because he believes it is a crucial confrontation.

Matthew 3:1-12 1. John the Baptist Points people A. Considered the forerunner of Jesus born 7BC to Zechariah a priest B. Preached Repentance came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

It’s Kingdom Time! - Sermon On Mark 1:14-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 6, 2023

The arrival of the kingdom demands an immediate human response: repent and believe

Mark 1:14 After John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” Introduction: Jesus Won You’re traveling with a friend, walking north from Jerusalem and you see off in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Refresh (6) Control Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017

Who is God

John 11:1-44 Jesus waits for Lazarus to die. He does this because he wants people to see God’s glory, not death. God’s glory is the point of this story, not the death of Lazarus. Even though we face things in this life that are difficult and tragic and sometimes we have to lose people on this side ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"why We Have To Love"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 27, 2024

Sermon series in I John

Title: “Learning to Love” Script: I Jn. 4:7-12 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 7-28-24 Intro: The church father, Jerome, said that when the apostle John was in his extreme old age, he was so weak that he had to be carried into the church meetings. At the end of the meeting he would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discover Injustice Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2011

Have you ever asked God "Why?" I'm sure that was the question on the lips of John's disciples following the news of his execution.

This wasn’t the way it was supposed to end. He was the product of a good family, he had been raised worshipping God, he had followed God’s calling, had done God’s work and had preached God’s message and this wasn’t the way it was supposed to end. In a million years he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:16-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

John - Faithful To The End Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 3, 2024

Make a list of things you must do before you leave this life/earth.

A. INTRODUCTION “This is a revelation from Jesus Christ … to His servant John … to the seven churches in … Asia … I am Alpha and Omega … who is – who always was, and who is still coming … I John was exiled to the island Patmos” (Revelation 1:1-9). B. BACKGROUND 1. John, an old disciple was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-9, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Girl That Offered The Head Of John The Baptist

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 8, 2015

To show that we are not to be prompted by evil instruction but by godly instruction from the WORD of GOD, inspired and led by the HOLY SPIRIT. 1 Timothy 6:3-4 (Amplified Bible) But if anyone teaches otherwise and does not assent to the sound and wholeso

I. EXORDIUM: Where do you receive instruction from? GOD. His WORDS, the HOLY SPIRIT as prompted by the Fear of the LORD. Proverbs 1:7 (Amplified Bible) The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Advocate Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 12, 2005

1 John 2: 1-2 Our Advocate in the Series on 1 John

Our Advocate A. The Purpose of This Epistle Is the Abundant Life 1. Fellowship with God and His family 2. Fullness of joy, flowing from assurance of salvation 3. Forgiveness of sin in daily life B. The Problem of Sin in the Lives of Believers 1. Sin destroys fellowship (ch. 1) 2. Sin ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Chapter Of Murder And Miracles (Matthew 14:1-36)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 16, 2025

This chapter describes the death of John the Baptist by Herod and the continuing ministry of the Lord Jesus.

The fourteenth chapter of Matthew opens with the death of John the Baptist, who had been imprisoned for preaching against the wicked ruler Herod Antipas. His father, Herod the “Great” had been the “ruler” of Judea from 37 - 4 BC at the behest of Rome and the emperor Augustus Caesar (ruled from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14, Matthew 14:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 25, 2021

This was Andrew’s discovery of Jesus. He discovered that Jesus was the Messiah, the Christ

John Series Part 7 John 1:35-42 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC September 26, 2021 Jesus the Messiah, the Christ: The Witness of Andrew, 1:35–42 (1:35–42) Introduction: this was Andrew’s discovery of Jesus. He discovered that Jesus was the Messiah, the Christ. (See note, Andrew—Mk. 3:18 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist