Sermons on 1 John 19:38-38:38:

11. Message In 1 Peter – Number 11 – Closing The Letter With A Fond Farewell (1 Peter 5:12-14) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 8, 2025

Farewell until we meet again. Today we think about the closing remarks in Peter’s first letter as we open up the final three verses. The end of a letter usually states the last important thoughts of the writer he wishes to convey to the readers. We look at that. May God bless us all.

11. Message in 1 Peter – Number 11 – CLOSING THE LETTER WITH A FOND FAREWELL (1 Peter 5:12-14) [A]. AND A FOND FAREWELL It is sometimes claimed that a person’s last words are their most significant. At times there have been those bizarre incidents of reading out in public, a deceased’s ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, 1 Peter 5:12, Matthew 10:42, 1 Corinthians 4:17, Colossians 4:7, Matthew 25:23, 1 Peter 5:13, 1 Corinthians 9:5, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 Peter 5:14, John 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Follow When It’s Hard To Understand - John 6:60 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 14, 2025

Have you ever faced a moment when following Jesus simply didn’t make sense? When His Word cut across what the world calls “reasonable”? Maybe you’ve read something in Scripture and thought, “Lord, this is hard to understand!”

Go! And Follow When It’s Hard to Understand John 6:60 (NLT): “Many of his disciples said, ‘This is very hard to understand. How can anyone accept it?’” Introduction: When Faith Doesn’t Make Sense Have you ever faced a moment when following Jesus simply didn’t make sense? When His Word cut across ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-68, 1 Corinthians 1:23, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 6:63, Romans 8:6, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Let Satan Stop You Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Once you become a Christian, the devil doesn’t give up on you. He just changes his strategy. What to do when Satan tries to hinder you.

INTRODUCTION This is the seventh message from my verse-by-verse series from 1 Thessalonians. Our theme is “Finding HOPE in a HOPELESS World.” This message is entitled, “Don’t Let Satan Stop You.” The devil is the root source of all the world’s problems. An old ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3:16 The Numbers Of Hope

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This sermon is based on Max Lucado’s book 3:16 The Numbers of Hope. I tried to distill his entire book into one single sermon. Of course, all the credit for this one goes to Max.

John 3:16 by Scott Bayles adapted from Max Lucado First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Max Lucado just released a new book titled simply 3:16. The entire book focuses in on just one single verse from the Bible--John 3:16. I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy, sent to Family Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:40-45

Denomination: Christian Church

Seven Churches Of Revelations Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, 1 Timothy 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Service With Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 9, 2022

That more excellent way is the exercise of the gifts in agapē.

St John Chrysostom Jesus seems to have had a special place in His Sacred Heart for widows and orphans. That goes back, of course, to the OT, where, over and over, the solicitude of the God of Israel for the poor and the stranger is made tangible. Of course, it is clear that by the time Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Love Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is 1 John 3:16.

(based on a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s) TEXT: 1 JOHN 3:11-18 TITLE: “THE LOVE OF JESUS” OPEN: A. Today is a very exciting day 1. Last Sunday, we began our 10 Week Spiritual Adventure a. I pray ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning ...

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jan 20, 2007

As described in the opening verses of John’s Gospel, God reveals five aspects of Jesus Christ: 1. Eternal 2. Creator 3. Incarnate 4. Saving 5. Welcoming

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Good Morning. Today is the First Sunday after Christmas. And while the image of the baby Jesus in the manger is still fresh in our minds, John explains to us who Jesus is and why ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Marvelous Miracle Of Christmas

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2012

A textual sermon on John 1:14 (Outline taken from John S Meyer's booklet "Outline for Christmas Sermons" from Baker Book House, # 33 The Miracle of Christmas)

HoHum: One of 1995’s biggest singles was Joan Osborne’s “One of Us.” It made a virtually unknown singer an overnight sensation. It’s a song of spiritual questioning and about conceiving of God in a modern age. These are some of the words of that song: “If God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Life And Light

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 22, 2008

The Apostle John in the fourth Gospel has a lot to say about Jesus being both “Life” and “Light.” John 1:4 “In him was life, and that life was the light of men.”

Jesus is Life & Light John 1:1-5 Carollyn and I spent Thanksgiving this year with our son Tim and his family in Garden Grove, CA. The day after Thanksgiving we traveled in the evening to Riverside, CA to attend the Festival of Lights. The Mission Inn Hotel in Riverside, CA. has sponsored the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Make Your Move Part 1: Let God's Spirit Move In Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009

A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message is about letting God’s Spirit have complete control of your life.

Make Your Move Part 1: Let God’s Spirit Move In “No local congregation will be what it should be, what Jesus prayed that it should be, what the Holy Spirit gifted and empowered it to be, until it understand spiritual gifts.” John MacArthur Key Text: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16; 3:1-3 Icebreaker: Intro: ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

"the Ministry Of John The Baptist (Sermon 2 Of Series) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 29, 2021

This sermon looks at Jesus as the forerunner of the Messiah.

THE MINISTRY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST John 1:6-8;15-18 Video Sermon Link: https://youtu.be/GqROLrfsH_8 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Last week we started to look at Jesus the “Word”. 2.) Today we will continue to look at and exalt Jesus, but we are also introduced to John the Baptist. A.) As you know John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:8-15, Luke 1:13-15, Isaiah 40:3, Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:5, Matthew 17:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John 90 Years Old Finished Well Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023

John was one of the first to be called to be a disciple.

A. JOHN BEGAN WELL 1. The apostle John was one of the first called. “Two disciples followed Jesus … Andrew first ... found his brother … brought him to Jesus … John also found his brother ... we have found the Messiah … the Christ” (John 1:38-41, ELT). 2. The youngest of the 12 disciples – 17 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:38-41, John 21:7, Revelation 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Special Births Connected To Christmas: Samson, Samuel, And John: The Naziri Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 20, 2012

There are only three men in Scripture who were under a Nazirite Vow from birth: Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist. They show us a pattern that is fulfilled in the birth and ministry of Jesus. Though they were in the limelight, they really prepared the

Special Births Connected to Christmas: Samson, Samuel, and John: the Nazirites Judges 13:3-5, I Samuel 1:11, Luke 1:13-17 1. My favorite Christmas joke: he wanted a new car for Christmas, she wanted a fur coat. They compromised: they bought the coat, but kept it in the garage. 2. One child ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love-Love-Love.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 21, 2001

Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. John 21: 1-19

Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. John 21: 1-19 Title: “Love-Love-Love.” Jesus appears to his disciples. At his word they catch a huge amount of fish. They share a meal that Jesus prepared. Then Jesus commissions Peter as pastor of his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran