Sermons on 3 John 1 3a6:

Prayer Part 1

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 26, 2024

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: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lay Baptism & Lay Evangelism (John 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2025

Who baptizes and who evangelizes in our church? Let's look at John 4.

Can ordinary disciples baptize under supervision? Can a novice evangelize? Is a future evangelist waiting somewhere for us to arrive? Do we allow living water from heaven to flow through us? Is our food to do God’s will? Do we share what others need to hear? Let’s examine John 4. Who performed the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Like Cain Or Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 28, 2024

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#8] LIKE CAIN OR JESUS? 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction: In this Series, we have been studying about being a genuine Christian- Being real in our faith. When your faith is genuine, love is evident. Throughout the Bible, love is the characteristic that is necessary to live in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

1. Down Is Up Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Nov 26, 2022

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Scripture: Luke 1:46-53, Luke 3:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 8, 2014

Starting into a sermon series on Gideon found in Judges 6-8. What was it that led to Israel being in the spiritual condition where God would hand them over to foreigners? In spite of their behavior God is still faithful! Thank you, Jesus!

Gideon - Judges 6-8 Quiz - where does Gideon fall in history? (Put an insert in the bulletin with the following people/events out of order. With a whiteboard have the congregation help with putting them in order.) First we’ll put these in chronological order: Adam Abraham, Isaac and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Trust And Obey 1 Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 29, 2017

The Bible gives evidence that it is not an ordinary book, but inspired by God. This lesson will briefly look at three proofs -- Historical Accuracy; Scientific Accuracy; and Thematic Unity.

1. 2 Timothy 3.16-17 (NLT) 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 1: The Beginning Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 1, 2019

Scientists have been attempting to figure out where and how the universe started ever since Galileo came up with his telescope. Yet, we have discovered nothing.

We have been to the moon and back, we have robots of sorts on Mars and have for years. They have yet to discover any evidence of life...so what have we learned and how much have we spent doing it? Could we not have spent those monies on our homeless and poor? In our scripture, if we look real ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:3-4

Denomination: *other

Who Is Satan (1) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 28, 2024

Satan is not a human being but a spiritual entity created by God. He was perfect and a shining light before pride overtook him. Who is Satan?

TEXT: Job 1:6-7 "Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-7, Isaiah 14:12-15, Ezekiel 28:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Luke Chapter 1

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 4, 2025

Righteous in God’s sight

“In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Evil As A Duty [1]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 8, 2012

Morality is not what man wants it to be; morality is what God declares it to be.

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight! Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine, and valiant men in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 8, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus 1. was physical. 2. is a mystery. 3. means hope.

I had an interesting conversation on the phone with my mother a few years ago. She told me she had been going to a Bible study at her church, led by her pastor, and he was saying that it was Jesus’ body that was raised from the dead. She has been in the church most of her life, but somehow that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Marvelous Marks Of The New Birth Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 22 from 1 John covering the wonder of the new birth and its evidence.

“Marvelous Marks of the New Birth” 1John 5:1-21 REVIEW There are reoccurring themes throughout John’s letter. Purity, sonship, faith, belief, love, obedience, truth, righteousness. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I. THE GOD OF LIGHT AND HIS CHILDREN OF LIGHT 1-2 II. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Test It Out Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#4] TEST IT OUT 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction: In a time when the theory is, “It’s easier to ask for permission than forgiveness”; many people have times in their lives where they question their salvation. They ask themselves questions like, “If I’m saved, then why do I keep ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The New Birth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 17, 2021

First John 5:1-5 shows us what the new birth produces.

Scripture In her book titled Stay Salt, Rebecca Manley Pippert writes about the renowned child psychiatrist Robert Coles in which he told this story in a graduate class at Harvard University many years ago: “A highly regarded psychiatrist recently told me in despair: ‘I have been doing therapy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 22, 2008

The message deals with 1. Hunger and Thirst, 2. For Righteousness, and 3. They Will Be Filled

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst Matthew 5:6 Introduction The beatitudes have thus far focused on attitudes of humility, mourning, and meekness. None of these can truly be seen from the outside, they are inner states of being. They are attitudes of the heart and mind that are seen in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist