Sermons on Before World Began:

John The Eye Witness

Contributed by John Gail on Mar 4, 2016

This sermon introduces 1 John, 1st chapter and the Christians responsibility to know and tell a lost and dying world about a wonderful Saviour.

JOHN THE EYEWITNESS TEXT: 1 John 1:1 – 10 Introduction: I. John tells his readers why he writes this letter. A. John wants his audience to know that his reasons are because he witnessed the life of his subject. Illustration: Do You Know Him? In The Gift of Janice, Max Wylie, novelist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Not Just An Ordinary Light!

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 14, 2014

A perspective on John 1: 1-18. Jesus was born of flesh and blood just like you and me. And yet Christians confess that he is the Light of the world. How can this be? What sort of light is he?

John 1: 1-18 Not Just An Ordinary Light! People respond to light. Sunlight brings people out to work and play. This celestial body of light, the sun provides energy and life for living things. Moonlight and starlight give us something to watch in the otherwise dark night sky. Some people look ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are To Get Wisdom From God Not From Man. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 13, 2021

Wisdom is supreme - so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding," says Proverbs 4:7

"Wisdom is supreme - so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding," says Proverbs 4:7. The Bible talks a lot about gaining wisdom and defines it by giving examples and then showcasing what happens when we don't act wisely. The book of Proverbs contrasts the wise and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 19:7, Proverbs 3:7

Overcome!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 10, 2014

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Overcome! John 16:29-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Overcome.html "I have overcome the world." = Attaining Victory! Who said it? Jesus. Who won the victory? Jesus. Who then possesses the victory? Jesus. Is He willing to share? Yes! [not the glory, but the victory!] The world is tough. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

Salty And Bright Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 26, 2024

Jesus goes into the next part of the Sermon on the Mount where he goes through some qualities and characteristics of how a disciple takes those beatitudes and lives them out in this series for the next 8 weeks: Living Righteously

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FOOD MYTHS: MSG We are talking about saltiness this morning, so I thought I would begin with a story about a food myth and that is Chinese food makes people feel bad because it is loaded with MSG. And I bet I can guess where everyone will be going for lunch today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 14:34-35, Genesis 1:3, Isaiah 49:6, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life That Lasts

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 8, 2013

A sermon to encourage people to think about their future beyond this life.

"Living a Life that Lasts" 1 John 2:17 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Set Apart

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 21, 2014

We are set apart from the world and commanded to be holy.

Set Apart August 17, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are set apart from the world and commanded to be holy. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Supplemental Passage: Abstain from every appearance of evil. (1 Thessalonians 5:22 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch 'was Not' Because He 'was Not.'

Contributed by Darin Gary on Aug 10, 2012

Enoch refused to be defined by his world and his culture.

Enoch ‘Was Not’ because He ‘Was Not’ (Genesis 5:18-24) “Jared lived 162 years, and begot Enoch. [19] After he begot Enoch, Jared lived 800 years, and had sons and daughters. [20] So, all the days of Jared were 962 years; and he died. [21] Enoch lived 65 years, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus’ Final Instructions, Part 1

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 15, 2015

Jesus went to heaven to prepare a place for us to go to when we go to our heavenly home. Going home fulfills the longing we have for God. Only God can fulfill the emptiness of our souls.

“Let not your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself; that where I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

How To Be The Witnesses God Wants Us To Be Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 2, 2019

How to be the witnesses God wants us to be: 1. Trust in the strength of our Savior (vs. 30). 2. Tell God's Truth (vs. 32-34). 3. Live as light (vs. 35).

How to Be the Witnesses God Wants Us to Be The Gospel of John John 5:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 14, 2016 (Revised August 2, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 5. Before we read our Scripture, remember that that this chapter begins with one of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

What's Wrong With Jesus

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2019

The problems and issues that people had with Jesus in the first century are the same problems and issues we have today. Jesus is simply out of step with the times.

What’s Wrong With Jesus January 27, 2018 Luke 14:25-35 John 6:60-66 If you were to ask some people what’s wrong with Jesus, you might get responses such as 1) He’s too narrow-minded, 2) He can’t be the Son of God), 3) He expects too much of people, 4) He offends people, and 5) He’s no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, John 6:60-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power Of Words

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 8, 2019

Think before you speak

One of the greatest lies of humanity is that words don’t hurt, as kids we were told that when someone would say something hurtful to us we should respond that sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me. This was a lie then and it still is today, words do hurt, words are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2018

Paul was under attack at Corinth. His authority and honesty were being challenged. Charges of dishonesty were circulating in the church. Paul was facing a church in revolt.

May 8, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.3: The Ministry of the New Covenant. (4:1-6) 2nd Corinthians 4:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Carless Commitments That Consistently Drain You Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 26, 2011

Loving God and loving the world are mutually exclusive commitments.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 27, 2011 CARELESS COMMITMENTS THAT CONSISTENTLY DRAIN YOU The ABCs of Spring Cleaning: Part 3 1 John 2:15-17 (NIV © 2011) 15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"I Am Leaving, But Before I Go I Need To Tell You Some Things"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 2, 2016

Jesus to tell the disciple before his departure they need to Keep Keeping the Faith, They need to know I am sending, they need to keep Carrying on, and They need to rejoice because he goes away.

John 14:23-29 " I am leaving but I need to tell you some things" ---Jesus in chapter 14, Jesus speaks directly about his impending absence from the disciples (vv. 1-14). 2. I am leaving so I need to tell you to be "Keeping" 23-My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-31

Denomination: Methodist