Sermons on Disciples Of John:

Demands Of A Disciple (Follower)

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jan 9, 2017

Demands of a Disciple (follower)

We are blessed, each and every one of us. We are here, we breathe, we walk, we talk, we see, we think, and we live. God created man and woman with much thought and love. God created us to prosper as human beings in a relationship with him. That relationship is exclusive and unconditional. Many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:26, Luke 14:26

The Character Of A Disciple: Joy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 16, 2018

There is something about doing the right thing that brings a “joy” … a sense of peace, assurance, righteousness … that comes from doing the right thing for the right reason … whatever may befall us as we do the right thing for right reason.

THE CHARACTER OF A DISCIPLE: JOY Scripture: 1st Peter 1:3-9 We are all familiar with the horrors that Jesus went through during His arrest and crucifixion: The betrayal. Being abandoned by His Disciples and followers. Dragged before angry and determined religious authorities. The beatings. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Matthew 6:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

John Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 12, 2025

NASB, notes by biblegateway.com Matthew, Mark and Luke are the synoptic (similar) gospels. John is written differently.

The Deity of Jesus Christ 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. THE JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ADD "A GOD" HERE. 2 [a]He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Disciples Of Jesus Are Characterized By Love Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 23, 2020

If we are going to be effective disciples and disciple makers, then our lives and our relationships must be characterized by love. Jesus said that they will know we are His disciples because of our love.

A. Let me begin with a story from the Peanut’s cartoons - you know how much I enjoy the Peanuts! 1. It’s Christmas time and Lucy comes to Charlie Brown and says, “Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! At this time of year I think we should put aside all our differences and try to be kind.” 2. Charlie ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciples Of Jesus Are Devoted To Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 30, 2020

Disciples of Jesus are all about following Jesus and helping others follow Jesus. Therefore it is important for disciples to know and teach the truth about who Jesus is and what Jesus expects.

Introduction: A. One Sunday after coming home from worship, a mother asked her young son, “So, who was your Bible class teacher today?” 1. The little boy replied, “I don’t know her name but she must have been Jesus’ grandmother - all she did was talk about Jesus.” 2. I love that – don’t you? And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-13, John 1:1-5, Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 2:14-18, 1 Corinthians 8:5-6, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Ephesians 2:4-10, 1 John 2:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message - 1john 1:1 – John’s Testimony Of Personal Interaction Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 4, 2022

John writes tenderly to the Christians, a wonderful letter of truth and encouragement. He testifies truthfully to all he had seen and heard and touched. This letter came 65 years after the Ascension but the Lord's presence with John was as real as ever.

MESSAGE - 1John 1:1 – JOHN’S TESTIMONY OF PERSONAL INTERACTION INTRODUCTION We are going to embark on a journey of exploration in the First Letter of John with select passages from this letter. John is a very loving writer and had an intimate knowledge of his Lord that remained and matured over ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1, 1 John 1:4, John 3:29, John 15:11, John 16:24, John 1:4, John 1:1, John 15:26-27, John 21:24, John 20:11-18, Revelation 1:17-18, Revelation 1:6-8, Galatians 2:20, John 17:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commentary On 1 John Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

The author is John, son of Zebedee—the apostle and the author of the Gospel of John and Revelation. He was a fisherman, one of Jesus’ inner circle (together with James and Peter), and “the disciple whom Jesus loved” (Jn 13:23).

Tom Lowe AUTHOR “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Text-1 John, Chapter 1 (KJV) The Word of Life (Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-23) 1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Word Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011

John sought to bring the good news of Jesus in our own language and our own words to our own world that is dark and so desperately needed.

Before I get into John’s Gospel tonight, I have to do a lot of historical work for you, to give you some sort of foundational understanding. We’ll talk about Hebrew theology and its history. We’ll talk about Greek philosophy and its history, and seek to bring those together for you guys in some ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following The Messiah Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 22, 2016

When the disciples were first called, the invitation to follow Jesus was evident ... but they had to choose to leave what they knew and follow Him. Would we be so bold to not only point others to him, but to follow when He calls us?

Following the Messiah John 1:35-50 Sermon preached by Rev Michael Moseley Point 1 - John identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God Point 2 - The Disciples willingly go to where Jesus is Point 3 - Nathaniel is identified as a true Israelite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Been With Jesus (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 5, 2014

What the world needs is…..More people who have been with Jesus!!

Acts 4:5-14-And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions, Decisions

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 21, 2023

Why leave John the Baptizer and go follow the Galillean Rabbi Jesus instead?

Sam was confused. He had been following John for - how long had it been? Almost a year, he thought, it was just before the grape harvest and his parents had been really upset that he hadn’t stayed until the work was finished. But Sam just had to go. The Messiah was due soon, everybody knew it, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Drawn To Jesus-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 28, 2014

5 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

DRAWN TO JESUS—V—John 1:35-51 John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will be drawn to follow Jesus as Messiah/Christ. What draws/attracts disciples to Jesus Christ? Why are disciples drawn/attracted to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Come And See: One For One Series

Contributed by Viji Roberts on Mar 26, 2016

Jn 1:41. A call to invite. A call to discipleship

COME AND SEE: “One-for-One” Jn 5:31-51 [ Jn 1:41] Jn 1:41. He [Andrew] first found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah!” (which is translated Christ). I. OBJECTIVE For us to do likewise just as John, Our Lord, Andrew and Philip did ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41

Denomination: Brethren

Phases Of The Disciple's Prayer

Contributed by W Lonnie Herndon on Oct 18, 2000

1.Person of Prayer  2.

1.Person of Prayer  2.Position of the Person  3.Praise of Prayer  4.Power of Prayer  5.Purpose of Prayer  6.Provision of Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

The Cost Of Being A Disciple

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

There is great expense in following Christ.

Being a Disciple Luke 14:26-27 I. There is great expense to being a disciple A. You have to love Christ more than those around you. 1. Christ must be the first priority for you. 2. Do you express more love to your family than you do to God? 3. Would you lay down your life for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational