Sermons on Iii John:

God Loves Us Too Much To Leave Us

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 7, 2022

God wants a holy people, worshiping rightly and living rightly. He loves us too much to leave us in sin.

Saturday of the 2nd Week in Advent Recently it was time for me to prune a couple of grapevines growing in our garden. We don’t actually harvest the fruit; they provide attractive foliage on our two arbors and give the birds something to eat. The psalmist speaks of God’s people, Israel, as His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:9-13, 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Catholic

A Grace-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 14, 2023

There are three qualities to having a grace-filled heart. These qualities are hearts that are filled with gratitude, endurance, and the fear God. And in the end, a grace-filled heart is a heart that is filled with Christ, because all of God’s grace comes through Him.

A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” In this series on a Christian’s heart, we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re going to be looking at a grace-filled heart, a heart filled with the grace of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-8, 2 Corinthians 12:9, John 1:17

Denomination: Foursquare

We Saw It, But We Don't Really Believe It!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 28, 2024

The struggle to believe is real, but it is overcome when we meet the Risen, Living Son of God.

“On the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies On The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2022

All humanity was represented at the singular sacrifice on Calvary.

The Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32-33, Mark 15:36-37, Philippians 2:9-11, John 19:18-20, Matthew 27:41-43, Luke 23:40-43, John 19:27-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

God's Way To Measure Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 24, 2022

Jesus gives us four good ways to measure our lives: 1. Have I rejected God's representatives? (vs. 12-19). 2. Have I repented? (vs. 20-24). 3. Have I received God's revelation? (vs. 25-26). 4. Do I have a relationship with God? (vs. 27).

God's Way to Measure Our Lives The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 11:12-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 24, 2022) (Revised Feb. 26 to expand section on repentance.) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 11. In this chapter, John the Baptist had been suffering in prison for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Gabriel's Visits (Luke 1a)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2024

Why did Gabriel visit two people before either John or Jesus were born? Let's look at Luke 1.

By what miracles were John the Baptist and Jesus born? Do even righteous people like Zechariah doubt and others like Mary simply believe? Let’s begin looking at Luke 1. What was the stated purpose of Luke, and who was it initially written to? Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness – Part 3 – Jesus Is Our Pattern Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

"Holiness – Part 3 – Jesus is our Pattern" 1 John 2:3-6 Pastor John Bright 1 John 2 “3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoever keeps His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6, Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 1:35-37

Denomination: Methodist

Believe Without A Doubt

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 17, 2023

So often our minds our clouded with doubt instead of faith when situations are grim, and circumstances unyielding. The Lord does not condemn us, but comes to strengthen our faith, and let’s learn how.

Today’s meditation Mark 11:23-24, Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24, John 20:25, John 20:26-27, John 1:29, John 1:32, John 1:34, Luke 7:19, Luke 7:22, Luke 24:13-16, Luke 24:17-21, Luke 24:22-24, Luke 24:25-27, Luke 24:28-32, John 20:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Don’t Miss The Kingdom Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Don’t Miss the Kingdom" Luke 13:18-35 A sermon for 10/9/22 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 13 22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-35, Daniel 4:3, Psalm 103:19, Romans 13:1, John 18:36, Zechariah 4:10, John 14:6, 2 Corinthians 6:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10, Matthew 21:8-9, John 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"Some Things Bear Repeating”

Contributed by John Newton on Aug 14, 2024

John has words to share with the older and younger members of the church

Last month Karen and I went on a road trip. It took us a little over 4400 kilometers in all, and along the way we enjoyed some wonderful scenery: the picturesque former mill town of Almonte just outside Ottawa, the quiet lakeside village of Haliburton, the thundering roar of Niagara Falls, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Perfecting Love (Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Lectionary Year B)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 28, 2021

Tying the Gospel portion of the lectionary (John 15:1 - 8) to today’s text (I John 4:7 -21) we can draw the conclusion that if we are detached from the life giving vine that we are incomplete, insecure, dissatisfied and spiritually starving.

PERFECTING LOVE Text: I John 4:7 - 21 1 John 4:7-21  Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. (8) Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.  (9)  God's love was revealed among us in this way: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

A Test For Whether A Person Is Saved

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

A look at I John 5 to see the fruits of a saved person

A TEST FOR WHETHER A PERSON IS SAVED TEXT - I John 5 INTRO. - Are you saved? Are you a real Christian? Are you going to heaven? Not everyone who talks about heaven is going there. Not everyone who says "Lord, Lord" will enter heaven. Many people have gone forward at an invitation and shook the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of Him Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 4 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Because of Him 1 John 2:12-14 I. Introduction A. F.E. Marsh has enumerated some of God’s blessings: 1. An acceptance that can never be questioned. (Ephesians 1:6). 2. An inheritance that can never be lost (I Peter 1:3-5). 3. A deliverance that can never be excelled (2 Corinthians l:10). 4. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A King Who Never Thought Of Being Persuaded As A Christian Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you taking this opportunity to be saved? or to grow with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show that people need to entertain the GOSPEL being preached to them for that is the right time for their

I. EXORDIUM: Are you taking this opportunity to be saved? or to grow with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show that people need to entertain the GOSPEL being preached to them for that is the right time for their salvation. IV. TEXT: Acts 26:28 (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Day Of Discovery

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 29, 2001

The first Easter was a day of great discoveries

A Day of Discovery John 20:1-10 Easter Sunday - April 15, 2001 Morning Service Introduction On February 27th, 1991 Ruth Dillow was in her home in Chanuk, Kansas when her phone ran. The person on the other end was from the Pentagon with bad news. Her son was Private first class Clayton Carpenter ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God