Sermons on J John:

Temptation Or Trials Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2001

The only thing original here are my typing errors, The rest relies on John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries

Temptation or Trial James 1:13-17 Peermos, is the Greek word used in our text. Used as a noun it means “tempted” used as a verb it means “trial”. The difference between a temptation and a trial is not word usage, but the difference in the person’s response. If we respond in faith and obedience ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Pointed People To Jesus

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 17, 2001

Jesus said, John the Baptist was the greatest of the prophets. The Bible gives us six reasons why Jesus said he was great.

THE MAN WHO POINTED PEOPLE TO JESUS JOHN 1:19-29 Have you ever wondered who is the greatest preacher in the world? Jesus on one occasion passed his divine judgment and He named John the Baptist.(Luke 7:28) For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Dwelling With God

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Mar 30, 2001

John describes the four ways we know we are dwelling with God, even though "no man has seen God"

Dwelling with God Meridian Church of God Seventh Day March 24, 2001 INTRODUCTION 1. Good Morning 2. Our week/Brendan drawing 3. Illustration: “It reminds me of the story of the little girl who was in deep concentration over her drawing. Her mother asked her what she was drawing and received the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fellowship With God Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

To correct erroneous teachings, John contradicts them by setting forth the truth of Scripture and by laying down the true conditions for fellowship with God.

FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD 1 John 1:5-2:2 In the last section we observed that one of John’s purposes for this letter is that Christians may have fellowship with God and with each other. "Fellowship" is from the word "koinonia" which means “communion, fellowship, sharing in common." The word ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Buzzard, The Bat, And The Bumble Bee

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 1, 2006

Scripture: 1 John 5: 1-5 Purpose: To share how we can overcome difficult times by focusing on Jesus.

Scripture: 1 John 5: 1-5 Purpose: To share how we can overcome difficult times by focusing on Jesus. Introduction: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Other

Jesus - Face To Face Series

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Nov 8, 2005

Gaining an understanding of the personality, priorities and power of Jesus Christ from his encounter with a Samaritan Woman (as indicated in the Gospel of John).

Jesus – Face to Face Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman People who care about and who are able to make others feel important stand out, because they are a rare commodity. A commodity is something that is useful, and it is usually considered to be of high value. I’m sure you know some people like ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living An Intentional Life

Contributed by James Constable on Nov 15, 2005

John 15 4-5 Remain in me and I will remain in you. We must live an intentional life to remain in Him.

Sermon: Living an Intention Life I started thinking about our “walk with Christ” and what it is that God calls us to do. One thing I think we are called to do is to live an ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

Just Do It!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

John 2:1-11 and Isaiah 62:1-5 are woven together to encourage the Christian to get on with living the Christian life.

Just Do It! John 2:1-11 / Isaiah 62:1-5 Intro: Ever have one of those days when everything went wrong? Why me? I’m here God; did You forget me? I. Wedding feast in eastern society - 7 days or more - new guests arriving daily. A. Jesus arrives with 5 more uninvited guests - possibly why ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For Whom Do You Dance?

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002

John the Baptist is one person who recognized the person to whom he was answerable. He only lived for God’s sake!

I’m not sure how many of you have seen the most recent Star Wars release that came out a couple of years ago now, Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. If you did, I have no doubt that one of the supporting characters caught your attention. His name was Jar Jar Binks, and he was, in my eyes the most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wonderful Words For Wounded Workers

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

John 16:1-14 WONDERFUL WORDS FOR WOUNDED WORKERS The disciples were hurting because Jesus was going to leave them.

John 16:1-14 WONDERFUL WORDS FOR WOUNDED WORKERS The disciples were hurting because Jesus was going to leave them. These words given by Jesus were designed to encourage them. When we are hurting, the place to go is God’s Word for encouragement. THE PURPOSE OF JESUS’ WORDS - Vss. 1, 4 THE ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Help That You Need Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 29, 2006

This sermon is an Evangelistic message which is one in a series of four sermons on the Holy Spirit from the same text of John 14:26.

Each one of us needs help from time to time. Of course, for most of us that’s the last thing we’ll do – that is, ask for help. We want to be independent rather than dependent on anyone. That can be see clearly near the end of life when oftentimes individuals are faced with breaking up ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

God Gave Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 6, 2008

2nd sermon in a series that explores 4 main points in John 3:16, inspired by Max Lucado’s book

God Gave Eph. 1:3-14 Intro: Anyone like to get gifts? Tomorrow is my birthday…and I’m personally envisioning coming home to a brand new 42 inch LCD HiDef TV hooked up with a replay of the LSU National Championship game showing on it. Yep…if I was truly loved, that is what I would get. Now ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Revealed Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 14, 2009

Who was the Word, and what is His significance in knowing God the Father? John starts his book by making the subject very clear.

The Word Revealed John 1:1-18 * John, the beloved disciple of our Lord, is the author of this fourth Gospel in our New Testament. * He is also the author of three letters--First, Second, and Third John--and the book of Revelation. * John wrote his Gospel and letters around A.D. 85-90, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Life Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009

John uses powerful images in his writing. What did he mean when he called Jesus the light of life?

October 7, 2007 John 8:12 The Light of Life Jn 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Jn 1:2 He was with God in the beginning. Jn 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. Jn 1:4 In him was life, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: *other

Abiding In Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 28, 2009

At least five things are given to we who abide in Jesus Christ according to his own words here in John 15.

John 15 In Byron Harvey’s “The True Vine” I found this illustration: (Pass out clusters of grapes to each row and ask that each one take one or two grapes from the cluster as it passes by). Read John 15:1-17 The True Vine  1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ