Sermons on James John:

John The Baptist

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 9, 2009

John the Baptist - radical and countercultural par excellence

Sermon: John the Baptist – Radical and Countercultural par excellence Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy and he was set the following problem to solve. “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Anglican

The Testimony Of John Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 23, 2008

John the Baptist’s testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ.

John 1:19-28 “The Testimony of John” I. The Question (19-22) • Vv. 19-20 John the Baptist’s voice breaks 400 years of silence. • “The Jews” is used by John to describe many groups within the Jewish community; here it is referring particularly to the Pharisees. • Background on the Jews of this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of John Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

Fourth in a Series going through the New Testament

THE BOOK OF JOHN -- Sermon 4 Introduction: In the last lesson we studied Mark and Luke. We looked at how Jesus was presented as the Servant and as the Son of Man. In this Lesson we will complete a survey of the Gospel of John. John represents Jesus as the incarnate God. Jesus came to earth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

John And Jesus

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021

Both John and Jesus were obedient to the calling God gave them.

John and Jesus Mark 1: 4 - 11 Intro: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for 2 years by his company. He and his fiancé vowed that upon his return they would be married. As time drug on, the girl became worried that her fiancé would not be able to resist the beautiful Irish ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 4, 2020

A look at various characters in the Christmas story. This week we look at John the Baptist

John the Baptist December 5, 2020 Have you ever received a Christmas card or bought cards and the picture on the front is magnificent? Maybe it’s a picture of the Shepherds and the angels; or it’s the wise men; maybe it’s Mary, Jesus and Joseph; or a simple star piercing the darkness over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-11, John 3:30, Luke 1:39-41

Denomination: Baptist

John The Greatest Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

It is of interest to note that John was the first person to recognize that Jesus came into the world to give His life as a sacrifice. He saw Jesus coming toward him and he said, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world."

It takes all kinds to make a world is an old cliché, and like many old clichés there is a lot of truth to it. God so made our physical world that it just won't work without differences. Issac Asimov points out that energy can only be turned into work when you find it in greater ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

2 John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Dealing with False Teachers and False Religion

Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: 2 John June 10, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION “From the old leader of the church to the elect lady and her children whom I love so much, as do all other believers who have ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

3 John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

How to Take Care of Pastors

Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: 3 John June 24, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION 1. This letter centers around four men: John: the writer and protector of God’s work Gaius: looked after ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of John Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 27, 2011

John, and we, need to be prophets to our cultures.

Martyrdom of John the Baptist August 29, 2011 Testimony of the Saints Popular culture almost always gets everything wrong. Thus today’s celebration, which in the pre-Vatican II liturgy was a feast, not a memorial, is totally misinterpreted by pop culture. In the view of the secular world, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Catholic

Dear John

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2015

Notice 3 truths that will refill our faith in Jesus' love (Material adapted from Mark Atteberry's book, Free Refill, Chapter 5 on Refilling Your Faith In His Love, pgs. 77-89)

HoHum: A "Dear John letter" is a letter written, originally to a soldier overseas, by his wife or girlfriend to inform him their relationship is over, usually because the author has found another lover. WBTU: Because human love is failing, at times we doubt God’s love for us. When some ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John's World

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 15, 2015

Was John only the apostle of love, or also the prophet of judgment? Was he "free will" as in John 3:16, or "predestination" as in John 6:37. To ask these things about him is really to ask them about the One he quoted. Jesus does not fit into our boxes...

John’s World… Did John contradict John in regards to the doctrines of grace? Whose side was he on, after all? It wasn’t just Paul! There’s a real opposition in the evangelical church to what they call “Calvinism”, but what Spurgeon called “Bible.” ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Birth Of John Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 14, 2016

One day, John the Baptist would stand at the water's edge, see his cousin Jesus walking towards him, and would cry out, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"

Luke 1:57-80 The Birth of John 12/19/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Is there a more momentous event than the birth of a child? We hear people say when they have experienced some great achievement or honor, “Next to the birth of my child this is the greatest experience of my life.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John The Apostle Series

Contributed by Denilio J. Gorena on Mar 4, 2014

Pastor Denny Gorena begins a new series in The Book of Revelation by describing several reasons for John the apostle be chosen to write this Book.

John the Apostle was: 1. Called by Jesus Christ. 2. Loved by Jesus Christ. 3. Chosen by Jesus Christ to write Revelation. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

John's Vision

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 22, 2014

Continuing our study of Revelation we are shown a very vivid description of Jesus Christ in His glorified body. This is the same Jesus we shall see one if we follow Him in our lives.

John’s Vision Revelation, Part 2, Revelation 1:12-18 Ω Introduction Open your bibles to Revelation, Chapter 1 - Let’s recap last week quickly: -- Over-arching importance: 2 Timothy 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John's Baptism

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 22, 2013

To show GOD's for us and not against us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Heaven on your side? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's for us and not against us. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:30 (The Message) 11:30 About the baptism of John—who authorized it: heaven or humans? Tell me." V. THESIS: GOD is backing us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:30

Denomination: Pentecostal