Sermons on johannine epistles: showing 1,006-1,020 of 7,011

The Remnant Of Israel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 21, 2017

God is glorified in His: 1) Sovereignty (Romans 11:25–26a), in 2) Integrity Romans 11:26b–29), and in His 3) Generosity (Romans 11:30–32).

This week, the United States and Israel decided to pull out of UNESCO over its perceived anti-Israel bias. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization was founded in 1945 following World War II to promote world peace through culture. Nikki Haley, U.S. ambassador to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-32

Denomination: Other

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 16, 2017

1) The Source of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:3), 2) The Surety of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:4), and 3) The Salvation of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:5)

On Thursday, Dr. R.C. Sproul, one of this generations greatest theologians and teachers, went home to be with the Lord around 3 p.m. surrounded by his wife, Vesta, and family in his hospital room in Altamonte Springs, Fla. The audio that was scheduled months ago to be aired a few hours later was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Other

Deaconesses Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2013

Presenting the case for selecting deaconesses, defining the role of those men and women who serve in the capacity of deacons.

“Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.” [1] Paul did not write the missives included in Scripture in order to generate controversy among the churches of the Twenty-first Century; nevertheless, his letters have managed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Generous Grace

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2011

In this decree, four essential components reminded Peter’s audience of the reality of God’s "Generous Grace" to all believers: 1) Divine Power (2 Peter 1:3a), 2) Divine Provision (2 Peter 1:3b), 3) Divine Procurement (2 Peter 1:3c), and 4) Divine Promises

In Manitoba this week, the citizens have literally been deluged by flooding. Spring rains mixed with melting snow have overwhelmed flood preparations. The Government called in the army to assist residents sandbag and do whatever possible to mitigate damage. The question everyone had before a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Other

Got Grace? - 2 Peter 1:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 10, 2024

The Holy Spirit inspired them to say some form of “Grace to you” 31 times in the NT. If it’s that important for us to get more grace, why do we so seldom ask God for more grace in our prayers for ourselves and others? This message aims to open your eyes to the astonishing value of grace.

2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those equal to us in the faith they have received because of the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Introduction Wishing the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

The Deity And Incarnation Of Christ

Contributed by James Vilgos on Jan 10, 2005

Christ is as fully God as if he had never been man and as fully man as if he had never been God. Because of this we can approach Him with the assurance that He understands and can identify with us.

I Topic: The Deity and Incarnation of Christ A Scripture Readings: Philippians 2:5-11 And John 1:14-18 B If you study the religions of the world, most emphasize our need to reach out to God or to become a god ourselves. Christianity is unique in that it believes that God reached out to us when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Christian Carnality

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 11, 2000

A study of James 4 which addresses carnality vs. spirituality among believers.

Christian Carnality (James 4) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/james4.html] (handout follows sermon text) INTRODUCTION Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Has Spoken

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Jesus is God's final word to the world -- the full expression and perfect reflection of God's heart.

God Has Spoken! Hebrews 1:1-4 Each week televisions across America tuned in to watch the contestants try and meet the challenge. They watched the men and women of Survivor jockey for position, take on the physical challenge, and try and win the immunity challenge so that they could guarantee their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Code: Remember The Manual! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 8, 2006

I recall reading that Billy Graham wanted to stay relevant in his evangelism ministry as he held crusades all over America and the world for so many years. He held the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other hand. He stayed anchored to the rock a

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I recall reading that Billy Graham wanted to stay relevant in his evangelism ministry as he held crusades all over America and the world for so many years. He held the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other hand. He stayed anchored to the rock and yet he ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17

A Postcard To A Friend For A Friend Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 9, 2013

Sermon 1 in a series on the short letters of the New Testament. This one is on the letter by Paul to Philemon concerning Onesimus.

A Postcard to a Friend for a Friend Series: New Testament Postcards January 6, 2013 A very brief PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Philemon INTRODUCTION Illus. – Back in 1820 the average person in England wrote ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Ruler Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

This is an impressive amount of evidence that supports the conviction that Jesus is the greatest ruler in the universe. He governs the universe from this position of equality with God the Father.

We are ahead of our time when we bow to Jesus, for one day every knee will bow and every tongue confess him as Lord of Lords and King of Kings. Back in 1917 at the Annual Exhibition of the Royal Academy in London, Charles Butler exhibited a painting he had worked on for three years. It is called ...read more

Demonstrated By Paul’s First Post-Conversion Visit To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 31, 2018

The church at Jerusalem did not immediately admit Paul to their fellowship, because they were afraid of him and thought he was not a disciple, until Barnabas took him to Peter and James, and related his conversion and his boldness in preaching the Gospel

September 1, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter II.B.2 Demonstrated by Paul’s First Post-Conversion Visit to Jerusalem (1:18-24) Galatians 1.18-24 (KJV) 18Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. 19But ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism: Buried With Him In Death, Raised To Walk In Newness Of Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 8, 2018

Baptism points to 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer (v.2), and 3) The Argument explaining and defending that Answer (vv.3–5) of the spiritual reality shown in the public act of baptism.

A bucket list, is a list of things that people write down that they want to do before they die, otherwise known as “kick the bucket”. It can be a desire to visit an exotic country, drive a particular car, see an entertainer or sports team that they always wanted, or any number of other activities. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Other

The Preacher's Authority Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 29, 2017

In Titus 2:15 the Apostle Paul shows the Preacher’s Authority through 1) The Authority of the Word (Titus 2:15a), 2) The Authority to Exhort (Titus 2:15b) and 3) The Authority to Rebuke (Titus 2:15c).

When I grew up in Toronto, I attended the Catholic Church, went to Catholic schools and participated in Catholic service origination's. I sought to be faithful to what I thought God desired. I went to Church, was an alter boy, attended spiritual retreats and tried to be active in service projects. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:15

Denomination: Other

Since We Are Saved, Christians, How Should We Live? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 18, 2023

We should... 1. Rejoice in the mercy of our Master (vs. 1-2). 2. Recommit ourselves to righteous living (vs. 1, 3-4). 3. Treat God's Word like a treasure (vs. 3-5). 4. Walk like the Lord Jesus walked (vs. 6).

Since We Are Saved, Christians, How Should We Live? 1 John 2:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared November 18, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Before we begin our study today, let me remind you that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist