Sermons on John 1:40: showing 1-15 of 281

Things Might Get Messy Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 30, 2002

April 7, 2002 -- Sermon 1 in a series on the Gospel of John. We like our life nice and clean -- but life sometimes gets messy and difficult.

April 7, 2002 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Isaiah 49:1-11 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the LORD called me; from my birth he has made mention of my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take A Tip From Andrew

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A look at how we can be involved in evangelism.

Take a Tip from Andrew John 1:35-42 February 10, 2002 Introduction Today, in line with what Brother Joe shared with us, I wanted to use our time together to expand on the theme of winning men and women, boys and girls, to the Lord Jesus Christ. By the way, God used the Gideons to awaken my ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Kingdom Of Pointers Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

What is the difference between a guilt-ridden person who is frantically trying to reform society and the serious Christian?

A Kingdom of Pointers (John 1:19-51) Question: What is the difference between a guilt-ridden person who is frantically trying to reform society and the serious Christian? I. John the Baptist Was a Sort-of Reformer, but Not Frantic…. 1. Day one: while Jesus, returned from the dessert, is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

They Followed Jesus Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetical; verse by verse exposition of John 1:35-51, The disciples decide to follow Jesus, with a challenge in the invitation for the audience to do so also.

INTRODUCTION: John 20:31 says “but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” 1) Day 3. “Again the next day,” ties these verses to the previous verses. John is still the focus, but not for long! · John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, John 20:31

"Fishn' For A Livin" Series

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002

#5 in the series "The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church" -

"The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church" - "FISHN’ FOR A LIVIN" Acts 1:8 As we have looked at the first four pillars of a powerful church we now come to the one that is both a command and a natural effect of the previous four. If the church is strengthened by fellowship, discipleship, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, John 1:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

3 Steps Back To Organic Outreach Series

Contributed by Chris Oswald on Dec 6, 2001

Series outline on rediscovering the simplicity of sharing Jesus. A simple exposition of John 1:29- looking at Andrew’s experience w/ Jesus

This is an outline for a 3 week series called: "Learning to Breathe - rediscovering the simplicity of sharing Jesus." Who taught you how to breathe? Andrew has become famous for his invitations. Before every Billy Graham crusade they do something called "Operation Andrew." The basic idea behind ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

Your Miracle At Christmas

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 23, 2001

What is it that causes some people to gain and some people to lose their hope for a miracle?

Christmas means different things to different people. For some its shopping, parties, celebrations, gifts wrapped under the tree. To others its Santa and his elf’s, stockings hung by the fireplace and the hope of snow. There are those who know and observe the reason for the season, Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-45, Luke 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 9, 2002

Jesus the Lamb of God - what will we do with Him?

Sharrington 13-01-02 “The Lamb of God Story: A tourist visited a church in Germany and was surprised to see the carved figure of a lamb near the top of the church’s tower. He asked why it was there and was told that when the church was being built, a workman fell from a high scaffold. His ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Anglican

"The Intimate And Living Connection Between Baptism And Eucharist.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 11, 2002

Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Title: “The intimate and living connection between Baptism and Eucharist.” John 1: 29-42

Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Title: “The intimate and living connection between Baptism and Eucharist.” John 1: 29-42 In a cascade of testimonials, John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Lutheran

"You've Got To See This"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2002

A call for evangelism.

John 1:29-42 “You’ve Got To See This” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A couple of weeks ago Jeanne, Ben and I went to see the movie, “A Beauetiful Mind”, and ever since I have found myself telling others about this fascinating movie ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42, John 1:29-34

Denomination: United Methodist

We Need A Lamb!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 18, 2002

Jesus is the sacrifice that has won our redemption.

A tourist visited a church in Germany and was surprised to see the carved figure of a lamb near the top of the church’s tower. He asked why it was there and was told that when the church was being built, a workman fell from a high scaffold. His co-workers rushed down, expecting to find him dead. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-41

Denomination: Lutheran

God Calls Us All To Vocation.

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 19, 2002

Through Isaiah’s call to Israel to become the light of the world, and John’s recognition of the Christ, we see a model of vocational call that we can follow. God calls us all to different vocations, but one we are all called to is to pray.

2nd Sunday after Epiphany God Calls us All to Vocation. Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Morning Prayer 20 January 2002 Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 Collect: Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world. May ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Come And See: Principles For Evangelism

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002

5th sermon in a John series

Come and See: Principles for Evangelism John 1.35-51 It is perhaps the Christian’s greatest fear. What is it? personal evangelism, sharing one’s faith with another person. After all, I may not know what to say. They might ask me a question I cannot answer. I might fail. I am not gifted in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Go Tell Your Brother

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 19, 2002

THE JOURNEY OF FAITH INCLUDES BRINGING OTHERS ALONG!

GO TELL YOUR BROTHER JOHN 1: 35-51 AUGUST 18, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Around the corner I have a friend, In this great city that has no end, Yet the days go by and weeks rush on, And before I know it, a year is gone. And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race, He knows ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

A New Name

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 5, 2003

As we think about the new year, we need to see that: 1. God is always doing a new thing. 2. Only God can bring about real change. 3. God’s new name for us means a new beginning.

I love to read the comics, and one of my favorites used to be “Calvin and Hobbes.” Calvin and Hobbes are talking about the new year when Calvin says, “I’m getting disillusioned with these new years. They don’t seem very new at all Each new year is just like the old year Here another year has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:25-42

Denomination: Methodist