Sermons on John 1:40:

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Dec 4, 2016

The word in Genesis. The word in John. Jesus' encounter with Nicodemus.

IN THE BEGINNING John 1:1-4, 14; 43-51 Today, I want to begin a short series that will look at some interesting people and their encounters with Jesus. I’ll begin by asking a couple of questions: What are some of your memorable encounters with Jesus? What is your relationship with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“bring Them To Jesus Or Throw Them In The Fire”

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

How far will you go to bring someone to Jesus?

“Bring them to Jesus or throw them in the fire” John 1: 35-46 How far will you go to bring someone to Jesus? The question I need to ask, this morning is, should we be concerned about the lives and eternity of our family/friends or should we just mind our own business? Is their eternity ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Role?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 5, 2017

In this passage John the Evangelist reveals to us our role - TO BE A WITNESS. To tell others 1. That Jesus came to take away sin 2. That Jesus is the Only Son of God 3. That Jesus will baptize us with the Holy Spirit

Scripture: John 1:29-42 Title: What is Our Role? Proposition: In this passage John the Evangelist reveals to us our role - TO BE A WITNESS. To tell others 1. Jesus came to take away sin 2. Jesus is the Only Son of God 3. Jesus will baptize us in the Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Nazarene

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 14, 2017

Names mean different things to different people. In the reading we heard from John 1:29-42 a few minutes ago, we heard some of the names given to Jesus and given by Jesus.

You have probably heard the phrase “What’s in a name?” from time to time. Names mean different things to different people. In the reading we heard from John 1:29-42 a few minutes ago, we heard some of the names given to Jesus and given by Jesus. We heard the name John the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Anglican

Come And See

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2017

A lesson left for us by John the Baptist

Intro What are we here for? What is the purpose of the church? Goal Let’s understand how important pointing to Jesus is. Plan We will look at John 1:29-42 and John the Baptist’s example of pointing to the Lamb of God. John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Honour Of Second Place

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 17, 2017

In life there are those who seem to be born leaders but leaders need the essential support of others and appear to take 2nd place. The disciple of Jesus, Andrew shows us very clearly that there is Honour in taking Second Place.

I’m sure in the past you have either applied for a job or some position and you attended an interview panel or selection board. Well picture the disciples before such an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' closest associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- uncouth, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

We Have Found The Messiah

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017

Don’t stop pointing others to the Savior. Be like John the Baptist. A little out there, bold and loud but sincerely pleading that people get right with God and discover that God has provided the Lamb.

We have found the Messiah John 1:29-42 Today we come together to worship in our church because we are people who have found the Messiah. While this may seem like an obvious statement, there is much more to it. Looking to today’s scripture passage we discover some very interesting things. Andrew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 18, 2015

Segmented Narrative Sermon focusing on a presentation of the Gospel.

JESUS CHANGES EVERYTHING JOHN 1:29-51 SEGMENT 1 (p) Demas waited by the side of the road in the shadows. He had his spot picked out perfectly… it was his normal spot. He could see the road coming down from Jerusalem, but none of the travelers could see him. He had done this several times ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Identified

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 1, 2016

Going beyond the superficial in knowing God through Jesus Christ

JESUS IDENTIFIED John 1:29-36, 40-51 Most of us carry with us some form of identification that is “proof” of who we are. In many cases this ID is a driver’s license that has our picture and our name along with some physical descriptions and a unique number that references a data ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Decision To Follow Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 24, 2015

The choice is ours. Are we going to follow Jesus, or not.

September 13, 2015 6 Decisions The Decision to Follow John 1:35-42 Opening words: Blogger John Reitmer attended a seminar nearly ten years ago in St. Paul, Minnesota. The topic was the human brain and how we make decisions. According to the speakers, the average person makes more the 35,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, John 11:30-50

Denomination: Methodist

Drawn To Jesus-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2014

3 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

DRAWN TO JESUS—III—John 1:35-51 Attention: We are drawn to certain actions by what we believe. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will be drawn to follow Jesus as Messiah/Christ. What draws/attracts disciples to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Drawn To Jesus-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2014

2 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

DRAWN TO JESUS—II—John 1:35-51 John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will be drawn to follow Jesus as Messiah/Christ. What draws/attracts disciples to Jesus Christ? Why are disciples drawn/attracted to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

"Come And See" (Belonging I) Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 29, 2014

Throuoghout the gospels Jesus treated outsiders like insiders, extending a sense of belonging to people even before they believed. As his followers we befriend people by helping them belong as a first step toward believing.

Title: “Come and See” (Belonging I) Text: John 1:35-46 Thesis: Throughout the gospels Jesus treated outsiders like insiders, extending a sense of belonging to people even before they believed. As his followers we befriend people by helping them belong as a first step toward ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drawn To Jesus-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 7, 2014

4 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

DRAWN TO JESUS—IV—John 1:35-51 Attention: My being drawn to the field of biological oceanography.—always fascinated with the ocean & with animals. I had no desire to be a tax consultant or an accountant—I can’t even imagine how tediously miserable I would be as either ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Drawn To Jesus-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 28, 2014

5 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

DRAWN TO JESUS—V—John 1:35-51 John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will be drawn to follow Jesus as Messiah/Christ. What draws/attracts disciples to Jesus Christ? Why are disciples drawn/attracted to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist