Sermons on John 17 20 1:

Our Part In The Refining Process

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2013

This seemingly random selection of exhortations follows on from Hebrews 12:29, and represents our part in the refining process which God is working in our lives (cf. Ephesians 4:1).

OUR PART IN THE REFINING PROCESS. Hebrews 13:1-8; Hebrews 13:15-16. I. PRACTICAL LOVE (Hebrews 13:1-3). 1. “Brotherly love” (Hebrews 13:1). Jesus is ‘not ashamed’ to call us brethren (Hebrews 2:11-12). The readers of Hebrews are viewed as ‘holy brethren’ (Hebrews 3:1). This section begins ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracles In John: Lesson 4: Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2005

John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31).

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters To Our Master?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2014

1. Righteousness matters (vs. 17-20). 2. Relationships matter (vs. 22-24). 3. Reconciliation matters (vs. 23-26). (Rush to get things right.)

What Matters to Our Master? Matthew 5:17-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 20, 2013 *Some things matter to us and some things don't. Jim Kane reminds us in a little memory quiz that included these fill-in-the-blank questions: 1. Name the last 5 Academy Award winners for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Matthew 4:17

Contributed by Todd Stacey on Nov 21, 2009

Repentance is the starting point

Matthew 4: 17 from that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (TNIV) Repentance is the first step to having the kingdom of God to enter our lives. What is repentance? Repentance is the profound change of mind involving the changing of the direction of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark 2:14-17

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on May 5, 2018

Mark 2:14-17

Mark 2:14-17 New International Version (NIV) 14 As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him. 15 While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:14-17

Denomination: *other

No Weapon. Isaiah 54:17

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 17, 2022

This is a message for moving forward in the tough world we are living in and using what the Lord provides for us to get us through the hard times.

No Weapon Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judges 17 - House Priest Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

A man named Micah has lots of money, his mother uses the money to make an idol, and Micah hires a free-lancing Levite as his personal priest. The man Micah had a house of gods, a house of God, as good as that at Shiloh.

Text: Judges 17 Theme: House Priest Beginning of Idolatry: A man named Micah has lots of money, his mother uses the money to make an idol, and Micah hires a free-lancing Levite as his personal priest. she made it evident that she idolized her son, by telling him she had wholly dedicated this ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Revelation 12:7-17 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

Revelation 12:7-17

Revelation 12:7-17 7-9 ~ Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, 8 but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. 9 And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Revelation 17:13-18 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

Revelation 17:13-18

Revelation 17:13-18 The Beast, the Great Prostitute, and the Ten Kings or Kingdoms. 13 These are of one mind, and they hand over their power and authority to the beast. The Beast, the Prostitute and the ten kings all come together for one purpose, to wage war against Christ. The kings and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:13-18

Denomination: Bible Church

Revelation 2:12-17 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jun 10, 2025

Revelation 2:12-17

Revelation 2:12-17 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. Jesus this time sends a letter to the church in Pergamum which was a Greek city in what is now within the country of Turkey. Jesus here is referred to as “him who has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 4:12, Revelation 19:15

Denomination: Bible Church

The Legacy Of John The Baptist

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 6, 2021

John was the greatest prophet ever born, the only prophet prophesied of by at least 2 prophets in Scripture, marked by unusual courage, who mentored several leaders of the early church & altered a nation.

THE LEGACY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Mk. 6:14-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PLAYPEN 1. A young mother complained to her friend about the difficulties of child rearing, especially the lack of peace and constant pestering by her small children. 2. Her friend smiled and said, "What you need is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Matters To Our Master? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 8, 2021

What matters to our Master? 1. Righteousness matters (vs. 17-20). 2. Relationships matter (vs. 22-24). 3. Reconciliation matters (vs. 23-26).

What Matters to Our Master? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:17-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 27, 2017 (Revised January 8, 2021) MESSAGE: *Some things matter to us and some things don't. Jim Kane reminds us in a little memory quiz that included these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of John The Baptizer Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 11, 2006

Have you ever found yourself running down a mental road, making plans and decisions and talking up a storm, only to have the information you thought you knew turn out to be wrong? Well, the text we are studying today is one of those texts that has that ha

Our text today is Matthew 11:1-6. It has been a little while since we were in our study of Matthew due to the holidays and such, so let’s read the text, shall we? “When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and preach in their cities. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Which Side Are You're On?”(Salvation Message) 1 John 1: 5-10

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Feb 2, 2018

A message of hope in order to bring in souls to the Kingdom.

INTRODUCTION By the help of the Holy Spirit, just think with on the subject asking a very important question, “WHICH SIDE ARE YOU'RE ON?” John wrote this book in order to grab the attention of those who are still living in darkness but yet has not embraced the Light of a loving ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And John The Baptiser Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Are you John the Baptiser? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verse 13-18: “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, Who do people say the Son of Man is? 14 They replied, Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets. 15 But what about you? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Brethren