Sermons on John 19 3a21:

The Strategy For Satan’s Finest Hour-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 16, 2019

5 of ? God furnished, to the apostle John, a picture of Satan’s finest hour. Those who trust Scripture are furnished a clear picture of Satan’s end time strategy. What strategies will mark Satan’s last days? Satan’s strategy for his finest hour Turns...

The STRATEGY For SATAN’s FINEST HOUR--part A,-#V —Revelation 13:1-18 Attention: •‘Grade school’ is potentially a successful strategy for a child’s betterment. It supplies the child with the minimum of what our culture supposes to be useful for a practical citizenry. Grade school also provides ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Of These

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

-Love is one of the main themes of Advent. Love comes from God. God Himself is love. Why did God send us a Savior? Love! John 3:16 – For God so loved the world…. Jesus is God’s expression of love to us!

The Greatest of These… 1. This is love… 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 25, 2021

“I am the resurrection and the life. ... everyone who lives and believes in me will never die” (John 11:25). Martha believed it ... and I hope and pray that when the New Jerusalem is ready and Jesus commands all who believe in Him to awaken from their sleep that you are there too, amen?

Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem … to die … when He received word that His friend, Lazarus, was sick. Jesus’ reaction was strange. He didn’t rush off to Bethany to heal His friend. “This illness does not lead to death,” says Jesus, “rather it is for God’s glory, so that the Son of God may be ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6, John 11:28-32, John 11:38-44, John 14:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Reflections Of The Heart

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 16, 2008

Your personal identity resides in your soul. As John Lawson once said, if your soul is stolen, that’s the ultimate “identity theft.” The most dangerous thief of all isn’t out to steal your worldly goods. After all, possessions can be replaced, but your s

A few years ago, when the new Volkswagen Beetle was introduced, one feature that received lots of attention was the claim to be burglarproof. Volkswagen bragged there was no way anybody could steal their car. To demonstrate their point, VW hired a highly skilled burglar and called a news ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Place Where We Got Grace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 22, 2020

Amazing Grace is such a powerful song that even pagans will tear up when they hear it. What is the message in this song that can speak to the hearts of people who don't understand what Jesus did?

OPEN: A very distinguished preacher and 2 of the leaders from his congregation had attended an out of town meeting that didn’t finish until late that night. As they headed home, they were hungry and decided to have something to eat before going home but the only place open was a seedy bar and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Judge Or Not To Judge - James 4:11,12

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Jan 23, 2022

Jesus says in Matthew 7:1 that we aren't to judge. Then in John 7:24 Jesus says to "judge correctly". So which is it? Are we to judge or not to judge? Today we look at this topic and it's far-reaching implications on the Christian life.

To Judge or Not to Judge - James 4:11,12 When I was in high school, there was this guy in my class that was on the rough side. He smoked, cussed, had long hair. Later we became good friends but before that – I remember a day a Christian student approached him sharing a judgmental comment. This ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12, John 7:24, 1 Corinthians 5:9-12, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Chooses The Place Of Worship

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that GOD have chosen your local church so that we can serve GOD there, as we come out and overcome this worldliness. 1 John 4:4 (Amplified Bible) Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [

I. EXORDIUM: Do you nurture your children? Yes. GOD commanded me to bring up my children in the nurture and admonition of the LORD. Ephesians 6:4 (King James Version) And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

In John 8:58 Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I am.” With these words He revealed Himself as the eternal Son of God. He always has existed and always will exist. He spoke of Himself as the great “I AM” on eight different occasions, each “I AM” statement h

I Am The Good Shepherd; John 10:11-18 In John 8:58 Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I am.” With these words He revealed Himself as the eternal Son of God. He always has existed and always will exist. He spoke of Himself as the great “I AM” on eight different occasions, each “I AM” statement helps ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Part 17 - Matthew 12:46-50 - Jesus Celebrates My Birthday! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 21, 2010

I wonder if Jesus and His family celebrated His birthday. We will celebrate the BIRTH of Christ this Christmas as a family. He celebrates my NEW BIRTH (John 3:3) into His family. Luke 15:10 (NLT) says "...there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when

Part 17 – Matthew 12:46-50 – JESUS CELEBRATES MY BIRTHDAY! My daughter, Rachel, is pregnant! Woo Hoo! Another little boy will soon be born into our family. What a gift! Christmas of course celebrates the gift God gave in the birth of a baby boy, our Saviour, Jesus. We gather around the manger or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Matthew 12:46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Jesus, The Exclusive Savior”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 24, 2021

The consensus- that some things were right others wrong is now replaced by a new "trinity": worship tolerance, celebrate diversity, praise pluralism, equity not equality. Woe to the man who dares speak against the New Trinity. A story: confession, a fable. John Stott, quote.

In Jesus Holy Name Lent II February 28, 2021 Text: Mark 8:27,29 Redeemer “Jesus, The Exclusive Savior” We live in a “postmodern” age. If that term is new to you, it simply means that we live in an age in which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Capital City Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 10, 2014

John’s vision of heaven’s capital includes several features: 1) Its General Appearance (Revelation 21:9–11), 2) Exterior Design (Revelation 21:12–21a), 3) Internal Character (Revelation 21:21b–27)

A nice practice that we usually have here at the start of every month is wishing those celebrating a birthday in the month, happy birthday. As happy as those well wishes are, it can be bitter-sweet when we recall those who have left. The Bothwell’s just celebrated such a special birthday over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-27

Denomination: Other

Happiness Is An Oily Beard

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2022

What does oil on Aaron's beard have to do with the unity of God's people?

OPEN: When Abraham Lincoln was running for President in 1860, he received a letter from an 11-year-old girl that some believe helped get him elected President. The young girl urged him to grow a beard because she believed it would hide the homeliness of his face and improve his chances. Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Love (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013

Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

REAL LOVE (3) Scott Bayles Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/2/2013 The Bible has a lot to say about love. Jesus said that the greatest commands ever given were to love the Lord with all you heart and to love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:29). Paul wrote, “Three things will last ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Is Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2019

JESUS is the Source and Giver or Life, JESUS is LIFE Itself. Not only that but JESUS is 3-in-1. JESUS is like a coffee, 3-in-1 coffee John 14:6 Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me.

Song To Sing: You Are Life - Hillsongs I. EXORDIUM: JESUS is the Source and Giver or Life, JESUS is LIFE Itself. Not only that but JESUS is 3-in-1. JESUS is like a coffee, 3-in-1 coffee John 14:6 Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding The Possibility Movement Of God Series

Contributed by Timilehin Daniel Olabiyi on Jan 4, 2025

From creation, where God declared, “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3), to Jesus proclaiming Himself as the "Light of the World" (John 8:12), light signifies God’s ability to illuminate what is hidden, make the impossible possible, and guide His people through the darkness.

1. INTRODUCTION The Bible frequently uses light as a symbol of God’s presence, truth, guidance, and power. From creation, where God declared, “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3), to Jesus proclaiming Himself as the "Light of the World" (John 8:12), light signifies God’s ability to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17, Mark 10:27, John 1:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic