Sermons on john adams:

Discover Baptism Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 16, 2011

John set the stage for Christ but he also provided a model for what would become a sacrament in the church, Baptism

John the Baptiser This is how it all began! For thirty years Jesus had lived a life of obscurity as the son of Joseph the carpenter. He had been like all the other boys, had grown into a man and took over his father’s business. And now his ministry was about to begin in earnest. But it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's My Party And I'll Cut Off The Head Of John The Baptist If I Want To

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011

Who among us is better than Herod? Who among us has not twisted events, facts, details, to suit our own purposes? Who among us has not placed more value on our image than on human need? Who among us has not intentionally given in to easier of the two choi

I'll admit to you all that I had a difficult time with this passage. I spent weeks staring at it , researching it, praying about it, looking for that point of brilliance that would dazzle and amaze you all, once more showing off my preaching skills, once more being the "golden boy." But I drew a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Catholic

Points Of Aim

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 25, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 12:27-36, Title: Points of Aim, Date/Place: NRBC, 2.24.13, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Continuing in John with the final teachings of Christ. The Christian life is about loving Christ, and engaging Christ, so we look now at the continuation of his teaching ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

One Life To Live, Many Lives To Lose Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Lessons from the death of John the Baptist.

• Today's passage, though lengthy, reads like a script from a soap opera. • Though all the sorted details are not specifically mentioned in Luke, they are alluded to as part of the story. • The twisted nature of man without God can be seen clearly in the intoxication of power, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

"The World Is My Parish" -The Life Of John Wesley Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 17, 2015

John Wesley's faith-journey and his efforts to revitalize faith in England and America, which led to the establishment of the Methodist Church.

John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was born in 1703 from a devout Anglican family in Epworth, England. His father Samuel was a minister; his mother Susanna spent quality time with each child and was determined to bring her many children to a clear understanding of Christian teachings. Both of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Congregational

Reshape

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 10, 2015

Understanding our Calling

reshape] Do you get excited about Jesus? What I mean is this, are you crazy exited about Jesus? John the Baptist was overwhelmed at the mere presence of Jesus that he leaped for joy, while still in his mothers womb! That is a picture of excitement! Being close to the presence of Jesus caused John ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This World Is Not My Home

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015

John 11

THIS WORLD IS NOT MY HOME (JOHN 11:1-7) Here's what researchers in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging, in which more than 1,400 people from age 20 to 90 have been tracked since its inception in 1958, have observed: (1) Cardiovascular System: Heart muscle thickens and blood vessels stiffen ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

A LOOK AT JOHN THE BAPTIST IS HIS LAST DAYS AS HE STRUGGLED TO BELIEVE WHAT HE HAD DECLARED FOR HIS ENTIRE LIFE

Matthew 11:2-14 – The Dark Night of the Soul 1. A 2. Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, 3. And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? 4. Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and show John again those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fine Art Of Being A Jumbo Shrimp

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014

Seeing that real greatness comes through servanthood.

Oxymorons are phrases that sound self-contradicting. Through the years, people have made lists of them. Maybe you’ve heard some… 1. Act naturally 2. Airline Food 3. Almost exactly 4. Alone together 5. Clearly misunderstood 6. Found missing 7. Government organization 8. New York ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Drama

Contributed by Jaymes Chase on Mar 29, 2015

Palm Sunday Sermon

The Drama March 29, 2015 John 12 Video (Jesus triumphal entry) Jesus was considered radical for the time and place when He arrived and started His ministry. He became the epitome of the Temple. He was healing people on the streets, forgiving them of their sins, declaring that they would be able ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Hopeful Confirmation Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 15, 2013

By comparing the lives of John the Baptist and Dietrich Bonhoeffer I show that God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole.

A HOPEFUL CONFIRMATION SERMON # OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 11:2-11 Big idea: God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole. 2 When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, "Are you the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Truth Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message looks at the age old question: what is truth? From the Bible truth is defined and found in Christ Jesus

What is truth John 18:38-40 In the court of law before a person testifies they place their hand into the air and swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. And it is assumed that fallen man by saying that oath will tell the truth when they stand before the judge. But ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

God's Receipe For Peace Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

The message is part of a series on the Gospel of John and shows from the scripture what is necessary in order to have peace.

God's recipe for Peace John 16:25-33 Many of you are familiar with the name Ted Tuner, he is the founder of the cable news network and controls most of the media in this country, which is one of the reasons I choose to get more information from other sources than the nightly news. Ted is strongly ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Are You The Church, Or Do We Look For Another?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2016

Is the Church of today the same as the original church? Would first century Christians recognize the church of today? Here are the 4 things we should we do to look like the early church.

ARE YOU THE CHURCH OR SHOULD WE LOOK FOR ANOTHER? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: POWER OF MOTIVATION 1. Bobby Dodd, the former great football coach at Georgia Tech, tells the story of a game in which his team was leading 7-6 with just a minute to go. 2. He instructed his quarterback not to pass the ball ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What If We Still Only Had The Baptism Of John? A Series Of Anomalies.

Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Jan 11, 2015

Exploring the anomaly of the Ephesian disciples in Acts, who 'knew not' Jesus' Baptism, imagining being left with the baptiser's legalistic, Spiritless message today compared to the superiority of knowing Jesus and becoming his Spirit filled disciples.

What if we still only had the baptism of John: A series of anomalies. Rev'd Wendy Gravolin Jan 12th 2015. Acts 19:1-7 / Mark 1: 4-11 I came across a most fascinating anomaly this week. Did you know that according to the last census there are approximately 370 "adherents" to the Anglican faith ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Anglican