Sermons on John Baptist Doubt:

Following Jesus Christ, Not Denominations And A Call To Unity And Discipleship Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 12, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical imperative to follow Jesus Christ, rather than denominations, and examine the implications of this call to unity and discipleship.

As believers, we are often faced with a plethora of denominational options, each with its own distinct traditions, practices, and interpretations of Scripture. While denominations can provide a sense of community and belonging, they can also lead to division, confusion, and a lack of unity among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 17:21

The Call Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007

John provides a description of an time proven evangelistic process. (I borrowed part of the introduction from a Sermon Central contributer. Thank you.)

Introduction I. In the gospel of John, chapter 3 and verse 30, speaking of Christ, John the Baptist will say, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” A. It seems to be that this statement grew from a pattern of life. B. Even as John the Baptist had developed a following, the desire of his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Methodist

A Living Memorial

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

What will our personal living memorial bring to remembrance? Be sure your life is a memorial that won’t leave any doubt in minds of anyone where to follow you in eternity!

A Living Memorial 5/2719/07 AM Text: Selected texts Introduction Tomorrow is Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, it is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Party Time - Mark 2:18-22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 29, 2023

Jesus is asked why his disciples don’t engage in the expected fasting like John’s and the Pharisees. Answer: his presence is the arrival of God as bridegroom bringing salvation to Israel, so fasting would be inappropriate.

Mark 2:18 Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. Some people came and asked Jesus, “How is it that John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees are fasting, but yours are not?” 19 Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with them? They cannot, so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

What’s Your Poison?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

Was it the act of eating from the tree that was the BIG problem, or was it the sin of disobedience, doubting God’s character and not trusting His words? The poison was not so much in the fruit but in the heart!

What’s Your Poison? Genesis 3:1-7 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?" 2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Challenge And Blessing To His People

Contributed by Greg Addison on May 19, 2009

This message was delivered at the Williams Baptist College commencment ceremonies for 2009. It is applicable for all christians. It is GOd’s instructions to His people challenging them to live as His people and the blessing that follow thata choice of fai

GOD’S CHALLENGES AND BLESSINGS FOR BELIEVERS Text: Deuteronomy 11: 26-32 Introduction Life naturally involves passing from one stage of life to another. Today as graduates, you are moving from one significant life stage into another. As you leave college, you are finally entering into the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Glory And Majesty!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

As John stood on that mountain & saw the transfiguration of Jesus, what did he see?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I want to read a passage of Scripture that I imagine is familiar to most of you. It is where Matthew tells about the transfiguration of Jesus, & it is found in Matthew 17:1-8. "After six days Jesus took ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "Logos" - Personality

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 21, 2008

2nd in a seven part series on the incarnation from John 1.

The Christmas season is so busy for all of us. There are decorations to put up, gifts to buy, parties to put together or attend. And as Christians we often bemoan the commercialization and the busyness of Christmas, but then it seems that we often get caught up in all the very same things that we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 7 from John covering the powerful lessons on worship taught to the woman at the well.

Chico Alliance Church “True Worship” Introduction For several weeks now we have joined the disciples in a most intriguing journey journaled by the Apostle John. In this account of their travels, John first introduced all of the themes he would illustrate from his journeys with Jesus. John revealed ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-33, John 4:21-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Keeping The Gospel Pure

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jun 20, 2007

The Apostle John’s warnings about false teachers and how we should treat them. Also his encouragement to stick to the basics as they were originally taught.

The tiny Epistles of John contain great wisdom for those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Today we will be looking at John’s teachings from Second John as he warns us about those who would try to water down Christianity or in other subtly ways lead Christians astray. 2John 1:7 ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Novel Idea

Contributed by Andy Smith on Apr 9, 2006

Description of Jesus’ Triumphal ENtry from the raising of Lazarus John 11:45 to John 12:19. as a murder mystery novel witha surprise ending.

A Novel Idea John 11:45 to 12:19 As I was looking at the suggested scriptures in the lectionary; I began to ponder the passage that was suggested. They had suggested the passage that encompassed The Triumphal Entry only (John 12:12-16). But as I looked at it, it seemed so disjointed. As I began ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unasked Questions Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 11, 2008

This is the 4th sermon in a series of messages taken from John’s gospel. From Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, we notice unasked questions Jesus answered.

John’s Gospel #4 Unasked Questions CHCC: January 27, 2008 John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION: VIDEO John 3:16 is the central truth of life captured in 25 simple words. Jesus made this statement to a man who came to see Him late one night. Look at the beginning of John chapter 3: Now there was a man ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Passing Of This World Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2016

1) The Command not to love the world (1 John 2:15a), and 2) Reasons believers are not to love the world (1 John 2:15b–17).

After years of pressure, the Canadian Federal government declared Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization on Wednesday. According to the U.S. National Counterterrorism Centre, the IRGC is the Iranian regime’s “primary organization responsible for conducting covert lethal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Other

The Worship Of Heaven

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 2, 2017

John’s message to the churches of his day (and to us) is that all that is seen is not all that exists. Indeed, the reality is much greater than what is seen on earth.

Revelation 4:1-11 The Worship of Heaven 4/2/17 D. Marion Clark Introduction Can you identify where this quote is from? There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. If you answered Hamlet, you got it right. I open with this quote for two reasons. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Measure Your Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2016

1) An accurate belief in the nature of God (1 John 1:5), and 2) A genuine belief in the certainty of sin (1 John 1:6, 8, 10)

Ever since the fall, humanity has tried to deny the reality of sin, even though every human being is innately aware of its presence. (cf. Rom. 2:14-16). People today minimize and redefine sin, often alleging that the “failures” of their lives and certain “disorders” exist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Other