Sermons on John Calvin:

3 John - What's Your Reputation? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 27, 2023

John highlights three men's reputations in this little letter and we asked what legacy do you want to leave?

Postcards: 3 John Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-26-2023 Reputation Each of us walked in here with something extremely valuable. You can’t see it but it’s real and follows us wherever we go. It can take years to build it and only moments to destroy it. Taylor Swift ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Take Heart: Victory In Christ! John 16:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2024

John 16:33 is a beacon of hope for believers facing the challenges of life. Jesus acknowledges the reality of trials but assures us of His victory and the peace we can find in Him.

Take Heart: Victory in Christ! John 16:33 Introduction Today, we gather around a powerful promise spoken by Jesus in the Gospel of John. In John 16:33, Jesus says: "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 1 Peter 4:12, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:37, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Worship In Spirit And Truth - John 4:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 28, 2025

Worship is not just about singing songs on a Sunday morning; it is about the posture of our hearts and the truth of our faith.

Go! And Worship in Spirit and Truth John 4:24 (NLT): "For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth." Introduction Today, we consider one of the most profound and transformative truths about our relationship with God: worship. Worship is not just about ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, Psalm 51:17, Romans 12:1, Psalm 119:160, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lay Baptism & Lay Evangelism (John 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2025

Who baptizes and who evangelizes in our church? Let's look at John 4.

Can ordinary disciples baptize under supervision? Can a novice evangelize? Is a future evangelist waiting somewhere for us to arrive? Do we allow living water from heaven to flow through us? Is our food to do God’s will? Do we share what others need to hear? Let’s examine John 4. Who performed the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Sorrow: Transformed By Truth John 16:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2024

The profound truth of finding joy in the midst of sorrow, anchored in the words of Jesus from John 16:22:

Joy in Sorrow: Transformed by Truth John 16:22 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truth of finding joy in the midst of sorrow, anchored in the words of Jesus from John 16:22: "So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22, Psalm 30:5, Romans 8:18, 1 Peter 1:8-9, James 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Do Greater Things - John 14:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 3, 2025

"Anyone who believes in me... will do even greater works." These are not the empty words of a dreamer. These are the words of the risen Christ.

Go! And Do Greater Things - John 14:12 John 14:12 (NLT): "I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father." Introduction: A Promise That Stretches the Soul Today we continue our ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, John 14:1, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20, John 16:7, Luke 19:10, Romans 10:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Way Home” John 14:2–7

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 8, 2025

A message about our future if we follow the Lord in our lives. Our endless hope.

Good Morning. Stand with me and hold up your Bible and say this with me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess: My mind is alert, My heart is receptive. I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of John The Baptist - Parts 1 & 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 8, 2025

When God breaks into human history, He calls His people to repentance, readiness, and radical obedience—and He raises courageous messengers to prepare the way for the coming King.

The Ministry of John the Baptist (Parts 1 & 2) January 11, 2026 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 3:1-20 INTRODUCTION — WHEN GOD SPEAKS AFTER SILENCE There are moments in history when heaven seems quiet. We’ve talked a couple of times about how in Israel’s story, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

The Divine Word: An Exploration Of John 1:1-5

Contributed by Lester Potts on Jan 7, 2026

John 1:1-5 Presents one of the most profound theologically significant passages in all of Christian literature.

The Divine Word: An Exploration of John 1:1-5 The opening verses of the Gospel according to John—John 1:1-5—stand as some of the most profound and theologically significant passages in all of Christian Scripture. For countless believers, these words not only anchor their understanding of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Shall We Obey? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 30, 2010

God equips and enables his children to obey his word.

Scripture Introduction Can you hear the jazz man blowing his trumpet? The commentary from National Public Radio? What about the sweet refrains of the gospel music calling folks to praise? Or the neighbor talking to a friend in Illinois? Do you hear the many voices? You would if you had a radio or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Truth? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 27, 2010

God rules over hearts and minds with truth and advances a kingdom of repentance and righteousness.

Scripture Introduction In 1818, Percy Bysshe Shelley published a poem on the ephemeral nature of human kings and political powers: I met a traveler from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Different Reactions To Jesus Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God offers to the followers of Jesus something worth selling all else for.

Scripture Introduction Pastor Douglas Webster wrote a provocative book entitled, Selling Jesus. He described the American church as taking a foolish route to attract an audience. While the claims of Christianity can and should compete in the “marketplace” of ideas, we must be careful of “selling ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light For A Dark World Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 25, 2008

God provides light for all who would have their darkness revealed.

Scripture Introduction The first words of God recorded in the Bible are: “Let there be light.” Later we find that “God is light, and in him is no darkness at all” (1John 1.5). Darkness universally symbolizes sin and death; light corresponds to life and holiness and purity. Thus King David sings ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Do Have, Christ Or Religion?

Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 27, 2001

There is a difference between Christianity and religion and the difference is important to God.

Title: Which do you have? Christ or religion? 483 years ago an event took place in Europe that would forever change the face of the Christian church. This event began when a German monk by the name of Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg and as a result of that action ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 23, 2008

God shakes the world through our prayers.

Scripture Introduction One mark of a church filled with the Holy Spirit is devotion to prayer. We considered this last Sunday; it certainly is worthy of addressing again. I concluded last week’s sermon with this challenge from Leonard Ravenhill, a pastor well known for decades of fruitful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed