Sermons on John 0:3-16:3:

God's Greatest Gift

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Understanding the John 3:16 story

What’s the best gift you’ve ever given someone? Hear about God’s greatest gift. Boy chasing skunk on the Grand Canyon Good news so incredible that we can’t believe it - eternal life so beyond us that we are like that boy. Nicodemus was at the top of the pyramid of the Israelite society. He had ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Folly Of The Love Of The Shepherd - The Source Of Our Hope!

Contributed by Sahaya Selvam on Nov 16, 2002

A Reflection on John 10, in the African context

The Maasai of East Africa are a very peculiar people. Very often they are known for raiding the neighbouring tribes to take possession of their cattle. From the newspaper accounts one may think that the Maasai are a very violent people. Now, there is a mythical background to why the Maasai raid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Character And Commitment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

This is an adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on Leadership.

I. Two weeks ago I talked about the need for leaders, and the need for us all to get involved doing what it is that God has gifted us to do, to see that this church becomes what God wants it to be, and has the impact on this community that God intends it to have. A. It would be unfair to ask you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Communication And Competence Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

This is and adaptation of a Book by John Maxwell on leadership

I. We have talked about Character and Commitment being important qualities in a leader, Now lets look at Communication. A. It is important that leaders communicate with people. And in saying that I am not saying that to be a leader you have to be a preacher, and stand in front of a large group ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Courage And Discernment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

This is and adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on leadership.

I. We have talked about character, commitment, communication, and competence, and there is no way that I can say how important those things are, but the list of things that we need to be concerned with about leadership does not stop there by any means. A. If we are going to lead in our family, at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, 1 Samuel 17:51-53

Denomination: Baptist

Boldness In Prayer Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002

17th in First John Series

BOLDNESS IN PRAYER 1 John 5:14-15 INTRO: One of the areas where the Lord wants us to have boldness is in prayer. Notice that he mentions confidence, or boldness, along with the subject of prayer. Prayer and Bible study go together. When we read the Bible, God talks to us; when we pray, we talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Unto Death Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002

18th in First John Series

THE SIN UNTO DEATH 1 John 5:16-17 INTRO: Our text concerns a very unusual subject. The subject is “The Sin Unto Death.” The previous verses dealt with the great subject of prayer. John continues the theme of prayer and deals with a particular aspect of prayer. There are many facets of prayer, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The "S" Word

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

A look at examples of stewardship in the Gospel of John.

Introduction · So what is the “S” word? · Hint – it’s a topic that is frequently avoided in polite Christian circles. One that we don’t like to discuss. One that we should talk about more that we do. · Sin? Good guess. It comes close, but not quite. · Sex? We could hear more good teaching on this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, John 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus, The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

1st in First John Series

JESUS, THE HOPE OF THE WORLD 1 John 1:1-4 INTRO: In the letter of 1 John, John gives several keys as to why the book was written. One of the reasons for 1 John is to promote joy (1:4). The second reason he gives us this book is to prevent sin (2:1). In other words, that we might be strengthened ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship With God Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

2nd in First John Series

FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD 1 John 1:5-7 INTRO: Today, I want to talk to you about fellowship with God. We would count it a great privilege if the President of the United States were to want to fellowship with us. We’d be honored. Yet the God of this universe, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords desires ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With Your Sins Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

3rd in First John Series

WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR SINS 1 John 1:8-2:2 INTRO: I think one of the most shocking things that comes to a new Christian is the realization that though he has been saved from his sins he is still a sinner. When you sin as a Christian the Devil will cause you to doubt that you’ve ever really been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Tests For Salvation Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

4th in First John Series

THREE TESTS FOR SALVATION 1 John 2:3-11 INTRO: One of the main purposes of the book of 1 John is that you and I might come to know that we are truly children of God. To know that we are born again. The Bible plainly teaches that it is possible for a Christian to really and actually know he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Growing Up? Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

5th in First John Series

ARE YOU GROWING UP? 1 John 2:12-14 INTRO: We are going to talk about Christian growth today and the stages of progress and development in the Christian life. But there is one spiritual reality that is true about every member of the family of God. Your sins have been forgiven. The word forgiven ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

What In The World Is Worldliness? Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

6th in First John Series

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS WORLDLINESS? 1 John 2:15-17 INTRO: Very soon after you become a Christian you discover that the Christian life is not a playground, it is a battleground. You make the discovery that to live the Christian life is not a bed of roses, but that you have enrolled in an intense ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

7th in First John Series

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES? 1 John 2:18-27 INTRO: John teaches us in these verses that we can either ground ourselves in the truth or suffer the consequences. It is important for us to understand the days we live in. ILLUS: I heard about an old farmer that had a grandfather clock that went haywire ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist