Sermons on John 1:1-21:17:

Caring For Others Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 19, 2002

A deductive exposition of selected texts on the church’s ministry of caring for others leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to indicate their commitment to care for others by coming to the altar rail to pray.

This is God’s church because gave His life for us (Acts 20:28). He set the standard for CARING about others. God cared enough to become one of us, to live, to die and to break down every barrier between us and an unending relationship with Him. “Commitment” is so important to God that He ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Killed Jesus

Contributed by Bob Groves on Jan 19, 2002

Looking at the love that jesus has for people & how it appleis to our lives.

4th of July is all about Freedom... Series – FREEDOM – Deals with Inner Issues... Unresolved...Holding us...We’re not Free from... I want to Stay Focused on REVIVAL – Realized that Many Can’t Live in it – Because of INNER ISSUES – That Haven’t Been turned over to JC... Therefore – Cant ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Calls Us All To Vocation.

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 19, 2002

Through Isaiah’s call to Israel to become the light of the world, and John’s recognition of the Christ, we see a model of vocational call that we can follow. God calls us all to different vocations, but one we are all called to is to pray.

2nd Sunday after Epiphany God Calls us All to Vocation. Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Morning Prayer 20 January 2002 Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 Collect: Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world. May ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love = Choices And Actions

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 20, 2002

The importance of loving one another. Not just fellow Christians.

Love = Choices and Actions John 13:34-35 If you could sum God up in one word, what would that word be? Would it be Almighty? Would it be Omnipotent? Or possibly Creator? Any one of these would be a legitimate answer. You see, He is Almighty. He is omnipotent. He is also the Creator! But the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, John 13:34-35

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 20, 2002

This prayer was addressed to the Father, but intended to be overheard.

This remarkable model prayer contains none of the things that take up so much room in our prayers. Boston newspaper reported on a prayer given by a noted clergyman: “one of the most eloquent prayers ever delivered to a Boston audience.” Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary, Bill Moyers, was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The True Light

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002

2nd sermon in a John series

The True Light John 1.6-13 Helen Keller tells of that dramatic moment when Anne Sullivan first broke through her dark, silent world with the illumination of language: “We walked down the path to the well house, attracted by the fragrance of the honeysuckle with which it was covered. Some one was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002

3rd sermon in a John series

The Incarnation: Seeing God John 1.14-18 In the opening scenes of the musical Camelot, King Arthur appears standing in a field dressed in the clothes of a common peasant. To look at him, one would have no idea that he is a king. In fact when Guinevere first meets Arthur, she has no clue that he is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Examining The First Witness

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002

4th sermon in a John series

Examining the First Witness John 1.19-34 In 1948, a remarkable religious phenomenon occurred in the US. It began in a tent near Hollywood California, under the preaching of a young evangelist. The crowds were sparse at first but as the preaching continued, the crowds began to grow. Finally some ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Come And See: Principles For Evangelism

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002

5th sermon in a John series

Come and See: Principles for Evangelism John 1.35-51 It is perhaps the Christian’s greatest fear. What is it? personal evangelism, sharing one’s faith with another person. After all, I may not know what to say. They might ask me a question I cannot answer. I might fail. I am not gifted in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Through the example of Jesus, we can get a good idea of what sacrifice will accomplish in your life.

April 9, 2000 John 19 Living Sacrifice INTRODUCTION Try to imagine yourself at Golgotha Hill on Good Friday. The cross is placed on the ground and you are thrown backward with your shoulders against the wood. The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-53, John 19:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

In the presence of Jesus, Pilate asked "what is truth"? Each of us must decide what is truth and then, we must decide what we’re going to do about it.

April 2, 2000 John 18-19 ¡§What is truth?¡¨ 1. It is true that many people are ___________ but do not know _________. (18:28) 1. It is true that _____________ Jesus said would happen ________. (18:32) 1. It is true that people would rather embrace the _________ of their _____ than face a ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Death Stinks

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Regardless of how bad your situation might be, Jesus can take death and turn it into life.

March 19, 2000 John 11 ¡§Death stinks!¡¨ INTRODUCTION How many of you in this room have ever had to deal with the death of someone who was close to you? Go ahead and raise your hands. I became acquainted with death at a very young age. I don¡¦t remember very much about my ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus-The Word Of God

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

6 characteristics of Jesus that qualify Him to be the one who finally bridges the communication gap between us and the Father.

January 30, 2000 Jn 1:1-4, 14 Jesus – the Word of God INTRODUCTION [begin with one full minute of silence standing completely still] Silence. How do you react to silence? Most of you were probably wondering what in the world was going on. “Did Chris forget was he was going to say? Has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A New Start: Canceling The Debts

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Through the story of the woman caught in adultery and the unforgiven servant, we can see that God offers new starts by canceling what we owe Him.

John 8 “A new start: canceling the debts” Jan. 3, 1999 As much as I enjoy the holidays, I am kind of glad when they are over each year. I think that is because of all that comes along with the holidays. One of the things that I like least about the holidays is having to pay for them once January ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21, John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

To Stone Or Not To Stone?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

An adulterous woman, a self-righteous crowd, or a forgiving Savior - which one do you identify with? They all teach us about forgiveness.

March 5, 2000 John 8:1-11 “To stone or not to stone?” INTRODUCTION I hold in my hand something that strikes fear into the hearts of most people. [hold up a 10-40 tax form] The date on which everybody makes a mad dash to the post office to mail in their tax returns at the last minute is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist