Sermons on John 1:45:

Come And See Jesus. The Words Of An Excited Friend

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 18, 2024

Over 80% of people who come to church are INVITED by a friend. See that happen in today's text.

1.21.24 John 1:43–51 (EHV) 43 The next day, Jesus wanted to leave for Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Sharing Hope

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 14, 2024

Jesus Christ commanded all true disciples of His to share hope with a lost and dying world.

SHARING HOPE 1 PET 3:15 1 PET 3:15 (KJV) Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Sanctify- set apart. To make the Lord 1st place in your life. Give an answer- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, John 1:35-46, John 4:3-4, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 7, 2024

As we approach the Christmas season, let us turn our hearts away from fleeting distractions and behold the One Isaiah foretold over 700 years before His birth: our Wonderful Counselor, who alone can bring us hope, transformation, and eternal joy.

Wonderful Counsellor Isaiah 9:1-7 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ With Christmas just weeks away, our hearts are warmed by thoughts of presents to be unwrapped, delicious meals to be shared, and embraces exchanged in love. Around the world, children dream of gifts ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 19:1-10, John 1:43-51, Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 3, 2021

Philip’s discovery and witness of Jesus Christ was unmistakable. Jesus was the One prophesied in Scripture; He was the promised Messiah. 1. Philip’s experience (vv.43–44). 2. Philip’s first concern: Nathanael (v.45). 3. Philip’s conviction: Jesus was the One prophesied (v.45).

John Series Part 8 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC John 1:43-45 October 3, 2021 Jesus the One Prophesied: The Witness of Philip, 1:43–45 (1:43–45) Introduction: Philip’s discovery and witness of Jesus Christ was unmistakable. Jesus was the One prophesied in Scripture; He was the promised ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Nathanael & Come And See

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 10, 2021

In October, we’re looking at a series of messages to get us ready for our Welcome Back series in November on Resetting Our Lives. Today’s message looks at Nathanael and how Jesus reset His life and calling. Please take time to come, see, and listen to these life-changing truths

GET READY FOR THE RESET Nathanael & Come and See John 1:43-51 As we start counting down to our special series on Resetting Our Lives, where we look at resetting, reigniting, and refueling our lives, I’d like to count down by looking at the various people that encountered Jesus, and not only ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Foursquare

Come & See! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 11, 2021

Based on John 1:43-46 - Sermon invites readers to "come & see" who Jesus is so that they can follow & obey Him.

“COME & SEE!” John 1:43-46 FBCF – 10/10/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Do y’all mind if I talk about my grandkids for a minute? I have 3 grandsons who are all under the age of 2. They love trucks, tractors, construction equipment, fire engines, & trains. Whenever one of the trains goes through ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Baptist

Can Anything Good Come Out Of This?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 13, 2025

Can anything good come out of this? At some time or another, we all face this dilema. But thanks be to God the Bible is filled with evidence of him turning impossible situations around, over and over again.

John 1:43-46 KJVS The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. [44] Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. [45] Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Invitation Of Community Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 28, 2025

A sermon to show the power of invitation

Have you ever received an invitation that changed your life? Maybe it was an invitation to a wedding, a job interview, or even just a meaningful conversation over coffee. Some invitations lead to moments that shape our future in ways we never expected. In John 1, we see one of the most powerful ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Behold The Lamb

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

Occasionally, Scripture presents us with events that change everything—epochal moments. This sermon explores one such event from John 1, marking the public unveiling of Jesus' ministry.

Epochal Events I came across a short line from a theologian and scholar named Richard D. Phillips. He basically said this (as I'm paraphrasing here), “Occasionally in Scripture we come across a truly epochal event that just changes everything.” — Richard D. Phillips I love that word: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-51, Revelation 5:12, Exodus 12:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nathanael - Come And See Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025

Today I want to look at the call of Nathanael to follow Jesus in a little more detail. There are spiritual lessons to be learned here: Reference is from John 1:43-51:

The Disciples of Jesus Sermon: Nathanael – Come and See! Philip (John 1:43-51) from Bethsaida, introduced Nathanael to Jesus! Scripture Text: John 1:43-51 Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philip And Philip Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 20, 2025

Philip and Philip were two different people in the New Testament, and we can learn spiritual lessons from both their lives and character.

Sermon: Philip and Philip Scripture Texts: Philip the apostle of Jesus and one of the 12 (He was most likely the leader of the second group of 4 in the group of Jesus 12 disciples). John 1:43–46 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” Philip, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46, John 6:5-7, Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Follow The Example Of The Apostles - Matthew 10:1-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 1, 2025

Imagine being chosen for something world-changing… not because of your qualifications, but in spite of them. That’s what happened when Jesus called the twelve apostles.

Go! And Follow the Example of the Apostles Matthew 10:1-4 Introduction: Who Were These 12 Ordinary Men? Imagine being chosen for something world-changing… not because of your qualifications, but in spite of them. That’s what happened when Jesus called the twelve apostles. Fishermen, a tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4, Luke 6:12-13, John 15:16, John 1:41-47, Acts 2:14, Acts 12:2, Revelation 1:9, John 20:28, Matthew 27:5, 1 Corinthians 15:3-5, Romans 10:14-15, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Gift To Nathanael

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2025

We think we examine Christ through the scriptures, but He inspects us!

1. One Christmas season, a 90-year-old lady decided buying presents was a bit much, so she chose to write checks for her family and friends and include them with her Christmas cards. She wrote out her Christmas cards and put "Buy your own present" after her name, then sent them off. But ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clear The Way, Part 7 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 14, 2025

Concluding John, Chapter 1, we see the calling of Philip and the urgency he has to go tell Nathanael about the Messiah. If we are truly Christ followers, this same drive must be what we have today!

John, Part 7 Series: Clear the Way, Part 7 John 1:43-51 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’re here with us; dismiss kids -- Thank you for hanging in there with me through this introductory chapter -- Truly, there has been a LOT to discover, and I thank you for your ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, Acts 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Personal Invitation From Jesus To You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Jesus invites everyone into a relationship with Him, knows us intimately, and meets us where we are, offering love, acceptance, and forgiveness.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into the book of John, specifically John 1:43-53, where we learn three key lessons: Jesus' invitation is for everyone, He knows who we are, and He meets us where we are. These lessons aren't just for the people in the Bible, they're for ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Topics: Lessons, Jesus Meeting, Nathanael