Sermons on John 1:1-4:

Incarnation

Contributed by Scott Wakefield on May 17, 2010

Part of our "Theosaurus" series - Shows some of the theological underpinnings for and implications of incarnation, showing from John 1 (et al), that the logos has always existed, that Jesus is this logos, that Jesus participated in creation, and that God

Theosaurus: “Incarnation” (John 1:1-4, 9-16) 2010.05.16 (Pt 4 of 5, with others to follow) – Scott Wakefield Good morning! :o) Pass out handouts. Open to John 1 if you haven't already. (Keep thumb there because we'll come back to it in just a minute.) We’ve listed ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, God In The Flesh Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010

This is the introduction to a series of messages on the Person of Jesus using John 1:1-18 which is a Chaiastic poem describing who Jesus is.

The Person of Jesus series Introduction: Jesus – God in the Flesh John 1:1-18 CHCC: February 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: For the next 12 weeks we’re going to have a series of sermons focused on the Person of Jesus. On the screen you see a montage of images of Christ. How to you picture Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Letter Kills But The Spirit Gives Life!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 17, 2010

In this outline we point out what we received through our Lord Jesus Christ. How that when the LAW was given, on that day 3000 men died. However, when the Holy Spirit came 3000 men were born again. John 1:17 (KJV) For the law was given by Moses, but grac

The Letter kills but the Spirit gives Life! In this outline we point out what we received through our Lord Jesus Christ. How that when the LAW was given, on that day 3000 men died. However, when the Holy Spirit came 3000 men were born again. John 1:17 (KJV) For the law was given by Moses, but ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

Trinity In The Scriptures Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 24, 2010

Scriptural support for the Trinity. The contribution of Tertullian.

Augustine said, ‘if you deny the Trinity you lose your soul, if you try to explain it you lose your mind’. The hope today is to avoid both of these pitfalls. But in order to do this, you will need to put your thinking caps on. And you’ll need to think because we are moving around the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Comes As An Infant

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The God from all eternity, whom the heavens cannot contain, comes as an infant. Jesus, the Exalted One, has been brought low, that He might raise us to unknown heights.

Intro On this most blessed of nights, the God from all eternity, whom the heavens cannot contain, comes as an infant. Jesus, the Holy One, descends from His royal throne. He has come--a dirty, animals’ feeding trough for His bed. On this most blessed of nights, the One too holy to touch has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Light-Bearing Word Of God Revealed Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Oct 12, 2010

Jesus is our Glorious King and Creator, who came as the very expression and being of God in the flesh. He offers His light to us as our compassionate High Priest -- will you accept?

"The Light-Bearing Word of God Revealed" Sterling C. Franklin Given October 17, 2010 at Glorious King Jesus Christian Church Scripture Reading: John 1:1-14 John 1:1-14 (NKJV) 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Logos Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 29, 2010

The Christmas season is about celebrating the incarnation, the time when God became a man. God visited this planet in human form over 2,000 years ago; how do we understand who our Savior is?

The Logos (John 1:1-13) 1. This past Tuesday, it was difficult to drive in and out of our church parking lot because of a barrage of traffic down Webster Street. 2. Where did this traffic come from? Downtown was blocked off because President Obama and Vice-President Biden were speaking at a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Worthy Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 3, 2010

Christmas reminds us of Jesus. Why is He so special? This message is part 1 of 3.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Can you believe that it is almost Christmas time! Where did the year go? • I love Christmas time; it is a wonderful time of the year for many reasons. • We get to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we get to spend time with family, and we get to give and receive gifts! • A big ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Dec 5, 2010

With the coming of Jesus Christ, we get to know God better. The coming of Christmas reveals 1 the heart of God 2 The need of man and 3 The plans of God

TITLE: Christmas with John - The Word Became flesh TEXT: John 1:1-14 SERIES: CHRISTMAS WITH JOHN! TOPIC: OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, December 5th, 2010 PROP.: It is important to believe in the incarnation of Jesus Christ - then we can celebrate it fully! INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing Christmas

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2010

We cannot separate the true meaning of Christmas from a personal experience with the Living God.

Experiencing Christmas Text: John 1:1,14-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store to store. Suddenly she became aware that the pudgy little hand of her three year old son was no longer clutched in hers. In a panic she ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

How To Find The Way Home

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Feb 14, 2011

Believing Christ will take you home to heaven.

“How to Find the Way Home.” OKAY - Do you want to do some theology? John 1:1-14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” It’s a dark night and even though your car headlights are on and shining brightly, you notice how dark it ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Made Flesh: A New Beginning

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 28, 2011

We cannot repair our mistakes alone, because we keep on starting at old premises. What we need, and receive in the Incarnation, is a new beginning, modeled and taught.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Nov. 30, 1986, Advent I One comic strip character aspires to be a writer. His crowning ambition is to write the definitive novel, the bestseller to end all best sellers. And so time and again he sits down at his typewriter, poises his paws (must be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude Or Granted

Contributed by Mike Ingo on Mar 22, 2011

We are not to take what Christ did for us on the Cross for granted.

Introduction: Think about these two words for just a moment and what they take into account. If we define them by our English standards they look like this: Gratitude: to be grateful for something. Grateful: to appreciate something. Appreciate: to grasp the worth, quality, or significance of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Word - John 1:1-2

Contributed by David Tack on Mar 28, 2011

Jesus is the Word.

The Word John 1:1-2: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (2) The same was in the beginning with God. (2) "In the beginning was the Word." (3) 1) LETS DEFINE BEGINNING – a) What it is not saying- That Jesus had a beginning. b) What it is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Men Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Christmas message describing Jesus as the light of the world

The Light of Men John 1:1-9 December 5, 2010 Introduction Last week we looked the “wonder” of Christmas as we looked at the different responses that Zechariah and Mary had to the messages from God through the angel Gabriel about the babies that were about to come their way. My plan ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan