Sermons on John 1:1-69:

That's When You Need Him Most

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT: John 6:66-69 "From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.

TEXT: John 6:66-69 "From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. {67} "You do not want to leave too, do you?" Jesus asked the Twelve. {68} Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. {69} We believe and know that you are ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tests Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1 JOHN -- OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION (1:1-4) God Manifested His Life To be Proclaimed, Shared, & Enjoyed I.

1 JOHN -- OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION (1:1-4) God Manifested His Life To be Proclaimed, Shared, & Enjoyed I. THE TEST OF FELLOWSHIP IS WALKING IN THE LIGHT (1:5 - 2:27) II. THE TEST OF SONSHIP IS PRACTICISING RIGHTEOUSNESS (2:28-3:23) III. THE TEST OF ABIDING IS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND LOVE FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Me

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 8, 2001

Funeral message for Calvin John King, widower, father of seven, and long-term post-traumatic stress syndrome sufferer.

We have all been taught to be unselfish. “Share your toys”, we say to our children. I am pretty sure that was said in the King household, with seven pairs of hands grabbing for the same stuffed animal. “Let your brother have some of your candy bar; you must not be selfish.” All very well, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Crowned With Many Crowns

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

John envisioned the glorified Christ as being crowned with many crowss. This outline sets forth some of the crowns of our Savior.

CROWNED WITH MANY CROWNS "Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns." Revelation 19:11-12. I. THE ETERNAL CROWN OF ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For The Lost

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 15, 2003

John Edmiston’s sermon teaches us a great deal about the power and efficacy of praying for the lost as an evangelistic strategy.

How To Pray For The Lost (Sermon by John Edmiston) Many of us - if not all of us , owe our conversion to friends and family who prayed us into the Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Argument and debate without prayer is dry and fruitless. Do not spend all your time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simon Becomes Peter Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 18, 2005

7th of 7 messages on the transformation by Jesus of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the breakfast questions of Jesus in John 21.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary The Transformation Began in Amazement… at what Jesus taught and gave to people – both healing and forgiveness Amazement Led to Obedience… even when Simon didn’t think it would make a difference Obedience Grew Into Faith… that moved Simon to get out of the boat ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Baptism Reveals The Savior

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008

Epiphany 1(B) - At Jesus’ baptism John the Baptist testifies and God the Father is the heavenly witness that Jesus is the Savior of the world.

JESUS’ BAPTISM REVEALS THE SAVIOR (Outline) January 13, 2008 - EPIPHANY 1 - Mark 1:4-11 INTRO: John wrote in his Gospel that when the Light of the world came into the world the world did not recognize it. The world loved the darkness more than the light. This was the constant challenge ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Turning Our Talk To Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 17, 2009

How can we share our Christian testimony? John the Baptist shows us to keep answering 4 questions.

Turning Our Talk to Jesus John 1:19-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 15, 2009 *Do you have a testimony? 1 John 5:9-12 says: 9. If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. 10. He who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

You Believe Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 17, 2008

3rd sermon in a 4 part series based on John 3:16 inspired by Max Lucado’s book.

Intro: I’m not sure if you know this or not…but this is an election year. I know…you really haven’t seen much on the news about this, have you? Obviously the big news is the Presidential race, and I’ve got to admit…for a political junkie like myself, it has been some what entertaining. On the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

You Live Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 17, 2008

4th sermon on a 4 part series based on John 3:16 inspired by Max Lucado’s book.

You Live John 11:1-45 Intro: What do you want out of life? Apparently everyone is looking for something more out of life, because all you have to do is watch a half hour TV show to be bombarded with anything and everything that will help you get the most out of life. • Have more money to have more ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship: Avoiding The P.d.r. Disease

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 18, 2008

Looking at John 4:21-24, we discover what Jesus really wants from us in our worship.

Open the eyes of my heart – of our hearts. What does that really mean? You know we sing these songs of worship on Sunday morning or with the radio day in and day out, but do we really take the time to think through the words and to search the scriptures to make sure what we are singing is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Meek

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2009

A sermon on Blessed are the Meek (Taken from John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices on Choice #3)

Sermon for 3/8/2009 Matthew 5:5- Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Introduction: A pet store delivery truck driver was traveling down the road. Every time he came to a stoplight, he would get out of the truck and grab a 2 X 4. Then he’d run to the back and start beating on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cross-Culture (A Palm Sunday Sermon)

Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 26, 2009

This sermon deals with the effect that Jesus’ cross had on three men: Simon the Cyrene, John the Apostle and Nicodemus, the quiet follower.

CROSS-Culture Palm Sunday 2009 – Communion Sunday I grew up in a fairly sheltered environment. Other than books at school I remember little, if any, interaction with anyone of another culture. My first encounter with a different culture was a kid I met at school. I don’t remember his name, but ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Big Shoes To Fill

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 2, 2009

This sermon examines the phrase "as the Father has sent Me, I also send you." John 20:21

Have you ever struggled with a task that stretched your limits? Jesus gave Christians a task that will stretch your faith. However, the task is also inspiring. This task is outlined in John 20:19-22. “Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The World

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Apr 19, 2009

This message describes what Christ and the author of 1 John means when they talk of Christians having the power to overcome the World.

1 John 5: 1-10 Overcoming The World I have heard there are only three kinds of people in the world. There are the “I wills”, the “I won’ts,” and the “I can’ts.” The “I will do it” people accomplish and overcome every obstacle in their way; the “I won’t do it” folks oppose everything and make ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist