Sermons on John 1:10-18:

God's Affirmative Action Plan

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2004

The 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan: Reason, Reconciliation, Revelation, Reality and Response

When I was young my grandmother used to speak to me about the importance of the 3 R’s. When I was old enough to spell I pointed out that from Reading, writing and arithmetic only one was actually spelt with an R! Today I want us to think about the 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan – and they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Witnessing To The Skeptics

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 20, 2004

"The Communist was very sober. After reading a couple of other passages from God’s inspired Word, this young man was obviously very moved. His entire countenance had changed. He made a life-changing decision."

Illustration: From Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. "One day some years ago, I was speaking on a large university campus. A young radical student confronted me. I later discovered he was the head of the Communist Party on this big campus. He demonstrated and railed at me ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ: The Perfect Teacher, Example, Sacrifice And Advocate

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Christ: the Perfect Teacher, Example, Sacrifice and Advocate, also considering some of the heresies surrounding his person and nature

John 1:14-18 Verse 14 "And the Word was made flesh" (KJV) "The Word became a human being" (GNB) "The Word became flesh" (NIV, RSV, Ricker Berry) In becoming human, Christ becomes... 1. The Perfect Teacher, a model of how God thinks and how we should think (Phil. 2:5-11). 2. The Perfect Example, a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Full Of Grace And Truth

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

Christ is our model of being gracious and truthful.

Full of Grace and Truth John 1:14 Intro: Graciousness and truthfulness are seldom found together. A person is generally either over-gracious to the point of throwing truth away or zealous for truth to the point of being harsh and ungracious. I. The Truth of Jesus a. The importance of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope And Power Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God in human flesh gives hope to human faith.

Introduction Last week an article in the Wall Street Journal reflected on our need for hope. The author attended a “new age” type church service in which participants wrote their regrets and failures on pieces of flash paper. (Flash paper is specially treated to ignite and burn instantly and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That Divine Light Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 2, 2008

John the Baptist came to herald the light of the world that brought salvation to those who believe, receive, and become.

John 1:6-13 “That Divine Light” I. The Witness (6-8) • Vs. 6 • Background -- *Luke 1:5-17; 36-41; Matthew 11:7-11 • Jesus called him the greatest of all God’s prophets o John was both a prophet and a priest; a prophet represented God to the people, while a priest represented the people to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Aspects Of Grace Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 11, 2008

Jesus is the embodiment of grace and truth.

John 1:14-18 “Aspects of Grace” I. Grace and Truth (14) • Vs. 14 Again John leaves no room for the belief that Christ had not become a physical man. o This one verse is the entire birth account of Jesus that is found in John. • The Greek word for “dwelt” is similar to the word that is used for ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching For The Invisible God Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

How can we find the invisible Christ in our daily life? Where does our faith enter in?

December, 2006 “Reaching for the Invisible God” John 1:1-18 Introduction: The opening lines of Howard Thurman’s famous Christmas poem, The Work of Christmas, describes where we find ourselves today--at the end of an old year and at the start of the new one. Only a week after the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

How To Become A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 18, 2007

God has placed the enabling to comprehend Jesus as the true Light of the World within each person. Though many will reject Him and others will receive Him into their life, all have been designed with the capacity to recognize Him for who He is.

JOHN 1: 9-13 HOW TO BECOME A CHILD OF GOD What an astonishing fact that God would come to earth, wrap Himself in human flesh and take up a human nature. Yet He most certainly did become a human being. There is another even more astonishing fact than the incarnation of God. When God became flesh ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

All In The Family Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007

How are we to treat fellow believers, those who are "all in the family" of faith with us.

*John 1:12 -- for as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name. In the 60’s Norman Lear produced a sit-com that revolutionized television (not necessarily for the good) in its blunt candor, in the topics it discussed, and in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Grateful For Grace

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2007

God’s grace is the source of all our spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus. By grace He has saved us, secured us, and sustained us.

GRATEFUL FOR GRACE Text: John 1: 17; I Cor.1: 4; I Cor.15: 10 Intro: I don’t know how often most of you have thought about the importance of God’s grace in your life. But lately, God is bringing me to the realization that God’s grace is the foundation stone upon which His plan for the ages ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

God Tastes Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 16, 2007

message 3 of 5 about God’s Senses. This message explores how Jesus, the God of Eternity, tasted both life and death for us.

Taste is a powerful experience There are four taste sensations: Sweet, Salty, Sour, and Bitter Chocolate! I think there is another… chocolate! Right now I’ve asked some folks to hand out some Hershey Chocolate Kisses – one to a person. Please don’t open them yet. We’re going to eat them all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Relationship With God In Our Christian Walk.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 20, 2007

In teaching the people of God the way a Christian should walk before the Lord we must emphasis our relationship with the Lord. In this outline I am showing some of the relationships we have with the Lord in our daily walk with Him. Walking with the Lord i

In teaching the people of God the way a Christian should walk before the Lord we must emphasis our relationship with the Lord. In this outline I am showing some of the relationships we have with the Lord I find the great thing in this in our daily walk with Him. Walking with the Lord is not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 21, 2007

Christmas

THE WORD BECAME FLESH (JOHN 1:14) 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) According to Forbes magazine, Christmas shoppers will shell out an average of $607.01 on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible