Sermons on John 1:15-18:

Materialism Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 15, 2022

This sermon focuses on the concept of materialism and Jesus' response to it.

If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, please open them up to the book of Luke 12:13. It will take us a few minutes to get there, but we will get there pretty shortly. As you know, we have been going through the series “Do not conform. Be transformed.” It is based on a passage ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-11, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Luke 12:13-21, Deuteronomy 8:18, Psalm 39:6, John 1:16, Proverbs 3:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Pattern Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 23, 2022

This sermon focuses on the idea that in the United States (i.e., the land of the free) it is impossible to truly be free without the freedom that is granted us by Jesus Christ.

If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, today’s passage comes out of the book of John, chapter 8, starting at verse 31. We will get to it eventually, I promise. But we are going to start off with a little bit of an introduction. As most of you know if you have been here a while, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18, John 14:6, John 8:31-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Self Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 24, 2022

This sermon focuses on culture's addiction to creating various versions of a "false-self" and how only God gives us access to the "true-self" made available through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

If you have your Bibles with you today, open up to Matthew 16:24. That is the passage, and by the end of the sermon, I promise I will get to it. If you have been here for a while, you know that we have begun a summer series called “Do not conform. Be transformed”. That series is based on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Genesis 1:27, John 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Did Jesus Say He Was God?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 10, 2022

There are many who say that Jesus is not God because He did not directly utter the words “I am God.” What did Jesus say about Himself? - A look at the Names of God and their meanings.

At the beginning of His ministry, Jesus went to His home Synagogue and read from the Book of Isaiah. "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14, John 8:58, John 1:9-10, John 1:4, John 6:39-40, Hebrews 10:19-20, John 1:14-15, Acts 4:12, Philippians 2:9-11, Ephesians 2:4-10, Luke 4:16-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Made Flesh.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2022

The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.

THE WORD MADE FLESH. ABRIDGED. John 1:1-18. I. THE ETERNAL WORD. John 1:1-3. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without him was not anything made that was made.” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"pointing To Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2022

Like John the Baptist, our lives are to point others to Christ.

“Pointing to Jesus” John 1:6-8, 19-29 Many thanks to Adam Hamilton’s book: “Prepare the Way for the Lord” for helping guide me in this sermon. John the Baptist is famous for many things, but his most important role is to point away from himself and toward Jesus. In our Gospel Lesson for this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Grace And Truth

Contributed by John Tristan Jayme on Dec 18, 2022

Who is Jesus? The debate begins with a discussion of Jesus’ whole person. Practically every major religion teaches that Jesus was a prophet, a rabbi, or a godly man. However, the Bible tells us that Jesus was beyond a visionary, a good teacher, or a religious man. He is the Son of God.

Points: Who is Jesus to the Jews? The debate begins with a discussion of Jesus’ whole person. Practically every major religion teaches that Jesus was a prophet, a rabbi, or a godly man. However, the Bible tells us that Jesus was beyond a visionary, a good teacher, or a religious man. He is the Son ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, John 1:17

Thankful For Jesus: Born Of God

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2022

The point of today’s message revolves around Jesus Christ being the Son of God, the offering of us to also be children of God, and our thankful hearts in response.

THANKFUL FOR JESUS: ‘Born of God’ John 1:1-18 #Christmas2022 INTRODUCTION… God’s Parental Sayings (p) The point of today’s message revolves around Jesus Christ being the Son of God, the offering of us to also be children of God, and our thankful hearts in response. That is where we will ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emmanuel, God With Us

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022

The title Emmanuel reflects the very nature of his office, the God with us, who willingly condescend to embrace a relationship with mankind. In Christ Jesus, God chose to walk we man in human form. The Christmas story is the salvation story!

Subject: Emmanuel, God With Us Mt 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, John 1:14, John 1:17-18, Romans 8:31-32, Romans 8:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is The Word Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 6, 2023

Jesus Christ himself is the Word of God spoken to the world.

INTRODUCTION • This four-week sermon series will encourage us to explore God’s Word and equip us with basic principles that will help us engage with Scripture and correctly interpret its texts. • In this series, we will cover topics such as Jesus as the Word of God, the relationship between the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prologue Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 9, 2023

John's introduction to his Gospel beautifully and artfully lays the foundation for the rest of his book as he provides insight into the nature, work and witness of the Word - Jesus Christ!

What is a prologue? If we were to take that apart, it divides neatly into two words pro- meaning before logos - meaning word or saying So, in a very real sense, a prologue is a word that happens beforehand - a fore-word Composers, Filmmakers, and Authors alike have utilized preludes, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Exodus 34:6-7, Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Grace-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 14, 2023

There are three qualities to having a grace-filled heart. These qualities are hearts that are filled with gratitude, endurance, and the fear God. And in the end, a grace-filled heart is a heart that is filled with Christ, because all of God’s grace comes through Him.

A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” In this series on a Christian’s heart, we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re going to be looking at a grace-filled heart, a heart filled with the grace of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-8, 2 Corinthians 12:9, John 1:17

Denomination: Foursquare

Creating New Strongholds - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 2, 2019

Most teachings about “strongholds” tend to focus on how it hinders spiritual growth. But strongholds can also be the stabilizing force in spiritual maturity.

A number of years ago the founder of a well-known Christian organization responded to a question about tithing in his blog. The man asking the question was married with three young children. The family had no savings and about $75,000 in debt. They had been tithing, but said if they stopped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 4:17, John 1:17, 2 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 2:4-6, Romans 8:32, 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sudden Death Of An Older Christian Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 11, 2019

The story of the resurrection of Lazarus is a miniature version of the coming resurrection of mankind. It comforts and stimulates us to action.

Song Family Enters Read John 11:25-26 Greeting: We often attend gatherings • Births • Weddings • Anniversaries/Birthdays • Family Reunions • Church Services • Funerals (mixture of emotions in a difficult time) We gather today in memory of Bob Smith. Our intention is to Honor Bob and Glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Reasons To Praise The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 15, 2019

1. Praise the Lord for His Godhood (vs. 14-15). 2. Praise the Lord for His glory (vs. 14-15, 18). 3. Praise the Lord for His grace (vs. 14, 16-17).

Great Reasons to Praise the Lord Series: The Gospel of John John 1:14-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 6, 2016 (Revised June 15, 2019) *Sometimes it's hard to praise the Lord. God knows that, and sometimes He uses little things to put the praise back in our hearts. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist