Sermons on John 1:39-51:

We Come To Jesus In Steps (John 1:29-42) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 4, 2022

No one starts of knowing Jesus, or who he is. And that's okay. What's important, is that you "come to" Jesus, and "abide" with him. You can't come to Jesus, while keeping your (objective) distance.

Beginning in John 1:19, we find ourselves reading the events of a single week in the life of John the Baptist and Jesus. Let's start today by simply rereading 1:19-28, day 1. (19) And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites in order that they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Come And See Jesus (John 1:43-51) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 5, 2022

Nathaniel is open-minded enough to come see Jesus for himself, and overcomes his initial skepticism. This makes him the ideal Israelite. Also, Jesus is not a ladder. Angels come "to" Jesus, not "upon" him.

This week, starting in John 1:43, we find ourselves on day 4. Let's just start there: (43) On the next day, he (Jesus) wished to depart to Galilee, and he finds Philip, and Jesus says to him, "Follow me." Already in the gospel of John, we've seen a number of people take the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 2 Samuel 7:14-16, Genesis 28:10-17

Take The First Step

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 18, 2022

Just as Jesus stepped forward to claim His identity, so must we take the first step to follow Him

JOHN 2:1-11 Today we heard about the first miracle that Jesus performed in his ministry. It was one that he really did not want to do, but who can disobey your mother? During his ministry, Jesus performed thirty-seven miracles: • He turned water into wine • 26 times he healed people • Twice he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 1:46, Deuteronomy 11:6-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Come And See Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 10, 2023

Come to Jesus and find forgiveness, new life, and understanding in Him.

Rafael Antonio Lozano, a computer programmer from Plano, Texas, was a man with a mission. In 1997, he began a quest to visit every company-owned Starbucks on the planet. At the time, there were only 1,304 such stores worldwide. Since then, Lozano, who calls himself Winter, has spent over $150,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, 1 John 3:1-2, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Is The Significance Of The Three Trees?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 11, 2023

Long ago there were three trees. One was a fig tree, one was a sycamore tree, and the last tree we know not what type it was. Regardless of what the last tree was made of, we want to look at the significance of the three trees.

John 1:45-51 – One Man Under A Tree Nathanael – Under Condemnation Nazareth was scorned by the Jews due to the Roman army that was stationed there. Nathanael's remark undoubtedly mirrored the public view. Philip found Nathanael and said that they had found Jesus of Nazareth, the one Moses ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-51, Luke 19:1-10, Luke 23:40-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Disciples Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 19, 2023

As Jesus begins his ministry, he calls out several men to follow him. This sermon considers the first disciples that Jesus calls.

We all like to follow someone at various times in our lives. We may be motivated by curiosity, fear, ambition, knowledge, information. Sometimes our following is a simple and non-committed social media follow - we might just want to be in the know. Other times our following results in a certain ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Witness And Prayer

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 10, 2023

Prayer is essential to witnessing. Only God can change other people's hearts. Only God can give us the strength and courage we need.

This was a fairly short talk in the context of a family service Back in March I got an email through our church website. It was from an American called Tagg Wolverton. He works for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Tagg Wolverton explained that Billy Graham’s son Franklin would be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41, Acts 1:14, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Easter "messiah" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 17, 2022

We have been exploring the names of Jesus over this Easter season and today we are going to look at Jesus as “Messiah.” The name Messiah = Christ = King = Anointed One! A name of Jesus packed with meaning and mission, purpose and the Love of God! All verified on Resurrection Sunday.

Video Transition: Life of Jesus from Son of God movie clip Series: Life of Jesus Thesis: We have been exploring the names of Jesus over this Easter season and today we are going to look at Jesus as “Messiah.” The name Messiah = Christ = King = Anointed One! A name of Jesus packed with meaning and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-30, John 1:41, John 3:16, John 4:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In Genesis

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

There are hints of Jesus throughout the entirety of Genesis and the New Testament names Him as Creator. Let's examine hints of Jesus in Genesis.

There are hints of Jesus throughout the entirety of Genesis and the New Testament names Him as Creator. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-17, Genesis 3:15, Hebrews 11:4, Luke 23:43, Galatians 3:16, 1 Peter 1:18-19, John 1:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

First Impressions Are Usually Challenging

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2022

What do you do with first impressions? Nathaniel demonstrates how wrong first impressions can be.

Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 1:35 Again athe next day John was standing 1with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and *said, “Behold, athe Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 And Jesus turned and saw them following, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

La Venida Del Hijo Del Hombre

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 17, 2022

Un gran acontecimiento que nunca se ha presenciado antes en la tierra, que ocurrirá simultáneamente en todos los países y reinos del mundo y que no podrá ser revertido por ninguna política terrenal o súplica celestial. ¿Está usted preparado?

LA VENIDA DEL HIJO DEL HOMBRE " Inmediatamente después de la tribulación de aquellos días, el sol se oscurecerá, y la luna no dará su luz, y las estrellas caerán del cielo, y las potencias de los cielos serán sacudidas: Y entonces aparecerá la ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4, Amos 3:7, Genesis 18:17, Jeremiah 23:1-5, John 1:50-51, Mark 8:36, Matthew 24:29, Matthew 6:10, Revelation 21:1-5, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

La Venue Du Fils De L'homme

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 17, 2022

Un grand événement qui n'a jamais été vu auparavant sur la terre, qui se produira simultanément dans tous les pays et royaumes du monde, qui ne peut être inversé par aucune politique terrestre ou plaidoyer céleste. Êtes-vous prêts ?

LA VENUE DU FILS DE L'HOMME " Aussitôt après la tribulation de ces jours-là, le soleil s'obscurcira, la lune ne donnera plus sa lumière, les étoiles tomberont du ciel, et les puissances des cieux seront ébranlées : Alors apparaîtra dans le ciel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4, Amos 3:7, Genesis 18:17, Jeremiah 23:1-5, John 1:50-51, Mark 8:36, Matthew 24:29, Matthew 6:10, Revelation 21:1-5, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

John The Baptist Fades Into The Background.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2022

Jesus revealed to John the Baptist. Two of John's disciples follow Jesus.

JOHN THE BAPTIST FADES INTO THE BACKGROUND. John 1:29-42. 1. The Lamb of God (John 1:29-34). As if to underline John the Baptist’s testimony that he was not the Messiah, “The next day he saw Jesus coming unto him, and saith, ‘Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world’” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission To Galilee. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2022

Jesus goes on a purposeful walkabout in Galilee.

MISSION TO GALILEE. John 1:43-51. 1. PHILIP. The first chapter of John’s Gospel, having opened with a declaration of Jesus as God (John 1:1), closes with Jesus seeming to make an ordinary human decision: to go ‘walkabout’ into Galilee (John 1:43) - perhaps to visit the home of His new ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing The Glory (January 2016)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

When you think of the disciples who do you think of first? Some would say Peter. Others might some of the names of the other disciples. How many would say Andrew? Did Andrew live in the shadow of his brother Peter?

SHARING THE GLORY Text: John 1:40-42 As someone has said, “God did not save you to be a sensation; He saved you to be a servant”. (James S. Hewett. ed. Illustrations Unlimited. Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers,1988, p, 452). A sensation leaves an impression, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: United Methodist