Sermons on John 1:40-51:

The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 14, 2024

A sermon in the Lenten series "If Trees Could Talk." In this sermon we hear from the fig tree.

March 13, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:35-51; Luke 13:6-9 The Fig Tree Good evening, friendly humans. It’s such a pleasure to be with you here this evening. Thank you for inviting me as a guest speaker in your Lenten series. May I introduce myself? I am Fig Tree. I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Witnessing - Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023

Christmas witnessing is all about sharing the Joy that we received with others, the joy is not about shopping, food or anything materialistic but Jesus himself.

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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16, Matthew 28:19, John 1:45, John 7:10, Luke 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Pointing Out The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 15, 2023

The suggested response for how to process that and thank him is simply to be his friend.

In all the artwork that portrays our Gospel scene today, the artists show John the Baptist pointing at Jesus, often with his whole arm extended, saying, "Behold, the Lamb of God." The only people who are allowed to point at others, and even yell, are Drill Sergeants! John was not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:3-19, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Catholic

The Four Wise Men (In The Gospel Of John)

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 20, 2023

The Christmas Story in the Gospel of John is far different than the account in Matthew and Luke. There is no baby, no Mary and Joseph, no angels, no shepherds. But there were four wise men.

The Gospel of John, chapter 1: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Does Jesus Really Know Me?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 11, 2024

Do we really know people even after 50 years of marriage? Jesus knows all about us and even our secret thoughts we'd like to keep secret. Jesus knew Nathanael and He knows us and has good news.

In Jesus Holy Name January 14, 2024 Epiphany II John 1:47-48 Redeemer “Does Jesus Really Know Me?” January 6th is the Sunday of the Epiphany. The term epiphany means "to show" or "to make known" or even "to reveal." Just as the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-46, Colossians 2:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Christ Liberate You From Slavery

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2024

If you suspect the voice you hear is divine, then tell God you are listening and then shut up and listen.

Second Sunday in Course 2024 Samuel was a prophet, but he was not aware of that until he was literally shaken from sleep by God. Old Eli wasn’t a prophet, but after three divine attempts to get his and Samuel’s attention, he finally either got the message or was so irritated that instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20, John 1:35-42, 1 Samuel 3:3-19

Denomination: Catholic

Following Jesus Discipleship Basics (Mlk Day Sermon) Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 14, 2024

John 1:43-51, let us embrace the call to follow Jesus, seeking a profound knowing that transcends our doubts. United Methodist discipleship invites us into a journey of following.

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Year B: “Following” Sermon Series Back 2 the Basics January 14, 2024 John 1:43-51. Following Jesus Discipleship Basics 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." ”The next day Jesus decided to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: United Methodist

Called

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 15, 2024

A sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

January 14, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Samuel 3:1-10; John 1:43-51 Called Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our scriptural texts today center on being called. We meet the young boy Samuel who is awakened in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Come And See Jesus. The Words Of An Excited Friend

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 18, 2024

Over 80% of people who come to church are INVITED by a friend. See that happen in today's text.

1.21.24 John 1:43–51 (EHV) 43 The next day, Jesus wanted to leave for Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

I Saw You Under The Fig Tree

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 23, 2024

What did Jesus see under the fig tree, and what was Nathaniel doing there? Maybe Nathanael was in a quiet prayer time under the fig tree, and Jesus saw or heard Nathaniel’s prayer. "I saw you under the fig tree" means I saw you in your quiet time alone with God under the fig tree.

Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” John 1:48-49 Jesus and Nathanael had an instant ...read more

Scripture: John 1:48-49

Quiet Time With Father God

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 24, 2024

"I saw you under the fig tree" means that I saw you in your quiet time alone with God under the fig tree, which He and only God knew about. Jesus indirectly said, "I saw you talking to Father God in your quiet time under the fig tree."

Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel! Jesus answered and said to him, “Because I said to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:48-50

How To Know The End Time Secrets?

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 25, 2024

Jesus is the Messiah and the son of God were the secrets of the first coming of Jesus. Father God revealed the first coming secrets to Nathaniel. Only Father God can reveal the secrets of both the first and second coming. The key secrets of the first coming and second coming are about Jesus.

Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel! Jesus answered and said to him, “Because I said to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:48-50

End Time Secrets About Jesus Christ

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 2, 2024

Many people in this generation are interested in knowing the end-time secrets about the external events such as antichrist, the seven seals, and destructions. Nobody wants to know the greater revelations and end-time secrets about Jesus Christ.

Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Jesus answered and said to him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,’ do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” John 1:49-50 Jesus said “I saw you under the fig tree” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:49-50

Peter: The Primary Disciple Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

God chooses His leaders by His sovereignty, but leadership emerges as a person grows in faith and develops his gifts to serve God.

A. PETER’S NEW NAME … NEW CHALLENGE … NEW OPPORTUNITY 1. A new name. His original name was Simon (John 1:42), a modification of Simeon “to listen.” Could Peter ever have listened? When Peter was brought by Andrew (constrained to come) to Jesus (John 1:42), Jesus changed his name to Cephas which ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42, Mark 1:16-20, Matthew 10:2, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bartholomew: The Sincere Disciple (Nathanael) Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

Nathanael was an honest seeker of truth.

A. INTRODUCTION: BARTHOLOMEW IS NATHANAEL 1. Definition: Sincere comes from an old term meaning, “without wax” defective pottery covered cracks with wax and sold deceitfully. A sincere person does not have cracks, in his/her character. 2. In the four lists of the 12 disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-50

Denomination: Baptist