Sermons on John 1:8-13:

The Light Of The Season Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2011

We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. They're so common and so much a part of Christmas that we don't often give them much thought. But how tragic if we neglect the most important light of the season.

OPEN: We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. We see them on Christmas trees, and on bushes and buildings throughout the city. They’re in practically every store and mall, and sometimes we’ve seen them in synchronized musical displays on homes. So, we tend to take Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13, 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prelude To Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

EASTER CELEBRATES THE DAY THAT THE UNIVERSE CHANGED. GOD DIED TO RESTORE A FALLEN RACE TO HIMSELF AND HAVING RESTORED THEM HE TRANSFORMS THEM. OUR LENTEN JOURNEY WILL BE HEIGHTENED BY EXPLORING THE STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION IN JOHN'S GOSPEL.

The Prelude to Change March 6, 2011 Introduction What is Easter all about? Eggs, a bunny, a tomb, a cross, lilies, candy, the resurrection. EASTER CELEBRATES THE DAY THAT THE UNIVERSE CHANGED. GOD DIED TO RESTORE A FALLEN RACE TO HIMSELF AND HAVING RESTORED THEM HE TRANSFORMS THEM. OUR EASTER ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Incarnation Of God Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

The Son of God became a man so that men could become the sons of God.

Incarnation: means 'in the flesh' (refers to when God put on human flesh and became Man) The Son of God became a man so that men could become the sons of God. The Truth of the Incarnation If you read John 1, you will see that John begins with some big-time, major claims about who Jesus is and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Testimony Of The Word

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 6, 2012

FOCAL POINT: ASSURANCE OF SALVATION BY THE WORD OF GOD

THE TESTIMONY OF THE WORD KEY VERSE: JOHN 1: 12 FOCAL POINT: ASSURANCE OF SALVATION BY THE WORD OF GOD INTRODUCTION: CHRISTIANS CAN ABSOLUTELY BE ASSURED OF THEIR SALVATION. THIS ASSURANCE LEAVES NO ROOM FOR GUESSWORK. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE REALITY OF A BELIEVER’S SALVATION, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Him - The Word Dwelling Among Us Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 10, 2012

Something remarkable happened in the birth of Christ - God became flesh and dwelt among us! Jesus reveals the heart and mind of God to mankind. He is the light that has come into the world. How will you respond to the light?

Knowing Him – The Word Dwelling Among Us – John 1:1-18 – December 25, 2011 Series: What’s Jesus Got To Do With Christmas? #3 Rev. Kevin Haley tells a story of a memorable event that happened to him one December day. He says, “When my son was just 5 years old, he and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

God With Us Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012

The good news of Christmas is that God loved us and became one of us.

John 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION Many of us have experienced the miracle of birth. We’ve gathered around the nursery window in the hospital, and pressed our noses against the glass as we view the latest addition to the family. We’ve marveled that the child has all the necessary arms and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

John helps us to understand who Jesus truly is.

JOHN 1:6-18 • There are lots of images of Jesus out in the world today. You could fill a room with all the ideas people have of who He is. It would be nice to be able to ask, ‘Will the real Jesus please stand up?’ John, the last living Apostle tries to do just ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Jesus Or Maslow's Hierarchy Of Human Needs?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011

Do you follow Jesus for what He can do for you so that you can have a great life?

Jesus or Maslow? July 3, 2011 John 6 Intro: How many of you learned Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs in some psychology course somewhere along the lines of your educational journey? Maslow was an American psychologist who studied human motivation, and boiled it all down into a hierarchy ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-69

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For Me

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Jesus is searching for us.

SEARCHING FOR ME! CHRISTMAS EVE John 1:11-12 12-24-10 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

When God Moved Into The Neighborhood Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2011

The incarnation of Jesus provides us with a model of how we are to interact with unbelievers in the world around us.

For the past four weeks, we’ve been focusing on the beginnings of the life of Jesus and seen how the foundations that were laid very early in His life were important throughout His earthly ministry. So let’s take a moment to quickly review where we’ve come so far. And I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Deity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Connelly on Aug 24, 2011

There is biblical truth worth contending for. Doctrine matters.

Stories to Tell We all have heroes and we all tell stories. We pass down family stories. We look through photo albums and tell the stories. In school we learn the stories of our forefathers. We are story tellers, all of us. And from those stories come our heroes. For the next 4 weeks I’m going ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take It Or Leave It

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 26, 2011

Exposition of John 1 regarding crucial, but basic questions, rejecting and receiving Christ.

Text: John 1:9-13, Title: Take it or Leave it, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/25/11, AM A. Opening illustration: I had a conversation with Terrence Brown this week (worked for the concrete company that was delivering the concrete that we poured on Tues). He spoke well of the church that his wife is a member ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning

Contributed by Henry Tolbert on Oct 3, 2011

This was our New Year's sermon for 2011

A New Beginning Today marks the start of a new year. Today signifies the passing away of 2010 and the grand entrance of 2011. Today is the first day of the rest of your life and you have just received A NEW BEGINNING. As I read the 1st chapter of John, I realized some great truths about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-42

Denomination: *other

The God Who Comes To Us Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2010

Jesus CAME to us... God clothed in human flesh... to offer and provide grace, mercy, forgiveness, salvation and eternal life to all who will accept Him as Savior! Today let's look at the incarnation of God... What it is, what it means and what is its purp

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 9, 2010 Date Preached: August 15, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: The God Who Came to Us Text: John 1:1-14 [Read passage here… put on screen when I start!] ETS: John wanted his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Birth Certificate

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

The physical birth certificate compared to the spiritual birth certificate.

JOHN 1:12-13 “THE CHRISTIAN BIRTH CERTIFICATE” A) The birth certificate is a very important document for every person! * It’s needed for many different events in each person’s life. * For instance ……. * Usually it is needed for employment purposes or for enrollment into colleges or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist