Sermons on John 1:8-15:

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 30, 2023

Let the government of your life rest on His shoulders. Then you will find the peace OF God, peace WITH God, and peace with others, as well.

Some time ago, the AARP Bulletin asked readers to respond to the question: What's your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ranged from “eat a chocolate chip cookie” to “have a stiff drink.” But Don Betz of Oakdale, Minnesota, offered his own unique solution. Every January 1st, Betz ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:5-7, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 5:1, John 1:11-12, Ephesians 2:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sandals Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

Advent, then, becomes a journey of unveiling—a sacred pilgrimage into the depths of our hearts and the heart of our communities.

Advent beckons us into a sacred space of anticipation, where we prepare for the multifaceted coming of the Lord—his sacramental arrival at Christmas, his individual visitation at the end of our lives, and his collective advent at the culmination of time. Yet, what if we were told that the Christ we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28

Denomination: Other

Sandalias Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

Sandalias

El Adviento nos llama a un espacio sagrado de anticipación, donde nos preparamos para la venida multifacética del Señor : su llegada sacramental en Navidad, su visita individual al final de nuestras vidas y su advenimiento colectivo en la culminación de los tiempos. Sin embargo, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28

Denomination: Other

Mga Sandals Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

Mga sandals

Inaanyayahan tayo ng Adbiyento sa isang sagradong lugar ng pag-asam, kung saan tayo ay naghahanda para sa sari-saring pagdating ng Panginoon - ang kanyang sakramento na pagdating sa Pasko, ang kanyang indibidwal na pagbisita sa pagtatapos ng ating buhay, at ang kanyang sama-samang pagdating sa ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28

Denomination: Other

He Dwelt Among Us! Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

A deeper understanding of the true meaning of Christmas.

He Dwelt Among Us! John 1:1-18 In the humble home of Maria and Robert, the essence of Christmas unfolds against the backdrop of struggle and resilience. Robert, with hemiplegia from a stroke a decade ago, relies on Maria's unwavering care. Despite her own challenges, Maria works as a maid to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

The Word, World And Void

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 1, 2023

The world is void without Christ and his followers. The word became flesh and lived among us. He lives in us. He is that grace. Our nature is changed, our motive is changed and our life is full of joy and grace.

Text: John 1:1-14 Theme: The Word Became Flesh Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I wish you a happy Christmas season. Today, the First Sunday in Advent. We celebrate our Church Anniversary which is another important significance for us. The word became flesh is the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Is Real! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2023

You never hear the story of Jesus birth start with "Once Upon a Time" because this was an actual historical event in history!

Christmas is Real – Jesus is Real – therefore you do not have to be alone! This is the School Christmas Program Message tonight! You see the phrase "Once upon a time" is a stock phrase used to introduce a narrative, typically in fairy tales and folk tales. It has been used in some form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Mark 1:1-8, Luke 1:1-4, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¡Él Habitó Entre Nosotros! Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 5, 2023

¡Él habitó entre nosotros!

¡Él habitó entre nosotros! Juan 1:1-18 En el humilde hogar de María y Robert, la esencia de la Navidad se desarrolla en un contexto de lucha y resiliencia. Robert, que padece hemiplejía tras sufrir un derrame cerebral hace una década, confía en el cuidado ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

Nanirahan Siya Sa Atin! Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 5, 2023

Nanirahan Siya sa Atin!

Nanirahan Siya sa Atin! Juan 1:1-18 Sa hamak na tahanan nina Maria at Robert, ang diwa ng Pasko ay bumungad sa likuran ng pakikibaka at katatagan. Si Robert, na may hemiplegia mula sa isang stroke isang dekada na ang nakararaan, ay umaasa sa hindi natitinag na pangangalaga ni Maria. Sa kabila ng ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

The Son In Songs

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Dec 8, 2023

This was used as a Christmas letter. It may be of use to you either as a sermon, illustration or letter.

I love Christmas, who doesn't? I love Christmas music, decorations, and presents! Yes! I love to receive presents, don't you? But I love the songs of Christmas, and I love to hear of the Son in Christmas songs! “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” is a line from the popular ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Be Pardoned?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 10, 2023

In our legal system and specifically regarding our system of incarceration of criminals we have a means of exempting a guilty person from punishment for the crimes they have committed.

“Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil, Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow. “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-20, Matthew 6:1-6, 1 Samuel 12:24, Psalm 25:5, John 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ The True Light Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 11, 2023

Jesus brings life into our deadness and light into our darkness.

Christ the True Light John 1:4-9 Rev. Brian Bill December 9-10, 2023 How many of you have Christmas lights up on your house or in your yard? Anyone with more than the 25,000 Clark Griswald put up in Christmas Vacation? He was determined to win the Christmas light competition by having more ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Living In Community Belonging To God And To His Family Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 25, 2023

Apostle Paul warned the Corinthian Church that they were in danger of losing the race of the Christian life and missing out on the benefits of companionship with others. Paul explains the beauty of belonging to God and what it means to live in Christian community.

Sermon – Believers Living in Community Belonging to God and to His Family Scriptures: 1Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Psalm 100:3, Isaiah 43:1, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 12:3-5, John 1:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

See The Hidden Glory Of God’s Son

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 25, 2023

Let’s leave behind our pride and our thoughts about ourselves and witness the glory of the One and Only—God’s Son—who became human to give us life, and light, and hope. The baby in the manger wants us to have these blessings. May we see the hidden glory of God's Son!

You can still go to Bethlehem. Even though it has been over 2000 years since the first Christmas we could get on an airplane and fly to Israel and travel to the town where Jesus was born. And we can even go to the place that for centuries has been considered the actual location where Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Hebrews 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In Safety

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jul 28, 2023

Psalm 91 cannot protect you. Living in God and God in you is your safe place. Your protection is to abide in Christ constantly. Abide in His presence. Forever remain in the secret place.

I have seen cars, homes, and businesses with a sticker or poster with the words, “Psalm 91 Protects this property” Psalm 91 can protect nobody; the God of Psalm 91 is our safe place. Psalm 91:1-2 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-11, John 1:14, John 16:7, Acts 1:4-5, Hebrews 9:7, Colossians 1:26-27, Romans 16:25, Colossians 3:3, Psalm 139:7-10  (view more)  (view less)