Sermons on John 12:12-37:50:

Law Vs Gospel Preaching

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016

To show that GOD marked the transition of the old testament to the new testament through the entry of John, the Baptist, a marker and now it's Kingdom time for all of us. The Kingdom of GOD is JESUS CHRIST Himself.

I. EXORDIUM: Who fulfills the Law in and through us? The LORD JESUS CHRIST II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD marked the transition of the old testament to the new testament through the entry of John, the Baptist, a marker and now it's Kingdom time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are We On God's Team?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

Jesus was concerned about the current generation of disciples then and every generation of disciples that would follow. That is why He prayed this prayer in John 17:20 – 26 with both a present tense and a future tense.

ARE WE ON GOD'S TEAM? (May 15, 2010) Text: John 17:20 – 26 Just recently there were many who celebrated in the National Day of Prayer. This was the 59th annual celebration of the National Day of Prayer. There were some who were opposed to the observance of this day. Keep ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Opening Of The Scroll And Its Seven Seals.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 10, 2021

Notice, John sees a scroll (This scroll is rolled up parchment), but no-one in all the universe could read its content, because the writings inside and out had 7 seals.

The Opening Of The Scroll And Its Seven Seals. Revelation 5:1-14NLT Upon our study of chapter 4, of Revelation, John the Apostle was caught up into the presence of God in heaven. There he saw the throne of God and the court of heaven. Though the scene in Chapter 5 is still in heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Yours Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 15, 2021

The scripture references listed are for Ascension Day (May 13, 2021) and can be used for worship on May 16. These notes are based on the Gospel reading for Sunday, May 16: John 17:6-19.

This prayer that John record is a prayer that Jesus prayed for his disciples. The part that includes us happens just after our text for this week. But we can be included anyway. Jesus is praying for us! What an amazing thing. Set this thought alongside the idea of Ascension. Jesus is leaving, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Holy Spirit's Work

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2021

What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15.

Prelude What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Purpose: Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Plan: Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15. He will Testify John 15:26-27 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nicodemus In The Dark

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2021

What does it mean to be born again? Purpose: How are we born of water and the Spirit? Plan: Let’s understand the newness of a life in the Holy Spirit from John 3:1-17.

Prelude What does it mean to be born again? Purpose: How are we born of water and the Spirit? Plan: Let’s understand the newness of a life in the Holy Spirit from John 3:1-17. Nicodemus John 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. Nicodemus was a senator in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Greater Mentality

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 5, 2014

K1 John.4:4 “You are of God, little Children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (NKJV)

Greater Mentality. None of us are going to make through life without ever facing a problem, test, trials or tribulations. But when we face the challenges of life, we need to maintain an attitude that recognises “Greater” Mentality! Some times we face so many challenges that our ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father, Son, & Disciple

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 19, 2014

A perspective on John 15: 1-8. What fruit will the true vine and its branches produce? The fruit that Jesus, the true vine produces is distinctive like no other and is difficult to find in our world.

John 15: 1-8 Father, Son, & Disciple. The wild grape vine with its trailing branches is one of the lowest bushes and yet its fruit is highly prized, and was the favoured fruit of kings for thousand of years. The wild unattended vine is easily damaged producing very little and poor quality fruit. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Water, Worship, Work - Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2019

This is the 14th sermon in our series on John's gospel. In this sermon we look at Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well, and we examine what true revival looks like.

Water, Worship, Work – Part Two (Gospel of John Part 14) Text: John 4:27 – 42 We’re continuing on with John 4 today, and just as a quick re-cap of last week, we read about how Jesus was going through Samaria and He and the disciples had stopped at Jacobs Well. The disciples had gone on into ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Popularity Versus Godliness

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 6, 2020

The saga involving Herod, Herodias and John the Baptist suggests that we as God's children must beware of the choices we make when we need to decide between popularity and godliness.

Introduction: This text shows the actions of some people who were faced with the decisions of correcting what is wrong, repenting, and revenging in the situations they faced in life. Revealed in the saga is the competition between popularity and godliness, a dilemma that all humans beings have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12, Luke 9:26, Exodus 23:2, 1 Corinthians 4:2, 2 Timothy 2:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where You Fit Depends On Where He Fits Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 2, 2019

This is the 23rd sermon in a series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at the claims that Jesus has made concerning Himself, and the different reactions He has gotten concerning those claims.

Where you fit, depends on where HE fits (John pt. 23) Text: John 7:14 – 52 We’re working our way through John’s Gospel, for some time now… and just to re-cap for you what we looked at last week, we talked about how Jesus had been rejected by the multitudes, and how His own brothers came against ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth For Troubled Times (Coronavirus) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 17, 2020

In troubled and uncertian times, 1 John 5 provides us with 5 truths of which we can be certain: our promise, our prayers, our protector, our place, and our Prince!

Truth for Troubled Times Scott R. Bayles, preacher Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/14/2020 We are living in very uncertain times. Everywhere I turn—in print, on the news, or on social media—everyone is talking about this coronavirus. Fears are rising all around the world. People who have never ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Nice Antichrists Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 15, 2024

The antichrists are around all the time and many of them are very nice. If they are going to be saved our radically calling is not to be nice Christians, but sacrificially loving Christians. John teaches us how to do this.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 2:18-29 “The Nice Antichrists” When John writes his Epistles it is very clear there has been a division within the church. The division has resulted in a “them” group and an “us” group. In 1 John 2:18-29 John tells us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Connection

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 5, 2024

Theme: Connecting With Others (Woman at the Well) The Apostle John reveals to us some ways that we can effectively and efficiently connect with people not only in the 1st Century but in the 21st Century.

Scripture: John 4:1-26; James 1:9; Proverbs 18:13 Theme: Connecting With Others (Woman at the Well) The Apostle John reveals to us some ways that we can effectively and efficiently connect with people not only in the 1st Century but in the 21st Century. Beginning #1 – INTRO: You would have ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26, James 1:9, Proverbs 18:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Seeing Is Believing

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 29, 2024

John's disciples ask Jesus if he is the Messiah. The answer is to look at what works Jesus did and make that determination. Do we see Jesus in today's world?

Seeing is Believing Luke 7:18-23 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 7:18 -23 The disciples of John also reported to him about all these things. 19 And after summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or are we to look for another?” 20 When the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: United Methodist