Sermons on John 15:1-27:1:

Controversial Character Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

John the Baptist's message of repentance is just as controversial today as it was in in his day. It was a message that caused people to think and evaluate what they were doing and why. It does the same today? Ready for some controversy?

Throughout history there have been many controversial characters: kings and queens, presidents and politicians, artists, actors and song writers, scientists and CEOs. What is it that made them so controversial? By what they did or said, they made people uncomfortable, forcing people to have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

As Good As God Promised Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

As John the Baptist sat in prison, staring at the end of his life, he started to wonder if Jesus was everything that he expected Jesus to be. See how Jesus answers that question and continues to answer our questions when we might doubt if God is really all that we hoped him to be.

Was it everything that you had expected? You ripped open the rapping paper on Christmas morning to unveil the toy that you had seen advertised so many times on TV. You had been sure to put it at the top of your Christmas list in great detail taking away any of the possible guess work as to which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"o Come, O Come, Emmanuel" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 16, 2018

I have always wanted to so an Advent series based on traditional Christmas carols/hymns. We've gotten so used to them that I think we miss the depth of the theology contained within in them. One of the most ancient is the beautiful hymn that contains the ancient names of Jesus.

I love the way that Pastor and author Robert J. Morgan describes hymns: “Hymns help us praise God. They’re shafts of brilliant sunlight through the clouds. They provide an almost mystical connection with the endless anthems of praise raising at this very moment before the heavenly throne. They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 11:1

Denomination: United Methodist

A Different Angle Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019

Sometimes we need to strive to understand important truths more deeply. Sometimes we need to be admonished to stay true to those truths, and to interpret events through their filter. Sometimes we need to find our unity through these.

A Different Angle Introduction to I John 1. Being well-intended does not always work. One blogger writes, “Today, I found out that shutting off the heat in the rental property my parents owned was a bad idea. The water froze and the pipes burst, causing the whole kitchen ceiling to fall down. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Coming Full Circle Again Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2019

Malachi ends on a sombre note. In the life of the people of Judah, everything has come full circle all over again. However there is the promise of the messenger, and a message, which will bring a circuit breaker to the cycle of sin.

Jexit: Judah Comes Home Coming Full Circle Again Malachi 2:17-4:6 We all know this doesn’t actually happen. But, if I was God, I think there would be days when I would get very depressed about being God. It would be very depressing watching people just make the same mistakes over and over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 20, 2020

Jesus shows His true color in the Transfiguration

2.23.20 Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James; and he led them up onto a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured in front of them. His face was shining like the sun. His clothing became as white as the light. 3 Just then, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 23, 2020

Of the four gospel writers, Mark is the journalist. In chapter 1, he answers the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of the gospel.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Mark chapter 1. We are starting a new series that’s going to take us through the next several weeks, and we are calling it “GOOD NEWS.” For the longest time, there were basically just two types of news. There was BAD NEWS, and there was GOOD NEWS. Someone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation: Come And See Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 23, 2020

Are you following Jesus? That’s a question that we need to ask ourselves often. It is the key question of discipleship.

- Following Jesus - The Invitation: Come And See John 1:35-39 Introduction Are you following Jesus? That’s a question that we need to ask ourselves often. It is the key question of discipleship. We are going to explore the idea of following Jesus over the next few weeks. My hope is that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get On God's Team Here Is My Time

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 7, 2020

This sermon deals with the importance of giving our time to God. We never know how much time we have to serve God. We are either investing, wasting, or sharing our time.

Get On The Team It Takes Teamwork To Make The Dream Work Here’s My Time 11/8/2020 Psalm 90:1-12 Mark 3:13-19 We are in part 2 of our series “Get On The Team-It Takes Teamwork To Make The Dream Work. Last week Pastor Toby emphasized that if we are on God’s team, we are to offer our services ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Conversation With A Cousin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

In this passage of scripture we see something that is out of the ordinary in the life of John the Baptist.

Many times life becomes boring for some of us because day after day it is the same old stuff. But then some days we come to a place in life where things are not routine at all. We see such a situation in the Scripture passage we read a few minutes ago. John lived like we all do. He preached day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mary And Elizabeth Series

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:39-45 This sermon fell on the Third Sunday of Advent

Sermon: “Mary and Elizabeth” Luke 1:39-45 A sermon for December 13, 2020 Pastor John Bright Luke 1 “39 Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, 40 and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And it happened, when Elizabeth heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Luke 11:5-6, John 14:15-18, 1 Samuel 10:10-11

Denomination: Methodist

Zechariah's Song Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 19, 2020

Zechariah’s Song challenges us to expect God to work even in the middle of our present difficult circumstances. We do this by looking back at the actions of God, and then looking forward to the promises of God.

Message Zechariah’s Song Luke 1:57-80 We are working our way through a series which looks at the Advent Songs. Today we are going to have a look at Zechariah’s Song. So that we can be reminded of the context of the song let’s start by reading Luke 1:57-66 (read just verse 57) Hopefully you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 22, 2021

God’s Grace is the most fantastic gift God has given us. Grace changes lives, gives a new perspective of what life is all about and we can learn so much from each other's experience, for example John Newton.

AMAZING GRACE God’s Grace is the most fantastic gift God has given us. In fact its unbelievable but its there for all of us and its proof is revealed in His Son Jesus Christ. That God in His divine Grace gave His only Son to die on the cross for us – and Jesus did this willingly for each one of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Romans 6:1-14, Isaiah 53:4-5

Third Sunday Of Advent, Year A: Gaudete Sunday--John The Baptist: Danger And Beauty Of The Barren Places

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 2, 2022

It is just these types of lonely, painful moments that Jesus wants to redeem. John the Baptist got ministered to in prison by Jesus. He answered John’s question and complimented him to others.

A bedraggled little man once walked the streets of an Italian town 100 years ago. Many of the townspeople saw his pallid face, often tearful, as he stumbled along the cobblestone streets and narrow alleys. One day a kind soul, witnessing the man’s misery, came up to him, hoping to lift his sad ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

Thou Shalt Be Dumb (Advent Sermon 3 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 6, 2022

Zechariah and Elizabeth were a devout couple who did not have any children. We see in today’s text a lack of faith---unbelief. Then, one day the angel Gabriel showed up and told him that God was going answer His prayers and that Elizabeth would give birth to a son who was to be named John.

THOU SHALT BE DUMB Text: Luke 1:5- 25 Luke 1:5-25 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. (6) And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: United Methodist