Sermons on John 15:11-32:

Be Loved Or Be Hated

Contributed by Jonathan Koskovich on Apr 22, 2020

John 15:18-19

Be loved or be hated John 15:18-19 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. See the theme for this ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19, Romans 5:8

Prepare Ye The Way.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 13, 2023

The ministry of John, pointing to Jesus.

PREPARE YE THE WAY. Mark 1:1-8. MARK 1:1. Mark entitles his account: “The gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” The word “gospel” means ‘good news.’ This is the good news concerning the Anointed Saviour of the world. He is no mere man: He is the Son of God. He is God become man in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"testing The Teachers"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 20, 2024

This is from a series on I John

Title: “Testing Teachers” Scripture: I John 4:1-6 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 7-21-24 Intro: The last weekend of September, Carol and I are planning on going to my high school reunion in my hometown of Marion, IN. While there I hope to see many of my old buddies. While there I am sure ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beginning Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on May 22, 2025

The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold

Introduction Luke, a Greek doctor from Antioch in Syria, was neither an apostle nor a disciple of Jesus. However, Luke met Paul and his group in Troas during his second missionary journey, heard the gospel, and came to believe in Jesus Christ. By believing in Jesus Christ, he was freed from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Panhandler's Real Need

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 4, 2025

Peter and John at the beautiful gate

The Panhandler’s Real Need Acts 3:1-10 Good morning… As we have been going through the Book of Acts, I have mentioned the two extremes of Christ's followers’ beliefs concerning healings, signs, and wonders. There are some extreme emotionalists and there are some frozen chosen. I personally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Ferber on Jan 7, 2006

Jesus called John the Baptist the greatest man who ever lived. What made John so great, and how can we live life to the fullest by following his example? John’s first love, his passion, and His Lord, was Jesus Christ.

*A few weeks ago I read that scientists were going to add another second to the clock on New Year’s Eve. They called it a leap second, something that happens every few years because of the gradual slowdown in the earth’s rotation. That leap second gave each of us a whole extra second to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Thank God, I Am A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 2, 2021

John’s letter contains instructions, warnings, assurances and promises; however, the greatest thing he does is to affirm Christians’ uniqueness in Jesus. John writes in such a way that the confidence of God’s children is affirmed. John has highlighted several confidence builders in his letter:

We are a miracle of love! There are many things in life that cannot be explained apart from a loving creative God. One day, while walking around your beautiful, landscaped yard you observe something. First, you discover that something has been eating on some of your plants. Then you stand in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clear The Way, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 17, 2025

Jesus became the physical representation of hope from God in a form that we could easily understand: relationship. He became God's part of His covenantal relationship that God desired with His creation!

John, Part 3 Series: Clear the Way, Part 3 John 1:14-18 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’ve come to worship today -- Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery (9 and under) - I never want to assume that we all have the same knowledge … intro: • A young Jewish man; ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18, Hebrews 4:15-16, Malachi 3:1, Romans 3:20, Philippians 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Home Of The Healthy Parent Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2022

What can a healthy parent do that will help their children have all that God wants them to have?

One teenager was talking to his friend: “I'm worried to death about my parents. My dad slaves at his job, pays all the bills & sees to it that I never have need of anything. He is putting away money for my college education. My mom just works day and night washing my clothes and preparing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus - The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 2, 2006

No # 3 in a series on the Gospel of John. John reveals Jesus as the Lamb of God who was promised, pictured, provided and is to be praised.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 3 “Jesus – The Lamb of God!” John 1:29-34 We are introduced to John the Baptist as he was preaching in the wilderness. This gospel account does ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

Sermon #7 in the John Series from John 8 deals with Jesus encounter with the religious leaders in the Temple in Jerusalem

John’s Gospel #7 Sticks and Stones CHCC: March 2, 2008 John 8 INTRODUCTION: Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. This section of John begins and ends with people ready to throw stones. In the beginning of our text for today we notice that the Jewish leaders ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Loves Me

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Apr 16, 2004

The Apostle John was proud to be loved by Jesus - we are all loved by Jesus and need to proclaim it proudly as John did.

I am new at writing sermons. I invite your comments and assistance (no I beg them) as I wish to grow. This Sermon is short but I feel it says all it needs to say. I have no congregation, no church, no wall full of Christian degrees, there is no reason that you should follow my urgings except ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26, John 13:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 13, 2007

In 1 John 3:19-24, John tells us how we can have blessed assurance.

A. Last week we took a one week reprieve from our 1 John Series in order to review God’s commands and promises about giving. And I hope that lesson was a blessing to you! B. To get us started on today’s subject of assurance, I want to share an old story. 1. The story is told of a Lion who needed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dear Chosen Lady...walk This Way! Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

3rd message in the series Letters from John. John is urging us to walk in TRUTH, LOVE and OBEDIENCE.

TEXT: 2nd John 1-13 TITLE: Dear Chosen Lady…”Walk THIS Way” SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Walking in truth OCCASION: Hessville Christian Church, November 28, 2010 PROP.: John’s main purpose for writing this letter is to make sure we walk: In Truth, In Love and In ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 26, 2016

1) Entering by The Door (John 10:1-6) and 2) Identifying the Door (John 10:7-10)

Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended his condolences following the death of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, calling him a “legendary revolutionary and orator.” The prime minister went on to say that “Mr. Castro made significant improvements to the education and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Other