Sermons on John 18:15-15:16:

They Are Not Of This World

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Kept through the Name.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part 2. John 17:11-19. In the second part of His prayer, our Lord addresses the “Holy Father” (John 17:11). This epithet is unique, but understandable. Jesus is about to pray for the disciples’ sanctification (John 17:17). John 17:11. He prays that they will be “kept ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Say The Word

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 4, 2018

Jesus is the Word of God, a truly spiritual force that sustains us in time of unforgiveable sins.

JUST SAY THE WORD By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 29, 2018) “Whether neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.” (St. Luke 7:7, King James Version [Christ speaketh of John]) Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My sisters ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Change For The Better

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 15, 2018

Amidst commercial hype, do we forget the meaning of Christmas? What are some of the most important things that a human being can do at Christmas, things we don’t want to neglect? Let’s look at Luke 3:7-18 and see what profound changes John expected with preparation for Christ’s coming.

Amidst commercial hype, do we forget the meaning of Christmas? What are some of the most important things that a human being can do at Christmas, things we don’t want to neglect? Let’s look at Luke 3:7-18 and see what profound changes John expected with preparation for Christ’s coming. Luke 3:7 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living Because Of God's Love

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 8, 2018

A sermon in the person of Niccodemus, that discusses God's focus is His love for all people and how this changes how Niccodemus sees himself and God, and how Niccodemus relates to others

Today’s sermon has been prepared by Pastor Richard Schwedes of the St Paul's Lutheran Church Sydney for us. It is based on the Gospel reading of John 3:14-21. If you ever thought you were confident that you know everything that you need to know about God, then I have a story for you. My name ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Trail Of Light Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 24, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, sometimes the folks trying to knock you down, do not see the trail of light you leave behind, ...

Trail Of Light by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 24, 2019) “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Genesis 1:3-4, John 3:16, 1 Peter 4:12-19, Matthew 16:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Dead Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 30, 2019

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, you laid the guilt at the table of brotherhood ...

DEAD FAITH by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-26, 1 Peter 2:1-12, Colossians 3:9-10, Colossians 3:8, James 3:13, James 1:21, Genesis 2:22-24, Hebrews 11:1-8, Joshua 2:1-7, Philippians 3:14, Genesis 3:4-20, Joshua 2:1-24, Revelation 17:1-18, Joshua 6:12-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Mystery Of Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2020

The Baptism of Christ set us an example of a ceremony which has become the norm for Christians. Baptism is also the subject of some division and much misunderstanding. Let’s explore the mystery of baptism. Let’s look at Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13-17.

The Baptism of Christ set us an example of a ceremony which has become the norm for Christians. Baptism is also the subject of some division and much misunderstanding. Let’s explore the mystery of baptism. Let’s look at Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13-17. Leadership Matthew 3:13 Then Jesus came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Here Come Da’ Judge Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021

This is the fourth in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers.

Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Three – “Here Come da’ Judge” Pastor John Bright – delivered 8/04/19 2 Timothy 4:1-8 “I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Hebrews 13:8, John 5:30, 2 Timothy 4:8, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 7:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Mark 12:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Promised Church Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 27, 2021

This is the sixth in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Six – “The Promised Church” Pastor John Bright – delivered 8/18/19 Acts 2 “46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Isaiah 64:3, Matthew 16:18, Revelation 2:5, Revelation 1:20, Luke 24:13-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Your Testimony Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 8, 2020

Is our conversation consumed by self or trivialities? Let’s learn to talk about Jesus. Let’s look at the example of John whose focus was not self, but telling about the Light, in John 1:6-28.

Prelude: Is our conversation consumed by self or trivialities? Purpose: Let’s learn to talk about Jesus. Plan: Let’s look at the example of John whose focus was not self, but telling about the Light, in John 1:6-28. [Note: the beginning verses of this chapter are wisely reserved for Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Witness To The Light

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 12, 2020

We must illumine the darkness of the world by bearing witness to the light of Jesus so that others may come to faith.

AMERICANS SEEM TO BE FASICNATED WITH LAW AND JUSTICE. ONE ONLY NEEDS TO LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF DETECTIVE AND COURT-ROOM PROGRAMS ON TELEVISION TO SEE WE ENJOY THE SUSPENSE OF SEEING THE TRUTH FINALLY REVEALED. WE FOLLOW THE STORYLINES OF OUR FAVORITE PROGRAMS AS EVIDENCE IS PRESENTED, TESTIMONIES ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Timothy 4:2, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Leaping Like A Yearling Deer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2020

Our Lord is eager to instruct us and enable us to be like Him, to show ourselves in the image and likeness of God.

Dec 21 Pre-Christmas novena A little over a half-century ago this month that I fell in love with a woman for the first and last time, and so I have a particular affection for the readings we just heard from Sacred Scripture. You hear about a woman in love here, anticipating the arrival of her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Song of Songs 2:8-14

Denomination: Catholic

Among The Lampstands Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 4, 2021

The Jesus that we’re about to encounter is the Lion of Judah! The Eternal, Almighty, Self-Existent God of the Universe who has eyes that burn and pierce into your very soul … the judge before whom all of us will one day have to stand.

Jesus … What do you picture when I say that blessed and beautiful name? Do you picture the classic portraits and descriptions of “Jesus, Meek and Mild”? Maybe you picture a deified Mr. Rogers with a beard? Do you picture a carpenter from Nazareth? A rabbi wandering around the Galilean ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Water, The Wilderness, & The Wedding

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

The grand mystery of our universe could be the wonder at the complexity of the stars and planets and galaxies. It could be the cells of the human body, DNA, or the united function of the human body systems, or the brain, it could be human works of art...

The grand mystery of our universe could be the wonder at the complexity of the stars and planets and galaxies. It could be the cells of the human body, DNA, or the united function of the human body systems, or the brain, it could be human works of art, or the mystery of how an unborn baby forms in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Luke 4:1-13, John 2:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

There Was A Priest Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 25, 2020

Does God hear our prayers? What will we do when He sends an answer?

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/JxKW-ry9SGc Introduction Does God hear our prayers? That’s a question we have all asked. Does God really hear me? I remember several years ago, I returned home ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6, Matthew 17:11-13, John 1:44, Numbers 6:1-21, Luke 7:28, Matthew 11:11, 1 Samuel 16:7, Genesis 7:19, 1 Peter 2:5, Luke 1:44, Malachi 3:1, Luke 1:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren