Sermons on John 2:23-12:43:

Getting Back To The Basics Of Life

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 31, 2004

We are always looking for the abundant life. Here is where it begins.

GETTING BACK TO THE BASICS OF LIFE Text: Philippians 4:8-9 This text tells a great secret to life. Jesus said He came to bring us life and more abundant. (John 10:10) We always think of this abundant life as being more of what we think life is The finer things, the stuff, the leisure. In this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-9, John 10:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Discipleship 101

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004

This sermon helps believers understand some of the basics of being a Christ-follower.

“DISCIPLESHIP 101” John 8:31 INTRO – Talk about disciples all the time. Know that Jesus called them from their ordinary lives to begin an extraordinary adventure with Him. Changed their lives forever as a result. He has done the same thing w/ us. Called us from our ordinary lives to follow ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

An Uncomplicated Message

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004

This is a clear presentation of the Gospel based on Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus in John 3.

“AN UNCOMPLICATED MESSAGE” John 3:1-21 INTRO – There are some things in life that seem very complicated to some people, and relatively easy to others. For instance, algebra seems very complicated to me. Only “D” I ever made in high school was in algebra. Too complicated to me. But for the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Only Way Series

Contributed by James Julian on Jun 2, 2004

The Passion of the Christ has caused viewers to ask pertinent questions about the man Jesus Christ. This sermon addresses on of those questions.

Fact or Fiction - Jesus is the Only Way to Heaven? John 10: 7-18 There are myths that need to be addressed -myth 1 "Basically, all religions are the same." -myth 2 "Every religion has equal claim to truth." -myth 3 "Christians are narrow-minded." There is a Man that needs ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Where Were You ~ A Message For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Durham on May 17, 2005

Take all your problems to Jesus ~ the only One who can give you hope in every situation you face.

WHERE WERE YOU ~ A MESSAGE FOR JESUS JOHN 11:1~6 & JOHN 11:17~28 1. Introduction I am not too sure how Mary and Martha sent their urgent message to Jesus for help – perhaps it was a letter or an oral message entrusted to a faithful friend to pass on. All we can know for sure is that they were ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-28

Do Sheep Hear Their Shepherd's Voice?

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

Sheep know their shepherd’s voice. Does our behavior show that we are Jesus’ sheep?

Psalm 23, John 10:1-10 Do Sheep hear their shepherd’s voice? There is a story told about President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Apparently, sometime after being president for a very long time, he got tired of smiling that trade-mark Roosevelt smile and saying the trade-mark Roosevelt things at all ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Revival: Do You Want It?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

REVIVAL IS A CALL TO BE WELL!

REVIVAL: DO YOU WANT IT? JOHN 5: 1-15 OCTOBER 17, 2004 MT. WESLEY WESLEYAN CHURCH HIDENITE INTRODUCTION: TRAGIC DEATH OF KEN CAMINITI/ CHRISTOPHER REEVE THE SAME DAY, SUNDAY OCTOBER 10, 2004 41 AND 52 YEARS OF AGE RESPECTIVELY. TRANSITION THOUGHT: Both of these story teach us the reality of pain ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Our Seniors

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005

Part of an ongoing effort to get people involved in hands on ministry at the local level with this message focusing on elder care. (Note to Sermoncentral-This is part of the series but was a message from an out side speaker. I wanted to give you the whole

May 1, 2005 Serving Our Seniors By Lester Gallihue 1 John 1:9, John 10:1-10, Numbers 6:24-26 I truly appreciate the opportunity to be here. It’s really a wonderful spiritual experience and I can feel the vibes. It really helps me and I am sure it helps you. I want to read a passage which I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

At The Heart Of Christ's Passion, We Experience Eternal Life

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 23, 2005

The Bible talks much more about the way to heaven rather than heaven itself, and we must commit our lives to Christ now and learn to live in eternal life.

At the Heart of Christ¡¦s Passion, We Experience Everlasting Life March 31, 2004 John 10:25-30 (New International Version) 25Jesus answered, ¡§I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father¡¦s name speak for me, 26but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Every Believer Is Born Again

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 23, 2005

PENTECOST 1(B) - Every believer is born again, not naturally but spiritually.

EVERY BELIEVER IS BORN AGAIN (Outline) JOHN 3:1-17 - May 22, 2005 - PENTECOST 1 INTRO: Everyone is happy at the birth of a baby. They are just so cute and cuddly. But the reality is that everyone is born into this world of sin as a sinner. Our first birth pales in comparison to being born ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Heat And Light

Contributed by James May on May 25, 2005

If we want to have more of the Light of God in our lives then we can expect God to turn up the heat of Holy Ghost conviction for sin.

HEAT AND LIGHT By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: Mark 8:22-25; Matthew 4:16; Luke 1:79; 1 Peter 2:9; John 3:19-21; Ephesians 5:13; 1 John 1:7 Some years ago I spent a little time as a motivational speaker in the world of business. On a number of occasions I was also a part of a stage crew for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Focus Your Faith

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 26, 2005

This encounter between Jesus and a leading Jewish religious leader named Nicodemus deals with focus questions. Who is Jesus? What is His purpose? What exactly does Jesus come to do?

Focus Your Faith John 3:1-17 (New International Version) 1Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Secret Of Multiplication

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on May 26, 2005

God is a God of multiplication. In this sermon, we will learn the principles to experience multiplication in our ministries.

Secret of Multiplication 1. Multiplication starts in the heart (John 6:6 “He Himself knew what He was intending to do”) a. Are you a Phillip or Andrew? i. Phillip always needed hard facts and calculations, the analytical disciple ii. Andrew had: 1. positive faith 2. possibility ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Harvest ~ Are You Ready?

Contributed by Ken Durham on May 30, 2005

Jesus says the fields are ripe for harvest (John 4:35) – are you ready for His Harvest?

THE HARVEST - ARE YOU READY? John 4: 27 to 41 1.Introduction: Are you ready? Jesus says the fields are ripe for harvest (John 4:35) – are you ready for the Harvest? Especially when the signs are that the time is getting shorter to reap the harvest. As Matt Redman sings, “Time is so short, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-41

Are You Truly Free?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Freedom comes to us at great cost. This passage explores the cost that the Heavenly Father paid to set us free from our bondage to sin.

“ARE YOU REALLY FREE?” JOHN 8:36 1. He is the SOURCE of your freedom. (v. 36a) If the Son therefore Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 4:18-21; Romans 5:21; 7:24-25; 8:2; John 3:36; 4:10, 14; 6:40, 47, 63; 7:37-39; 14:6; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Job 33:4; Micah 7:19; John 11:25-26; Colossians ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist