Sermons on John 2:20-26:

The Apostle Of Love Addresses Sin

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 20, 2017

John was noted as being the Apostle of Love, and he wanted his church family to have a clear conscience, a sense of security, and an appreciation for their Savior. This meant straight talk about sin, forgiveness, and even apostasy.

The Apostle of Love Addresses Sin (I John 1:7-2:2, 2:18-20, 5:16-18) 1. Nobody knows us like the people who live with us. 2. Old man Morris had died. A wonderful funeral was in progress and the town’s Rabbi talked at length of the good traits of the deceased, what an honest man he was, how he ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Surprise: It's Not What I Expected

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 15, 2018

Life does not always happen the way we plan it or expect it to follow. We have to remember that God's plan is for us to decrease so that Jesus might increase. We Look at the life of John the Baptist

Surprise--It’s Not What I Expected by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 Luke 1:5-25 and 1:57-66 6/10/2018 Text Matthew 11:1-11:11 Surprised, It’s Not What I Expected! Have you ever been surprised, but in a negative sort of way. Your hopes got really high for something, but when it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Heaven’s 7, 24, 365 Perpetual Pastor” Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 37 in our journey through John's gospel. This message summarizes the ministry of the Holy Spirit as revealed in the Scriptures. A more complete treatment of the ministry of the Holy Spirit can be found in the Holy Spirit series.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Heaven’s 7, 24, 365 Perpetual Pastor” Considerable confusion exists today over the roll and function of this special person in the church. To many, his work and relationship to the church remains a mystery. He is not only invisible but also sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 11

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020

John is telling us that we become the “little born ones” of God when our sins have been forgiven. Sins are forgiven when one trusts in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the Cross.

John is called the “Apostle of Love.” In his first epistle he expresses love for his readers much like parents express love for their children. A young teenage boy had just gotten his driver’s license. When he got home, he asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Confessions

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2020

What do Christians confess? Two things! Let’s find out what they are in the context of what Jesus said when He appeared after His resurrection in John 20:19-31.

What do Christians confess? Two things! Let’s find out what they are in the context of what Jesus said when He appeared after His resurrection in John 20:19-31. John 20:19 So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2020

1 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself & the Church) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-I—1John 3:10--4:21 Love is indispensable for spiritual discernment. Love both granted & received is indispensable for spiritual discernment. Spiritual discernment is completed thru love’s scrutiny. Indispensable tools for Spiritual Discernment. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 28, 2020

2 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself & the Church) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-II—1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: In these days when God’s people are wisely keeping themselves FROM gathering together, for fear of spreading disease(Corona Virus-2(COVID-19))...& In lieu of such gathering for encouragement & strengthening of the church, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Became Flesh (Carol Service)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 22, 2019

The Word Became Flesh (Carol Service) – John chapter 1 verses 1-14 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Word Who Became Flesh (vs 1-3 & 14). (2). The Light Which Dispels Darkness (vs 4-5) (3). The Choice Which Confronts Everyone (vs 11-12). (4). The Gift Which God Gives (vs 14) SERMON BODY: Questions: What do you and your family need for a good ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Receive The Word

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 29, 2019

Who is the Word? Do we receive the Word? Does the Word live with us? Let’s look at Jesus’ pre-existence as God and how we receive Him in John 1:1-18.

Who is the Word? Do we receive the Word? Does the Word live with us? Let’s look at Jesus’ pre-existence as God and how we receive Him in John 1:1-18. Jesus is God John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice! The Lord Delivers Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 4, 2020

“For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” (John 1:15-16)

Introduction: This is the first Sunday of the year 2020 offering us the opportunity of a new beginning. The best way to begin the new year is to come to Christ if you have not yet been saved, and if you have been saved to know how God has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:12-20, Ephesians 1:3-14, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Sheep Hear His Voice Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 27, 2020

This is the 31st sermon from a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at how the unbelieving world is unable to understand and comprehend the things of God, as well as how the believer has come to faith in Christ.

His Sheep Hear His Voice (John Part 31) Text: John 10:22-30 Before we read our text this morning, I want give you some background into the scene. Our text is going to be John 10:22-30, and this portion of the chapter begins by saying it was the time of the Feast of Dedication, and that it was ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Before Pilate

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 1, 2020

After Jesus' arrest he was taken to various Jewish and Roman courts. This message centers on Jesus standing before Pilate the Roman Procurator and deals with text from John 19:1-16.

Jesus before Pilate John 19:1-16 Intro: On the night of Jesus' arrest he was taken back and forth from various Jewish courts to Roman courts and in between he was mocked by soldiers, and beaten within an inch of his life. All this was done before Jesus was taken to Golgotha to be crucified. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hatred Hit Hard Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

There is only one way out of the darkness of hate says John. We must hit hate hard with the only weapon that can snap its heavy chains, and that weapon is obedience to the supreme commandment of love

One of the most exciting books you can read is The Count Of Monte Cristo. The hero of the book, Edmund Dantes, had been unjustly cast into a dungeon. Fortunately, by means of a tunnel he met an old man in another nearby dungeon. The old man told him of a great treasure that was hidden on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7

Changing Your Mind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Mark tells us that the very first message that Jesus preached was that the kingdom of God was near and, therefore, people are to repent and believe the good news. This was the same message that John the Baptist had been preaching.

A mother calling to her son shouted, "Johnny, tell your sister to get in the house out of the rain." "I can't mom," came the reply. "And just why can't you?" demanded his mother. "Because we are playing Noah's Ark mom, and she's one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Paradoxes Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

John says not only did the Word become flesh but He dwelt among us. He not only became one of us, He became one with us. Christmas is not only the celebration of birth but of relationship.

Little Hattie, determined to give her hero the highest image and magnify his achievements, wrote the following in her history examination-"Abraham Lincoln was born Feb. 12, 1809, in a log cabin which he built himself." Lincoln was indeed a great man but historians, I think, are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14