Sermons on John 20:47-52:

Whosoever Will

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 19, 2006

A sermon that explains JOHN 3:16, using an illustration about American soldiers held captive in Viet Nam in 1968.

‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.’ Those are not only the most beautiful words ever spoken, but they are the most meaningful words ever spoken. Almost everybody knows this verse, but not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:1

Denomination: *other

We Are The Family Of God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 29, 2006

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, based on the lesson from ist John, who calls us to be the family of God.

3rd Sunday of Easter April 30, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the gift of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who through his death ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Be My Valentine

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 17, 2005

John 3:16 is a valenting from God. Sometimes we we let our love be take fro granted.

Be My Valentine John 3:16 I was thinking about Love this week. I had many occasions that brought the subject to my mind. Keylee was baking a cake for class for a valentine party of sorts. Jason purchased a heart shaped box of chocolates and has other plans lined up that will probably involve ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Congregational

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread... Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 28, 2006

This is the fourth sign the Gospel of John gives us revealing the identity of Jesus. The feeding of the 5000 is more than a miraculous feeding.

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD… When I hold a hockey puck in my hands, it’s just a hockey puck. But when you place that hockey puck in the hands of Team Canada…aaahhhh, it’s just a hockey puck. It should have been a thing of beauty. Put a paintbrush in any of our hands and you might just paint ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15, John 6:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

...but Jesus Walked On Water Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 28, 2006

5th of 7 signs Jesus performed in the Gospel of John whereby he revealed something of his person to the world.

…BUT JESUS WALKED ON WATER When I attended Seminary 10 years ago I had no idea that there was a great divide between the College and the Seminary. Apparently the College students had the notion that we Seminarians thought more highly of ourselves. They perceived that we thought of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Independence Day Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 7, 2006

Peter and John celebrate independance day. Supernatural freedom should inspire us to leave our jails and encourage action.

Independence Day Acts 5 We are continuing our study of Acts; the church is growing - almost exploding. We have two primary teachers, Peter and John. I imagine the others took a turn at telling what they know. They are team teaching in the Colonnade. The apostils, disciples and believers….But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-42

Denomination: Congregational

Love Not The World Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

However, there is a love that God hates which John warns us about. It is love for the world. Why are believers not to love the world?

WARNING AGAINST LOVE FOR THE WORLD 1 John 2:12-17 John reveals something about his audience in verses 12-14. John is writing to "little children” because their sins are forgiven. Note that verses 12 and 13 use two different words. Verse 12 refers to all believers as the word means literally ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Exiled To His Glory

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Mar 8, 2002

Discover how to know Jesus beyond ’head knowledge.’ Read as John the Revelator experienced Him in the fullness of His glory!

I. Banished to God’s Glory! A. Text: Revelation 1:1-20 B. John, known as the “Revelator,” was banished/exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the Gospel and his testimony of Jesus Christ. C. John the apostle, the writer of the Fourth Gospel, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of James the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Big Shoes To Fill

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 2, 2009

This sermon examines the phrase "as the Father has sent Me, I also send you." John 20:21

Have you ever struggled with a task that stretched your limits? Jesus gave Christians a task that will stretch your faith. However, the task is also inspiring. This task is outlined in John 20:19-22. “Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers Birthday Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005

Series on assurance inspired by What every Christian Ought to Know by Adrian Rogers and Saved without a Doubt by John Macarthur

SERMON SERIES: “Blessed Assurance” SERMON #1: “The Believer’s Birthday” SERMON TEXT: I John 5:13 (Series inspired by “What every Christian Ought to Know” by Adrian Rogers and “Saved without a Doubt” by John Macarthur) OPENING JOKE: “IF I CAN’T BE GOOD ENOUGH” Little Billy, caught in mischief, was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Really Matters?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 21, 2004

Sermon for those seasoned with time saints. Most notes are from John Faust, minister of seniors at Southeast Christian Church

Evening Service for 10/17/2004 What Really Matters? Seasoned with Time Series Introduction: The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Nick And I Buried Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004

A sermon "performed" as a monologue from the first person perspective (Joseph of Arimathea) about Jesus’ claim to be the Messiah in John 5.

[Come in, fully dressed in Jewish costume] Shalom! Good morning, My name is Joseph, (but according to your culture, you can call me Joe). I am from Arimathea, a region in the Northwest of Jerusalem [1]. I am a nobleman among the seventy members of the Sanhedrin of Jerusalem, (or Ruling Council in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Antichrist Guard Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message12 Continuation from message 11 two of John's warning against the antichrist. The best guard is to abide in Christ.

Anti-antichrist Armor Pt 2 Abide In Him 1 John 2:24-29 Review/Introduction Warnings comprise a good portion of the communication with our children in the beginning years. We warn against threats to our physical well being. We warn against threats to our social well being. John warned his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:25-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why A Fruitful Life Is A Life Of Overflowing Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2014

A look at five things that John 15 tells us will be present in the life of fruitful obedience that Jesus is calling us to.

A Full Heart: Pursuing the fruitful life that Jesus invites us to will fill our heart with great joy. - John 15:11. Some Specifics About That: 1. We have tangible proof of the existence and power of God. - John 15:5. 2. We become powerhouses of prayer. - John 15:7 – “it will be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Teaching At The Feast Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 12, 2015

In John 7 Jesus continues to teach about His divine nature and purpose as the Jewish leaders become more enraged.

Teaching at the Feast John 7:1-24 Chapter 6 of John covered about one year of ministry in Galilee, which is the main thrust covered in the entirety of the synoptic gospels, which are Matthew, Mark and Luke). Two Passovers and one unidentified feast have been mentioned in John thus far and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist