Sermons on John 23:34-13:35:

Signs

Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Jan 18, 2022

In John's Gospel, miracles are signs pointing to something beyond the miracle. In Jesus' 1st sign, turning water to wine, what does it point to? What's it got to do with us?

A drunken coal miner came to Christ & went stone cold sober. He began telling all his friends about his freedom in Christ & the evils of alcohol. One friend decided to trap him. “Do you really believe Jesus turned water into wine?” “Absolutely!” he replied. “For me, He’s turned wine into a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Abides In Small Places

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

When trying to start a new church, we often think we should send church planters to the largest populated areas. However, both John the Baptist and Jesus preached in the wilderness, and people came to them where they were!

I have entitled our message for this evening, “God Abides in Small Places.” Abide means, to dwell and to continue in a place. The Lord can be found abiding – and alive and well – in small places; and it is very important for us to be reminded of this fact because of America’s belief that “bigger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6, Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Love: The Prerequisite To A Life Changing Experience Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 6, 2021

John paints a beautiful picture of God and the life of believers. He says that love is the preeminent attribute of God and this is seen in the cross. Christian love doesn’t happen by self-determination, it happens because of the abiding presence of Holy Spirit.

G.A. Studdert-Kennedy, the English chaplain poet, found himself alone one dark night on the cliffs of Dover, peering sightlessly into the darkness across the English Channel. His thoughts led him to wonder what kind of force lingered in the darkness. As he thought about who may be lingering in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That They May Seek God By Our Witness Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 7, 2021

This study raises questions that are extremely critical for being secure in our faith. They are not theoretical questions; they deserve an answer. The 5 questions I have raised fit under the two matters John holds before the reader: Belief and Love.

Turning to Janet, “Jan, did you turn off the stove?” Isn’t it amazing how a simple question often prompts a person to have serious doubt? Those under the influence of Gnosticism in Asia created doubt among many of the believers. John Stott “conjectured that their secession was due probably to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words Of Life

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 13, 2021

Jesus spoke words that are still spirit and life. How can mere words be spirit and life? What does that mean? Let’s discuss why Jesus’ words are described as spirit and life in John 6:56-69.

Prelude Jesus spoke words that are still spirit and life. Purpose: How can mere words be spirit and life? What does that mean? Plan: Let’s discuss why Jesus’ words are described as spirit and life in John 6:56-69. Eat My Flesh John 6:56 Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on May 4, 2021

It the desire of every true believer to please the Lord. Our Lord Jesus has shown us an example on how to please God in John 8:29 " for I do always those things that please him."

Hebrews 11:5-6 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6, John 8:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 3, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Seven. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob receives the blessing of Isaac with the help of Rebekah and trickery. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 27 Jacob, clothed in the garments of Esau, is blessed by Isaac. Esau, hearing of Jacob's action, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 6, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Eight. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob prepares to leave his parents and is directed to take a wife from the daughters of Laban his uncle. On his journey Jacob has a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 28 Isaac ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United In Worship Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 5, 2024

We explore importance of gathering together for worship; true worship as described by Jesus in John 4, focusing on spiritual and genuine communion with God; the strength and encouragement found in corporate worship and its transformative impact on believers' lives.

Introduction Video Ill.: Consumer Worship by Dan Stevers * https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/03/22/more-houses-of-worship-are-returning-to-normal-operations-but-in-person-attendance-is-unchanged-since-fall/ ** ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, John 4:21-24, Hebrews 10:19-25, Acts 16:25, Psalm 95:1-7, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis Chapter Forty-Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 3, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY-THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that the brothers of Joseph, after using up the grain which they had purchased, returned to Egypt again. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 43 Jacob, overcome by the entreaty of his sons, delivers Benjamin to them, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 17, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Four. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, is raped. Daniel Whedon (1889) – Genesis 34 In this chapter we observe the first bitter fruits of Israel’s contact with the heathen. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 22, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Five. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob’s name is reconfirmed as Israel. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 35 Jacob, having purged his house of idols, builds an altar at Beth-el. Rachel dies, in childbirth of Benjamin. Reuben lieth with Bilhah. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 26, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Six. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that you have a record of Esau's descendants. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 36 Esau departs from the land of Canaan, where Jacob was, because of the multitude of their flocks. Esau's posterity is enumerated. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 36:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 24, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Seven. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Joseph tells his dreams to his brothers who sell him into slavery. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 37 Joseph relates his dreams to his brethren: they envy him; and, conspiring his death, first cast him into a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Culture Of The King”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 18, 2021

James and John request places of honor in the new "political kingdom". Kingdom culture is servanthood. We live in an ambitious world. Life is about winning and losing. They were dreaming of goblets filled with wine, not cups of suffering.

In Jesus Holy Name March 15, 2021 Text: Mark 10:45 (Matthew 20:20-25) “The Culture of the King” There is a question that Americans should be asking today, not just in the church, but the entire society. “Where are the leaders we need who are not selfish? Do they exist?” Isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35, Matthew 20:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran