Sermons on John 6:8-18:3:

What Are You Waiting On

Contributed by Russ Houser on Feb 16, 2002

How many have ever dealt with peer pressure, or goading to go do something your not quite ready to do? This deals with the call to be a witness all the time.

What Are You Waiting On? 2-17-02 AM John 7:1-6 How many have ever dealt with peer pressure, or goading to go do something your not quite ready to do? Charlie Brown valentine show. - There’s a little red haired girl He likes. - Linus keeps telling him to just go talk to her - Chuck is nervous, ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do These Things Bother You?

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Feb 18, 2002

Why do Christians have a problem with Jesus being the only access to God? He is the way, the truth and the life.

Do These Things Bother You? John 14:6 Let me share with you some things that bother me today: telemarketers who call at 8:58 PM or any other time; kids without respect for anything or anyone; motorized scooters; rap music; a lack of commitment that permeates our society; certain cap-less ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Fed A Crowd Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 18, 2002

Jesus works through whomever and whatever is put at His disposal.

Introduction: At the sight of the crowd, Jesus had compassion for them. Could any human solution be found to meet their need? Let us see what Jesus did? I. The Need Was Obvious By asking for a human solution(v.5 knowing that there was none), Jesus highlighted the powerful and miraculous act ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Teaches Openly Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 18, 2002

People were amazed at the teaching of Jesus and wondered about the source of his wisdom.

Introduction: The people were "amazed" at the teaching of Jesus and wondered where such knowledge came from. After all, Jesus had not studied as the "other religious" leaders had. I. Jesus Teaches The word "teach" means "to instruct by word." It is the ability to influence the understanding ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 18, 2002

Everyone admits that love is wonderful and necessary, yet no one agrees on just what it is. If our songs, movies and poems (as interesting and entertaining to listen to, watch, and read as they are), are any indication, most of us don’t really know what l

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Notation: Today we will be taking a break from our Parables of Jesus series to celebrate love and marriage. I cannot miss this opportunity to address one of the most critical subjects of all…loving someone. Opening Statement: Perhaps, our musicians who seem to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 15:13

In Just A Little While

Contributed by Rick Adams on Feb 19, 2002

Four things Christ told His disciples would happen "in just a little while".

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Free's A Woman Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 19, 2002

In Jesus, there is the gospel of the second chance.

Introduction: As Jesus was about to teach a crowd of people, he was approached by the religious leaders of his day. They were very angry with the success of his ministry. The attention was leaving them and they were used to keeping people under many rules. They were frustrated about their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Find True Happiness

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 5, 2001

The Christian is shown from the Word of God how to find true happiness.

"How to Find True Happiness" Text: John 13:17 -John 13:17, teaches how to find true happiness -"If ye know these things" = knowledge -"if ye do them" = obedience -"happy are ye" = happiness -Knowledge + Obedience = Happiness -The reasons many Christians are unhappy: -They may know their Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Judas Do It?

Contributed by Norm Story on Apr 6, 2001

He did it for the money; we too are vulnerable to greedy love of money

"Why Did Judas Do It?" Matthew 26:6-16 John 12:4-6 Mathew 26:47-50; 27:3-5 For a prosecutor to win a conviction in court,they must offer a reasonable motive for doing the crime. A jury will want to know why someone did the particular deed. In life, we expect some rational explanation for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Continuity

Contributed by Edward Aponte on Apr 7, 2001

The most important mark of a disciple that Christ demanded from His followers was not consistency but continuty.

Introduction: Believers have a lot in common with a beach ball. We can be colorful at sometimes, we can be sometimes hard to get a hold of. But the most significant thing we believers have in common with a beach ball is boyancy. The ability to rise up a continue on top. What are some of the ways ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27, 1 John 2:18-28

Denomination: Congregational

Power And Control At The Cross Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 8, 2001

Although Jesus appeared to be the least powerful man in Palestine when he was on the cross, He was actually the one in control.

Last week, a U.S. surveillance plane collided with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese plane was lost. The American plane was able to make an emergency landing at a nearby air base. Once the plane landed, the Chinese military immediately took the crew into custody. That was eight days ago, and our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18, Matthew 26:47-54

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 9, 2001

Funeral Service for elderly Christian lady who was active in church work

Funeral.086 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC Mrs. Ruby Shealy Crosland, Age 86 Prelude: Psalm 100 Prayer: Hymn # 407 “Because He Lives” Piano Solo: “How Great Thou Art” John 12:12-19 This is the final picture of the maturing Christian found in the public ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Our Provider

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 9, 2001

Only God can (and does) meet our needs. He does this for the purpose of displaying the gospel in our lives.

32Jesus called his disciples to him and said, "I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way." 33His disciples answered, "Where could we get enough bread in this remote ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion And Healing

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 9, 2001

Jesus cares about our suffering. Then why does he sometimes not heal us?

It seems that the number of diseases we are subject to as human beings is endless. There are so many kinds of diseases, disorders, and dysfunctions that doctors can barely keep track of them all. And new ones are being added all the time [AIDS - now the leading cause of death worldwide among people ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Surprised By Joy

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Apr 10, 2001

The same joy that surprised the followers of Christ in the upper room that first Easter can bring us joy that is permanent, powerful, and plentiful.

Near the end of the nineteenth century a little church high on the cliffs at the entrance to the English Channel was destroyed by a hurricane. A few weeks later, a British Admiral came to ask the pastor if they intended to rebuild the church. The clergyman explained that they were a poor ...read more

Scripture: John 16:19-20, Luke 24:41

Denomination: Baptist