Sermons on John 8:31-20:17:

What Crime Did Jesus Commit? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 9, 2004

We see the context that sets up the reason Jesus was rejected by the Jews. He called for integrity, challenged their authority, claimed to be deity. We then move from the reasons to the purpose - our justification.

Almost 2000 years ago, Jesus asked His followers a question: “Who do you say I am?” It’s still the fundamental question of life. And the answer creates controversy. It’s one reason why Mel Gibson’s film, The Passion of the Christ, is so controversial. This is a film that has had the audacity ...read more

Scripture: John 8:57-59

Denomination: Baptist

Words From The Cross # 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Southern on Mar 9, 2004

This sermon address the topic of how close one is to the cross.

Title: Words from the Cross Sub Title: Close to the Cross (Affection) Text: John 19: 25- 27 “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing” Luke 23:34 (A word of forgiveness) “Assuredly, I say unto you, today you will be with me in paradise” Luke 23: 39- 43 (A word of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God

My Best Friend -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 13, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 2 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 2 Scripture Ref: Exodus 33:1-17 John 15:14 1 Samuel 15:22 Psalm 69:9 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, Chapt. 12, Rick Warren 1. Introduction a. Two weeks ago we began a study of friendship with God. Specifically, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17, John 15:14

Legalism - How It Distorts Our View Of God

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 14, 2004

When there is an undue focus on the "will" of God to the exclusion of the whole "Being" of God we will end up with a distorted perspective of God

• Doctrines can be defined as those things we cannot do without and still be a Christian • Beliefs are those things that make a Christian a Christian o Salvation is through Christ alone, by faith alone through grace alone o The Bible is the Word of God So our focus should be on the essentials of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Authority Of The Bible

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 15, 2004

Who is the ultimate Authority of the Scriptures?

The Authority Of The Bible What is the foundation of the truth for the New Testament? St John 14:1-27 . Is the absolute authority, The Pope of Rome, The Bible Scollars, what about the Church Conferences? None of the above? The answer is, none ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counterfeit Christianty Part 1

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 16, 2004

Let Christ be first in your thought in the morning and He will be last in your thought everyday.

Judas heard the word from the Lord: “One of you is going to betray me tonight.” Everyone of Jesus’ disciples began to say, “Lord, is it I?” When Judas asked the same question, the Lord said, “You said so.” That was enough for somebody whose head was not anchored to defeat. Delilah said to Samson, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:17, Luke 14:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speaking The Legal Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 16, 2004

How the officials accused Jesus of deserving to die for breaking the law - and how the law ended up stating that very thing - but a different law.

March 17, 2004 John 19:4-7 Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against him.” 5 When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!” 6 As soon as the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seven Words From The Cross

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2004

The Seven Words of Jesus from the Cross are a wonderful commentary in his own words of Forgiveness, Salvation, Love, Atonement, Suffering, Victory and Security.

The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. Thank God, we see it now as an empty cross because the seeming tragedy for good and apparent victory for evil was overturned by the power and purposes of God into the triumph of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-30, Luke 23:34-43, Luke 23:46, John 19:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

"The Liberating Purpose Of Christ's Death” Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Mar 16, 2004

As people respond to Mel Gibson’s film, there is one truth that must be made clear: Neither the Jews nor the Romans had power to put Christ to death apart from His voluntary act. "No man takes my life from Me. I have power to lay it down and to take it ag

 200412.ser Easter Series # 1 “The Liberating Purpose of Christ’s Death” February 29, 2004 Subject: Christian Freedom Theme: Christ, the Liberator Passage: John 8: 21 - ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

Stolen Property

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jul 27, 2003

We can get back what Satan has stolen from us if we want it. Taken from Jim Cymbala’s book Fresh faith.

The other day I was standing in line at the grocery store and the woman in front of me was wearing on of those backpacks with a toddler in it. As I stood there I noticed a large sign on the backpack that read. “This child tends to shoplift,” it read. “Please inform mother.” In the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:16-20, John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Isn't The End Of It

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

Death is not the final moment. For Christians, it is only a departing from this world and an arrival in God’s presence. The body then awaits the resurrection.

THIS ISN’T THE END OF IT SCRIPTURE: John 11 INTRODUCTION: (v. 1 – 7) v. 1 Lazarus is sick Sin brought forth sickness. We’ve all experienced sickness to some degree. v.3 Lazarus was loved by the Lord v. 4 Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick. When you are sick, Jesus knows, but He wants to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Continuance Principle Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that a true disciple of Christ is one who continually lives according to Words of Jesus.

Marks of Discipleship #1: The Continuance Principle Text: John 8:31-32 Thesis: To note that a true disciple of Christ is one who continually lives according to Words of Jesus. Introduction: (1) We are to be disciples of Christ. (a) A disciple is “one who accepts and assists in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Principle Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that a true disciple of Christ is one who loves as Jesus loves.

Marks of Discipleship #2: The Love Principle Text: John 13:33-34 Thesis: To note that a true disciple of Christ is one who loves as Jesus loves. Introduction: (1) John mentions 3 marks of discipleship. (2) Today, we will look at the second of the three, which is love. (a) This command is said ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Principle Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that a true disciple of Christ bears fruit.

Marks of Discipleship #3: The Fruit Principle Text: John 15:7-8 Thesis: To note that a true disciple of Christ bears fruit. Introduction: (1) John gives 3 marks of discipleship. (2) The 3rd is the “fruit principle.” Discussion: I. What is the fruit that we are to bear? A. Most people ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 29, 2003

This sermon is about the Lordship of Jesus Christ and His authority over 1.SIN 2.SICKNESS 3.SCOURGE 4.STORM 5.SCHEMES 6.SATAN 7.SOVEREIGNS

JESUS IS LORD ************ OUTLINE 1.SIN 2.SICKNESS 3.SCOURGE 4.STORM 5.SCHEMES 6.SATAN 7.SOVEREIGNS THE MESSAGE JESUS IS LORD 1.SIN John 8 : 34-36 Matthew 9 : 2-7 Jesus is Lord over all the power of sin. He can set us free from the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13

Denomination: Pentecostal