Sermons on John 8:31-47:

Whoville: I Am A Disciple Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 6, 2019

This message looks at what it means to be called a disciple

Back in November the worship team introduced the song “Who You Say I Am”, maybe you remember. And as the team was singing, I had an epiphany. An epiphany is defined as: a moment of sudden revelation or insight. And maybe epiphany is a little strong but considering that many Christians celebrate ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why The Ten Commandments? Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

Optional but important intro to a series on The Ten Commandments. Christians should live according to the commandments because, a) God gave them, b) They help us fulfill our role in his plan for salvation, and c) They are a guide to freedom.

WHY THE TEN COMANDMENTS? Exodus 20:1-2 A TV personality had as a guest on his show a congressman, who was advocating for displaying the Ten Commandments in public buildings. When asked why the commandments should be put on display in a courthouse, he answered, “Well, the Ten Commandments is not a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6, Exodus 20:1-2, John 8:31-36, Exodus 19:16-25, 1 Peter 2:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Values Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 11, 2019

Our values make us who we are, Our values drive us to do what we do. As a Church and as individual Christians, our new DNA in Christ should impact our values.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • DNA, it determines a lot concerning your life. DNA is the code of life, DNA determines your eye color, hair color if you keep your hair, skin color, among many other things. • Last week we discussed our mission is woven into our new DNA in Christ and how effectively we are ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 8:32, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Free Indeed! Pt.2 (Maintenance Of Deliverance)”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Feb 7, 2019

His Word... the Word where, when you read of it, it does not enter the ears (since it’s a Word) it enters through the “eyes of your heart” turning our hearts of stone into hearts ready to be transformed!

“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36KJV) “For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Corinthians 3:17NLT) Introduction: After freedom, I mean complete freedom, we are free indeed! The HolySpirit came as a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 3:17, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whoville: We Are Free Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 9, 2019

Jesus promised us that we would be free, but what does that mean? And what doesn't it mean? This message looks at those two questions.

Since it was first Introduced in Dr. Seuss’ 1954 Horton Hears a Who, Whoville has been a staple in popular culture. In 1957 Seuss reintroduced Whoville in his book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and the location and residents have been popularized in different media through the years. There has ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Be Foolish Serve God

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2019

To establish that believers: should walk as wise, redeeming the time, and understanding the will of the Lord; and not as fools. This lesson will enlighten many believers; in fully comprehending the will of the Lord, in true conversion and religious service.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Don’t be foolish - walk circumspectly 2. Don’t be foolish - redeem the time 3. Don’t be foolish - understand the Lord’s will Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Don’t Be Foolish Serve God.” The theme for this lectureship is: “Serving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Joshua 24:15, John 8:30-32, Romans 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All The Way Part 1 Series

Contributed by Nelson Briggs on Feb 11, 2019

God loves us and He created us to be in relationship with Him. And while the devil is our enemy, God has made sure he is a defeated enemy.

Introduction: There is a God! He is awesome in power and glory. And He loves you… The Bible says: “…God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) “…God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 5:12, Genesis 3:15, John 8:44, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Romans 7:19-25, 1 John 3:12, 1 John 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

A Different Kind Of Free

Contributed by Chad Stephenson on Feb 12, 2019

I believe that we have been blessed to live in the greatest nation in all of the world! And, we have been given, by God, almost matchless freedom.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF FREE John 8:31-36- 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth Will Set You Free

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019

THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE

The Truth Will Set You Free ( JOHN 8:31-34) TEXT: ( JOHN 8:31-34) 31 Jesus told the people who had faith in him, “If you keep on obeying what I have said, you truly are my disciples. 32 You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered, “We are Abraham’s children! We have ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Day In The Life Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 23, 2019

We continue our "Red Letter Series" through the Gospel of Luke by looking at a day in the life of Jesus!

INTRODUCTION: • Jesus had just talked with the disciples and the people that were gathered around Him about prioritizing God’s work. • He had also explained the necessities of being good ground for the seeds of God’s Word to fall upon. • He encouraged us to “Let our light shine” and then He went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:25, John 14:12-14, Luke 8:52, Luke 8:54, Luke 8:46, Luke 8:45, Luke 8:48, Romans 4:16, Revelation 12:11, Luke 8:33, Luke 8:28, Luke 8:39, Hebrews 4:14, Galatians 5:6, Romans 10:17, John 8:35, Mark 11:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Christianity Is Not Unique

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 24, 2019

Christianity, in many ways, is not all that different than other religions and faith traditions. In fact, there is really only one thing about Christianity that is unique.

I’m going to begin this morning with a familiar text: "What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others." Sound good? That, of course is . . . a well-known saying of Confucius, a Chinese wise man who lived in the 5th and 6th century B.C. "What you do not wish for yourself, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Beyond Insecurity Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2019

In this message we will talk about - what insecurity is, what are some of it's causes and how to move beyond insecurity to confidence in God.

Moving Beyond Insecurity In Romans 8, beginning at verse 31 we read this powerful God-breathed words… If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12, John 8:44, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battered Christian

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Mar 6, 2019

Many times in life, we are faced with situations that are undesirable and can cause us to become battered by the enemy. Maybe it is a job situation or any family or social situation, we may find ourselves in that we feel like we have no way out. What should we do in cases like this?

John 8:34--Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. (Found on Reddit) A law professor in Australia spent 20 years as a cop before becoming a lawyer and eventually teaching. In explain the BATTERED WIFE syndrome of defense to murder, he told a story of a call to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 8:34

Denomination: Charismatic

Can A Born-Again Christian Have A Demon In Their Soul Or Body But Not In Their Spirit??

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 14, 2019

An in-depth, multi-part biblical look at "Deliverance Ministry," curses, "sins of the father," the position, rights and authority of every Born-Again Christian.

During the late 1960’s there began a teaching within the church that is now known as ‘Deliverance Ministry (DM).’ It is believed by a majority of DM proponents that when a person becomes Born-Again, light comes into their spirit, and they become brand new, but their body will not be made new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:17-18, Ephesians 2:1-9, 1 John 3:8, John 8:42-47, 1 Corinthians 6:16, Hebrews 9:7, Galatians 2:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, 1 Corinthians 2:16, John 2:19-22, 1 John 2:13-14, Colossians 1:13, Luke 9:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ There Is True Freedom Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2019

Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Galatians wrote: “it is for freedom that Christ has set us free”. These words, written by Paul to first-century followers of Jesus are an important truth that is still relevant to us today in the 21st Century.

In Christ, there is true freedom This month in our series Dare to be different we have been considering Different Freedom. This evening I want us to consider the truth that in Christ there is true freedom. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Galatians wrote: “it is for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:31, John 8:32, John 8:34-36, Numbers 11:5-6, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Galatians 5:13-15, Acts 3:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal