Sermons on John Dominic Crossan:

"The Truth About Sin " Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 20, 2008

Deals with three False Statements About Sin. Each of the false claims about sin is introduced by John’s use of the term “if we say” (vv. 6, 8, 10) and is followed by John’s denial of that claim.

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 2 “The Truth About Sin” 1 John 1:5-10, 2:1-2 Several years ago the noted psych-iatrist, Dr. Karl Menniger, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Build My Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2020

We can become discouraged by current conditions, but we're on the winning side with the Kingdom of Jesus. It has grown from 12 men to 2.3 billion and will only gain more dominance. You can't lose because you're on the winning team!

I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH Matt. 16:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman locked her keys in her car. She looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger and was tried to get into her car but couldn’t. Finally, she bowed her head and asked God to send some help. Within five minutes a dirty, greasy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fix Your Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 23, 2016

Biblical hope: it is 1) Secured by abiding (1 John 2:28), 2) Manifested by righteousness (1 John 2:29), 3) Established by love (1 John 3:1), 4) Fulfilled by Christlikeness (1 John 3:2), and it is 5) Characterized by purity (1 John 3:3).

On the closing day of the 41st Parliament last June, the Conservative government’s final gesture was to stand for the second reading of Bill C-53, the Life Means Life Act. Its stated goal was to lock up the most vile murderers for the rest of their natural lives. Nicholson, responsible for ...read more

Denomination: Other

Passing Down The Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 26, 2010

1 John seems to reveal a generation gap for the first time in Christian experience. How do we handle this? John’s message is helpful here.

(The audio version of this is longer and more complete) How do we pass on the truth to the next generation? How keep from losing our children to the world? Every generation has a choice to make. The gospel and letters of John may have been written to address this very subject. John writes to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29, 1 John 2:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Me To Drink

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 19, 2015

Jesus' words of "Give Me To Drink" were preceded by John 3:15 (Salvation); John 3:30 (Lordship), then comes John 4:7 (Service).

Read John 4:1-10 I. First - Salvation John 3:1-21 Especially v15 As Jesus begins His Ministry, He first shows us Salvation Not religious – for Nicodemus was VERY religious. Not a good person – for Nicodemus was a good person. Not someone who knew who God was – ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The "Rapid Growth" Towards Christ-Likeness!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

I learned that DISCIPLESHIP is not MANDATORY! DISCIPLESHIP should not be MOTIVATED by FEAR. Let me ILLUSTRATE my LIFE, when I was in the ENGINEERING, I was DOMINATED by FEAR! I wasn’t STUDYING to LEARN, rather I was STUDYING because of FEAR of FAILING,

INTRODUCTION: It’s about 2 yrs. have passed when I DENIED myself, CARRIED my OWN CROSS and FOLLOWED Jesus CHRIST! I encountered a lot of TRIALS that TESTED my FAITH, endurance, patience, self-control, humility & forgiveness. I learned to FOCUS in PURSUING my CALLING and not to ENTERTAIN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: *other

The Valley Of Shadows Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 10, 2019

In a world that is dominated by those who defy, avoid and simply fear death, David simply says "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil." Why was it that David could be so confident?

OPEN: “Life is short, and death is sure. Sin the cause. Christ the cure.” Vladimir Lenin - the first communist dictator of Russia - died in 1924. Shortly after his death, authorities decided to maintain his body in a mausoleum. So, for the past 95 years Lenin’s body has been on display in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4, Hebrews 2:14, Hebrews 13:5, Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marks Of True Greatness

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jun 6, 2002

John was a spiritual Giant

"TRUE GREATNESS" By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 1:19-34 There have been many who claimed to be great and the world has claimed many people to be great. But God’s claim of greatness is true greatness. ETS: John was a great man ESS: We need great men today (spiritual giants) Matthew 11:11 Verily I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Get Out Of Your Boat

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

inspired by John Ortberg

GET OUT OF THE BOAT. I used to always think Simon Peter was nuts for getting out of the boat and thinking he could walk on water. The weather conditions The physical impossibility of it Then I realized that is the point of the exercise God calls us out of our comfort zones to do the impossible That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Being Good Instead Of Looking Good

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 9, 2006

A sermon on John the Baptist

Sermon for 1/8/2005 Matthew 3:1-12 Introduction: - Let’s compare John the Baptist to modern day preachers. A. His clothes. 1. Modern day preachers wear suits. 2. John the Baptist wore camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist. B. His diet. 1. Modern day preachers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Circle Of Influence

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

John and His mom

Circle Of Influence John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, "I am the voice of one calling in the desert, ’Make straight the way for the Lord. " John 1:23(NIV) I. A Man of Faith . Mom was F . At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country ...read more

Scripture: John 1:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning Was The Word

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 7, 2003

Intro to the Gospel of John

In The Beginning Was the Word John 1:1-5 Before we get into the heart of tonight’s study, I’d like to take a look at the background behind the Book of John, and it’s writer. I think this will give us more of a feel for these verses of scripture. The Apostle John, also known as John the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Loves You

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Feb 26, 2013

John 3:16

I. Are you looking for someone that loves you? Maybe you are looking for someone that loves you with all their heart. Are you looking for someone that will do anything for you? That special someone that will never turn their back on you. Well I come here today to tell you that I know two people ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Anatomy Of Unbelief

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 11, 2013

Exposition of John 12

Text: John 12:37-50, Title: Anatomy of Unbelief, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/10/13, AM A. Opening illustration: Dangerous Theology, “We must never forget that it is by God’s appointment that if His word does not quicken, it must deaden.” B. Background to passage: the scandal of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves You

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 1, 2013

John 3:16

I. Have you ever wondered if you have someone in life that loves you? II. Jesus came to earth just to die for your sins. And he came to die for my sins too. God sent his one and only Son to die for our sins. When God sent his Son it was one of his many ways to show us that he loves us. III. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other