Sermons on John Donne:

"John - The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003

John the Baptist often gets overlooked in Christmas sermons. John introduces the ministry of Jesus. Christians are to continue the ministry of Jesus.

“JOHN – The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas” Luke 1:6-66 INTRODUCTION: Christmas sermons always deal with the birth of Jesus … as well they should. HOWEVER, His cousin John gets left out a lot, when it comes to Christmas sermons. John is only 6 months older than Jesus. What did John and Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-66

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy John Kennedy Dixon

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 9, 2003

This is the eulogy for my brother who committed suicide as a young man. He was Christian and yet chose to take his life.

John Kennedy Dixon August 24, 1999 God wanted to do something special for the world on January 28th 1965, and God decided to complete the work in the womb and to bring forth little John Kennedy Dixon. He entered the world the loud shouts and screams announcing his arrival, unfortunately all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John 14:1-6

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 4, 2001

Funeral Sermon for a faithful man in his eighties after lengthy heart problems

Funeral Sermon 4 June 2001 John 14:1-6 Rev. Roger Haugen Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And when I go to prepare a place for you, I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

"John Eates The Little Book" Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 25 in a Wednesday evening study.

WEEK 25 “John Eats the Little Book” Date: January 22, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 10: 1-11 Introduction Being off for several weeks let’s begin with verse 1 of chapter 10. We have come to a pause or a parenthesis between the 6th and the 7th trumpet. * We have said that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptist: Dramatic Monolog

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 12, 2006

This is a monolog I wrote for a student at a Christian High School, then later I performed it myself. It incorporates John’s message, first of repentance, then of pointing people to Jesus as the Messiah.

Introduction (I had someone read this before I came to the platform) It was a dark and discouraging time in Israel. A time of cultural and political unrest. But for men and women who knew God and were sensitive to Him, it was a time for prayer and seeking, a time of hope that He was about to do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

2 John: Walking In The Truth Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The key word of 2nd John is truth. The message of the thirteen verses is simple: Followers of Jesus have three responsibilities to the truth. We must know the truth. We must walk in the truth. We must protect the truth. These still apply today. Let’s

Through the New Testament 2006 Walking in the Truth 2 John Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Some of you will remember the scene from the movie “A Few Good Men.” The 1992 film stared Tom Cruise as a rookie military lawyer who has to ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John The Baptist - The Lord's Messenger -

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008

The confused world does not understand the meaning of the coming, the Advent of Christ into this world. In its confusion, the world approaches Christmas with out repentance and preparation necessary to see the Christ and receive his blessings. Christian

John the Baptist the Lord’s Messenger - Matt 11__2-15 Advent3 Sun, Dec 2003 First Lesson: Isaiah 35:1-10 Epistle: James 5:7-11 Psalm 146 Gospel: Matt 11:2-15 "Behold, I Send My Messenger before your face." The Greek word translated here as messenger is "angelos," that is, "angel." Normally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Anglican

John Speaks To Ustoday

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007

A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Series A

2nd Sunday in Advent, December 8, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, God of the prophets, you sent your messenger into the Jordan wilderness to prepare human hearts for the coming of your Son. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Studying The "I Ams" In John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 3, 2007

The inclusion of "I Ams" in John point to and emphasize the divinity of Jesus Christ.

Pastor’s Bible Class -- Thomas Road Baptist Church Studying the “I Ams” In John Dr. Elmer Towns December 9, 2007 A. INTRODUCITON 1. The “I Ams” appear only in John who emphasized Jesus’ deity. 2. They appear in Jesus’ last 12 months to focus on His deity. 3. There are 7, i.e., ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Presence - John The Baptist

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Dec 10, 2007

A Christmas Presence for Baby Jesus.

For the next 4 Sundays we are going to be spending our time preparing for Christmas by becoming familiar with those people God invited to be at his son’s birth. When God decided the time was right, he birthed his son in the flesh to be Immanuel - "God with us" and when he did he sent out some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

According To John, The Time Was And Is Right

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 24, 2007

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, series C

5th Sunday in Lent, March 25, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you fulfilled your promise to redeem the world. Through the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

John 5:15- 47 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 25, 2007

The Gospel of John is full of descriptive passages revealing that Jesus is the Son of God. Here are twelve of them and how they apply to our life today.

Jesus is the Son of God, as shown in John 5:15- 47 You guys have heard this the past several weeks, the reason John wrote the Gospel of John was to teach that Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God. Here are 12 more times that John reveals Jesus is the Son of God: Jesus is the Son of God because… 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15-47

John Was A Witness To The Son Of God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 18, 2005

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series "B"

3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we progress through this season of Advent, continue to move us by the power of your ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Preach On, Brother John

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 22, 2006

John the Baptist preaching is for all people because all people are sinners.

Message: “Preach On, Brother John” Text: “And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins” (Luke 3:3). Who was John the Baptist? Why did John preach baptism of repentance for the remission of sins? Who gave John the authority to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Preach On, Brother John

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 22, 2006

John the Baptist’s preaching is for all people because all people are sinners.

Message: “Preach On, Brother John” Text: “And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins” (Luke 3:3). Who was John the Baptist? Why did John preach baptism of repentance for the remission of sins? Who gave John the authority to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian Church