Sermons on John Gano:

The Hope Of Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2012

The coming of the Messiah was the “hope” of the Israelite people for thousands of years. John the Baptist’s father Zechariah described 5 facets of their hope that was fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ. Christmas brings home these five wonderful hope

THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS Luke 1:67-74 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A family was on their way to the hospital with their 15-year old daughter who was scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy. 2. During the ride they talked about how the procedure would be performed. “Dad,” the teenager asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-74

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Practiced For God’s Visitation-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 29, 2011

2 of 2. John’s audience sought & received practical application in preparing for God’s visitation. How can we be practiced for God’s visitation? Practicing for God’s visit requires...

PRACTICING For GOD’s VISITATION-II—Luke 3:10-14 Attention: People who are Practiced(experienced) at their job. Had done this before & were thus prepared. Need: If God were to come in absolute power, I don’t know that I’m ready for His arrival. I am unprepared for His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Difficult Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 25, 2012

Sermon #4 in the Truths we must believe series extracted from "Truths we must Believe" by Dr. Chris Thurman. Truth #4 is "Life is Difficult" and companion texts are John 16:33 and Gal. 6:7-8.

Title: Life is Difficult Series: TRUTHS We Must Believe #4 CHCC: August 26, 2012 John 16:33; Galatians 6:7-8 INTRODUCTION: In this series on TRUTHS we must believe, we’ve examined 3 truths so far: To err is human; You can’t please everyone; and last week Ronnie talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1st Impressions Of The Servant Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

After introducing us to John the Baptist, Mark then moves quickly into presenting Jesus as the Servant on the Move! We see in these verses 3 snapshots of Jesus’ life up until the time that he began His public ministry in Galilee.

The Gospel of Mark #2 – “1st Impressions of the Servant” Mark 1:2-15 Intro – 1. They say, “You never get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression!” 2. ILL – A convenience store manager in Allston, MA related the following story. “I’m in the store ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Holy Spirit - Our Spiritual Aid

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on May 16, 2018

In John's gospel he refers to the Holy Spirit as the Comforter who will not leave us desolate. But when we look at different versions of the Bible different words are used, e.g. Advocate and Counsellor each having a different but significant meaning.

The Holy Spirit - our spiritual aid John 14: 15-17 Have you ever lived life dangerously by taking a step into the unknown? A step of faith, you were in a situation when you were not sure what to do, you had to make decision and had no idea about the consequences of your actions. It was the kind ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

“faith, Works And Prayer” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 21, 2016

Jesus gives verses which are often misinterpreted in John 14 and answer the following questions: 1. What are the "greater works" of believers"? 2. What did Jesus mean by "ask anything in my name and you shall receive it?

“Faith, Works and Prayer” John 14:12-14 Reading John 14:11-14: “Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves. 12 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The Way,the Truth, And The Life

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 22, 2018

This verse was written on the wall in my room. I did not know where it was in the Bible and after reading it , the Holy Spirit spoke and said to me open John 14:6, and told me to take it to Nations that He was the way, the truth and the life.

John 14: 1 - 6 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hope Of Repentance Advent A #2 Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2016

This is a message about Repentance. John's Message of Repentance is a Message of Hope. It's a message of Hope because it reminds us that: 1. God is For Us 2. God wants to Work in Us 3. God wants to Work through Us

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12; Isaiah 11:1-10 and Psalm 72:1-7 Title: The Hope of Repentance John's Message of Repentance is a Message of Hope. It's a message of Hope because it reminds us that: 1. God is For Us 2. God wants to Work in Us 3. God wants to Work through Us Also - Advent #2 - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Endure Suffering Patiently Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2015

Suffering is partr of the human condition. We see John addressing two very important questions in minds of those who will receive this letter. The first question “Why all this suffering?” The second: “Is there point to the suffering?"

Series: Victorious! “Endure Suffering Patiently” Revelation 6-7 Open This morning, we’re in our fifth message in our series through the book of Revelation. It comes from Revelation 6-7 so if you’d go ahead and take your Bibles and turn to that passage, it will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redemption At Hand-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 15, 2015

1 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

REDEMPTION At HAND-I—Luke 1:67-80 or 'Touching Redemption' Attention: Christmas is a season of giving Presents-Gifts to others besides ourselves. Thru our example, our children are taught about sacrificial giving. We give because we love those to whom we give. Our gifts are usually wrapped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption At Hand-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2015

2 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

REDEMPTION At HAND-II—Luke 1:67-80 or TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what it should be continually with lasting results, from some point in time forward. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption At Hand-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2016

3 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

REDEMPTION At HAND-III—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: A man owned a huge warehouse complex in a large city & had trouble leasing it because it was dilapidated & had been vandalized. He decided to sell it. But before he could properly repair it & get it ready to show, a man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

What A Fellowship! Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 2, 2014

A sermon on koinonia, fellowship of the church (Outline from John Stott in his book, The Living Church, Chapter 5 Fellowship, pages 91- 94; Seedthoughts from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, Chapter 6 Intimately Connected)

HoHum: Object needed: A clear bottle with a top, water, vegetable oil, food coloring. Scripture: John 17:11-16 There are two things in this bottle. Can you guess what they are? Colored water --- and oil. When we look at this bottle with oil and water in it, the first thing that we notice is that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Love Is God’s Commandment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 28, 2015

The world’s values do not last for eternity, they are self-centered and empty. John’s cry to the believer here is asking, “Who do you live for?” Will we love and live for God or ourselves?

To Love is God’s Commandment 1 John Bible Study, Part 4 1 John 2:7-17 Introduction - Last week, John gave us tremendous insight into living fully for Christ • We have an Advocate • We must live for Him • God makes us complete - V4 is the confirmation of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Apostle Peter Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

Peter also called Simon; Simon Peter's father's name was John sometimes referred to as Jonas or Jonah. -- We know nothing more about his parents. ~Simon was a very common name. There are at least seven Simons in the Gospel accounts.

#8~ THE APOSTLE PETER 1-25-14 The New Testament gives a more complete picture of Peter than of any other disciple, with the exception of Paul. ~Peter also called Simon; Simon Peter's father's name was John sometimes referred to as Jonas or Jonah. -- We know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:14

Denomination: Baptist