Sermons on John Hershel:

The Decision For A New Life Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 24, 2015

The choice is ours. Are we going to live making ourselves the center of our universe or are we going to live for God?

September 20, 2015 6 Choices The Decision for a New Life John 3:1-15 Opening words: According to some, the average person makes more than 35,000 decisions in a single day. Most of them are rather simple: where to sit, what to eat at the next meal, what lane to drive in, should I have another cup ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Fine Art Of Being A Jumbo Shrimp

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014

Seeing that real greatness comes through servanthood.

Oxymorons are phrases that sound self-contradicting. Through the years, people have made lists of them. Maybe you’ve heard some… 1. Act naturally 2. Airline Food 3. Almost exactly 4. Alone together 5. Clearly misunderstood 6. Found missing 7. Government organization 8. New York ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready For Christmas?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

John the Baptist told people to make preparations to meet Jesus that were very different from our preparations for Christmas.

I hope we are all making some progress towards being ready for Christmas. We know the drill, decorations, shopping, Christmas cards, wrapping presents, cooking, and so on. Today we meet John the Baptist, who gives us a very different list of things we need to do to be ready to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

A Night Of Blood In The Ballroom

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

The murder of John the Baptist

MARK 6:25 “A NIGHT OF BLOOD IN THE BALLROOM” A) Let me say first that there are certain sins which go together. * Drunkenness, for example, leads to vile language, and often times leads to violence and to bloodshed and murder. * Drunkenness often times leads to impurity and uncleanness – So the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:25

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Sent From God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2020

Pastor comes from the word shepherd. • He guides the flock. • He feeds and waters them. • He protects them and their little lambs.

Jeremiah 3:15, “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” 9 times the word “pastor” is used in the Bible. 8 of these are found in Jeremiah. One time in Ephesians. 5 times it is used in rebuke or condemnation. His success is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Earth Mover

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 7, 2020

John the Baptist was a spiritual "bulldozer" calling us to move the rhythms and rhymes of this world towards God's justice.

December 6, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 The Earth Mover Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

People Of The First Christmas: Zacharias And Elisabeth Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 5, 2024

A childless couple received some incredible news! How did they handle it?

(Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO on 12-01-2024. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: It’s hard to believe, we’re now in December! There are only 20 or so shopping days until Christmas Day and, we shouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 9, 2024

A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent, Year C

December 8, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 3:1-18 Prepare the Way Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Romans were great road builders. They believed in roads. The picture here is a section of an ancient ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Perfect Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 16, 2024

This is the 3rd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#3] GOD’S PERFECT FAITHFULNESS Luke 1:57-80 Introduction: In your daily life, you encounter moments of joy, trials, and uncertainty; and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, as we look at our text today, we are reminded of an important truth- Our God is perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Forerunners For Jesus

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 30, 2024

We are like John the Baptist. It is our responsibility to introduce Jesus, just like John did. This evil world needs Jesus more than ever.

We are the Forerunners for Jesus Luke 1:57-67 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 1:57 Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son. 58 Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had displayed His great mercy toward her; and they were rejoicing with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-67

Denomination: United Methodist

Be An Andrew! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 13, 2023

Based on John 1:40-42 - Challenges hearers to "be an Andrew" & bring people to Jesus.

“BE AN ANDREW!” John 1:40-42 FBCF – 3/12/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lots of interesting names of people in the Bible – Dodo (2 Sam. 23:24), Ichabod (1 Sam. 4:21) , Uz & his brother Buz (Gen. 22:21), Gomer (Hos. 1:3), Mash & Mushi (Gen. 10:23; Ex. 6:19). One man fathered 7 kids & named ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

After Disgrace: The Restoration Of John Mark - Sermon On Mark 1:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 15, 2023

No reputation is so damaged that it can’t be restored by God.

For audio or video of this message go to https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=92172240386 Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Introduction How many of you have ever totaled a car? It used to be that totaling a car meant the car was utterly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Expectations & Evidence

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2023

Yeshua was saying, “Don’t be upset because I’m not what you expected. You’ve got my credentials. Now trust me for the rest of it.”

Zach was tired. He had been coming down to Tiberias every week for almost two months, bringing news and food to John in prison, and it looked like he’d probably be doing it for the rest of the year. Nothing had changed. After Herod arrested John for publicly accusing him of incest and adultery, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Light Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 27, 2023

1st John isn’t a letter, but a poetic sermon sent to churches that were being threatened by hostile people.

God is Light April 30, 2023 1st John isn’t a letter, but a poetic sermon sent to churches that were being threatened by hostile people. John was writing to a group of believers scattered around Asia who needed encouragement. 1 John 1:5-7 NIV This is the message we have heard from him and declare ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7, John 3:19-21, John 8:12, John 1:1-5, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compartiendo La Experiencia De Dios

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 13, 2021

Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario.

Compartiendo la experiencia de Dios Sagrada Escritura: Juan 1: 35-42, 1 Corintios 6: 13-15, 1 Corintios 6: 17-20, 1 Samuel 3: 3-10, 1 Samuel 3:19, Salmos 40: 8-9. Reflexión Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, Escuchemos hoy el texto del Evangelio según San Juan (1, 35-42) ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 1 Corinthians 6:17-20, 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 1 Samuel 3:19, Psalm 40:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other