Sermons on John In Wilderness:

Why We Forgive Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 5, 2014

Based on Dr. John A. McArthur's book "The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness" in reading or hearing this message we learn that we are nothing less than hypocrites when we do not forgive. For more information on this topic,read MacArthur's book! (1/5/14)

**I preached this sermon, based upon concepts from John MacArthur's book "The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness", originally in 1999. Since then, I have preached it a few times and have modified it to fit in a devotional format. Over the next few weeks, we will discuss the topic of forgiveness, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Eternal Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 18, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have eternal life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that eternal life is here on earth and on the Kingdom of GOD IV. TEXT: John 5:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “I tell you t

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have eternal life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that eternal life is here on earth and on the Kingdom of GOD IV. TEXT: John 5:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discerning The Spirits

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 29, 2012

Never swallow someone’s line just because he uses terms of the Christian faith. False teachers are popular with the world because they tell people what they want to hear. Here John warns the Christians who faithfully teach God’s Word will not win any popu

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In an unethical selling technique called the bait-and-switch method, a retailer lures customers into his store by advertising a well-known product at a very low price. When the buyer asks to purchase it, however, he is told that it is out of stock. The salesperson then tries ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 1, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have eternal life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that eternal life is here on earth and on the Kingdom of GOD IV. TEXT: John 5:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “I tell you t

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have eternal life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that eternal life is here on earth and on the Kingdom of GOD IV. TEXT: John 5:24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Self-Deception Of Sin Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 19, 2013

Paul exhorts us to test ourselves to see if we’re in the faith – but how do we do that? John points us in the right direction with some practical “tests” so that we may discern whether we are living in the light or in the darkness.

The Self Deception of Sin - 1 John 1:10-2:2 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #4 In his second letter to the Corinthian Church, the apostle Paul pleads with the people, saying to them these words … “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Greatest Of These

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

-Love is one of the main themes of Advent. Love comes from God. God Himself is love. Why did God send us a Savior? Love! John 3:16 – For God so loved the world…. Jesus is God’s expression of love to us!

The Greatest of These… 1. This is love… 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Keys: Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 19, 2011

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit - fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name,” John 15:16. A prayer key sermon that can also serve as a witnessing sermon.

Prayer Keys - Bearing Fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 One Wednesday, we looked at the second prayer key in this verse, asking in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

Another Miracle (Mark 1:29-39)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 5, 2012

After they left the synagogue, they went directly to the house of Simon and Andrew, along with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying in bed, sick with a fever, so they promptly told Jesus about her. He went up to her, took her by the hand, a

In fact, the whole city gathered at the door. He healed many who were sick with various diseases and drove out many demons. However, he wouldn’t allow the demons to speak because they knew who he was. In the morning, while it was still very dark, Jesus got up and went to a deserted place and ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Thank God For Our Shepherd

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 7, 2012

Here is one of the best known scriptures besides John 3-16. Psalm 23 has been recited at funerals, recited to give Gods people encouragement and it also makes the lost take notice. Only 6 verses in its entirety but is one of the deepest Psalm ever writte

Thank God for our Shepherd. 1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Know God, Must Obey God Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2015

“Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar … AND the truth is not in that person.” John's words cause a POWERFUL examination in our lives that if we are truly followers of Christ, we MUST obey what He commands.

Those who know God, must obey God 1 John Bible Study, Part 3 1 John 2:1-6 Introduction - Last week, John gave us tremendous insight into living fully for Christ -- In his words we saw three specific applications for us to live by • If we live in the dark, God does not live within us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Addiction 2 Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 23, 2019

It is better to prevent the problems than struggling to solve them. Thanks be to God because there is hope to the broken and addict who desires freedom from the bondage - John 16:33 ... "but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" and read; 1 Peter 5:10.

TOPIC: OVERCOMING ADDICTIONS 2 TEXT: TITUS 2:12 INTRODUCTION Most people who engage in addictive behaviors and go on to develop an actual addiction, find out that overcoming it is more challenging than they expected. So it is better to prevent the problems than struggling to solve them. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expect The Unexpected

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 27, 2022

Life is full of unexpected moments—it would be boring without them. But what happens when that unexpected moment is huge? It affects you personally, and it’s something that seems unbearable. It causes you to doubt. That’s what we find in Luke 7 with John the Baptist.

Has something unexpected ever happened to you? —you find a 20 dollar bill in between the cushions on your couch —you bump into someone at the store that you haven’t seen in 5 years —the forecast says it’ll be sunny, but it pours —the dog decides to bring you a gift from the outside world, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Very Important Question To Ask, What Is Truth?

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jul 28, 2022

Jesus said, John 8:31b-32, “If you hold to my teaching, you are truly my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." This is an often-quoted scripture; so, what did Jesus mean by the word "truth”?

Title: It is Important to Ask, What is Truth? Central idea: contrast Jesus' truth with truth in American culture today Specific purpose: define the culture in which we must live Christ Jesus said, John 8:31b-32, “If you hold to my teaching, you are truly my disciples. Then you will know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:13-15, John 8:31-32

The Dignity Of The King Vs. The Depravity Of Humanity

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 21, 2022

John 18:12-36 continues the story of Jesus' journey towards the cross as He faced His enemies and an illegal trial based on false charges. What they didn't know was that Jesus was in control and that this was part of the redemptive plan (1 Corinthians 2:7-8).

The Lord Jesus had been arrested while in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:1-11). He was being hauled off to an illegal trial on false charges. This is the beginning of an obvious plot using any means possible by the Pharisees and the other ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-36, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Mark 14:65

Denomination: Baptist

God's Global Purpose In The Back To Jerusalem Movement (Great Commission)

Contributed by Ed Cheng on Dec 30, 2019

John Stott says that Genesis 1-11 is really a preface to the rest of the bible in which we can see God´s plan and story enacted through a man named Abraham. Galatians 3:8 predicted that the gospel would be preached through Abraham to the entire world.

The Back to Jerusalem Vision given to the China church in the 1940's is a movement to take the gospel from where you are across the nations that are still unreached all the way back to Jerusalem. The great commission in the bible or the Back to Jerusalem Movement did not start in the New ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 24:14, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational