Sermons on John Leaps:

Journeying To Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Being joyful is more than just being happy. We’ll focus on the true meaning of joy and look at several “joy-busters.”

Journeying to Joy Rev. Brian Bill June 15, 2001 Our family spent this past Wednesday at a Water Park up in God’s Country. We had a blast! There were lots of smiles and laughter. The girls really liked the wave pool and we all enjoyed slides with names like the “Corkscrew,” “Twister,” and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-24, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

My Best Friend -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 13, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 2 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 2 Scripture Ref: Exodus 33:1-17 John 15:14 1 Samuel 15:22 Psalm 69:9 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, Chapt. 12, Rick Warren 1. Introduction a. Two weeks ago we began a study of friendship with God. Specifically, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17, John 15:14

True Love

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

God demonstrates his true love for us in sending his Son to die for us even while we were still sinners.

“My father died today. I do not want to celebrate my father’s life right now. I want to mourn his death, and the dirty trick that was played on him. I do not want to trade sentimental anecdotes or well-intentioned euphemisms to hide from the fact that a terrible thing has happened. We live in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

We Have Conquered The World!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 15, 2012

Faith in Jesus releases us from the cares of this world.

Last August, Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, a 40-year old nurse from Austria, became the first woman to reach the world’s 14 highest peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. She clinched the record when she conquered the notoriously treacherous mountain known as K2. This Himalayan giant, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

"Sinless Perfection?" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 11, 2016

What does the Bible teach about overcoming sin in the life of the Christian?

We come now to one of the most difficult passages in Scripture. Verse 9 is often quoted to teach that a child of God will never commit sin. Many honest and sincere people believe this, and devote themselves to the attainment of what is commonly called "sinless perfection." But is this doctrine ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Cousins

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

• Have you ever heard a sermon that was nothing but questions? • Well, you’re not going to hear one today either. • But there are a lot of questions in todays’ message!

Todays’ message is titled “Cousins”. • Do you have a cousin you are very close to in age? o I do: Vince and Greg • Jesus had a cousin He was close to in age. We know him as John the Baptist. Depending on which translation you read you will see “cousins” or “relative” or “family” or of same ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30, John 1:29-34

The Joyful Jesus

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Oct 31, 2002

Jesus was a man of JOY and so should we be! He had a sense of humor! He was FUN! He laughed! He played! Where’s the JOY in OUR lives?

“JESUS, MAN OF JOY!” September 1, 2002 ROCK POINT CHURCH PRIMARY SCRIPTURE TEXTS John 15:11 “These things have I spoken to you that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full!” PSALM 100! THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front row!2. I was so ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Dec 24, 2019

A short Christmas Eve Devotion written to explain the significance of the Word becoming flesh for us.

THE TECHNOLOGICAL DRIVE FOR PERFECTION Ever since I was a little boy, I have always been fascinated by the steady march forward of technology. I used to love going to the school library and picking up a copy of Popular Mechanics to see what new gadget, or computer, or AI system was being ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Titus 2:11-13, 1 John 4:16-19, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Nazarene

The Circle Of Life Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 15, 2004

2nd in series of 5 on John 3-4. When I see a movie or hear a young person talk about the "circle of life" I really can’t help but think of Nicodemus – an intelligent and perceptive man who really want to understand about life. He is the man who came to

From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 The Circle of Life Have you heard of the “circle of life”? What do you think of when you hear about the "Circle of Life?" In an unofficial and unscientific survey I’ve conducted during the past week most people think of the "Lion King" when they hear ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

King Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 10, 2008

From the very beginning of the ministry God has entrusted to me, I have been convinced that Jesus is the focal point of our faith, the reality of any real ministering. You see, in John 12:32 Jesus said, “If I be lifted up I will draw all men to myself.” J

It seems most appropriate today, being my first time here, to establish common ground. To briefly talk to you about something that is near and dear to my heart, as well as yours would do us both good. From the very beginning of the ministry God has entrusted to me, I have been convinced that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Meaning Of Life Series

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on May 3, 2009

Many people don’t have life they don’t even know what life is/ They don’t understand life they live there lives very pessimistically: John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, an

Jesus The meaning of live Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma John 11:1-26 I want to tell you: Jesus is the only reason we live. Jesus came so that we might have life. John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Reality 101--The Ultimate Revelation Of God Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009

My unbelieving (at the time)father, one time while I witnessed to him, asked "If God exists, why deosn’t He just blow a big hole in the ground or something?" The Apostle John answers this question in his synopsis from all he learned in his experiences wi

Reality 101—The Ultimate Revelation of God John 1:6-18 I had been a Christian only a few months when I felt compelled to witness to my father. In the midst of the discussion, I remember a question which he blurted out in frustration. He said, “Well, if God exists, why doesn’t He just blow a big ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Denomination: Bible Church

The Outcast Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 10, 2007

Do you ever feel like you have to keep everyone at arms length because you just don’t trust them? Perhaps you feel like who you are is just not acceptable. Jesus comes to such a person in John 4 and engages them in a patient yet revealing dialog that chan

Picture this: Your political beliefs put you in the small minority. The majority party, in fact, shuns you. Socially you are considered not really part of the nation because your ancestors were immigrants. Spiritually your stands made you unpopular, and leave you confused. Morally you have made ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-54

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wash My Feet, Wash My Heart

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Oct 16, 2008

Jesus understood full well that in a few short hours all those 24 feet that were so wonderfully cleansed would soon desert Him and run for their life and flee from His presence... And He knows it. They don’t know it. Only the feet of John would stay put.

Disaster struck me one day when I was a boy. I don’t know where in the world my little sister came back to the house real dirty and smelly. Some type of dark sticky slimy stinky substance was all over her and she was crying up loud. She had tried to get rid of it by using her dirty hand and as you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-5, John 13:1-20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Letter Kills But The Spirit Gives Life!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 17, 2010

In this outline we point out what we received through our Lord Jesus Christ. How that when the LAW was given, on that day 3000 men died. However, when the Holy Spirit came 3000 men were born again. John 1:17 (KJV) For the law was given by Moses, but grac

The Letter kills but the Spirit gives Life! In this outline we point out what we received through our Lord Jesus Christ. How that when the LAW was given, on that day 3000 men died. However, when the Holy Spirit came 3000 men were born again. John 1:17 (KJV) For the law was given by Moses, but ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17