Sermons on John Lennon:

What's Hot And What's Not

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 24, 2004

John develops his desire of for our continued commitment by reminding us of the high quality of God’s love for us, and the recklessness of a sinful life.

What’s Hot and What’s Not? 1 John 2:28-3:10 INTRODUCTION: the Apostle John continues his general theme in these verses. He is encouraging those who are listening to his words (or in our case reading them), to continue in our relationship with Christ – to maintain a high level or commitment. John ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man Jesus – Prayer Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003

The sixth in a series looking at the life of Christ, this sermon looks at two prayers that Jesus delivers - the Priestly prayer of John 17 and the Lord’s prayer.

Intro.: Pastor Joel Smith tells a cute story about his daughter: One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, Matthew 6:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Experiencing God's Love Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 23, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 4. The final message of this series looks at seven qualities of God’s love found in John 3:16.

EXPERIENCING GOD’S LOVE Living a Life of Love – 4 John 3:16 (ESV) March 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION: This morning we will be concluding our series called “Living a Life of Love.” Just to recap what we have gone through so far: In week one our theme was love your spouse. In week two our theme was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:11-21

Bringing Out The Dead Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 28, 2006

This is the 7th of 7 signs where John shows his readers who Jesus was in acted parables. This sign is the climax revealing that Jesus is the "LIFE".

BRINGING OUT THE DEAD The Monty Python troupe touched on a very real issue of the Middle Ages in their movie about the quest for the Holy Grail: Death! So many people were dying 800 years ago at so fast a rate that there was no time to bury them. Carts were brought around to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Mennonite

Should We Judge? "Absolutely, Positively."

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

Second in mini-series on judging. This message, based on John 7:24 discusses how to make "right" judgments and how to communicate them to the world.

Should We Judge? "Absolutely, Positively." John 7:24 July 17, 2005 Introduction Last week, on our walk through the gospel of Matthew, we looked at the words of Jesus in chapter 7, verses 1-5 where Jesus says that we are not to judge, and that we need to be careful about cleaning up our own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's Not What We Think

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 10, 2005

The man Jesus heals in John 5 teaches us that what we think we need for our life to be right may not be the full answer.

"IT IS NOT WHAT WE THINK" TEXT: JOHN 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION Today as we continue our study of John’s Gospel we will look at another "Jesus Encounter", this encounter comes from chapter 5 and is entitled IT IS NOT WHAT WE THINK. [READ - 5:1-15] Several years ago while I was in Bible College my ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Close Enough To Feel The Scars Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

Final in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Easter Sermon, Jesus invites us to draw near in spite of our doubts and questions.

Birthday invitations—the kids start on them months before the party because they want people to come. For the last several months I’ve been sharing stories from the Gospel of John about Jesus invitation to us—the invitation to come near to Him. This morning we both celebrate His resurrection and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stepping In The Light Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 17, 2006

2nd in the series "Love Notes: A Letter from John." About living a life of love and holiness and seeking forgiveness when you fail.

President Calvin Coolidge went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the preacher had to say about sin, and was told, “He’s against it.”... That’s sort of the bottom line of today’s message—that sin has no place in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Sprit Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 6, 2006

The message takes a look at the work of Holy Spirit in relation to John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself as, the Way, Truth, and Life

The Spirit is given so we might live and act as Jesus. One of my favorite passages is John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself in His own words. Yes, Christianity is narrow and exclusive in the path to heaven but notice the three descriptors, the way, truth, and life. Jesus answered, “I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Glorified In Us

Contributed by David Johnston on Sep 24, 2006

This message deals with Christ’s prayer in John 17 for His disciples sanctification and our need to live a sanctified life for Christ to be glorified in us.

Not much is said about the disciple’s conversions… that is… Some he saved, he said, “Go and sin no more… Or Thy sins be forgiven thee." Some say that weren’t saved until they got the Holy Ghost… (meaning Holy Ghost baptism and salvation are together as one work) Acts 19:1 And it came to pass, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am. . .the Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 25, 2006

A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the bread of life."

(Preview flow of sermon series – Miracles w/ “I Am” statements) Pick-up the reading in John 6:15 (read through verse 27). Jesus hasn’t made the significant “I am. . .” statement yet at this point, but He is leading up to it and has begun to refer to this food that endures forever. This thing ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-59

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sin, Saliva And Sight Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 9, 2006

A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus healing of the man blind since birth.

I’ve got some bad news for you today. As we look at our next miracle, one of seven, around which the Gospel of John is focused, we find ourselves coming upon some tough teaching. If you are looking for three points and a poem today, the news is not good. Not only are there six points. . .but ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am. . .the Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 9, 2006

A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the light of the world."

A few questions to get your minds thinking as we head in to today’s sermon. First one. . . Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Prepared To Go?

Contributed by Ron Whyte on Feb 10, 2006

Evangelistic funeral message requested by the widow of a lovely Christian man to reach out to unsaved members of the family. Based on John 11:25-26

Rev. Ron C. Whyte Rothiemurchus and Aviemore Church of Scotland Aviemore Funeral message 3.02.06 Reading :- John 11:17-44 Patty (my wife) and I hope to go to Turkey this year, but the things is our going and getting there isn’t based on hope alone, there is a certain amount of preparation ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Importance Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jan 25, 2004

Why were Peter, John and Paul so eager to pray for people to receive the Holy Spirit? This answer the Question: Why is the Spirit so important.

The importance of the Holy Spirit A. Background: Acts 8:9-13 Here we found the working of the Holy Spirit through a man that was full of FAITH and the HOLY Spirit Acts 6:5 · God is using him mightily. · Multitudes listen to him. · Miracles were done and then even the GREAT POWER V10 , Simon, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-25, Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational