Sermons on John Lewis:

Like Father Like Son Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 13 from 1 John focusing on the privilege of being children of God and abiding in Him.

Like Father – Like Son 1John 2:29-3:3 Review The first two chapters of John’s letter focus on the God of light. John passed on the message He heard from Christ that was still reverberating in his ears and heart – God is light with any speck of darkness. God is pure, God is ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Ultimate Test Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 15 from 1 John focusing on loving one another as the ultimate test of sonship.

The Ultimate Test 1John 3:11-23 John wrote these letters in the latter years of his life. He wrote as a tender father would write to His dearly loved children. It is filled with tenderness and endearing language. “Beloved, dear children, my little children, brethren, dear friends.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Discerning Truth And Error Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

message 21 from 1 John continuing the discussion of discerning error from Message 20.

Discerning Truth & Error Pt 2 1John 4:1-6 REVIEW I. THE GOD OF LIGHT AND HIS CHILDREN OF LIGHT 1-2 II. THE GOD OF LOVE & HIS CHILDREN OF LOVE 3-4 The logic of John’s letter is really quite simple. God is light (pure) and God is love (passionate). Because of His great love, He invited us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Condemned Or Not Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 23, 2015

John's Gospel makes it clear that sinner's are responsible for their own unbelief which inevitably leads to condemnation.

Condemned or Not (Read John 3:16-21) The glorious truth of God’s unfathomable love and His plan of salvation for humanity is stated in John 3:16-17: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17 "For ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Glorious Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Oct 27, 2015

The fifth 'I AM' saying of Jesus in John. Describes His eternal care for His Sheep.

OUR GLORIOUS SHEPHERD JN 10:11-17 Dr. M Pope This is the fifth of our Lord’s I AM statements in John’s Gospel. Certainly in making this statement, He is contrasting Himself to the false shepherds who were in charge of the Jewish religion of that day. He had ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected!

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 7, 2015

John the Baptist was an unexpected person bringing an unexpected message at an unexpected time. A communion sermon for Advent.

Every one of us has certain expectations at Christmas. We expect to buy gifts and we expect to receive gifts. We expect the lights and the colors and the sights and the sounds of the season. We expect to eat a lot! We expect long lines in the department stores, and apparently this year more than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Word, The Light, And The Incarnation

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

Presents what John's prologue has to teach us about the person and work of Jesus Christ.

John 1:1-14 Introduction Two weeks ago we reflected on the opening text of Genesis and of the whole Bible. “In the beginning,” presented the already presence of the eternal God. He alone is Creator of man, who is made in his image; and he alone is Creator of all creation, which bears ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Zechariah's Prophecy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 8, 2017

An often overlooked passage has some great insights concerning God, Jesus, and John the Baptist!

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " We are rapidly closing in on Christmas. It is an exciting time for children and adults. " There are many things to do to be prepared for this wonderful holiday. " Today we will begin a 3-part series entitled, Christmas With Luke. " In this series we will examine what the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Gift For The New Year

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 13, 2017

Use the principles of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus in Christmas to prepare the way for the new year.

1. I am not a big fan of Christmas – there are theological issues in which a pagan story of Mithras became the basis for the date of the celebration of the birth of Jesus. [Similar for Easter] a. Jesus’ birth is mentioned but not specifically when b. Jewish people tend not to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Little Town Of Bethlehem

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 18, 2017

Pastor John uses Bethlehem as an example of God using anything and anyone for HIS plan and purpose.

O Little Town of Bethlehem CCCAG December 17th, 2017 Scripture- Micah 5:1-4 In Scotland many years ago, the pastor of a small village church was visited by one of his deacons before service one Sunday morning. As the pastor brought out some coffee for them to share, her could tell by the deacon’s ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Over Coming Discouragement

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines ways to overcoming discouragement when serving while not being appreciated

John 5 (3) Overcoming discouragement Why are so many people, and especially young people unhappy? To site just one example Reuters Reported in 2019 that suicidal thinking, severe depression, and self-injury among college age people in the United States more than doubled in the last decade. This ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Jesus?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

In John 14:15, God commands us to keep His commandments if we love Him.

This statement given by our Lord to his disciples, reads as a command. In other versions, it is translated as a statement of fact. For example: 1. New American standard Bible: “if you love me, you will keep my commandments.” 2. New international version: “if you love me, you will do what I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, John 14:23, Matthew 4:19, Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Baptist

An Elaboration Of The Doctrinal Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 21, 2021

First John 14:1-6 teaches us how to discern between truth and error.

Scripture Let’s suppose you are new to town and you are looking for a place to worship and belong. And let’s suppose you visit a worshiping community, pick up a bulletin, and sit down. You read the mission of the group, which is as follows: “The mission of the [Blank] Temple is to encourage ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Thessalonians 1 Of 12 (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

In his book, “Harvest of Humanity,” John Seamands tells the story of a German soldier that was wounded in training.

He reported the injury to his officer and he was commanded to go to the local military hospital. When he arrived at the hospital he parked his car and entered the magnificent building. Immediately he saw two doors clearly marked. • The sign on one said, “For the slightly wounded,” and the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Uplifted Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 15, 2022

John 12:32 teaches us several truths about Jesus' death on the cross.

Scripture The year was 30 AD. Thousands of Jewish pilgrims had come to Jerusalem from all over the world for the upcoming Passover feast. Many Jews came to Jerusalem a week before the Passover to ceremonially cleanse themselves and also to prepare for the Passover. Word had spread among the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed