Sermons on John M Braaten:

Things I'm Scared To Death Of

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 16, 2001

There are some things that you and I need not be scared of, but on the other hand there are some things that you and I as christians need to be scared to death of

In chapter one of Job we find that Job was a man that feared God, he was a man that was upright, one that eschewed evil, I believe his goal in life was to live so that God would be pleased with his life. He may never have read what Paul said in 2 Cor. 5:9 " Wherefore we labor that whether ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope When I'm Tempted Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

Second in a five part series from 1 Peter that adddresses how t find hope in our lives.

A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll miss my appointment. Forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Help! I'm Not Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 3, 2006

Preparing for Christmas; using FACT as an acrostic

“HELP – I’m Not Prepared for Christmas!” December 3, 2006 “About this time Caesar Augustus, the Roman emperor, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the nation. (This census was taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) Everyone was required to return to his ancestral home for this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

John The Baptist And Paris Hilton

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 7, 2008

Using your social capital for Jesus

Advent 4, 2007 - John 1: 19-29 When our children grow up you will___________. You can fill in the blank: No matter what you put in that blank I pretty sure that all of you pictured a better life for your children. We want to give our children every advantage. I don’t think John the Baptist’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Lord Prays (John 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 8, 2025

When Jesus prayed for us, what was important to Him? Let's look at John 17.

Did Jesus pray for His disciples? Did He pray for us? Did He pray for unity? Let’s look at John 17. Many have labeled the “Our Father” as the Lord’s prayer, but could His prayer here also be labeled the Lord’s prayer? After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Clay But Hey That Is Ok

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 1, 2002

how God REFORMED the church of Jeremiahs and Luthers time and how we can be reformed as well

November 2, 2002 Jeremiah 18:1-11 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: “Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

I’m Responsible For My Choices!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001

People are blaming heredity, environment, job pressures, poverty, prejudices, abuse, & anything else they can think of for their problems today. But the Bible very clearly teaches that we’re responsible for our choices.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you noticed? Our society has produced people who ignore their responsibilities & then blame others for their problems. “If I get into financial trouble, it’s not my fault, it’s because of easy credit. And the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12, Genesis 6:1-18, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Voice Of One Crying In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Oct 7, 2016

The introduction of John the Baptist

The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness - John 1:6-8, 15-28 Intro. The John of our Gospel of study is not John the Baptist, but John the Apostle. I. The Clarification of His Person - John 1:6-8, 15-28 A. He was the Forerunner - Isa 40:3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Baptist

Refresh (6) Control Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017

Who is God

John 11:1-44 Jesus waits for Lazarus to die. He does this because he wants people to see God’s glory, not death. God’s glory is the point of this story, not the death of Lazarus. Even though we face things in this life that are difficult and tragic and sometimes we have to lose people on this side ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Points People To Jesus.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2013

John points people although he was different, John points people by confronting, John points people to Jesus because he believes it is a crucial confrontation.

Matthew 3:1-12 1. John the Baptist Points people A. Considered the forerunner of Jesus born 7BC to Zechariah a priest B. Preached Repentance came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

John The Baptist Witness To The Light Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 2 from John exploring the life and ministry of John the Baptist

Chico Alliance Church “John the Baptist” Review The gospel of Belief There are really two treads of truth that intricately wind through every chapter. The person of Christ as the Son of God The eternal life available to everyone who believes. I. Initial presentation of the Word and His witness ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Foot Washing (John 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2025

Do we serve each other? Have we ever been betrayed? Do we deny Jesus in conversation? Let's look at John 13.

Do we practice a foot washing ceremony, or apply it in principle by serving others? Do Judases still share our bread? Do we deny Jesus in conversation? Let’s look at John 13. What did Jesus do after introducing the bread and wine as a memorial? Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In His Name (John 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 7, 2025

Is praying in Jesus' name an acknowledgement that it is through Him that we have access to the Father? Let's look at John 16.

Were Christians kicked out of synagogues? Does the Holy Spirit guide us? What does it mean asking the Father in Jesus’ name? Let’s look at John 16. If Christians were banned from synagogues, would some also be expelled from churches for putting Christ before vain traditions? I have told you these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where I'm Coming From

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 15, 2007

A message I preached to let my new church know what my: approach, attitude and aim would be as I share the word with them.

“Where I’m Coming From” 1When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apostle John's Vision Of Heaven"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 20, 2004

This sermon looks at the false views of heaven and presents a Biblical picture of heaven.

The Apostle John’s Vision of Heaven Revelation 21:1-8 One of the earliest Christian Creeds written by early church Fathers in the 2nd to 7th Century gives a statement of faith that defines the Christian Faith from Non Christian Faith. Apostles Creed English Version I believe in God, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist