Sermons on John Mark Comer:

Prepare The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Nov 28, 2020

Sermon for The Second Sunday of Advent where we consider John the Baptists message to be prepared.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Last week as we entered into the season of Advent, we began to think about the busyness of the season, and how we have to not only prepare our homes for the coming season of Christmas, but even more important, we should be preparing our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Last Prophet

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

John’s message was “Repent!” So was Jesus’. Here is the distinction between the two. John urged repentance because he thought judgment was at hand. Jesus urged repentance because salvation was at hand.

Matthew 11:2-6 The Last Prophet 2/8/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction What would it have been like to encounter Jesus in the flesh? To see him with your own eyes, hear his voice, witness his deeds, and listen to his teachings? What impact would he have had on you? Our new sermon series thinks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Assurance Of Faith

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 15, 2015

The close relationship between what born again people believe, and how we live.

ASSURANCE OF FAITH. 1 John 5:1-6. Jesus asked His disciples, ‘Whom do you say that I am?’ Peter replied on behalf of us all: ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God’ (Matthew 16:15-16). John picks up these two elements of Peter’s testimony: Whoever “believes that Jesus is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Axubah To Hephzibah - Second Epiphany - Newness, Joy And Community

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 12, 2016

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5; John 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Theme: New Life, New Joy, New Community Proposition: Epiphany 2 C passages speak to us of God's power to create New Life, To Bring Forth New Joy and to create a New Community

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5; John 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Theme: New Life, New Joy, New Community Proposition: Epiphany 2 C passages speak to us of God's power to create New Life, To Bring Forth New Joy and to create a New Community INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Something To Talk About Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 23, 2024

As if the pregnancies of an elderly woman and an unwed teenager weren’t enough to talk about, the birth of John sparks speech in ways that should encourage us to verbalize things about our faith as well.

Edit sermon notes Copy text In 1991, Bonnie Rait released a song entitled “Somethin’ to Talk About.” It became her highest ranking song on the billboard lists - topping out at #5. This song also became instrumental in helping her win a grammy. The song addresses rumors that had been going around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part Iii Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

John starts out in chapter four warning his readers not to believe every spirit but to test them.

Today you will find many spiritually gullible and naïve people. We are shocked when we hear reports of religious groups creating pacts toward mass suicide. Someone has called them “Killer Cults.” Reverend Jim Jones & the People's Temple (900+died) Jim Jones, the son of a Klansman, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Do You Want To Be? (John 20:1-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

We see three different responses to Jesus' resurrection. And those three force us think about how we should respond to the reality that Jesus has risen, and ascended.

Let's start today by reading from 1 Corinthians 15 (NRSV): 15 Now I would remind you, brothers and sisters,[a] of the good news[b] that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, 2 through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:1-14

I Can Count On You!

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 12, 2007

Dependability is the mark of a true friend

Hi! Let’s have a guessing game. I’ll show you the lyrics of some songs. We’ll ask the teachers to sing them. Then, you guess the title. Ready? First song: “I’ll reach out my hand to you. I’ll have faith in all you do. Just call my name and I’ll be there.” That was “I’ll be there.” The Jackson ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Distinctive Difference Of Jesus Our Lord Series

Contributed by Michael Milton on Sep 25, 2001

From Mark 1.1, this Introduction to the Gospel of Mark seeks to focus our eyes on the surprising Savior we come to know in Mark and to fire our souls with the reality of God with us.

INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES AND THE READING It was a day that would live in infamy. Not September 11th, 2001 or December 7th, 1941, but Summer of AD 64: The Great Fire of Rome. If you were alive during that time, it would have had the sort of shock value that we all experienced in our own national ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Increase Our Joy In Our Work For The Kingdom

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 14, 2010

This message looks at how churches and Christians tend to view other churches and believers with jealousy. How can we move beyond that and find more joy?

Ways We Lose Sight Of The Goal In Our Kingdom Work: 1. Resenting another person or church’s rising popularity. - John 3:25-26. - Considering that John had repeatedly spoken to his disciples about Jesus and who He is, their resentment is stunning. - First of all, they don’t even have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Part To Play Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 13, 2025

John had a brief but profound ministry, fulfilling the part that God called him to play in order to prepare for the coming of Jesus.

There have been several times over the last few months that I have been reminded about the importance of even small parts on teams or in performances. back up quarterback who comes in for one play because his speed or gift could help move the ball down the field Ballerina who comes in for a single ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Loving One Another

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 9, 2014

This sermon shows how loving one another is the mark of a true Christian and once we surrender our lives to Christ everyone will notice.

Love One Another I've finished another book called “stop asking Jesus into your heart” by J.D. Grier. The title makes it seem as if you shouldn't be a Christian. But it really deals with those who doubt their salvation so much that they feel like they have to constantly ask Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Doubt To Faith. The Journey Of Belief. John 20:24-31

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 23, 2024

A message for a new way of looking at things. Overcoming doubt and growing in faith.

From Doubt to Faith. The Journey of belief. John 20:24-31 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. m D This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Love As God Commands - 1 John 4:20-21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2025

1 John 4:20-21, explore one of the most challenging and transformative commands in Scripture: to love one another as an expression of our love for God.

Go! And Love as God Commands - 1 John 4:20-21 Introduction Today, as part of our "Go! And..." series, we explore one of the most challenging and transformative commands in Scripture: to love one another as an expression of our love for God. Our focus is on 1 John 4:20-21: 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20-21, James 2:15-16, 1 John 4:7-8, John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing The Way At Christmas

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Dec 5, 2005

John the Baptist came preparing the way. We need to prepare the way for Christ in our hearts and our world as well as we look forward to Christmas.

Second Sunady of Advent 2005 www.valleyforge Dr. Paul G. Humphrey The following series of advertisements reportedly appeared in a daily newspaper: Monday: "The Rev. A.J. Jones has one color TV set for sale. Telephone 626-1313 after 7 p.m. and ask for Mrs. Donnelley who lives with him, cheap." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist