Sermons on John Mark Comer:

Baptism Divides God's Church But Should Unite It

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 8, 2014

John the Baptiser preached repentance and Jesus who had no sin was baptised by John, and the first Christians were baptised. The church should be united with regard to this Sacrament or Ordinance but is sadly divided over belief and practice.

Text: Luke 3: 21 and 22 ‘After all the people had been baptised, Jesus also was baptised and a voice came down from heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Discernment – Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 21, 2020

John wrote this letter to refute the teaching of gnosticism that had found its way into the church.

In Ezekiel chapter eight the prophet Ezekiel says he was sitting in his home and Judah's leaders were sitting in front of him. He says at that time, “The power of the Almighty LORD came over me” and he saw a vision of something that looked like a human but whose body looked like fire and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Drawing Close To Jesus Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 1, 2015

Two part sermon on Mark 5:35-39 that deals with drawing close to Jesus and dealing with the storms of life that come with a life of discipleship.

Scripture: Mark 4:35-39 Proposition - Sermon 1 of 2 Steps to drawing close to Jesus - obedience, separation and invitation. INTRO: Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus! In the COTN hymnal, Sing to the Lord, there is a selection of songs dedicated to sharing the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-39

Denomination: Nazarene

The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001

A message bringing John 1:1-18 into a Christmas context.

Bethlehem and Beyond - # 2 The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-18 December 9, 2001 Introduction The Creator became a Child. This is the mystery of Christmas. The fact that the tiny baby of Bethlehem was born of a virgin was astounding enough. But to realize that this baby wasn’t just any baby, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Brotherly Love Ii

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

TITUS 1:4 / 1 JOHN 3:16-24

BROTHERLY LOVE II TITUS 1:4 / 1 JOHN 3:16-24 I want to begin this morning’s message by telling you about some of my relatives. There was my uncle Charlie, my mom’s brother. Uncle Charlie passed away quite a few years ago, but as a kid we saw my uncle Charley just about every Sunday. He ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:4, John 3:16-24

Denomination: Bible Church

These Things We Know Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002

19th in First John Series (Final Message in Series)

THESE THINGS WE KNOW 1 John 5:18-21 INTRO: The book of 1 John, as we have seen together, is the book of Christian certainty. God laid it upon the heart of John to write this little letter to every one of us so that we might never be in the dark about our salvation and to have a surety which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do On Sunday

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday.

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION The Book of Revelation was written on Sunday. The writer John said, “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a great voice, as a trumpet” (1:10). The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday. We can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 11, 2002

This is a sermon on Communion, the Lord’s Supper based on John 6

Introduction: A. Satisfaction is a feeling that comes when a need, a desire or an expectation has been fulfilled or gratified. What a wonderful feeling that is. Time to celebrate. B. Eating and drinking. Hungry and then eat at the buffet. What a feeling that is after extremely hungry and we ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-66, Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Securing Your Place In Heaven(Extension)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2001

An extension of the concepts Jesus laid out in John 14:6

Securing Your Place in Heaven(Extension)—John 14:4-15 Talking to his friend, Harvey said, "Eddie. I just had a quarrel with my wife." "Oh yeah," said Eddie. "And how did this one end?" "When it was over," Harvey replied arrogantly, "She came crawling back to me on her hands & knees." "No ...read more

Scripture: John 14:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

2nd in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John"

This morning is the second message in our series “Near to His heart.” Last week we saw how our drawing near to the Lord is only possible because He drew near first—he put on human flesh and came to earth. This week we see the second thing that makes it possible for us to draw near—the fact that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Godly Mother Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 14, 2007

I John provides a description of character traits for godly mothers.

A Godly Mother I John 4:7-12 This is the day set aside for recognizing what our mothers mean to us. Last week when I was writing a letter to my mother to send with her card, I recalled the letters she sent to me over the years – in college, in Japan, and even since living in Lima. She hasn’t ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Real Life Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 1 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

The Real Life 1 John 1:1-4 I. Introduction A. Reality or Fantasy 1. A Golf’s Therapy a) A golfer who had been badly went to a psychiatrist to help him relax. b) The advice was to play his normal round of golf, except use an imaginary ball. c) The golfer took the advice and on the first tee and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 2 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John.

Walking in the Light I. Introduction A. Learning How to Race Walk 1. Judy Heller founder of ERO-FIT guide to race walking. a) First consult a doctor to see if you are ready for program. b) Stretch and warm up for 10-15 minutes. c) Hold head so that you are fixating 20 yards ahead. d) Bend arms 90 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because Of Him Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 4 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Because of Him 1 John 2:12-14 I. Introduction A. F.E. Marsh has enumerated some of God’s blessings: 1. An acceptance that can never be questioned. (Ephesians 1:6). 2. An inheritance that can never be lost (I Peter 1:3-5). 3. A deliverance that can never be excelled (2 Corinthians l:10). 4. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Children (1) Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 5 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Children of God Part 1 I. Introduction A. Waiting on Birth 1. Three expectant fathers were in the waiting room after their wives were “taken back because of potential complications.” a) After several anxious minutes, a nurse came from the operating room and called for one of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ