Sermons on John Mccrae:

“i Am The Good Shepherd” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 7, 2015

Jesus presents two more "I AM" statements in John 10; both of these speak of the deity of Jesus as well Him being the only way to eternal life.

“I AM the Good Shepherd” John 10:1-21 Today we look at John 10 as Jesus introduces Himself as the Good Shepherd. Raising and tending sheep was a great part of Old Testament and mid-eastern culture. In the Old Testament the “shepherd” was also a caretaker of God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The End Game Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 27, 2015

The final message in this series deals with the End Game of our walk. What is the goal, duration, process, and task of this lifetime walk? From John 2:5-6.

The End Game (Our Spiritual Walk #8) John 2:5-6 INTRODUCTION: This is the last sermon in a series about Our Spiritual Walk. We’ve talked about where we walk – the broad way that leads to destruction or the narrow way that leads to life. We’ve talked about our preparation for ...read more

Scripture: John 2:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Final Thoughts

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 8, 2014

In John's final thoughts and instructions as he closes this epistle, we see encouragement to pray for each other, admonishment for sin in our lives and a warning about the future.

Final Thoughts 1 John 5: 16-21 Intro: Don’t you just love this time of year. The air is brisk and there is a sense of cleanliness in the air this time of year. . Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Tis the season to be jolly and happy. . There is another holiday that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will To Heal

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015

3 John 1:2 (KJV) 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

BIBLE PROOF THAT IT IS ALWAYS GOD'S WILL TO HEAL There are many reasons we can give from Scripture to prove that bodily healing is always the will of God for all men in every age. The following proofs are a few that are backed by many Scriptures to prove it is always God's will to heal: (1) ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Prayers Go Unanswered

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

John 9:31 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth..

John 9:31 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. (KJV) John 15:7 If you remain in me and my word remains in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be given to you. (KJV) Prov 15:8 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Denomination: Foursquare

Christ Our True Vine

Contributed by William Baeta on May 1, 2015

“As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me" John 15:4.

Theme: Christ our true vine Text: Acts 8:26-40; 1 Jn. 4:7-21; Jn. 15:1-8 Jesus Christ has commanded all believers to “go and make disciples of all nations”. (Mat 28:19) A disciple is someone who learns to become like the teacher. Jesus Christ chose twelve men as His disciples. He spent ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

‘woman, Behold Your Son. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 1, 2021

Of the four gospel writers, John is the only one who records Mary's presence at the cross. It would be expected that Jesus' mother be in Jerusalem at Passover .

‘Woman, behold your son. John 19: 26-27 " Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, 'Dear woman, here is your ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"from Pushback To Push Ahead"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 3, 2021

This message tells the story of persecution and pushback that Peter and John experience after the healing of the lame beggar. Today much persecution is inflicted upon Christians around the world.

Title: “From Pushback To Push Ahead!” Text: Acts 4:1-7 Subject: How did the disciples handle the persecution & pushback of jail time and threats? Complement: they prayed for more boldness and more miracles! Big idea: “The disciples respond to persecution with prayer for more boldness and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kill The Messenger

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 9, 2021

Are we offended when repentance is preached? Do we want to kill the messenger? Let’s look at the murder of John the Baptist in Mark 6:14-29.

Prelude Are we offended when repentance is preached? Purpose: Do we want to kill the messenger? Let’s Plan: Let’s look at the murder of John the Baptist in Mark 6:14-29. Who is Jesus Mark 6:14 Now King Herod heard of Him [Jesus], for His name had become well known. And he said, “John the Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

The True Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

John was so dazzled by the light of Christ that he became the apostle of light and used the word light in his Gospel more than all the others put together.

A young man went from paper to paper trying to get a job as a cartoonist, but he was rejected and told he had no talent. Finally, a pastor hired him to draw advertising for the church events. It was a poor paying job, and he had no place to stay, and so he was allowed to sleep in the old church ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Christian Confession Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

John says that if we try and live on the hypocritical level of non-admission to guilt and sin, then we are self-deceived. The truth is not in us, and in such a state we cannot be forgiven.

The one thing all people have in common is guilt. Ever since Adam and Eve hid from God, because they were afraid, out of a sense of guilt, man has had to bear the burden, and suffer the effects of guilt, and these effects are enormous. Modern psychiatry is discovering that guilt is enemy number ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Detrimental Competition-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 31, 2018

8 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VIII—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Christian Involvement

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

A clear portrait of a believer who has purpose is found in the example of John the Baptizer. There we will find principles that help us see the importance of participating in God's agenda.

It is believed that in the average New Testament church in America, 20% of the people do a hundred percent of the work. Have you heard that before? That 20% of the people do a hundred percent of the work. People always say, ‘Why is that lady always doing something?’ Because you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Nurturing The Child To Bear Fruit

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 28, 2014

“As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me" John 15:4.

Theme: Nurturing the child to bear fruit Text: Deut 6:6-9; Gal. 5:16-26; Jn. 15:1-5 Today is Children and JY Sunday and our theme for the sermon is ‘nurturing the child to bear fruit’. Every child deserves to grow up “increasing in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can You Truly Say That Jesus Is The Lord Of Your Life?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 4, 2014

Why did Jesus really take Peter, James and John the Mount of Transfiguration? Because there was something that He could only teach in that place and they remember it the rest of their lives.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, and Holy Trinity in Ayr, Scotland on the 2nd March 2014 (Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Why did Jesus really take Peter, James and John the Mount of Transfiguration? Because there was ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 17:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal