Sermons on John Of Cologne:

Unbind Him And Let Him Go! (John 11:1-53)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

Here’s a story that might seem hard to know what to do with. That’s OK. Even the disciples didn’t know how to handle this one! ...

“Unbind him and let him go!” These are the words of Jesus, recorded in John 11 - dramatic words that come at the climax of a dramatic story - the death and resuscitation of Jesus’ friend Lazarus. It is an extraordinary story. It’s filled with mysterious dialogues, doubting disciples, tears and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

John Son Of Zebedee:- Thundering Character Gives Way To Loving Disciple. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 16, 2005

When John begins his journey as a disciple he has a thunderous character which is very intolerant. Yet, because Jesus sees all disciples as “a work in progress” we can have the hope and assurance that we also can be disciples for Jesus.

Message Luke 9:51-56 John son of Zebedee:- thundering character gives way to loving disciple. I don’t want to sound disrespectful to Jesus but, as we have systematically considered the disciples, we have found ourselves in a position where we have to wonder about the choice of disciples which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptist - A Sermon On Luke 3 That's Full Of Christmas Cheer

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

John the Baptist, and why repentence comes before cheer in Christmas.

The season of Christmas is upon us! At what point did this realisation hit you? When you saw decorations going up in shopping centres - something which always seems to happen way to early (ie. October)? When your family first rang you to organise a Christmas luncheon or dinner, which never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:3-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Recovering From Failure: A Lesson From A Man Called John Mark Series

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Jun 28, 2010

A biographical look at the ministry of John Mark that helps us see that God not only wants us to recover from failure, but to also thrive and succeed.

Leon Lett. Nice name. It has a bit of a ring to it. However, unless you are a true NFL football fan, it’s probably not a name that rings a bell for you. So let me fill you in on Leon. Leon played in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys from 1991 to 2000 and the Denver Broncos in 2001. Leon was a great ...read more

Counterfeit Confessions - Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9

Contributed by David Hart on May 13, 2009

The Bible Reveals That It Is Possible To Have A Counterfeit Confession, That Is To Confess Your Sin And Still Not Be Right With God!

Pastor David Hart A Biblical Example Of Real Confession Luke 15:11-24 Yet The Bible Reveals That It Is Possible To Have A Counterfeit Confession, That Is To Confess Your Sin And Still Not Be Right With God! Counterfeit Confessions Consider 1. Pharoah - The Horrified Confession Exodus 9:27 Empty ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Sort Of Home Will Heaven Be? John 14:1-6 Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

Heaven is a real and tangible place. Most people have the idea that we float around in heaven with harps. Nothing could be further from the truth.

NAS John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your King, Part 2 (John 19:17-36) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 6, 2022

When you look at Jesus on the cross, who, and what, do you see?

My goal this week, is a simple one. When you look at Jesus on the cross, think about what you are seeing. Think about who Jesus truly is, and what he did for you. And leave today, praising God the Father, and God the Son, for the life they have given to you. Now, last week, when Jesus was on ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-36

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

It's Go Time (John 20:19-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

Jesus gives us peace, and sends us out with the Holy Spirit, empowered to forgive sins.

Let's start by reading last week's passage, John 20:1-18: (1) Now, on the first day of the week, Mary the Magdalene comes early in the morning, dark still being, to the tomb, and she sees the stone having been taken away from the tomb. (2) Then, she runs and she comes to Simon Peter and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

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

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

The “love of the brethren” is one of the greatest witnesses the church can have, because love is the greatest among all the virtues.

They Love the Brethren (Ch. 3:11 – 3:18) 1 John 3:11 For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; From the beginning of the ministry of Jesus, He gave this command to His followers. He said, “By this shall all men know that you are My ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

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

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020

John communicates to his readers that Christ's appearance will inevitably cause one of two reactions: confidence or shame.

Personalities of the Children of God – They Are Righteous 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. 1 John 2:29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Proving That You Are A Christian – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020

John begins chapter two by addressing his readers as "my little children." "My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin."

Review The Gnostics said they had no sin, blaming their sinful acts on their body. John was setting the record straight for his readers by presenting both bad news and good news. The bad news is that we do sin. The good news is that if we confess our sin God is faithful and righteous to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will You Stay Or Will You Go Now? (John 6:60-71) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 31, 2022

Chapter 6 has moved from huge crowds trying to make Jesus king, down to only 12. It's all falling apart, maybe. The question is, will you join the Judeans, and walk away from Jesus, or abide with Christ?

This week, we will make our final push to get through John 6. We were supposed to read this entire chapter at once, as a single story. But instead, it took me four weeks. Let's start this morning, one last time, at John 6:22. This picks up our story after Jesus fed the 5,000 people, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71, John 6:22-59

Power Evangelism Explained (John 11:1-54, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 21, 2022

How did Jesus do his signs, and how were the disciples able to do the signs? And what can we learn from this?

The last few weeks, I've been pushing the idea that God will still do signs, and wonders, and healings through us, as Jesus works in us, through the power of the Holy Spirit. I think God is far more willing to do great things in the world through us than we realize. I think the weakness, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Philippians 2:1-7, John 11:1-54, Acts 3:1-16