Sermons on John Of The Cross:

"was I There?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2022

A sermon for Good Friday.

“Was I There?” John 18:1-19:42 With the death of Jesus on Calvary, we witness, amid the noise of soldiers and criminals, gawkers and passers-by, what looks like the final triumph of evil. All the ugliness and violence we can imagine takes place in the events that lead-up to the six hours during ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42

Denomination: United Methodist

¿cuál Fue Su Crimen? Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 16, 2024

¿Cuál fue su crimen?

¿Cuál fue su crimen? Sagrada Escritura Juan 18:1-40 , Juan 19:1-42 Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, La semana pasada, mi amiga me contó que uno de sus familiares tuvo un accidente automovilístico a medianoche. Ella me envió el enlace de noticias de ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42

Denomination: Other

The Upcoming Departure Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2022

The danger of not believing.

THE UPCOMING DEPARTURE OF JESUS. John 8:21-30. JOHN 8:21. “Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and ye shall die in your sins; whither I go, ye cannot come.” Again we are confronted with the awful possibility of seeking Jesus too late (cf. John 7:34). In our ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ambition

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 4, 2017

James and John wanted to to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom - is this raw ambition? or is there something else here we can learn from?

Ambition Matthew 20:20 - 28 Today we see two of Jesus' closest disciple being ambitious, the request to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom. Ironically in Mark’s gospel it is James and John who actually come to Jesus with this request. In Matthew, today's gospel, it is their mother… ambition. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45

Good Friday Revisited

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 11, 2001

A sermon that marvels at the human capacity to ignore all that God did on Good Friday.

Some years ago I read a play written in England. I can’t trace it but it went something like this. It was set in London and the setting was that there had been an Atom Bomb dropped on London. It was probably written in the 1960’s. The scene was at the Jones - When the curtain rises the scene is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Man Who Was Born To Die

Contributed by John White on Mar 31, 2006

Our Savior on the cross as seen by Isaiah through the divine telescope of prophecy.

THE MAN WHO WAS BORN TO DIE Isaiah 53 "Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, [there is] no beauty that we should ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - What Did God Feel

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 27, 2002

A Good Friday sermon that asks what God felt and how we should respons.

MT 26:45 Then he returned to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us go! Here comes my betrayer!" MT 26:47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-61

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Darkness Then Liberation On Good Friday.

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 22, 2003

A sermon that considers the three hours of darkness at easter and the liberation that follows. Closes with a story from Sermon Central resources.

Just a few days ago the city of Baghdad was plunged into darkness - the wailing of bombs and sirens was followed a complete blackout of the city - hospitals - homes and army posts alike were dependent on the moon - candles and the flash of light from fearful bombs. At that point in the war that it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:32-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Died To Provide The Example For Us To Follow

Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 15, 2020

His death provides the example for us to follow in four areas.

The Reason Jesus Came to Die To Provide the Example for us to Follow Ephesians 5:25 The way Jesus lived his life is the example of how we are to live our life. The apostles understood this. John wrote, “Whoever claims to believe in him must live as Jesus lived." Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Behind The Scenes Of John3:16

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 28, 2001

Three simple facts about salvation.

Behind The Scenes Of John 3:16 - John 3:16 Introduction: A man broke into a woman’s house one night to rob her. When the woman saw the thief in her house she picked up her Bible and said, "Acts 2:38!" When she did the robber took off running out of the house. When the police caught up with him, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through 1 John Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 1 John

1 John - Knowledge INTRODUCTION: When John was called he was found mending his nets. John is a mender. His written ministry comes in after the church has been in existence for several decades, and at a time when apostasy had begun to creep in. There was need of a voice to call people back to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through 2 John Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 2 John

2nd John - Truth INTRODUCTION: 2nd John is more of a “postcard” than a Letter. Although it is among the smallest Books in the Bible, it has an important message for us to heed. I. The Author of the Book - A. Anonymous: B. Reasons for believing the Elder to be John: 1. Vocabulary and ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through 3 John Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 3 John

3rd John - Hospitality INTRODUCTION: 3rd John, like 2nd John, was probably written as a note to a friend attached to the circulatory Letter of 1st John. Where 2nd John warned against receiving false teachers, 3rd John warns against refusing to show proper hospitality and respect to true servants ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Man John The Baptist Was.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 7, 2003

JESUS CALLED JOHN GREAT AND WE FIND OUT IN MATTHEW CHAPTER 3 THE KIND OF MAN HE WAS.

TEXT MATTHEW 3-1 IN THOSE DAYS CAME JOHN THE BAPTIST PREACHING IN THE WILDERNESS OF JUDAEA. KJV. TITLE THE KIND OF MAN JOHN WAS. 1 HE WAS A MAN WITH A MESSAGE. MATTHEW 3-2 AND SAYING REPENT YE FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEVEN IS AT HAND. KJV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

3 John: Church Politics 101 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause.

Through the New Testament 06 Church Politics 101 3 John Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause. A lot of us would like to think that church ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ