Sermons on John Peterson:

A Clash Of Kingdoms

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2015

The Kingdom of God goes head to head with the kingdoms of this world.

A CLASH OF KINGDOMS. Mark 6:14-29. As a unit, Mark 6:14-29 begins and ends with people “having heard” something. Herod “heard” about Jesus and His disciples (Mark 6:14), and drew his own conclusions from it (Mark 6:16). John’s disciples “heard” about John’s death, and acted accordingly (Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rearranging Deck Chairs On The Titanic

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014

The World is coming to an end, just as the Titanic was sinking, and, as they were pretending all was well, so is the world...

Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic 2 Peter 2:4, “For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; 5 And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year B: The Good News Of Advent

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 3, 2020

The route home is spiritualized to refer to as "the way of the Lord" and attention must be given to preparing for the coming of the Messiah.

Modern GPS devices usually have a pleasant voice that tells you when you missed a turn and how to get back on the right road. On this Second Sunday of Advent, we hear the pleasant voice of this Good News: 1.Such as the opening words of our Gospel today: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

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

Denomination: Catholic

The Seven I Am Statements Of Jesus: Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Who is Jesus? Who is it really that we’re following? What did Jesus say about himself, and his identity? We talk about Him enough don’t we? Jesus this, Jesus that, but who is Jesus?

Who is Jesus? Who is it really that we’re following? What did Jesus say about himself, and his identity? We talk about Him enough don’t we? Jesus this, Jesus that, but who is Jesus? The prophet Isaiah, an Old Testament prophet wrote about Jesus, and who he was, before Jesus was even born. In fact ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 6:35-40, Isaiah 53:3-4, John 3:20-21, John 10:7-16, John 15:1-8, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Comes To Jordan To Be Baptized

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2019

Why is baptism so important? And what is meant by Jesus, the sinless One submitting to baptism?

Jesus Comes to be Baptized by John Matthew 3:13-17 The baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist is mentioned in all four gospels. Even though it is not explicitly stated in the Gospel of John, it is strongly implied. What was the relation of John the Baptist to Jesus? All of the gospels deal with this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lamb Of God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 14, 2020

What are we here for? What is the purpose of the church? Let’s understand how important pointing to Jesus is. Let's look at John the Baptist’s example of pointing to the Lamb of God in John 1:29-42.

What are we here for? What is the purpose of the church? Let’s understand how important pointing to Jesus is. Let’s look at John the Baptist’s example of pointing to the Lamb of God in John 1:29-42. The Lamb of God John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Bang Of Good News

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 1, 2014

A perspective on Mark 1: 1-8 When you find yourself again having a wilderness experience, listen to the voice of the one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”

Mark 1: 1-8 The Big Bang Of Good News One motor enthusiast has short-listed four cars in a recent AA magazine and one of those will be voted the car of the 20th century. Short listed are: the Model T-Ford, the VW beetle, the Mini-Minor, and the Porsche 911. All have been selected for different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

An Unusual Amen

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 17, 2014

In life you will face Unexpected Attacks, be helped by Unseen Advocates, you will realize Unforeseen Additions, and will need to verbalize Unusual Amen's.

An Unusual Amen PPT 1 Title This will be a different text than you probably have ever heard for a Thanksgiving message. Text: Acts 5:17-42 (Note to Pastor's on sermon central. I read the whole passage, but for posting online I am only showing the last 3 verses.) ... Ac 5:40 And they took his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Eve Sermon: "Am I 'strong In Spirit'?"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 5, 2017

A look at Luke 1:80 where it says that John the Baptist "become strong in spirit." This is the verse before the famous Christmas story (Luke 2:1-7). The sermon encourages people to "train themselves in godliness" and become more like Christ.

- Story from Preaching Today of the person pointlessly trying to visit every Starbucks in America. - “Accomplishing” something that really doesn’t amount to much. - What we accomplish with our lives is what v. 80 got me to thinking about. - This verse comes just before that famous Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How We Can Defeat The Darkness Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 22, 2017

How can we defeat the darkness? 1. Put a priority on prayer (vs. 1-5). 2. Rely on our Redeemer (vs. 6-16). 3. Strive to stick together (vs. 12-16). 4. Live in loyalty to the Lord (vs. 17).

How We Can Defeat the Darkness Acts 12:1-17 (Reading vs. 1-5) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church April 6, 2014 (Revised Sept. 18, 2016) *Anybody paying any attention at all knows we are living in a time of growing darkness. A five-minute glance at the headlines is enough to prove that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Daily News: A Prophet Is Born #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

What small thing can change your entire life? We must be less so that He is more.

Has anyone done something small for you that is highly significant in your life? Slide #1 Sermon Series Slide Glen’s stories over the past few weeks have provided us with a cause to pause. The first week it was about the importance we place on Jesus in our lives. Last week it was about what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80, Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonderful Works Of Our Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 12, 2019

1. His works are good (vs. 27-33). 2. His works are great (vs. 34-37). 3. His works are a guarantee (vs. 37-38). 4. His works are gracious (vs. 38-42).

The Wonderful Works of Our Lord The Gospel of John John 10:27-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 29, 2017 (Revised November 12, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 10, as we think about the wonderful works of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. *Verses 22-24 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Tell!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 1, 2019

The following sermon is going to look at Zechariah’s song in hope that it will challenge us to share the best gift ever given to humanity with the world!

Go and Tell! Luke 1:67-80 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It is hard to believe that Christmas is almost here! Just the thought of getting hugs from loved ones, giving gifts and breaking one’s diet to eat mountains of food makes me quiver with excitement. As grand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2019

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12.

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching Matthew 3:1 “In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Ourselves For The "way Of The Lord"

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 2, 2019

on the second Sunday of Advent we have John the Baptizer proclaim the coming of the Lord

Matthew 3:1-12 Today we begin the second week of Advent – a time of preparation as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and anticipation of His Second Coming. The message of John the Baptizer, who prepared Judea for the first coming of Jesus, tells us how to prepare for the coming of Jesus in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal