Sermons on John Rigle:

A Pregnant Atmosphere

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

A look at the pronouncement of the birth of John and what his birth entailed prophetically.

I. God spoke and proclaimed He had found the ones who would birth John the Baptist – the one sent to prepare the way A. You are to call him John which means “Jehovah is a gracious giver.” B. Many will rejoice because of him and return to the Lord their God. C. This age will be a great time in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

E Pluribus Unum, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

What made the USA great is what will make the church great also

E Pluribus Unum Part 1 Opening 1. After having been around many different groups of folks from the Haiti sale, I wondered even though we could gather around to help the Haitian, why could we not gather around Christ and celebrate? What has happened to our Christianity, that it now divides ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Amazing Grace: First Verse Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 27, 2009

This is the first in a 4 part series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each main point is alliterated and derived from the lyrics of Amazing Grace. PowerPoint is avaible, jsut e-mail me.

AMAZING GRACE: FIRST VERSE Scott R. Bayles, pastor Adapted from Capture by Grace by David Jeremiah First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois St. Augustine once wrapped a powerful thought in vivid imagery when he said, “God always pours His grace into empty hands.” No ones hands could have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Christian Church

3:16 The Numbers Of Hope

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This sermon is based on Max Lucado’s book 3:16 The Numbers of Hope. I tried to distill his entire book into one single sermon. Of course, all the credit for this one goes to Max.

John 3:16 by Scott Bayles adapted from Max Lucado First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Max Lucado just released a new book titled simply 3:16. The entire book focuses in on just one single verse from the Bible--John 3:16. I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy, sent to Family Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:40-45

Denomination: Christian Church

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ # 2 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 21, 2009

Revelation is an open book in which God reveals His plans and purposes to His church. When Daniel finished writing his prophecy over 500 years B.C., he was instructed in Dan. 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the

REV. Study- # 2 -Rev.1:1-6 4-25-09 Revelation is an open book in which God reveals His plans and purposes to His church. When Daniel finished writing his prophecy over 500 years B.C., he was instructed in Dan. 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Sign To Israel: A Lame Man Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 7, 2017

The apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. Peter and John seem to have been led by the Holy Spirit, to perform a miracle on a man who was over forty years old and had been a cripple from his birth.

Peter and John and a man born lame By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.C.1: A Sign to Israel: A Lame Man Healed (3.1-11) Acts 3.1-3.11 (KJV) 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer For Boldness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 10, 2017

It was with great joy that Peter and John (and in all likelihood the lame man was with them) went to the place where “their own company” of fellow believers (the whole church) had assembled—and I am sure they were received with great joy.

October 21, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Prayer for Boldness (4.23-31) Acts 4.23-31 (KJV) 23 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they raised their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Song's Way To Joy

Contributed by Graham Taylor on Aug 14, 2017

Psalm 150 not only celebrates joy but points to finding joy through faith.

Song’s Way to Joy Psalm 150 For many authors, one work in quite different from all the others Take for example, Shakespeare’s Tempest and Gilbert & Sullivan’s Yeoman of the Guard. The Bible too has the strange book of the Revelation. Also, in any anthology or collection, such items are often put ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas And Joy: A Natural Combination Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2011

Like peanut butter and jelly, Christmas and joy belong together.

Christmas and Joy: A Natural Combination (topical) 1. For some people this year, Christmas is hard; first Christmas without a loved one, perhaps. Or a terminal ailment is hanging on someone’s head, and they know that this will be their last Christmas. Or a marriage has broken up, and this will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:42-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We All Need Something Real Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 23, 2012

JOHN begins his first epistle by telling about something/SOMEONE Who was and is very very REAL. His name is Jesus and John knew Jesus very well.

When my oldest three kids were young we lived in a pretty shabby seminary student housing at Midwestern. We eventually moved up to the richer side of the seminary but when we first got there price was the primary concern. It was a dark panel two bedroom so we had the kids all packed into one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

The Bridegroom Comes

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 6, 2013

The Baptism of the Lord should be seen as the coming of Jesus, the Bridegroom of the Church.

Baptism of the Lord 13 January 2012 The Bridegroom Comes Today’s feast, the Baptism of Jesus, is the midpoint of a two-week festival called Epiphany, or “manifestation.” It begins with the Feast of the Three Kings, and their gifts of gold, incense and myrrh to Mary and Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of The Light To Create Life Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

The Light of the World The Power of the Light to Create Life

The Light of the World The Power of the Light to Create Life John 1:9-13 December 15, 2013 Christmas is now ten days away and we are drawing our attention to the significance of the incarnation, the light shining into the darkness but the darkness cannot overcome it. It was and is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing Broken Bodies Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

Jesus heals a Ruler's son

Healing Broken Bodies Remember / Share a time when a loved one’s life was hanging by a thread? What questions do we ask ourselves? Where is God? Is God listening? Why does God heal some and not others? Is my faith too weak? Why is God letting this happen (to me)? Today’s message hits ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do We Serve?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 20, 2014

Beginning our study of the book of Revelation we examine John, a servant who is sold-out for Jesus Christ and willing to do whatever it takes to reveal Christ to all who will read this book.

Who do we serve? Revelation, Part 1, Revelation 1:1-11 Open your bibles to Revelation, Chapter 1 2 Tim 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” Ω Introduction ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 30, 2014

Let not the substance of our faith not bear fruit at all, no matter how strong the test in darkness, we must stand and hold the blood stained banner for Christ Jesus.

Prayer Of Faith by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 30, 2014) “That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world” (St. John 1:9, King James Version [Jesus, the light of the world]). Father, bless your Holy Name in you do I trust. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Friends