Sermons on John Rigle:

Why Jesus Came

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 1, 2006

1- Jesus sought and John baptized 2- Jesus submitted and God spoke

INTRO.- Ways you know you’re from Arkansas: - "Vacation" means driving to Hot Springs or maybe even Branson. - Up North to you means Missouri. - You know several people who have hit a deer. - Your school classes were canceled because of cold. - Your school classes were canceled because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here’s The Truth . . .

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011

We study what the real truth is, as found in John 17:17

JOHN 17:17 “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” The word “truth” in this verse comes from the Greek word “aletheia” which means “factual”, “a reality” or “real.” And we understand that God’s Word is a reality. But another English equivalent is the word "genuine" - God’s Word is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: *other

A Disciple's View Of Calvary Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Apr 13, 2011

A sermon examining how Calvary is redemptive in real life...John's view of Calvary.

A Hill With A View A Disciple’s View of Calvary Introduction: It’s appropriate in the weeks leading up to Easter that we devote extra attention to the story of Calvary. The preaching of the cross is central to Christianity...there can be no Christianity without the cross. The idea ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Apostolic

A Raising To The Occasion Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2012

Jesus calims to be God by declaring that he is the Resurrection and the Life (John 11.25).

1. Searching for Life There is a legend of a Fountain of Youth believed to be in Florida. The legend has different variations of regaining one's youth. Some say must you drink the water, while others suggest if you bathe in the water it will restore your youth. Some records date back to the 15th ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving 2020

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 11, 2020

Pastor John teaches on having the right mindset after the 2020 general elections

Surviving 2020 CCCAG October 8th, 2020 Scripture- John 20:19-20 Today’s message is going to be a little different. About 90% of my sermons are expository- meaning I take a scripture and focus almost entirely on that scripture, and only bring in other scriptures to highlight the truth of that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter From Mark 1:1-13 Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 3, 2020

John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God.

A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter from Mark 1:1-13 John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God. So much so, that multitudes of people came to him convinced of their need to change their ways in preparation for the coming Messiah. In our time, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflection B.11 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Jeremiah 51:63, Babylon As A Foreshadowing Of An ‘end-Time’ Event

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Jeremiah prophesies what will happen to Babylon. But then John - and an angel! - apply that to a future Babylon!

In 605 B.C. the Babylonians defeated the Assyrians at the Battle of Carchemish. Babylon became the ruler of much of the civilised world. Most of the book of Jeremiah concerns destruction by Babylon. The Babylonian Empire conquered the Kingdom of Judah and destroyed Jerusalem in 587 B.C. But ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:63

Denomination: Baptist

Ordination Sermon God Has A Story. You Are In It.

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 22, 2019

Thoughts and words are based on ideas from "Epic" by John Eldridge

In Jesus Holy Name May 19, 2019 Text: Ordination Redeemer “God Has A Story” “Once upon a time…..In a galaxy far away…” all great stories start this way. In the movie “The Last of the Mohicans” the music pulls you into the scene before a word is spoken. Mountain and forest. Beauty. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Mail Call: Thyatira Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 11, 2023

A look at what John's letters to the churches can teach us.

Church at Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 March 12, 2023 This mornings message was rewritten on Friday morning, because God led me in a very different direction than where I was headed. It’s really a God thing. So, here we go! When we were in Dearborn, Michigan and I was pastoring that church, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023

Pastor John teaches on the mystery of God, now revealed through Jesus Christ

The Mystery of God CCCAG, March 19, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5 (talk about handouts) Introduction How many people here this morning can honestly say they love mysteries? I split this word mystery into two different subjects. The first-TV mysteries, mystery books- the “who done it” type of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baptism And Temptations

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024

immediately after Jesus was baptized by John he was forced into the desert by the Holy Spirit

Mark 1:9-15 Today is the first Sunday of Lent – the annual period of self-reflection leading to the joy and celebration of Easter. It is also the Sunday that we hear in the reading about the baptism of Jesus and God's affirmation that He is His "well-beloved son." It helps ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Episcopal

Discipleship- The Goal Of The Great Commission Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 3, 2024

Pastor John teaches about the true goal of evangelism- disciples, not just converts.

The Goal of the Great Commission CCCAG 3-3-24 Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 4:14-20 Let me ask everybody a quick question- how many of you have ever had to buy a gift for a child? Almost everybody here As a new parent you check out toys for safety, quality and if they'll hold up to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 4:14-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Lifted Up On The Cross. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2023

I will draw all men unto me. John 12 verse 32.

JESUS LIFTED UP ON THE CROSS. John 12:20-33. When Jesus made His last entry into Jerusalem prior to His crucifixion He was met, we are told, by an excited crowd waving palm branches and shouting “Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13). John makes the sober comment that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance And Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 12, 2023

What can we learn about repentance and baptism from John the Baptist?

Repentance Why did John the Baptist preach repentance? Let’s discuss Matthew 3:1-12. In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, …” (Matthew 3:1-2a ESV) The meaning here is “a change of heart,” both a one-time event and a lifestyle. Why did John preach ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Boldness And Opportunity Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 4, 2023

As we once again look at prayers in the Bible, we visit with Peter and John.

“Boldness and Opportunity” Acts 4:23-31 As we once again look at prayers in the Bible, we visit with Peter and John. This passage really begins in Acts 3:1 Peter and John at heading for the Temple in the ninth hour (3PM) and they met a lame man who was at the gate begging for alms (no Social ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist