Sermons on Johns Mission:

Foot Washing (John 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2025

Do we serve each other? Have we ever been betrayed? Do we deny Jesus in conversation? Let's look at John 13.

Do we practice a foot washing ceremony, or apply it in principle by serving others? Do Judases still share our bread? Do we deny Jesus in conversation? Let’s look at John 13. What did Jesus do after introducing the bread and wine as a memorial? Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Fruit (John 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2025

What does bearing fruit have to do with faith? Let's look at John 15.

Are we attached to Jesus or man-made church traditions? Do we have a living faith that obeys Jesus and produces fruit? Let’s look at John 15. If we are saved by faith alone, why are the unfruitful cast into the fire? If we remain in Christ will we be fruitful? “I am the true vine, and my Father ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In His Name (John 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 7, 2025

Is praying in Jesus' name an acknowledgement that it is through Him that we have access to the Father? Let's look at John 16.

Were Christians kicked out of synagogues? Does the Holy Spirit guide us? What does it mean asking the Father in Jesus’ name? Let’s look at John 16. If Christians were banned from synagogues, would some also be expelled from churches for putting Christ before vain traditions? I have told you these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Prays (John 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 8, 2025

When Jesus prayed for us, what was important to Him? Let's look at John 17.

Did Jesus pray for His disciples? Did He pray for us? Did He pray for unity? Let’s look at John 17. Many have labeled the “Our Father” as the Lord’s prayer, but could His prayer here also be labeled the Lord’s prayer? After saying all these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Trial (John 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 9, 2025

Was the trial of Jesus an example of this world's justice? Let's look at John 18.

What kind of injustice do we often find in this world? How was Jesus betrayed and falsely accused? Let’s look at John 18. When Judas betrayed Jesus, who went looking for Him? After Jesus had said all of this, he went with his disciples across the Kidron valley to a place where there was a garden, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Showing John The Baptist The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 14, 2024

For the Third Sunday in Advent, we look at John the Baptist in Jail, stuck in depression and questioning God. His search for who the Messiah is supposed to be helps us to see clearly who God is, and how He works in our lives.

Showing John the Baptist the Gospel Good Morning. We live by expectations, and that’s not necessarily bad. When we go to bed at night, we expect the alarm to work. We expect others to stop at stop signs. In fact, we have a lot of expectations about how others should act. Our days are full of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Anglican

John 3:16-17

Contributed by Lee Houston on Dec 20, 2024

Last week, I had three people tell me that they did not feel Saved. They wanted to know how to be sure. If three people asked me that, I have to imagine that there are others in our mists who have the same question. So how do you know for sure?

Scripture: John 3:16-17 Central idea: Jesus Saves. Specific purpose: to reach the unsaved. Introduction: Last week, I had three people tell me that they did not feel Saved. They wanted to know how to be sure. If three people asked me that, I have to imagine that there are others ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Who Is Jesus? (John 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 28, 2025

Who is Jesus? Let's look in John 1.

Is Jesus God? What kind of faith made the disciples follow Jesus? Do we overcomplicate faith? Let’s look at John 1. Who is the Logos or Word that was in the beginning with God and also was God? In the beginning was the Word [Logos], and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

John 5:1-5 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on May 6, 2025

John 5:1-5

John 5:1-5 Are you born of God? Do you understand what it mean to be born of God? 1a Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: 1b and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. Now birth to me as a man isn't necessarily my strong point ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus Crucified (John 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 10, 2025

Who was primarily guilty of Jesus' death? Let's look at John 19.

Who was primarily culpable for Jesus’ death? Are many religious leaders today also guilty of crucifying Jesus on a cross of worldly values? Why did Jesus say it was finished? Let’s look at John 19. If Pilate found Jesus not guilty, why did he have Jesus flogged? Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When He Heard That John Had Been Arrested, Jesus Withdrew To Galilee'

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001

How do we cope with our guilt feelings about things we can’t change in the world?

I have recently been feeling a little guilty about failing to renew my membership of Amnesty International. This feeling particularly strikes when I hear in the news of some injustice somewhere in a far flung corner of the globe. I suppose that if I was still in amnesty, I would still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

“the Priority Of Mission” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 22, 2014

How can we live our lives on mission for God?

In the Great Commission, Jesus tells us what our mission is. As we’ve pointed out, in the most familiar version of the Great Commission, Matthew 28:19-20, we find Jesus telling us to “go and make disciples.” Our mission is to be disciples who make disciples. “And He said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

What Difference Can We Make In This Big World? Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

With so many people who don’t know Jesus in the world, what difference can my help make in such a big, big world?

Sermon: What Difference Can We make in this big world? Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 6, 2008 Subject: Missions Introduction There was a man who everyday would get up early in the morning and take a morning walk along the seashore. As he walked every time he passed a star fish that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:52-53

Denomination: Holiness

Nigeria Outreach Account

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 2, 2018

God opened the door for Angela and I to go to Benin City, Nigeria from July 16-24, 2018. During that time, I preached in 5 services, including a youth service and a service dedicated to area ministers.

NIGERIA OUTREACH ACCOUNT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR B. GENESIS OF THIS STORY 1. God opened the door for Angela and I to go to Benin City, Nigeria from July 16-24, 2018. During that time, I preached in 5 services, including a youth service and a service dedicated to area ministers. 2. We also went ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing For Kingdom Challenges

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 9, 2019

What can the church at Antioch teach us about outreach?

Preparing For Kingdom Challenges Acts 13:1-3 Introduction The Church was born into challenging times. Not long into the book of Acts the persecution of Christians takes a deadly turn when Stephen is stoned. Acts 8:1-4, NLT A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ