Sermons on Johns Prologue:

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

Life Isn’t About Finding Yourself. It’s About Discovering Who God Created You To Be.

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Feb 4, 2021

How do we understand Pauls words to the Colossians regarding the person of Christ, and how it informs our lives and what we do, and who we are - A sermon as a prelude to Lent

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Social media for me is no longer simply a pastime to browse through at the end of the day, I now often find myself either working out what need to be added to our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube, or working out how I add Twitch to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

Getting Straight To The Point Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 6, 2010

This message is the first in a series through the gospel of Mark. It highlights the nature of John’s ministry and the importance of Holt Spirit baptism.

Every gospel writer has his angle. Matthew wants us to see Jesus as the King of the Jews; Luke wants us to see Him as Son of Man and John as Son of God. Mark, the subject of our Sunday evening services for the next few months wants us to see Him as the Servant of the Lord, as the Messiah, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Haunted Herod Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Are you like Herod - haunted by your sins but you don't catch on that your hope is in Jesus?

Introduction No doubt I now grew very pale; --but I talked more fluently, and with a heightened voice. Yet the sound increased --and what could I do? It was a low, dull, quick sound --much such a sound as a watch makes when enveloped in cotton. I gasped for breath --and yet the officers heard it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Witness To The Light Jesus Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

The Light of the World Witness to the Light Jesus

The Light of the World Witness to the Light Jesus John 1:6-8 December 8, 2013 Christmas is three just weeks away and I want to draw our attention to the significance of the incarnation, the word becoming flesh and dwelling among us, the greatest rescue mission the world has ever known. So we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 12 Apostles: John Son Of Zebedee

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015

Here is the mysterious person who leaned on Jesus at the last supper, the only one of the 12 to die a natural death, and who was vouchsafed with the greatest prophetic insight of any person in Scripture.

THE 12 APOSTLES: JOHN SON OF ZEBEDEE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Rabbi Levy was walking home from synagogue one Sabbath when he saw Issy, a leader in his congregation, going into ‘The Chinese Crab’ restaurant. 2. As he looked through the window, Rabbi Levy saw Issy order a plate of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John Series Sermon 23 The Evidence Of Faith John 4:43–45 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 27, 2022

This passage is very simple, yet it pictures one of the great lessons of the gospel—the evidence of faith.

John Series Sermon 23 The Evidence of Faith John 4:43–45 (4:43–45) Introduction: this passage is very simple, yet it pictures one of the great lessons of the gospel—the evidence of faith. 1. The setting: Jesus entered Galilee (v.43). 2. The first evidence of faith: honoring Jesus (v.44). 3. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Sermon 24 The Stages Of Faith, John 4:46–54 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 27, 2022

This nobleman was a government official, probably holding some high position in Herod’s court. His experience reveals the various stages of faith, the kind of growing faith that every man should experience.

John Series Sermon 24 The Stages of Faith, 4:46–54 (4:46–54) Introduction: this nobleman was a government official, probably holding some high position in Herod’s court. His experience reveals the various stages of faith, the kind of growing faith that every man should experience. 1. A beginning ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 18 The Subject Of Sin John 4: 15-18 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022

Jesus promised the living water of spiritual rebirth. However, something had to be discussed before spiritual rebirth could be given: the subject of sin.

The Subject of Sin, John 4:15–18 (4:15–18) Introduction: Jesus promised the living water of spiritual rebirth. However, something had to be discussed before spiritual rebirth could be given: the subject of sin. 1. There was the request for living water (v.15). 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 19 The Subject Of Worship John 4:19-24 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022

Man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage.

The Subject of Worship, 4:19–24 (4:19–24) Introduction: man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage. 1. The woman was troubled (vv.19–20). 2. Fact 1: the place of worship is not what is important (v.21). 3. Fact 2: true ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 20 The Subject Of Messiah John 4:25-30 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022

This is a dramatic picture of conversion and witnessing. The Messiah was discovered, and the discovery was excitedly shared.

Part 20 The Subject of Messiah, John 4:25–30 (4:25–30) Introduction: this is a dramatic picture of conversion and witnessing. The Messiah was discovered, and the discovery was excitedly shared. 1. There was the sense that Jesus was the Messiah (v.25). 2. There was the great ...read more

Scripture: John 4:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

" An Interview With John The Baptist" (Sermon 3 Of Series On Gospel Of John) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 29, 2021

Early in the ministry of John the Baptist he had introduced a new teaching of baptism to the Jewish people. In this message the religious leaders interview John the Baptist on this new doctrine, and aquestion him to see if he is the Christ.

AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHN THE BAPTIST John 1: 21-34 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 31, 2021 [Sermon three on the Gospel of John series 2021 Video Link to Sermon: https://youtu.be/n9pQUAGlVPM INTRODUCTION: 1.) As an introduction to this passage of Scripture I want to read from ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15, Matthew 3:16-17, John 1:21-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are John’s Disciples So Worried About Jesus’ Disciples Fasting?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 2, 2021

The question from John's disciples about fasting reveals a serious disconnect to what Jesus is trying to accomplish.

WHY DON'T THEY FAST? The question from John’s disciples shows that they missed the point that Jesus just made. - Matthew 9:13-14. - In v. 14, John’s disciples come and ask about why Jesus’ disciples aren’t fasting. In other gospels, it gives us more information that the Pharisees were in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Door To Abundant Life - John 10:7; John 10:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 5, 2024

In John 10, Jesus uses imagery that His audience—shepherds, farmers, and townspeople—would have understood clearly. He describes Himself as the gate or door, the only way into the safety and abundance of God’s kingdom.

The Door to Abundant Life - John 10:7; John 10:9-10 Theme: Jesus is the door to salvation, security, and abundant life. Key Verses: John 10:7 – “So he explained it to them: ‘I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep.’” John 10:9-10 – “Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7, Acts 4:12, Psalm 23:1-2, John 10:28, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Proof Is In The Puddin' Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 24, 2002

John the Baptist’s question and Jesus’ response helps us find the path to the truth about Jesus when He doesn’t live up to our expectations.

The Proof is in the Puddin’ Text: 11:1-6 Introduction Thursday while the area youth ministers were meeting in the sanctuary the vendor for our video projector came to help us troubleshoot a problem. As we went down to my office he asked me what they were talking about, I told him they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God