Sermons on John Shelby Spong:

A Christmas Sermon

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Dec 20, 2010

A different approach to the traditional Christmas sermons. From the Apostles John and Paul

A Christmas Sermon As I sit to write this Christmas Sermon I feel rather strange because it will find its roots in the Gospel of John and the writings of the Apostle Paul and the writer of Hebrews rather than the Gospel’s of Luke and Matthew. This seems odd even to me but this is where I am ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin Thacker on Jan 3, 2011

A summary of the vision of Christ that John saw in Revelation 1:9-18

A VISION OF CHRIST by Kevin Thacker Revelation 1:9-18 Imagine for yourself being placed in a cell alone in a prison that is on an island. Well, that is exactly where John is right now. The Isle of Patmos is a small island just off the coast of Turkey in the Aegean Sea. The Romans have created a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 22, 2011

A study of the Gospel of John chapter 9 verses 1 through 41

John 9: 1 – 41 Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend 1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Believe It, But I Don’t Get It Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

How did Peter and John differ in their reactions to seeing the empty tomb?

John 20:1-9 – I Believe it, but I Don’t Get it This morning we are starting a post-Resurrection series, that is, telling stories about what happened after that first Easter. We certainly believe that Jesus was raised from the dead on that spring Sunday many years ago, but what happened ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 12, 2011

John the Baptist is an example of what it means to prepare the way for Jesus' return.

Mark 1:1-8 “Preparation” INTRODUCTION Our journey through Advent seems to be a sprint. We are already celebrating the Second Sunday in Advent. Last week we focused on Jesus’ promise to come again in order to complete his establishment of the kingdom of God. The key word for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Salvation Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 22, 2011

This sermon is about one of the favorite verses in the Bible, John 3:16.

Christmas Eve Sermon Christmas Salvation John 3:16 Bruce B. Miller Christmas Salvation Merry Christmas! Welcome. Tonight you are going to hear about one of the most famous verses in the Bible. This verse gives the meaning of Christmas in one sentence. Let me tell you the story of where the verse ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Good Shepherd - A Picture Of Goodness, Love & Devotion Series

Contributed by Darren Woods on Feb 25, 2012

A Visionary/Pictoral style Sermon based on John 10:14-21

The Good Shepherd John 10:14-21 Intro I’m sure that many of you will be familiar with the 1980’s sit-com The Golden Girls. The show is about 4 older ladies who share a house together. One of the main characters is Sophia Petrillo – she’s the oldest of the ladies, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

I'm Fallen But I Can Get Up Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 6, 2012

John shares about the justice of God and how it affects our eternity.

Message today is about justice. John shares in chapter two about the justice of God and how it affects our eternity. Comedian Tim Allen said some years commented, ‘I really feel safe, they have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

The Love Of God-A Christmas Message

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 3, 2013

John 3:16 gives us the outline of God's reasons for Christmas.

The Love of God For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 This month and Season fair Has ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

The Grapevine Series

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014

Series based on John 15 about abiding in the vine, which is Christ.

God is the grower, Christ the vine, and you & me the offshoots of the vine. The Process of growing Christians in God’s vineyard: 1. Choose appropriate grape & plant in best area of vineyard (No Cali grapes in NE OH) Location must be best choice, not just for harvest now, but for years to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Know

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 25, 2014

John tells us how to be saved and how to know that someone is saved

How Do I Know 1 John 3:4-10 (NLT) Intro: Will Rogers was an actor and cowboy. He is best known though for his humorous quotes. Let me share a few with you. . “ Advertising is the art of convincing people to spend money they don’t have for something they don’t need” . ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Chapter Two Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

1 John: Chapter Two 2:1 Warning - Do Not Sin

1 John: Chapter Two 2:1 Warning - Do Not Sin John starts a new section, 2:1-17, with a term of endearment, ‘my little children.’ His next purpose in writing is that they ‘not sin.’ 'These things' he writes refers back to vs. 8-10. Sin is defined by John as lawlessness ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chapter Four Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

1 John: Chapter Four Doctrinal Test of Spirits (1-6)

1 John: Chapter Four Doctrinal Test of Spirits (1-6) John addresses the recipients again as beloved, his favorite term of endearment. The context here is the uncritical acceptance of any and all supernatural phenomena. He gives them a test to determine origin of spirit, whether it is of God or of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21, 1 John 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About Us Non-See-Ers?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 7, 2013

Blessed are those who believe without seeing. John 20:29

Title: What about Us Non-See-ers? Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: “Blessed are those who believe without seeing...” John 20:29 Introduction I’ve never been the brightest bulb in the room or the sharpest knife in the drawer. In grade school I did fine but excelled in recess and lunch. When I was in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Songs Of Our Faith Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 11, 2012

The message concludes this series and focuses on the song "Amazing Grace" by John Newton.

Songs of Our Faith Part 8 Amazing Grace Scriptures: Matthew 5:45; Matthew 27:51; 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 Introduction: This message will conclude my series “Songs of Our Faith.” I started this year with the series “A Slave For Christ.” In that series I mentioned that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational