Sermons on John Simmons:

Resurrection Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 11, 2017

3 reactions to Jesus' resurrection

Intro What is your reaction to the resurrection? Goal Let’s learn about some typical reactions to the resurrection. Plan We will look at John 20:1-18 and three reactions to Jesus’ resurrection. John 20:1-5 They Have Taken Away the Lord Mary Magdalene was from Magdala a wealthy town on Lake ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Twelve Men Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 9, 2017

This nineteenth chapter, and the first seven verses, are one of the most familiar passages in the whole book, but unfortunately it is also one of the most constantly misinterpreted passages. It needs careful consideration.

June 14, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.3.a: The Twelve Men (1-7) Acts 19:1-7 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

" An Introduction To Mark's Gospel" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020

This is the first in a series on Mark's account of the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, focusing on the background, theme, purpose, and testimony of those who were changed by the message and compassion of Jesus, both then and now.

The Early Church Fathers (A.D. 100-400) affirm that John Mark, first introduced in the book of Acts as a traveling companion of the Apostle Paul and his associate Barnabas, was the author of the Gospel that bears his name. Acts also notes that Mark, young and immature, abruptly left Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 12:25, Acts 15:36-41, 2 Timothy 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Just Which Advent?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

what are we waiting for during Advent

Matthew 11:2-11 Now when John the Baptist was in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and asked Him, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else who will be the promised One?” Jesus answered, “Go and report to John what you hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Friendship With God And Enmity With God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

Through Christ we have hope that we will eternally live at peace in the embrace of the Blessed Trinity.

Tuesday of the 29th Week in Course 2019 St. John Paul II Today’s first reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans is the result of taking a scalpel to the original text. We read verses 12, 15, 17-19, 20 and 21, for reasons unknown to me, and the result sounds strange at best. So I had recourse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-38, Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Catholic

Father's Day 2015 (Zechariah) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2019

Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, sets a wonderful example for dads as a pious father, a prayerful father, and praise-filled father! Happy Father's Day!

Father’s Day 2015: Zechariah Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/21/2015 During the Superman Celebration last weekend, as we walked down Main Street in Metropolis, we could see all sort of costumed superheroes. In the midst of them, however, a little boy joyfully sat upon his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:6-63

Denomination: Christian Church

Thoughts For The Third Sunday Of Advent Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 3, 2016

I and you need to ask who Our Lord is in relationship to ourselves, and who we are in relationship to Him.

Third Sunday of Advent 2016 In nomine Patris, . . . “Who are you?” “Just who do you think you are?” “Who in the world???” All of these questions strike at the fundamental awareness of our personal existence. All of these questions merit an answer, because what ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Baptized Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2017

Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Jordan River Title: Jesus Baptized (Psalms 2:7) Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34 Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34

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

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

It Wasn't Us - It Was Jesus!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 23, 2018

I. It wasn't us - IT WAS JESUS! II. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - He was Innocent III. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - Jesus is Alive IV. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - He Opened the Door of Repentance and Forgiveness

Scripture: Acts 3:1 - 19 (cf. 11 - 19) Sermon - It wasn't Us - IT WAS JESUS! I. It wasn't us - IT WAS JESUS! II. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - He was Innocent III. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - Jesus is Alive IV. IT WAS JESUS - And by the Way - He Opened the Door of Repentance and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by John Pearrell on Jan 12, 2016

Jesus steps outside of the norm and the result is a woman and town are converted.

Projectionist: Start with “If Jesus Returned Today” Good questions; important questions. Our mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We really can’t do that, but what we can do is create irresistible environments where people are encouraged and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Be Bigger

Contributed by Daniel Mccalister on Jan 13, 2016

The focus of this sermon was to help our students know the purpose of letting God become greater and for them to become less, and that he is theirs, always with them.

Let God be Bigger: John 3:30 Sometimes in our lives we forget about what is truly important. We are always go go go, and rarely stop to thank the person/people in that means most to us in our lives. To some it might be your Father, Mother, Girlfriend, Boyfriend, Favorite Teacher, For some of us ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Church Of God

No Greater Love

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 3, 2015

We must remember what it was like before Jesus came into our lives with his presence and power. We must never forget. We must never lose sight of where we were when he came and just how far he has brought us.

A 14th century monk announced to the people of his village that he was going to preach the greatest sermon ever preached on the love of God. He urged everyone to attend. At the appropriate hour, the cathedral filed with young and old alike. Throughout the service, everyone anticipated the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican