Sermons on John Simmons:

The Transfiguration: A Preview Of Christ’s Glory (Matthew 17)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 6, 2026

Peter, James, and John, the” inner circle” of Jesus’ disciples, saw Christ in His Divine persona, with Moses and Elijah, “the Law and the Prophets” by His side, representing the whole of Scripture and a preview of His redemptive mission.

Verses 1-13: J. Vernon McGee, teacher and author of the “Through the Bible” commentary, called the transfiguration of the Lord Jesus Christ a “miniature” portrait of the Kingdom of God, later confirmed by Simon Peter in his second letter to the churches (2 Peter 1: 16-18). Dr. W.A. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-27, Mark 9:2-12, Luke 9:28-36, 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love God: The First Great Command

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The first great commandment is very simply a call to love God with a full heart. It seems fitting to start with the gospel of John, so often called the “love gospel.” Jesus was once asked what the greatest commandment is.

In Light of the Gospels The first great commandment is very simply a call to love God with a full heart. It seems fitting to start with the gospel of John, so often called the “love gospel.” Jesus was once asked what the greatest commandment is. According to Mark 12:29 (ESV) “Jesus answered, “The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Remarkable Rainbow Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

There are rainbows everywhere, but the most amazing rainbow on record is the one the Apostle John saw in heaven. Here is the only permanent rainbow that exists. They fade so fast on earth, but this one is part of the furniture of heaven. It is part of the presence of God.

I never realized how many rainbows there are in the world, until our trip to the West Coast. We would get up early to travel before the Sun came up. When it did come up it was at out back, and it was at just the right angle when we went past the irrigation systems. The light of the Sun hit that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

The Sanctity Of Preaching Not Foolishness In The Pulpit

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 29, 2022

God’s Word is not only Holy itself, but it is able to make us Holy. Jesus prayed, John 17:17, which is really the Lord’s Prayer says, “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth”.

The Sanctity of Preaching not Foolishness in the Pulpit By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Nehemiah 8:4, “And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose…” PRAYER: - DEFINITION: - Sanctity: holiness of life and character: GODLINESS: the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:4, 2 Timothy 3:15, Deuteronomy 31:24-26, John 17:17, Romans 1:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Genesis Chapter One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 19, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter One. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is creation of all the world and everything we know in the universe. Joseph Benson’s Commentary (1857) Says: We have three things in this chapter: (1) A general idea of the work of creation, Genesis 1:1-2. (2) A particular ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 20, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Two. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWO OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that man is placed in the garden and is given work to do and is also given a companion to help him. Genesis Chapter 2 The first Sabbath – Genesis 2:1-3 Details about the creation – Genesis 2:4-6 Details about the creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 21, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Adam and Eve sin against God and it has repercussions that have affected the human race ever since. The Cambridge Bible (1921) – Genesis 3 The Temptation – Genesis 3:1-5 The Fall – Genesis 3:6-8 The Enquire – Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Farewell-Reformation Style

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Oct 7, 2021

This is a sermon for Reformation Sunday, 2020. This was also my Farewell Sermon, as I had accepted a call to another parish and this was my last Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church-Vilmar of rural Greene, Iowa.

The first farewell sermon I remember hearing from a Pastor was Easter Sunday, 1996. Dr. James Lamb was preaching his last sermon as Senior Pastor of my home church, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner< Iowa, as he had accepted a call to become Executive Director for Lutherans for Life. I will ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Genesis Chapter Fifty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 16, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Fifty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FIFTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob dies and Joseph dies. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 50 Joseph, with the permission of the king, goes and buries his father in Canaan. The sons of Jacob apprehend the resentment of their brother Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Navigating The Ebb And Flow

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 24, 2024

Jesus shared words to help John's disciples navigate change, as they were dealing with the loss of their leader. He also addressed the change of grace over legalism. This passage can be applied to change within the church.

I have entitled our message this morning, “Navigating the Ebb and Flow.” The expression “ebb and flow” is an idiom used to describe periods of highs and lows, and growth and decline, just like the rising and falling of the tides. It is essentially the idea that life is not always constant, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 26, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Four. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FOUR OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that the effects of sin is shown to the third generation of Adam. Matthew Henry (1714) – Genesis 4 In this chapter we have both the world and the church in a family, in a little family, in Adam's family, and a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Five. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that we have a genealogy of the race of humans from Adam until the flood. Matthew Henry (1714) – Genesis 5 This chapter is the only authentic history extant of the first age of the world from the creation to the flood, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 15, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Six. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER SIX OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is sin continues to increase but God has a plan to start over with the human race. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 6 The human race became generally corrupt. God determines to destroy them by a flood. Noah, a just man, is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 21, 2022

The heart of Christmas is beautifully described in the gospel of John. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life

Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. If there is a single word that describes what Christmas is all about, it is a Hebrew word, “Emmanuel” found in the gospel of Matthew: It reads "Look, the virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 1:1-2, Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 21, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Seven. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER SEVEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Noah finishes the ark, gets it loaded and endures the flood. Matthew Henry (Concise Commentary) – Genesis 7 1. Noah, and his family and the living creatures, enter the ark, and the flood begins. (Genesis 7:1-12) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational