Sermons on John Simmons:

A New Heaven And A New Earth

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 24, 2019

A lot of our focus is the here and now, because we want to serve Jesus faithfully here and now. But John's picture of our future in Revelation 21 inspires us to keep the faith and fight the good fight, because we know what tomorrow brings!

November 24 Sermon - Revelation 21:1-8 - New Heaven and New Earth If you’ve been here for the past number of weeks I hope you’ve enjoyed the look we’ve had at the churches of the book of Revelation. I’ve done a quick rat-a-tat-tat practical overview of the lessons to those churches and to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8, Romans 8:19-22, 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conversion – What It Is And What It Looks Like

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 10, 2017

Are people who profess to having “prayed to receive Christ,” or who claim to be born again, but whose lives are no different than they were before, truly converted? What Christ said in Matthew 7:21 holds the answer. First John tells us what conversion is.

Conversion – What It is and What It Looks Like Are people who profess to having “prayed to receive Christ,” or who claim to be born again, but whose lives are no different than they were before, truly converted? I believe that when we look at what Christ had to say in Matthew 7:21we find the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven You're Not Home Yet!

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 14, 2017

Christ has gone before us to prepare an abiding place for us in heaven. He has made the arrangements for us. The apostle John writes that all these truths have been written in Scripture so that: Quote "You may know that you have eternal life".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures read prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10 and John 14:1-14. After having served for decades in Africa, ... a missionary couple, ... Mr. & Mrs. Henry Morrison, were ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

God Remembers The Covenant

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 26, 2015

To show that GOD remembers the covenant He made with us and GOD delivered us from this world. John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress a

I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD remember our covenant? Yes. Leviticus 26:45 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD remembers the covenant He made with us and GOD delivered us from this world. John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessed Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

In this third verse of the first chapter John spells out most fully the actions that lead to the blessed life. The three things you can do with this book that leads to blessings are: You can read it; you can hear it, and you can keep it.

The famous medical missionary Dr. Grenfell of Labrador once came to John Hopkins Hospital in America looking for a head nurse to go back to Labrador with him. He made this appeal: "If you want to have the time of your life, come with me and run a hospital next summer for the orphans of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

A Perspective On The Holy Trinity

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 25, 2014

A perspective on John 16: 12-15. If someone asks you, “Show me God” then point them to Jesus. Again, if someone asks you, “Show me the Holy Spirit” then point them to Jesus. For in Jesus the invisible Holy Trinity is revealed.

John 16: 12-15 A perspective on the Holy Trinity Today is the first Sunday after Pentecost, it is Holy Trinity Sunday. Today we celebrate and take a closer look at the Holy Trinity that is, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever, Amen. At times, we use the Nicene Creed ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Brief Is Life But Love Is Long Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 26, 2014

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for “God is love” (1 John 4:7-8 NASB)

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for “God is love” (1 John 4:7-8 NASB) There are probably fewer words in the modern English language that have been more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Key To The Palace Of Egypt

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 30, 2015

To show figuratively that we are the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven, we are given this power and authority, we can use to dine and drink even here on earth and when we come to our mansions. John 14:2 (King James Version) In my Father's house are many man

I. EXORDIUM: Are we the keys? Yes. Matthew 16:19 Matthew 16:19 (Amplified Bible) I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind (declare to be improper and unlawful) on earth must be what is already bound in heaven; and whatever you loose (declare lawful) on earth must ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free Indeed

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 20, 2021

Although Juneteenth represents freedom, it also represents how emancipation was remarkably delayed for people who were enslaved in the deepest reaches of the Confederate South– But the Bible says in John 8:36 “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed”.

“Free Indeed” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - John 8:36 “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed”. PRAYER: - OPENING:- A little more than a year after the world watched the senseless, heartless, and cold blooded murder of George Floyd, heard of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus "i Am The Resurrection And The Life" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 20, 2021

The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel revealed that Jesus is the Messiah and the same God who spoke to Moses. Jesus said He was the “Resurrection and the Life” then He proved it by raising Lazarus from the dead and by His rising from the dead himself.

Series: “Jesus the I Am of Renewal” Sermon: "Jesus ‘I Am the Resurrection and the Life’ " Thesis: The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel revealed that Jesus is the Messiah and the same God who spoke to Moses. Jesus said He was the “Resurrection and the Life” ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-25, Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Prays For His Disciples

Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2021

In Jesus' High Priestly prayer in John 17, He recognized us as His treasured possessions that the Father gave Him. He prayed for our unity and that we might be kept by God's Name and Word until we're with Him in Heaven.

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS DISCIPLES John 17:6-19, NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NONE ARE SHARP 1. A man was describing his multiple jobs to his Cantonese coworker, “I’m a jack of all trades and a master of none!” “Oh,” he said. 2. “We have a similar expression in our culture, “Equipped with knives ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Joy In The Midst Of Global Turmoil: A Sermon On Revelations

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 4, 2023

In recent times, we have witnessed numerous events unfolding in the world that seem to align with the prophetic visions revealed to John. While the chaos and uncertainty can be unsettling, I want to remind you of the joy we can find in the knowledge that we are nearing our eternal home.

I. Signs of the End Times: The book of Revelation provides vivid imagery and prophecies concerning the events leading up to the second coming of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 24:6-8, Jesus Himself foretold that before His return, there would be wars, famines, earthquakes, and pestilences. As we look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8, John 14:2-3, Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shalom!

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Sep 24, 2024

John 14:27 - We will put a spotlight on this verse of JESUS. And really break it down to understand what our LORD is teaching us. How do we break this down? Simple really, we break it down the way JESUS did it and understand what JESUS meant.

Peace Verse John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. This morning, we will put a spotlight on this verse of JESUS. And really break it down to understand what our LORD is teaching us. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Ephesians 2:14, Matthew 11:28-30, John 16:33, Colossians 3:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Message Of Comfort To The Disciples

Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 10, 2024

In Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary, comfort means to strengthen the mind when depressed or enfeebled; to console; to give new vigor to the spirits; to cheer, or to relieve for depression, or trouble. Not only do the disciples need comforting, we all do. Find comfort in John 14.

Verse 1, Jesus Christ the Son, and God the Father are one. Verse 2, Promise of an eternal home. A Prepared place. Verses 3-5, Return and rapture. What Jesus would do had never been done by any great leader. Verse 6-7, Space between guilty sinner and God is spanned. Verses 8-11, The Father, and Son ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Following Gets Hard...

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 17, 2024

The words of John 6:66 strike a solemn note in the heart of any believer. How could it be that those who once followed the Lord, who witnessed His miracles and heard His teachings, would turn away? What happened to cause these disciples to abandon their walk with Christ?

John 6:66 - From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. The words of John 6:66 strike a solemn note in the heart of any believer. How could it be that those who once followed the Lord, who witnessed His miracles and heard His teachings, would turn away? What ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66, John 6:60, Matthew 19:21-22