Sermons on John Smithson:

The Call: Come By Pastor John Mateos Ong

Contributed by John Ong on Nov 16, 2017

God offers us a great banquet that sometimes we doubted for being too good to be true, but we can prove to ourselves that our Lord’s offer is far more than what we thought if we only surrender to him and accept His calling.

Many of us have been blinded by unnecessary things that life itself offers. Prestigious car, jewelry, and a feast of delicious food are just some of what we believe are the best things to receive and attain in our lives. And because of these unnecessary things that we tend to value, we have ignored ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acceptance Or Rejection Of John The Baptist And Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 21, 2017

Jesus was saying that His own generation was a childish generation. By childish He meant perverse. They turned away from that which was right and good to that which was corruptible. They were just wrong-headed, mindless, and contrary.

Introduction A. A man and his wife were making their first doctor visit prior to the birth of their first child. After everything checked out, the doctor took a small stamp and stamped the wife's stomach with indelible ink. The couple was curious about what the stamp was for, so when they got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of John The Baptist Is Announced At The Temple In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 5, 2017

This was a dark period for the nation of Israel. The people had not heard a prophetic word from God in over 400 years, not since Malachi had announced the coming of Elijah ([1]Mal. 4:5-6). The spiritual leaders were shackled by tradition, and in some....

-7 BC- Jerusalem (1) The Birth of John the Baptist is Announced at the Temple in Jerusalem Scriptures (Num. 6:3) Luke 1:5-25 Luke 1:5-25 (NKJV) 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Birth, Infancy And Future Purpose Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2017

Zechariah has been dumb for almost nine months, but now he can speak and his first words are a song of praise. Everyone recognized that John was going to be an exceptional child. It is clear that Zechariah understands that his son will be the for-runner

Harmony of the Gospels -3 BC- Judea (Birth, Infancy and Future Purpose of John the Baptist (Malachi 3:11) Luke 1:57-80 One of the most interesting prophesies concerning John the Baptist is Malachi 3:11, “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

John 3:16 That Whoever Believes In Him Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 20, 2011

Message about whoever believes in the Lord Jesus Christ shall be saved.

Note: Resources used was John 3:16 by Max Lucado Title: That Whosoever Believes in Him Theme: To show anyone that puts their trust in Christ shall be saved Text: John 3:16 – 21 Offering - Thanksgiving Psa 50:14-15 Offer to God thanksgiving, And pay your vows to the Most High. (15) Call ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19, John 3:16-21

Denomination: Church Of God

John, The Baptist Don't Know God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you boast in your love for GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To persuade us to boast GOD's love on us. 1 John 4:10 (Amplified Bible) In this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and

I. EXORDIUM: Do you boast in your love for GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To persuade us to boast GOD's love on us. 1 John 4:10 (Amplified Bible) In this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation (the atoning ...read more

Scripture: John 1:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk By Faith By Pastor John Mateos Ong

Contributed by John Ong on Dec 5, 2017

As the Bible said in Deuteronomy 7:9, He keeps His covenant of love to thousands of generation for those who love and keep his commandments. So if we strive to keep our faith to Him, if we walk by faith with Him, we will be more like Him each day.

Take a moment to imagine if God was like some of the world’s worst leaders, those who killed someone that doesn’t obey them or their program. Can we just imagine if God was like Hitler who killed almost all of the Jews, or like Mao Tse Tung who does not only manipulated and tricked his people just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-11, 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1st John 1:1-4 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 24, 2025

Jesus is fully God and fully Man

1 John 1:1-4 So just to mention again, we are looking to understand properly the meaning of scripture and we need to think about who the letter was written to, why the letter was written and what does it hope to get across or correct. This letter was written to church(s) in Ephesus because they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4, 1 Peter 3:15, John 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Go! And Confess - 1 John 1:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025

Confession is a fundamental part of our relationship with God. It is an act of humility, repentance, and trust. Explore what it means to confess, why it matters, and how it leads us into a deeper walk with Christ.

Go! And Confess - 1 John 1:9 Introduction: 1 John 1:9 (NLT) says, "But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness." Confession is a fundamental part of our relationship with God. It is an act of humility, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Proverbs 28:13, Psalm 103:12, Micah 7:18-19, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 1 John 1:7, James 5:16, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good & Bad Traditions (John 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 23, 2025

How do we discern between good and bad traditions? Let's look at John 2.

Do believers always choose the right way? Are mandatory teetotaling and selling items at church, good or bad ideas? Which traditions, built upon Jesus, are gold or stubble? Let’s begin in John 2. Should Christians make up rules not found in the Bible, like forbidding even moderate alcohol use? Did ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Zechariah – Father Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Zechariah’s life teaches us the importance of faith, patience, and obedience. Though he doubted initially, he remained faithful and experienced God’s faithfulness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ZECHARIAH – FATHER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, A PRIEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 "And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Elizabeth – Mother Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Elizabeth was a woman of faith, patience, and obedience. Despite years of barrenness, she remained righteous before God and was eventually rewarded with a son, John the Baptist.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ELIZABETH – MOTHER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 "And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless." (Luke 1:6) Supporting Texts: Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:57-66, Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Ask Anything? - John 14:14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 7, 2025

Imagine for a moment, standing in front of Jesus—He looks you in the eye and says, “Ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” What do you say? What would you dare to ask for?

Go! And Ask Anything? - John 14:14 John 14:14 (NLT): "Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!" Introduction: Grabbing the Heart Imagine for a moment, standing in front of Jesus—He looks you in the eye and says, “Ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” What do ...read more

Scripture: John 14:14, Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14-15, James 1:5, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

John 2:1-11 Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Jesus showed evangelism and education begins with home and family.

1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: “The Pharisees question John the Baptist” (1:19-28). Day 2: “The next day John saw Jesus coming” (1:29). Day 3: “The next day John stood with two of his disciples” (1:35). Day 4: “The day following ... Jesus found Philip” (1:43). Day ...read more

Scripture: John 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Believe: Encountering Jesus In The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025

The Gospel of John cuts through the confusion and brings us face-to-face with Jesus as He truly is.

Go! And Believe: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of John Introduction Church, let me begin with a question: What do you really believe about Jesus? In our world, people say many things about Him. Some call Him a great teacher. Some think He was just a revolutionary. Others dismiss Him as a myth. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31, John 1:1, John 1:14, John 1:29, John 11:25-26, Romans 10:9, 1 Peter 2:24, Genesis 1:1-3, Exodus 29:38-39, Isaiah 53:7, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal