Sermons on John The Forerunner:

Free From Sin Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 29, 2016

1) Sin is incompatible with the law of God (1 John 3:4), 2) it is incompatible with the work of Christ (1 John 3:5–8), and 3) it is incompatible with the ministry of the Holy Spirit (1 John 3:9–10).

One of the first questions we ask when we hear of the birth of a baby is, “Who does she look like?” Features such as physical appearance, including the color of hair and eyes, facial characteristics, the shape of the mouth or nose, height and build, are given at birth. Later on, as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Other

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 12, 2020

In order to "Walk in the Light”, there must first be: 1) Finding the Light (1 John 1:5), then 2) Following the Light (1 John 1:6), in order to enjoy: 3) Fellowship in the Light (1 John 1:7).

As the World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19, or Coronavirus as global pandemic this week, those studying viruses, virologists, have speculated as to the local and global infection rate. As they have warned of the nature of the contagion, they have prescribed steps in order to reduce ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Other

Is It Right To Baptize Infants? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2023

What would be wrong with "baptizing" an infant? Is it Biblical and was it a practice of the early Church?

Raccoon John Smith was one of our brotherhood’s more colorful evangelists in the early 1800s. One day he was passing by a Methodist camp meeting and he watched as a young Methodist preacher sprinkled water (for baptism) on a baby who was kicking & screaming at the top of its lungs. When the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Voice

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 29, 2024

John knew who he was; "I am the voice". A voice is temporary. A voice is fleeting. A voice is fading. John saw himself as a fading voice that is crying out in the wilderness. Each generation has a voice, and we are the temporary voice for this time for this place.

In 1948, ...a remarkable religious phenomenon occurred... in the United States. It began in a tent ... near Hollywood California, ...under the preaching ... of a young evangelist. The crowds were sparse at first ... but as the preaching continued, ... the crowds began to grow. At first, ... ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-29, Malachi 4:5, 2 Kings 2:11, Deuteronomy 18:15-19, John 3:30, Ephesians 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Peaceful Waiting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

To explore the faithful anticipation of John the Baptist for the coming of the Messiah, encouraging us to live with the same patience, peace, and devout expectation as we await the return of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to explore a powerful passage from the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark, where we meet a remarkable figure in the Bible, John the Baptist, a voice of peace and a herald of the coming Messiah. As we delve into these verses, we'll be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Message, Mark

The Crucifixion - The Ultimate Display Of God's Glory

Contributed by David Petticrew on Apr 30, 2003

A Good Friday sermon based on the crucifixion story from John’s gospel, where the ultimate glory of God is shown in the most improbably place, on the cross.

And so we come to the crucifixion. The cross stands at the very heart of Christianity. It has come to symbolise Christianity the world over. We put crosses at the front of our churches, crosses on the top of our churches, we were jewelery in the shape of crosses and crosses form the cover art for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

God Has An Open Door

Contributed by James May on Jul 13, 2003

John saw and open door into Heaven. Jesus has swung wide the door to Heaven for all who do as John did and "Come Up Hither".

GOD HAS AN OPEN DOOR FREEDOM! Isn’t that a wonderful sounding word? The full meaning of freedom is more than we can comprehend and often taken for granted until freedom is lost. Words can never describe the wonderful feeling of being set from bondage that limits our ability to enjoy life to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life Of Faith

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 20, 2002

In each of John’s miracles he gives us a glimpse of what the Christian life is like. Here we see that the Christian life is the life of faith.

Introduction Each of John’s miracles give us a glimpse of what the Christian life is to be like. In his first miracle Jesus shows us the Christian life is the better life(John 2:10). Here in his second miracle we discover that the Christian life is the life of faith. In our passasge we see three ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Jeff Kennedy on Sep 9, 2009

John tells us about Jesus raising Lazarus back to life. What does John want us to know about Jesus from this story?

Video Clip: Princess Bride, “Mostly Dead” Connect: Today, in American society, we are obsessed with avoiding death. In the last 10 or fifteen years we have seen unthinkable advances in science and medicine – all of which are designed to makes our lives easier, to make us healthier, to correct ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: *other

The Boldness Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 24, 2007

John ends his first letter with words of assurance for those who believe in Jesus. John points to five things we can know for certain.

Introduction: A. In 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote this famous statement, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” 1. This past week we have witnessed the certainty of both. 2. Our taxes were due – and some of us even got a needed extension because of the weather. 3. And tragically, we all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Advocate Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2016

1) The believers’ Defense Attorney (1 John 2:1b)and 2) The Perfect Propitiation for their sins (1 John 2:2).

This week, the sexual assault trial of Jian Ghomeshi began with emotional testimony from a woman who said the disgraced former CBC star punched her in the head during an evening at his Toronto home in 2003. Mr. Ghomeshi is facing four counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Other

Truth For A Troubled Soul Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 37 in a journey through John's Gospel. This is the third of three messages from John 14 providing the truths to help the disciples cope with the coming tribulation.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Another Encourager” Part Three – John 14, 16 REVIEW I. The public ministry and teaching of Jesus 2-112 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as I forgive B. Love as I love C. Hold on to the truths that encourage the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Moments Of Personal Transfiguration

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 3, 2019

The words of Mary in John’s Gospel are a clear call: “do whatever Jesus tells you.” But to know what that is, we must really listen.

Feast of the Transfiguration 2019 The visions of the prophet Daniel pertain to a community under persecution by a vicious, almost atheistic state. To encourage and console that community, Daniel pulls the curtain on what is really happening, to show the divine power and judgement on those ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14, 2 Peter 1:16-19, Luke 9:28-36, John 2:5, 1 Kings 19:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Balm For Hurting Saints

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 4, 2019

Sometimes we need the balm of Gilead to heal our wounds. John’s ministry to these hurting Christians takes two directions in the text before us.

Balm for Hurting Saints (I John 2:7-14) 1. A young boy enters a barber shop and the barber whispers to his customer, “This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you.” The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, then calls the boy over and asks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The Bread Of Life?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 14, 2018

The passage we read from the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel has from earliest times been used to explain the orthodox teaching on the Eucharist.

We all know what a eunuch is, and such men were common in the various courts of Biblical times. What was valuable about them to the kings of the Middle East is that they could be trusted–if they were trustworthy at all–even with the kings’ wives and children. There would be no question of bad blood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, John 6:44-51

Denomination: Catholic