Sermons on John Was Tough:

Jesus And John The Baptist

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Jesus and John the Baptist. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 7 verses 18-35. Ill: • Lord Halifax, who was a former foreign secretary of Great Britain, • Once shared a railway compartment with two prim-looking spinsters. • A few moments before reaching his destination the train passed through a tunnel. • In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus And John The Baptiser Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Are you John the Baptiser? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verse 13-18: “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, Who do people say the Son of Man is? 14 They replied, Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets. 15 But what about you? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Brethren

Meet John The Baptist

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 20, 2010

What can we learn from the man that eats locust and was the forerunner for Christ?

Meet John the Baptist Matthew chapter 3:1-3:12 Introduction- We are in the third week of Advent. Traditionally, a look at joy. Could their be anymore joy to a believer than the preparation of Jesus coming? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

John The Forerunner Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2009

There are gems in all familiar stories, and this too is one. We too like John are called to proclaim the graciousness of God - the Good News of the Kingdom

Luke 3:1-6: The Coming of the Lord’s forerunner THE TIN – Riches untold Story: In the late nineteenth Century in South Africa, an old man was digging for gold in a river bed. He had been at it for many years. Every now and then he found a little bit of gold, not enough to make him rich – but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus And John The Baptist

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 9, 2010

When was the last time you stood at the waters edge with John the Baptist? Did his message resonate with you? Is your life right with God? Are you ready to meet the Messiah?

Jesus and John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-17 This week we look to Jesus and John the Baptist. We know from scripture that John was a relative of Jesus through Jesus mother Mary. Luke 1:36 We know that John the Baptist parents Zechariah and Elizabeth were both well along in years and that Elizabeth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Name Is John!

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

What was so important about the name of John the Baptist? Could it be the fact that it broke the back of tradition?

His Name Is John How many came to have church this morning? I’m not talking about just going through the motions today! I’m not talking about coming in here and playing church! You can play church on your on time. Amen? How many came to really have some church in the house of God this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-63, Luke 1:13-63

John's Message Is Continuous

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 6, 2008

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Series B

2nd Sunday in Advent, December 7, 2008 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Advent, as we begin to celebrate anew the good news of your saving grace in Jesus the Christ, open ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

John 3:16

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 27, 2008

This is just a quick four point outline on John 3:16

Intro: John 3:16 reveals the whole compass of God’s Grace. I. The Motive for Grace: "For God so loved the world..." II. The Method for Grace: "...that he gave his one and only son..." III. The Means for Grace: "...the whoever believes in him..." IV. The Mission of Grace: "...shall not perish, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gospel According To John

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 3, 2009

A new series from the book of John

Text: John 1:1-5 The Gospel According to John John the beloved disciple who belonged to the inner circle of Jesus’ followers. In a broad sense, John wrote this gospel to provide Asia Minor a fuller understanding of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. More specifically, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Testimony Of John (Cont.) Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008

John the Baptist continues his testimony about Jesus, the Lamb of God, the Son of God.

John 1:29-34 “The Testimony of John(cont.)” 1. The Lamb of God (29) • Vs. 29 Significance of the Lamb o Genesis 4:2-5 o Genesis 22:7-8 o Exodus 12:3-5, 12-13 o Isaiah 53:7 o 1 Peter 1:19 • takes away lit. means “to destroy.” • sin means “state of sinfulness;” also the “moral consequences of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Cousin John

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Everyone has relatives that seem strange. Jesus was not any different except that the crazy opinions and words were from God.

It happened for the first time this week…I was asked the question that I dread…Are you ready for Christmas? My standard response is to say that it is not Christmas Eve yet? I ask what the big hurry is….? My point of view on Christmas shopping is not well received at my house. I am not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

John 3:16

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 8, 2014

JOHN 3:16

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Elijah, John And Us Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Over the last few weeks, we have devoted a considerable amount of sermon time to studying the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. I chose Elijah as the focus of our last 3 sermons for a variety of different reasons. But, as we conclude this series wi

Elijah Part 4 "Elijah, John and Us" by Gerry Albers Malachi 3:1 Over the last few weeks, we have devoted a considerable amount of sermon time to studying the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. I chose Elijah as the focus of our last 3 sermons for a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

John 3:16

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 15, 2013

This sermon was given at an outdoor service in downtown Toronto - a call to turn to Jesus who is God's answer to the question: Who is God? Where is my healer, my deliver. What is the best hope on the planet for an excellent life.

In the reading that we just had today there was a question. 4 “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” It was a question from a man, named Nicodemus, a man rooted in a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 1, 2010

This sermon unpacks the character & life of John the Baptist.

John 1:19 -28. The testimony of John the Baptist. Last week we uncovered the deep spiritual insights into his identity of Jesus (divine nature), his incarnation ( humanity) & his purpose (to save those who receive Him). We now commence the historical journey, with the beginnings of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist