Sermons on John Wayne:

Taking The Witness Stand

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 11, 2022

What is a testimony and what is it worth? Who is our testimony for and what is it to do? John the Baptist gives us a good example of what it means to testify to the truth.

Introduction: If you were called as a witness in a case tried before a judge and juror to answer questions asked of you by a prosecuting attorney and defendant, what would you be giving? You’d be giving your testimony. From that testimony, the jury is called upon to determine the truth about ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, James 4:12, Hebrews 12:1, Revelation 12:9-10, John 1:19-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Response Matters Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 17, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Your Response Matters" Luke 11:24-36 A sermon for 7/10/22 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “33 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light. 34 The lamp of the body ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:24-36, Isaiah 5:20-21, Isaiah 5:24-25, James 1:22-25, Mark 7:20-23, Revelation 19:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Who Isaiah Said He Would Be, And John Too

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2022

John and his disciples question if Jesus is the One or not. Jesus answers in word and deed

12.11.22 Matthew 11:2-11 2 While John was in prison, he heard about the things Christ was doing. He sent two of his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the Coming One or should we wait for someone else?” 4 Jesus answered them, “Go, report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Offended By Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2022

Are we offended by the real Jesus?

Was John the Baptist offended by Jesus? If He walked the earth today would we be offended by Him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11. Are You the One? And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus: Mark 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 1 of 16. In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 1.

Following Jesus (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/1/2017 ILL. I read a story earlier this week about a high-school graduate applying to college. As she filled out her application she came across a question that made her heart sink. “Do you see yourself as a leader or a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Revelation Study Series 15 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 10) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 1, 2023

Jesus came! Jesus died! Jesus resurrected! Jesus is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 15 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 10) 02.13.22 Message… “A woman woke up one morning, turned to her husband and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?” He answered, “I don’t know, but Valentine’s ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He's Preparing A Place For You! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 15, 2021

Based on John 14:1-6 - Sermon outlines 5 facts about heaven.

“HE’S PREPARING A PLACE FOR YOU!” John 14:1-6 FBCF – 11/14/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Maren Nichols, 4 y/o Trey & Katie’s daughter talking to her mom back in May. Their dog named Josey died & Maren had something she needed to say about that: Maren: I really miss Josey. Katie: I know, baby. I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Second Sunday Of Advent C, Advent 2-- Crying Out In The Desert

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2021

Can we say to John the Baptist this Advent, “The Wind Brought Your Voice To Me?”

We don’t sing the Gloria in Advent until the angels sing the "Gloria in excelsis Deo" at Christmas but we do hear a prophetic voice, crying out in the desert, which are often windy places. The voice is from John the Baptist, carried on the whistling wind, that says, “Prepare the way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

There Is More To The Baptism Of Jesus Than You Think.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 19, 2020

The baptism of Jesus is way more important than you may first think. There are so many aspects to it, that they need to be considered separately.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 12th January 2020; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Isaiah 42:1-9 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 Psalm 29 “Please join me in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13, Mark 1:4

Denomination: Episcopal

Pattern For Conduct In The Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 1, 2017

When Paul and John Mark had a falling out, the dispute was so sharp that each man took a new assistant and traveled in a different direction; Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus, and Paul chose Silas and departed for Cilicia.

Capernaum Lesson: Pattern for Conduct in the Church Matthew 18:15-20 In Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus gave His procedure for dealing with people problems that arise within a church. There is no perfect church, because there are no perfect people. I heard a man say one time, “I wouldn’t belong to any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Beggars, Miracles And The Name Of Jesus!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 31, 2017

In this passage we understand that the Church of Jesus is to 1. Be People who can deliver Hope 2. People who Look Outward not always Inward 3. People of Holy Spirit Power and not Powerless

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10 Title: Beggars, Miracles and the Name of Jesus In this passage we understand that the Church of Jesus is to 1. Be People who can deliver Hope 2. People who Look Outward not always Inward 3. People of Holy Spirit Power and not Powerless INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

3 Keys For Overcoming Doubt

Contributed by Chris Miller on May 27, 2019

Many Christians experience seasons of doubt, and Scripture offers three keys to conquer doubts.

Read Matthew 11:1-15. Also see Luke 7:18-22 Introduction One of the world’s most loved comic strips is Hagar the Horrible. In one strip, we see Hagar kneeling in prayer, “It is not easy to believe in you God. We never see you. How come you never show yourself?” Next we see: • A flower springing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15, Luke 7:18-22, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Doctor You've Never Heard Of

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2018

The sixteenth century saw so much heretical scriptural writing that we usually write it off. But good Catholic scholarship was going on in that century, and John of Avila was one of the brightest lights.

Thursday of the 13th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The vocation to be a prophet is not for the faint-hearted. We see in this reading from the Book of Amos that the poor fellow was a migrant shepherd and tree-dresser, but he heard the voice of God and responded “yes.” And then God told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8, Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Catholic

Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 9, 2018

We will ask God to “teach us to judge wisely the things of earth, and hold firm to the things of heaven.”

Second Sunday of Advent 2018 Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord You may have been a bit surprised when you stood for the Introit today to find that we did not sing “O Come, Emmanuel,” which has become the musical heart of the whole Advent season. There is a good reason for that, which I’ll explain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Greater Things 3 - The Great Surrender Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

God is great and greater things are yet to come! Oh how I want to be a part of something so great that the only explanation for it is God?

Greater Things – The Great Surrender 8/23/15 Luke 9:23-26 Sunday AM Bumper – Debbie Roof God is great and greater things are yet to come! Oh how I want to be a part of something so great that the only explanation for it is God? Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist