Sermons on John:

John The Baptist: Challenge For A Deeper Life

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

John the Baptist didn't follow in his father's footsteps as a priest in the temple. He challenged people to break out of normality and live radically new lives.

(John, entering from the back, in costume, down the center aisle.) Wake up, everybody! God’s Messiah is coming! That’s really good news! Get ready! Things have got to change around here! God’s blessings are coming for you! But you have to be ready! Clean it up, folks! (John standing in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

You Can Be Like John The Baptist

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 7, 2024

Why was John the Baptist important to the Gospel narrative? Today's followers can be just like him.

You Can Be Like John the Baptist Luke 1:67-80 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people, 69 And has raised up a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: United Methodist

John The Baptist Sends Messengers To Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 18, 2022

Look we for another?

JOHN THE BAPTIST SENDS MESSENGERS TO JESUS. Luke 7:18-35. As the rumours about Jesus spread throughout Judaea, and beyond (Luke 7:17), “the disciples of John showed him all these things” (Luke 7:18). John sent them back with a question for Jesus: 1. “Are You He that should come, or look we for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of Repentance

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2004

Message discussing the meaning of repentance and how it should affect our lives.

The ¡§Fruit of Repentance¡¨ Matthew 3:1-12 January 11, 2004 Introduction What do you think of when you hear the word ¡§repent?¡¨ Two images come to my mind right away. The first is the street preacher with a Bible as big as your Aunt Martha¡¦s Buick, screaming at people to repent to escape the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Elementary Fruits Of Repentence

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 2, 2005

Focusing on the preaching of John the Baptist, this sermon notes what he lays out as elementary fruits of repentence.

Fourth Sunday in Advent Luke 3:1-17 “Elementary Fruits of Repentance” By this time during Advent – barely a week away from Christmas, I think everyone will understand something about preparing for the holidays. I know that at our house, we have been getting ready for visitors for well over a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Touch

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Oct 24, 2002

The willingness of our Lord to reach out and touch the lowest of the low in His grace.

INTRODUCTION/STATEMENT OF THEME: There are two common answers among unbelievers to the Gospel message. One, they often think they are too good for it. They aren’t that bad. They’re certainly not as bad as some, and therefore, God will probably let them slide in on Judgment Day. On the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Doubt Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message is part of a series through the book of John, and helps to normalize our doubt and teaches believers and nonbelievers alike how to deal with it from a Biblical standpoint

Dealing with Doubt John 20:24-28 -This is a very familiar passage of scripture -Thomas gets a really bad rap over this. Even people outside of the church know what it means to be a doubting Thomas. It even earned Thomas a place in the Webster Dictionary on-line. Under doubting Thomas it says ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Checking Out The Stories

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 13, 2010

Advent... John the Baptist is concerned...maybe even filled with doubt about Jesus Where was the 'wrath of God, the fire and brimstone...but Jesus was preaching God's love, mercy and forgiveness. Includes quotes from Ravi Zacharius, People still doubt tod

In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2010 Text: Matthew 11:1-4 Advent II Redeemer “Checking Out the Stories” Our gospel lesson begins with John the Baptizer in prison. John was not afraid to proclaim his message to religious leaders who had come down to the river ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Introduction To 3:16 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 30, 2011

Introduction to the Sermon series on John 3:16

Note: I used Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible book on John for notes and research. Title: Unless You are Born Again Theme: Text: Joh 3:1-21 Introduction Views of the Gospels Matthew – Jesus Messiah Mark – Jesus Servant Luke – Jesus Son of Man John – Jesus Son of God People sometimes say that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

John 3:16 Perish Or Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2011

Final Message from John 3:16 about the difference between perishing or having eternal life.

Note: The resource I used was from John 3:16 by Max Lucado. Max does a great job in chapter 10-12 in describing Heaven & Hell. Worth reading. Title: Perish and Everlasting Life Outline Theme: Text: John 3:16 Joh 3:16 "For God (the creator of all the universe) so loved (was not absent from this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

John 3:16 Perish Or Eternal Life (Full Text) Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2011

This is the full message of John 3:16 series. A lot comes from Max Lucado's book John 3:16 A message of hope.

Note: A lot comes from Max Lucado's book John 3:16 A message of hope. I wanted to post this for the resource. Title: Perish or Everlasting life Theme: The Contrast of Heaven and Hell Text: John 3:12-16 Opening Text Joh 3:12-16 "If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

12 Ordinary Men - John - Fill In The Blank Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Wilderness Experience"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 10, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God draws believers and non-believers out to the WILDERNESS in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them.

6 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God draws both believers and non-believers, out to the WILDERNESS, in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them. REFERENCES: Second Sunday of Advent; Isaiah 40:1-11 (ESV); Psalm 85:1-2, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Not Worthy To Loose His Sandals

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 13, 2008

We would do well to learn from John’s attitude: I am not worthy to untie his sandal"

HB 14-12-08 John the Baptist Three of the four Gospels that tell the life of Jesus and his ministry here on earth, begin with the life of John the Baptist – the forerunner of Jesus Christ the Messiah. You might ask- why? Why does John the Baptist figure so prominently? Well one reason is that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18-28

Denomination: Anglican

Who Lost His Head?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 18, 2008

When we lose our ways emotionally or spiritually, we hurt ourselves and others. Herod, Herodias and Salome demonstrate the ways we can be seduced into losing our heads. John only lost his physical head but not his integrity.

Do you know the poem, "If’, by Rudyard Kipling? I’m sure you’ve heard it a hundred times. But let me quote just a part of "If’. "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you; if you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, but make allowance for their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Baptist