Sermons on John:

Point Them To Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

Churches easily get struck in a rut and decline. John the Baptist serves as a model for vital ministry: focus on Jesus above all else.

Last week we started looking at the ministry of John the Baptist. He was a prophet. He cared for the spiritual health of his nation with all of his heart. He saw clearly what needed to be done and he spoke out what people needed to hear, boldly, without any sugar coating. His boldness was what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

It' Not About Us

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

We love our church traditions and are proud of the good things we do. But our calling is to honor Jesus above ourselves and change any tradition to better point people to Jesus, like John the Baptist.

One of the fun parts of the Christmas season is getting letters from old friends and learning how their kids are turning out. Erik, whom I confirmed years ago, is in the Air Force now. Annie is a commercial artist. Allen, who used to get bullied, is a police officer now. Tim is married, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-17

Persecution & Growth (Acts 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 26, 2025

Do persecution and church growth sometimes go hand in hand?

Does the word of God continue to grow even under sometimes severe persecution? Let’s look at Acts 12. Was James murdered by Herod? Was Peter imprisoned? Are Christians still murdered for their faith in places like Nigeria, North Korea, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, China, India, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Clear The Way, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 28, 2025

John the Baptist confessed that Jesus came before everything, but more importantly he clearly shows us that humility is the KEY to serving Him completely.

John, Part 4 Series: Clear the Way, Part 4 John 1:19-28 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’re here with us - I never want to assume that we all have the same knowledge … intro: • A young Jewish man; referred to as youngest Apostle (late teens / early 20s) • John wrote 5 books in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28, Malachi 4:5, Isaiah 1:16, John 1:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forerunner And The Final Trumpet: Preparing For The Coming King (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 17, 2025

Two thousand years ago, God broke four hundred years of prophetic silence by raising a man named John the Baptist—a forerunner crying in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord.” Today, the same Spirit is stirring the remnant Church to take up that mantle again.

The Forerunner and the Final Trumpet: Preparing for the Coming King (Parts 1 & 2) October 18, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 1:67-80 Somewhere in the halls of our universities, in our capitol buildings, on the glow of our screens, and even inside our sanctuaries, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Brethren

Part 2 From Speachless To Praise

Contributed by Maureen Hull on Dec 22, 2025

An exposition of Luke 1:76-80

One commentator, plumber, he said that here we have the last prophecy of the old dispensation and the first and the new. Remember Zacharias in his unbelief, the angel Gabriel came to him and he was made to be speechless. maybe even not even able to hear either. Do you wonder what it would have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-80

Take A Stand

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Jan 28, 2026

We have to take a stand at some point in our lives? What type of stand are you taking?

Take A Stand (Matthew 14: 1-12) Nothing in this world is as important as Jesus’s Kingdom It doesn’t matter what you have accomplished here on earth How much money you have made Jesus is our king and he is king of all kings We are going to talk about John the Baptist and the vicious murder that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For John's Question And Jesus' Reply Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 13, 2025

John the Baptist was in prison and was concerned: was Jesus _really_ the One Who was to come? He sent two of his disciples to speak with Jesus. They received a reply that seemed to satisfy everyone.

An outline for John's question and Jesus' reply Introduction: Jesus had just performed two miracles by healing the servant (slave) of a Roman centurion (supervising 100 soldiers) and raising a dead young man back to life. Some disciples of John the Baptist heard of this and shared the news ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For His Love

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 23, 2025

Based on John 15:12-17 - Encourages hearers to remember that Jesus' love is the best reason for Thanksgiving.

“THANKFUL FOR HIS LOVE” John 15:12-17 FBCF – 11/23/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sitting on back porch the other night & glanced down. Saw that 3 of my bracelets had lined up like this on my arm (pic). Hit me: Just as these bracelets encircle & surround my arm, I’m so thankful that I am ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Helping People Find And Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 31, 2024

Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.

HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS JOHN 18:1-20:31 #prettymuchjustthegospel THE PURPOSE OF CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN CHURCH IS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS. READ JOHN 18:1-11 (ESV) “When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 11, 2025

This is the 7th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#7] PREPARE THE WAY Luke 3:1-20 Introduction: Today, as we come together, I want us to think about the call to "Prepare the way of the Lord," a message from the prophet Isaiah that we find in the Gospel of Luke. In our text, we meet John the Baptist, who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20, Matthew 3:1-12, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Four Men At A Communion Table Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

In an upper room around a table in the city of Jerusalem, we see Jesus and the apostles. First communion table in history. Let's take a look at 4 men in particular who played a big part.

In an upper room around a table in the city of Jerusalem, we see Jesus and the apostles. First communion table in history. First table a prophecy: a memorial. First table that looked to Calvary. The table today looks backward to the same cross. The most solemn and sacred place on earth without ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Frog Spa Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2020

The end result if we stay in the world is death. Spiritual death. Separation from God. In this passage, John the Baptist came as a witness to the True Light and showed people the way to Jesus. He was a witness for Jesus. Jesus is salvation.

THE FROG SPA John 1:6-9 #John1 READ John 1:6-9 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The True ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Straight The Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 27, 2020

Pray for Opportunities; Study the Scriptures; Live Honestly; Point People to Jesus

MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY JOHN 1:19-28 #JOHN1 CHILDREN’S SERMON BEFORE THE SERMON (kid's staying in the service this particular day) Today in the sermon, I will be talking all about a guy by the name of John the Baptist. I am not sure what you all know about John the Baptist. What do you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginning Of The Gospel (Mark 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 30, 2024

How did Jesus first preach? How did John point to Him? Let's discuss this in Mark 1.

Did John prepare the way for the Lord? Were Father, Son and Holy Spirit involved in Jesus’ baptism? How did Mark summarize the Good News that Jesus preached? What did Jesus tell his first disciples? Did Jesus heal many? Did people come to Him from everywhere? Let’s find out in Mark 1. Serving as a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist