Sermons on San Juan 8:37:

Fate Or Freedom Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Every day the word comes to us, choose you this day whom you shall serve, and every day we choose either for Christ or for some lesser value.

One of the best known stories of the ancient Greeks is that of Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. The story is had an influence on both theology and psychology. Briefly the story is this: A child is born into a royal family, and the oracle brings bad news, for he says the child is destined to murder his ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Believing In Jesus Is Not Enough (John 8:12-59) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 7, 2022

In John, there are a cluster of verbs Jesus wants from us, to be full disciples, and we have to hold them all together. If we focus too hard on "believing," we will misunderstand Jesus, and what he wants.

Last week, we read just two verses from John 8, spending the rest of our time in Leviticus 23 and Exodus 13. I scratched my itch to get back to the OT, and I'm ready to take another shot at this. I say that, but this is probably the most depressing chapter (I hope!) in the entire gospel of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Children Of The Devil

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 6, 2022

Our earthly heritage isn't important, but our spiritual heritage is. Just as we reflect the image of our earthly fathers – so also we reflect the image of our spiritual father. If you want to know whether you’re a child of God or a child of the devil – just take a look in the mirror.

Jesus says, ‘You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.’ (v44) I wonder ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47, Ephesians 2:1-3, John 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

How Can You Believe Without Education?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 23, 2023

Education is the key to rebuilding Christianity and the church

How can you believe without Education? John 8:31-38 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Sometimes it sounds like a broken record because the problem of education is brought up by Yeshua often. This is another place where Yeshua says that the lack of proper education is detrimental to one’s faith. Faith ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Son Sets You Free Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 5, 2022

True freedom does not consist in the word “freedom,” but in relationship to Jesus Christ, through abiding in His Word, and being His disciple. We will meditate from this passage on three realities. Admit who you are, admire who Jesus is, and advocate what Jesus does.

Text: John 8:31-41 Theme: Son Sets You Free Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. For the first time, John puts the word freedom for salvation. But the teaching on freedom offended Jesus’ hearers, they thought they have always enjoyed freedom though they lived under Roman ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-41

Denomination: Methodist

Uncommon Freedom

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 9, 2022

“Freedom is understood as either having the ability to act or change without constraint or to possess the power and resources to fulfill one's purposes unhindered.” Jesus assures believers that God alone can give real freedom.

Sermon: Uncommon Freedom Sacred scripture: John 8:21-37 “Later Jesus said to them again, “I am going away. You will search for me but will die in your sin. You cannot come where I am going.”22 The people[a] asked, “Is he planning to commit suicide? What does he mean, ‘You cannot come where I am ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-37, Galatians 5:1, John 14:6

Denomination: Methodist

The Pattern Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 23, 2022

This sermon focuses on the idea that in the United States (i.e., the land of the free) it is impossible to truly be free without the freedom that is granted us by Jesus Christ.

If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, today’s passage comes out of the book of John, chapter 8, starting at verse 31. We will get to it eventually, I promise. But we are going to start off with a little bit of an introduction. As most of you know if you have been here a while, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18, John 14:6, John 8:31-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 24, 2023

"Blessed are the peacemakers." Our concept of peacemaking must be based on scriptural revelation. Biblical peacemaking is not appeasement. We know that from God's example of making peace. What is biblical peacemaking and how is it rewarded?

Intro We come today to the 7th Beatitude found in Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.”i We are approaching the pinnacle of this list of attributes that bring blessing on a person’s life. Everybody wants to be blessed. But not everybody is willing to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, John 8:35-44, Romans 8:1-17, Jeremiah 6:14, Isaiah 57:20-21, James 4:1-3, Isaiah 30:1-21, Isaiah 52:7, Romans 5:1-5, 1 Peter 2:1-23, Ephesians 4:1-3, Numbers 6:21-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

God’s True Light Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Nov 16, 2022

Let the truth of the true light set you free. Living in lies, living in darkness is no way to live. In fact, it's not living at all. The freedom of the true light is the freedom from sin.

I wonder if you have the same problem that I have. I'm not talking about falling asleep when you're supposed to take out the trash, but rather not being able to find a working flashlight when you need one. This is a common problem, you know. I have a tote in the garage, so right when I need ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word Of Jesus And The Work Of The Devil.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 19, 2022

Who is your father?

THE WORD OF JESUS AND THE WORK OF THE DEVIL. John 8:37-47. JOHN 8:37. Jesus did not doubt that these new would-be converts were physically of the seed of Abraham, but He rebuked them for having such an antipathy to His word that they even harboured murderous intentions against Him. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Your Daddy? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 7, 2019

This is the 26th sermon in a series we're doing on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at the dividing line between Christians and the rest of the world, and how the seed of the serpent and the seed of the woman are distinguished.

Who’s Your Daddy? (John Part 26) Text: John 8:31-59 We’re going to finish up John chapter 8 today, and next Sunday we’ll be taking communion, so we’ll be taking a break from John in order to celebrate the Lord’s Supper. So let’s go ahead and open our Bibles up to John chapter 8, and while you’re ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59, Luke 6:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stay In God’s Word

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Sep 30, 2020

The reasons why we should remain in God’s Word.

Stay In God’s Word John 8:31-47 1. You Will Learn The Truth (32a) - 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you remain in My Word, then you are truly my disciples. 32a You shall know the truth…(John 8:31-32a) - Those who are disciples of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

"who's Your Father" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 8, 2021

It was a battle of wits when Jesus Jesus made it clear we are either Children of God or Children of Abraham

“WHO’S YOUR FATHER?” John 8:30-58 Message # 19 In Gospel of John 2021 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ June 07, 2021 Video Link to The message: https://youtu.be/XOcR4B6mikY INTRODUCTION: 1.) In many ways PEI, is a large family community, and people at one part of the island ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-58, John 14:9-11, Galatians 3:26-27, Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Don't Get It

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 8, 2019

Last week I shared why Jesus needed to die. Toward the end of the sermon I mentioned how unfortunately, most people will not experience salvation as Jesus highlighted in Matthew 7:13-14. Why are most people not going to get it?

I DON'T GET IT Last week I shared why Jesus needed to die. Toward the end of the sermon I mentioned how unfortunately, most people will not experience salvation. I highlighted what Jesus said in Matthew 7:13-14, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, John 8:31-37, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Matthew 7:21, 1 Corinthians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Wants To Give You The Best Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 14, 2019

The Christian life is the best life anyone can ever have... 1. Jesus gives us the best freedom (vs. 31-36). 2. Jesus gives us the best Father (vs. 37-47). 3. Jesus gives us the best future (vs. 51).

Jesus Wants to Give You the Best Life The Gospel of John John 8:31-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 18, 2017 (Revised September 14, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8, the major Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended in Jerusalem. A large crowd was still in the city, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-51

Denomination: Baptist