Sermons on San Juan 8:58:

Christianity Is Not Unique

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 24, 2019

Christianity, in many ways, is not all that different than other religions and faith traditions. In fact, there is really only one thing about Christianity that is unique.

I’m going to begin this morning with a familiar text: "What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others." Sound good? That, of course is . . . a well-known saying of Confucius, a Chinese wise man who lived in the 5th and 6th century B.C. "What you do not wish for yourself, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kings

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 18, 2021

A short comparison of Jesus and Herod for a Christmas meditation

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We just heard from our children the story of the Maggi who traveled great distances to give honor worship to Jesus, the King ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:15, John 10:10, Matthew 2:11, Luke 2:4, John 8:58, John 18:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Is The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 3, 2021

Jesus will at the end of the Feast of Tabernacles when the lights are blown out make this statement. This celebration of God’s deliverance and a call to repentance for the Jewish nation will set the stage for Jesus 2nd “I Am” statement – Jesus states, “I am the Light of the world!”

Video Transition: This Place Series: Jesus the “I Am” of Renewal Thesis for Series: John uses Jesus' "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Messiah – God in the flesh - and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and Christians to understand. Summary of Sermon 1: ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 1 John 1:5, John 8:12-59, Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 28, 2018

Our days are like pearls strung together on a thread. One event triggers another but we can’t foresee what’s to come. Not so for God. God dwells in eternity. He exists in the past and in the present and in the future … all at the same moment.

What is truly the one thing that money can’t buy? It’s time! Nobody … and do mean NOBODY … not even Donald Trump or Bill Gates or George Soros or Oprah Winfrey or Warren Buffet or Mark Zuckerberg can buy themselves a single second of time … as Steve Jobs found out on October 5th, 2011. His $8.3 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Colossians 1:15-17, Isaiah 40:28-31, John 8:48-58, Matthew 25:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Rejected God

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

We can call ourselves Christians, go to church, give our tithes, etc. and yet have rejected God effectively. The picture Jeremiah gives of life in Judah comes close to life in the Christian West, with several gods competing for our loyalty.

[Sermon preached on 4 March 2018, 3rd Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] It is so endearing at times to see little children in a big supermarket or shopping mall. They come in with mom or dad, but as soon as they see something interesting—toys, candies, pets, or anything else that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:16-26, John 8:46-59

Denomination: Lutheran

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

"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

Bread Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

Jesus made some incredible claims. Was He crazy? A lunatic? A liar? Was He actually telling the truth and therefore should be viewed as Lord?

Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Pt. 1 - Bread I. Introduction Lie Detector Test Have you ever dealt with someone who couldn't or wouldn't tell the truth? It is frustrating to say the least. Have you ever dealt with someone who was one fry short of Happy Meal? The wheel is spinning, but the hamster ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58-59, John 6:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shepherd Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

Jesus made some incredible claims. Was He crazy? A lunatic? A liar? Was He actually telling the truth and therefore should be viewed as Lord?

Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Pt. 2 - Shepherd I. Introduction Lie Detector Test Have you ever dealt with someone who couldn't or wouldn't tell the truth? It is maddening. They can't even remember all the lies they told. So, we come up with stuff like "Liar, liar pants on fire!" ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58-59, John 10:7, John 10:9, John 10:11, John 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vine Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

Jesus made some incredible claims. Was He crazy? A lunatic? A liar? Was He actually telling the truth and therefore should be viewed as Lord?

Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Pt. 3 - Vine I. Introduction Lie Detector Test Have you ever dealt with someone who couldn't or wouldn't tell the truth? It is maddening. They constantly fabricate. White lies. Bold face lies. Outright lies. No truth to be found. Then there are those that are crazy. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58-59, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deity Of Christ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Nov 2, 2020

The first of two messages exploring the Biblical evidence that Christ is God himself. The purpose of this series is both enrich our understanding of the person Christ and to equip each one of us to better defend our Lord in the face of increasing opposition to the truth.

JUST WHO IS CHRIST? What does the Bible really say? Part One - Christ: The Eternal Creator-God Born in Bethlehem and placed in a manger, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 90:2, Psalm 45:6, Psalm 19:1, Exodus 3:14, Revelation 1:4, Hebrews 13:8, Hebrews 7:3, Hebrews 1:7-14, Hebrews 1:2, Colossians 1:16-17, Ephesians 6:12, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 4:17, Romans 1:20, John 20:28, John 8:58, John 6:38, Revelation 4:11, John 1:14, Micah 5:2, Ezekiel 28:11-19, Isaiah 48:12, Isaiah 46:6, Isaiah 44:6, Isaiah 43:13, Isaiah 42:8, Isaiah 40:25-28, Psalm 115:3, John 1:1-3, Revelation 22:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

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

The Bible Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 10, 2022

Jesus

March 12, 2022 We have spent the last year going through the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, but before moving on to our next series, it was suggested to me that I do an umbrella type sermon to wrap up our “My Favorite Thing About” journey, so, now I have to put on my nuclear-powered ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18, Isaiah 55:8-9, John 8:56-58, Colossians 1:16-17, John 10:27-30, 2 Corinthians 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Immortality Through Good Deeds

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 7, 2023

Jesus tells us in this passage that we need to do good works and that will enable us to be remembered through time. That is one of the reasons we remember Him.

Immortality through Good Deeds John 8:48-59 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 8:48 The Jews answered and said to Him, “Do we not say rightly that You are a Samaritan and have a demon?” 49 Jesus answered, “I do not ahave a demon; but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me. 50 “But I do not seek My ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: United Methodist

Are Jehovah Witnesses Christian? Series

Contributed by Dennis King on May 17, 2023

Every Jehovah’s Witnesses will tell you that they are Christians. But really, are they?

Every Jehovah’s Witnesses will tell you that they are Christians. But really, are they? In this lesson, we will explore the differences between Christianity and the beliefs of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Hopefully, you'll see the very important and distinct disparities. By the conclusion of this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Romans 5:1, John 8:58

Denomination: Baptist