Sermons on San Juan 8:32:

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

Why Are We Free?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 4, 2021

Today we celebrate our nation's freedom. Our forefathers sought freedom from England and drafted the Declaration of Independence. What about us? Why did we need to be set free, what set us free and why have we been set free?

WHY ARE WE FREE? Today we celebrate our nation's freedom. In 1776 the Declaration of Independence was drafted. The colonists wanted to be declared free from Great Britain. They were getting tired of the taxes levied upon them as well as a few other rules and regulations that were put in place ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12, Luke 18:18-19, John 14:6, John 8:31-36, Acts 2:36-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does Revival Terry #2

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Jul 7, 2021

Intro: On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence which formally proclaimed the 13 colonies as independent. The war, however, continued as Britain was not willing to give up its North American colonies.

Why Does Revival Terry? Series #2 Dale Carter Sr Harvest Fellowship Community Church July 4, 2021 John 8:31-36 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 33 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, Exodus 12:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing Of Embracing The Truth

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 8, 2021

Winston Churchill once said, “Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.” But how we respond to truth determines the direction of our lives. It will determine the quality of our lives and the destiny of our eternal soul.

We have experienced the first miracle of Jesus at Cana of Galilee, where water was turned into wine, then we moved to the first ministry of Jesus at Jerusalem. Jesus was interviewed by Nicodemus concerning Who he really was. Nicodemus represented the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

Emotions Are A Gift From God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2021

We often think that our emotions are a burden, rather than a blessing, but nothing could be further from the truth. God created us with emotions so our lives might be enriched. But we do need to learn how to embrace and employ our emotions in a way that is helpful, not harmful.

A. There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed his desire to become a great writer. 1. When asked to define what he meant by a “great writer,” he said, “I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, stuff that will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-18, Psalm 73:21-28, Matthew 11:28-30, John 8:32, Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 61:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Believers

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021

Next in series on John, examines the difference between believing in Jesus and being a believer in Jesus. It looks at what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ.

John 8 (3b) A True Disciple - Read John 8:31-47, 59 I stand before you today, upset, because of what I have to share with you; but also grateful to a merciful God Who allows me to do so. Did you notice how verse 31 began? “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in Him.” Now notice how the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47, John 8:31-59

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 1, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines people's beliefs about Jesus

John 8 (4) Who is Jesus? - Read John 8:31-58 A debate was going on about who Jesus was. The Jews claimed they were children of Abraham. Jesus told them, “If you were really children of Abraham, you would believe Me. But you’re not. You’re children of your father the Devil. Perhaps just in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-58

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 29, 2020

In this message God's truth will empower us to find freedom from FEAR.

Finding Freedom From FEAR OKAY… MGCC – let’s do this, let’s kick off our brand new series, UNDERSTAND – there are ‘many’ things in this world seeks to bind, control, enslave and imprison us, Things like… Guilt, shame, anxiety, religion, the opinions of other people, fear, anger, bitterness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:31-36, Matthew 8:23-27, Matthew 10:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Freedom From Worry Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 29, 2020

In this message we will discover truths of God that will set us free from WORRY

Finding Freedom From WORRY Good morning MGCC! And welcome to week 2 of our series… It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. – Galatians 5:1 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:31-36, Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Freedom From Anger Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 29, 2020

In this message we will discover truths of God that will set us free from ANGER. A much needed message in a world today.

Finding Freedom From ANGER Good morning MGCC! And welcome to the church of the living Son of God, our resurrected king! AMEN! And welcome to week 3 of our series… “Finding Freedom In A World That Seeks To Bind You.” NOW - our 2 main theme passages are… (and hey, what to you say we memorize them) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:31-36, James 1:20-21, Matthew 5:21-23, James 1:19-20, Matthew 21:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Craving For Spiritual Comfort Food?

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 5, 2021

Multitudes of Christians are falling away from the biblical Truths, wholesome teaching and lustfully chasing after Myths, instant blessings, formulas, catchy verses for personal gain as warned by Paul in the 1st century.

Comfort foods are huge crowd pleasers. They are juicy, yummy, trendy and make us “feel good”. Psychological studies point that they are good mood fixers too, allowing an experience of instant pleasure when in emotional stress. Some fall for comfort food because of convenience. Even though it starts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4, John 8:32, Matthew 7:13

Living In Light Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2021

A disciple learns, loves and lives God's Word.

Live in Light of God’s Word John 8:31-36 Rev. Brian Bill January 9-10, 2021 Last Sunday, a congressman, who calls himself a “pastor,” ended the opening prayer of the 117th Congress with these words: “We ask it in the name of the monotheistic god, Brahma, and ‘god’ known by many names by many ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Spiritual Malware

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 17, 2021

WORD OF GOD CONSTANTLY WARNS US TO BE ON OUR GUARD AGAINST THE MALICIOUS INTRUDER WHO COMES TO US IN VARIOUS DISGUISES TO STEAL, KILL AND DESTROY OUR LIVES, FAMILIES, CHURCHES BY INSTALLING MALWARE IN OUR HEARTS.

MALWARE IS MALICIOUS SOFTWARE DESIGNED TO STEAL, DAMAGE & DESTROY INFORMATION AND IT POSES A GREAT THREAT TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS OF OUR DAY. MALWARE IS EXPERTLY CRAFTED & CAMOPHLAGED FOR HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT UNDETECTED FOR LONGER PERIODS. ORGANIZATIONS, BANKS, COMPANIES ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Deuteronomy 12:30-31, Exodus 12:19, Genesis 3:6, Jeremiah 10:2-4, Jeremiah 16:19, John 4:24, John 8:32, Mark 7:6-13, Matthew 13:24-30, Proverbs 16:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Experiencing The Freedom Christ Gives Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 3, 2021

This passage gives us a nice roadmap to moving from our spiritual slavery to the freedom that Christ offers.

- I’m going to take these verses in an order that allow me to make an argument from where we are to where we can be. There are a lot of important ideas in here. 1. WE ARE SLAVES TO SIN. - John 8:34. - We are all slaves to sin. We can’t overcome it. - Romans 6:6. - This, of course, is an ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof Is In The "Putting" Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2016

Jesus offers us a costly freedom from our enslavement to sin. It cost his life and ours. When we live obedient lives, we learn the truth of God and enjoy his freedom. The proof of our discipleship is seen by what we "put off" and "put on" in our lives.

1. Braveheart In the movie Braveheart Mel Gibson plays the role of a man from Scotland whose name was William Wallace. Wallace was trying to win Scotland's freedom from the cruel rule of the King of England, Longshank. His hatred for both Scotland and Wallace grew as Wallace won many victories ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ