Sermons on St John Of The Cross:

Really Close Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2009

Exposition of Acts 18:24-19:7 regarding the people that were following John’s teaching but needing to be saved

Text: Acts 18:24-19:7, Title: Really Close, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/11/09, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about riding down 2nd Street and long-necking at the new bookstore and almost hitting that car in front of me as I eased into the turn lane without looking B. Background to passage: Paul has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping On Keeping On Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 13, 2008

Lessons we can learn from Peter and John’s example in refusing to stay silent or testifying in Jesus’ name.

*Intro>The French Foreign Legion has an inspiring motto: “If I falter, push me on. If I stumble, pick me up. If I retreat, shoot me.” -Obviously, neither Peter nor John were members of the French Foreign Legion, but they demonstrated a similar determination. -After being used by God to heal a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2008

In worship, we hear and experience Christ. John’s experience reminded us of Christ’s omnipresence, omniscience and omnipotence.

Max Lucado wrote this illustration in his book When Christ Comes. Augustine once posed the following experience. Imagine God saying to you, “I will make a deal with you if you wish. I’ll give you anything and everything you ask: pleasure, power, honour, wealth, freedom, even peace of mind and a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responding To The Sovereign Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 10, 2011

John gives us a picture of how we are to respond to the "Glorified Christ." John ’vision’ of the glorified Christ is stunning and revealing.

The Unveiling Responding To the Sovereign Christ Revelation 1:9-18 At the end of every service, we have (what we term) the invitation, the altar call, or even the time of decision. This morning I submit that every time you hear a word from HIS word, you make a decision. Believing that God speaks ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Dec 22, 2022

John’s only direct reference to the birth our Lord, but this one brief statement says volumes. You see.

THE WORD BECAME FLESH (John 1:14) Immanuel God with us Introduction Well, it has officially begun Christmas or, as the world calls it the Holiday Season. We will have plenty to eat, parties and family get togethers. That’s o.k. After all this country has been through the last three years, we need ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Happy Hanukah Marv Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 10: 22 – 42

John 10: 22 – 42 Happy Hanukah Marv 22 Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then the Jews surrounded Him and said to Him, “How long do You keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? (Pt 1 Of 3 Part) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 19, 2025

Good morning Cross Pointe Church. Ready to dig into Gods Word?

We are going to be looking @ the 22nd Psalm today. The purpose of today’s message is to give you hope when you feel abandoned. To challenge you to study Gods’ Word We are going to look @ 3 key points: God keeps His promises God finishes the job Jesus is always thinking about us Open your bibles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Who"S The Biggest Loser? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 9, 2015

The world has its way of identifying winners and losers. But then, so does the cross.

“Cross Currents: Who’s the Biggest Loser?” 1Cor. 15:1-8, 20-28 Most of us do not think of losing as a good thing. Losing is the last thing we want to do. Just ask the 62 teams who are no longer in the NCAA tournament. Yet sometimes losing can be good. One of the popular reality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Face Of Sin

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 1, 2005

You want to see the face of sin? Look into a mirror and then look at the cross.

The Face of Sin 1 John 3:4-9 Rev. R. B. Hughes 2 Cor. 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hour To Wake From Sleep

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2025

St. Paul writes to the Romans today, and his words are perfect directions for the time of Advent. We must know the time, the hour to rise from sleep.

First Sunday of Advent 2025 The Introit psalm of today’s Advent liturgy is attributed to King David, who is clearly praying in a time of difficulty. He cries, “I lift up my soul to you, O my God. In you have I trusted; let me not be put to shame, nor let my enemies exult over me. Let none who hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:13, Matthew 24:27-44, Romans 13:11-14, Psalm 122:1-9, Isaiah 2:1-5, Genesis 7:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift With A Cost Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

This time of year, we get excited and touched by Baby Jesus in a cradle but you can’t separate the cradle from the cross. This gift of Jesus comes with a sacrificial cost. A lot of us understand the cradle but we fail to connect the cradle with the cross.

The Gift with a Cost Isaiah 53:1-12 Christmas has become the #1 self-focused consumer day in America. It’s so interesting that Good Friday leads into Easter and Black Friday leads us into the Christmas holidays. The church needs to lead a movement of conspiracy to reclaim Christmas from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

"Joining The Struggle Against Evil"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 13, 2003

Joining the struggle against evil means taking up the Cross of Christ and following Him.

Mark 8:31-38 “Joining the Struggle Against Evil” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Jesus spoke plainly when predicting His upcoming death and resurrection and “Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him.” A “Rebuke” is a sharp ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

"Got To Choose"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 11, 2006

A sermon about self-denial, taking up the Cross and following Jesus.

Mark 8:31-38 “Got to Choose” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Each week my friend John LeGault from First United Methodist Church sends me his sermon and I send him mine, via the email. We read one another’s sermons, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Dawning Of A New Day Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THIS IS THE FINAL IN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON A JOURNEY TO THE CROSS FOR EASTER THROUGH THE BOOK OF MATTHEW.

THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY MATTHEW 28:1-20 THE PASSAGE THAT WE ARE ABOUT TO LOOK AT, MARKS THE CLIMAX OF THE ENTIRE GOSPEL. IF THERE IS NO RESURRECTION, THEN THE ENTIRETY OF CHRISTIANITY IS A HOAX AND WE WHO BELIEVE ARE TO BE PITIED MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE. PAUL TEACHES: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:19: IF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Get A Witness Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 16, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 8: 13 –30

John 8: 13 –30 Can I Get A Witness 13 The Pharisees therefore said to Him, “You bear witness of Yourself; Your witness is not true.” 14 Jesus answered and said to them, “Even if I bear witness of Myself, My witness is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know ...read more

Scripture: John 8:13-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel