Sermons on Testimony Of John:

Advent Ii "Christmas Trees And Nativity Sets”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 6, 2023

Nativity scenes are on display in our homes and churches. Mark does not have time for the nativity story. He moves directly to Jesus, the Messiah. Quotes from CS Lewis on repentance.

In Jesus Holy Name December 10, 2023 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “Christmas Trees and Nativity Sets” We know that Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas tree lots are packed with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You Get For Following Jesus? - Mark 6:14-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

Herod liked to listen to John but remained perplexed instead of repenting. The great “king” became powerless before a little girl because of his bondage to lust, pride, and the idol of human approval.

Mark 6:14 King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15 Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-30, Matthew 14:1-12, Luke 9:7

Is It A Sin To Doubt? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 22, 2023

Based on John 20:24-29 - Encourages hearers to recognize how doubt enters our lives & how to respond to it.

“IS IT A SIN TO DOUBT?” John 20:24-29 FBCF – 10/22/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – State nicknames: - MS – The Hospitality State - AL – The Heart of Dixie - TN – The Volunteer State - LA – The Pelican State - AR – The Natural State - FL – The Sunshine State - MO – The Show Me State o At an 1899 naval ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 11:7-8, John 11:16, Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Arrest Of Jesus - Mark 14:41-52 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 12, 2024

What's with the strange story about the young man fleeing naked at Jesus' arrest? Mark leaves out so many big aspects of that event, but he includes this. Is it a meaningless, throwaway story? Or is it Mark at his best, crafting a profound message in a vivid picture?

Jesus leads the 12 into battle even though he knows they will fail. When the hour comes, you’ll have to face the battle, ready or not. Jesus fights this battle on four fronts. Front #1: Judas (Jesus fights dis-couragement by calling out to Abba, Father). Front #2: the rogue disciple who jeopardizes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:41-52, Matthew 26:45-56, Luke 22:46-53, John 18:2-12

How To Be Truly Free

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 1, 2024

Based on John 3:16 - Evangelistic sermon that focused on the foundational components of salvation.

“HOW TO BE TRULY FREE” John 3:16 FBCF – 6/30/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Saw this in Doug & Diane Barker’s yard this week (pic). It’s such a true statement. So many have given so much so that so many of us may enjoy the amazing freedom of living in the USA! American is a great nation that has been ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

People Of The First Christmas: Zacharias And Elisabeth Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 5, 2024

A childless couple received some incredible news! How did they handle it?

(Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO on 12-01-2024. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: It’s hard to believe, we’re now in December! There are only 20 or so shopping days until Christmas Day and, we shouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 9, 2024

A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent, Year C

December 8, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 3:1-18 Prepare the Way Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Romans were great road builders. They believed in roads. The picture here is a section of an ancient ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Perfect Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 16, 2024

This is the 3rd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#3] GOD’S PERFECT FAITHFULNESS Luke 1:57-80 Introduction: In your daily life, you encounter moments of joy, trials, and uncertainty; and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, as we look at our text today, we are reminded of an important truth- Our God is perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Each Following The Lord Ourselves.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2024

There are areas in each of our lives which remain private, between us and God.

EACH FOLLOWING THE LORD OURSELVES. John 21:19-25. Peter had once boasted that even if all men were to forsake Jesus, yet he would not be amongst them (cf. Matthew 26:33). However, of those disciples still living after the betrayal of Jesus (when most of His disciples fled at the first sign of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Case Study 2 John The Baptist The Praying Evangelist Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2025

Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

What Do You Want? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 17, 2025

Based on John 3:16 - Evangelistic sermon based around 3 questions for hearers to consider.

“WHAT DO YOU WANT?” John 3:16 FBCF – 3/16/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Francis William Boreham – preacher in England in early 1900’s. As a young boy, his father took him to London to see the ancient obelisk named Cleopatra’s Needle being erected (PIC). This 70-ft tall tower was built in the ancient ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did The Jewish Public Not Believe Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2025

It has to do with Messianic expectations.

Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter 2025 Why is it, do you think, that the vast majority of the Jews living in the early days of the Church found themselves unable to believe in Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God, the answer to their prayers and the fulfillment of the OT? After all, He had lived ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-33, Psalm 2:6-11, John 14:1-6, Matthew 28:17

Denomination: Catholic

A Night Of Blood In The Ballroom

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

The murder of John the Baptist

MARK 6:25 “A NIGHT OF BLOOD IN THE BALLROOM” A) Let me say first that there are certain sins which go together. * Drunkenness, for example, leads to vile language, and often times leads to violence and to bloodshed and murder. * Drunkenness often times leads to impurity and uncleanness – So the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:25

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking Thoughts From First John (1 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

1 John is called one of the “General Epistles,” because it was not sent to a specific church. Rather, it was sent to churches in general.

The three books of John are referred to as “letters, however, the first was not written in the form of a letter. For example, it has no salutation nor conclusion. In fact, it has all the characteristics of a sermon in which a pastor is revealing his love for God’s people. To have a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (2 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In the first sermon it was mentioned that in order to understand the books of 1, 2, and 3 John, we first needed to understand some things about the place John wrote from, Ephesus.

Because this is essential, I would like to refresh your memory before we get into the heart of this sermon. We dealt with these FOUR things about the Ephesian Christians: (1) THEIR HERITAGE. They were second and third generation Christians. Their parents and grandparents had been in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist