Sermons on The Purpose Of Johns Gospel:

“feeding Of The 5,000: What Happens When God Does The Math” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 31, 2016

The feeding of the 5,000 is the ONLY miracle that is mentioned in all four Gospels.

10 Amazing Miracles In Scripture Sermon Series (6 of 10) “Feeding of the 5,000: What Happens When God Does the Math” John 6.5-15 November 8, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We’ve looked at 5 miracles so far (calming the storm, walking on ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 30, 2018

This is the first of 7 I AM statements in the gospel? What does this mean.

I AM the Bread of Life John 6:22-51 There are seven I AM statements in the Gospel of John which have predicates which describe something about Jesus. There are also several occurrences of the I AM without a predicate. The way the statement is made in Greek, as it is not grammatically necessary to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-51, John 6:41-51, John 6:36-40, John 6:24-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perfecting Love (Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Lectionary Year B)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 28, 2021

Tying the Gospel portion of the lectionary (John 15:1 - 8) to today’s text (I John 4:7 -21) we can draw the conclusion that if we are detached from the life giving vine that we are incomplete, insecure, dissatisfied and spiritually starving.

PERFECTING LOVE Text: I John 4:7 - 21 1 John 4:7-21  Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. (8) Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.  (9)  God's love was revealed among us in this way: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Grace For Salvation Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

In this lesson however, we will focus on the first aspect of Grace, which is the grace for salvation.

UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD The grace for salvation THE TWO MAIN DEFINITION OF GRACE In lesson 1 of this series, we defined what grace is and also learnt that Grace is like a two-sided coin. The grace of God involves more than the dimension of it simply being God's unmerited favor and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

God Buries His Workers, But Carries On His Work

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 4, 2025

Every believer must eventually come face to face with one humbling truth: God’s work does not depend on us. He uses us, yes—mercifully, powerfully, even miraculously—but when our task is finished, He sets us down, and His work continues without pause.

Text: “Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them.” — Joshua 1:2 (NKJV) Introduction: The Ending That Wasn’t the End Every believer must eventually come face to face with one humbling truth: God’s work does ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2

Denomination: Anglican

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 5- " Hearing The Shepherds Voice" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 10, 2015

Part 5 of our John - believe in Jesus and live series-- we are teaching John in our sermons and Sunday bible studies and covering the keys to a life with Jesus in the sermons and the off chapters in our studies, power points and audio available

Please feel free it use any or all of this material to glorify our Lord, it all belongs to him. John- Believe in Jesus and live! Part 5 “Hearing God’s voice” Back ground text-- John 10:1-18 Focus text—John 10:3-5 I have told ya’ll a few times about a couple of Blue ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Comes Down To Earth

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 21, 2025

A short reflection for Christmas eve or day that focuses on the gift of Christmas of God coming down to earth for us, with a Gospel message and Gospel actions

Every year we have this wonderful opportunity to focus on the Christmas story. The community is filled with carols, there is plenty mention of the angels, we have the three wise me from the East, sometimes referred to as Kings….and there is baby Jesus the centre of the story, who is regularly ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Count Your Blessings (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 11, 2026

Continuing to count our blessings - inheritance and the Gospel

Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:11-14 Redeemed! Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 2-08–2026 Redeemed Have you ever met someone who just can’t shut up about what Jesus has done for them? The Apostle Paul couldn’t keep quiet about all the blessings God had poured out on his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Kickin' Up Our Identity

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 8, 2008

An enthusiastic re-clarifying of our vision as a Biblical Church honoring Christ. Based on biblical principles for all assemblies of Christ-followers and thus applicable for all churches.

KICKIN’ UP OUR IDENTITY Perth Bible Church, September 7, 2008 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Many years ago there was an ad in the Available and Wanted section (of a Tucumcari, New Mexico paper): “Marriage minded man with one hundred fifty irrigated acres of farmland seeks marriage ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Making Grace Beautiful

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010

When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is.

Purpose: To show how God's grace motivates us to do right. Aim: I want the listener to treat others selflessly in order to display the gospel. INTRODUCTION: When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is. On ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power Evangelism Explained (John 11:1-54, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 21, 2022

How did Jesus do his signs, and how were the disciples able to do the signs? And what can we learn from this?

The last few weeks, I've been pushing the idea that God will still do signs, and wonders, and healings through us, as Jesus works in us, through the power of the Holy Spirit. I think God is far more willing to do great things in the world through us than we realize. I think the weakness, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Philippians 2:1-7, John 11:1-54, Acts 3:1-16

Real Life Change Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2019

Paul mentions two men who had experienced real life change due to being touched by the Master's hand.

In 1921, Myra Brooks Welch told a story of an old violin that was put up for auction, in a poem called, “The Touch of the Masters Hand.” Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it scarcely worth his while to waste much time on the old violin, but held it up with a smile; “What am I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unbind Him And Let Him Go! (John 11:1-53)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

Here’s a story that might seem hard to know what to do with. That’s OK. Even the disciples didn’t know how to handle this one! ...

“Unbind him and let him go!” These are the words of Jesus, recorded in John 11 - dramatic words that come at the climax of a dramatic story - the death and resuscitation of Jesus’ friend Lazarus. It is an extraordinary story. It’s filled with mysterious dialogues, doubting disciples, tears and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Challenged With The Truth Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 8, 2026

Paul was well aware of the presence of false teachers among them and the real dangers their teaching posed to the churches and those within their communities. This wasn’t an issue that Paul could ignore – the souls of people within Galatia hung in the balance.

Challenged with the Truth Galatians 1:6-12 I think you will agree that Paul offered a very encouraging and gracious greeting to the Galatians. However, having greeted them, he got right to the point regarding his concern for them. Paul was well aware of the presence of false teachers among them ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Did For Us

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on Feb 27, 2021

When Jesus was given to us by His Father, His purpose was to fulfill the scriptures and along that purpose we were the reason why He had to abondon heaven into this filthy world

3) Jesus lives for us 4) Jesus opens our eyes 5) Jesus restores our lives **because He cares for us we cherish the Name of God (V.17) ___our actions reflect to the world the reality of Christ 6) Jesus takes care of us. Script: 1 Peter 5:6-11 ¦the secret to an effective christian life is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, John 3:16

Denomination: Other