Sermons on Yochanan 1:4:

Reasons For Joy This Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001

There a 3 reasons for joy during Christmas that we can remember: Family, Government and Descent.

Reasons for joy this Christmas by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC We want joy, don’t we? Look around, are we not as humans reaching, looking, for it. The Vancouver Grizzlies and their fans are looking for the joy of victory. But alas... Why there is even a dish washing detergent ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 29, 2001

When we really get to know Jesus, our lives will never be the same.

INTRODUCTION  (DRAMATIC ILLUSTRATION OF THE DISCIPLES)  Go back with me to the crucifixion and arrest of Jesus. Think of the disciples and the way that they reacted when Jesus was taken away by the Roman soldiers. They all ran and hide, they did not want to take up any cross! In ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divinity Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

Does the Bible plainly state the divinity of Jesus?

Doctrine of the Trinity Why didn’t the apostles plainly state doctrine such as the Trinity? In epistles, we only get a snapshot of doctrine. The apostles spent most of their energy planting and building churches and discipling leaders. Their primary method of teaching doctrine was personal ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Superman Ducked

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 19, 2001

Life is full of "Why" question and the Gospel of Joh is full of answers.

Why Superman Ducked? The title of this sermon is based on someone’s observation of the old Superman Series on TV. In the opening, some bad guy fires his gun at Superman, emptying every chamber, Superman laughs off the bullets, then the bad guy takes his gun and throws it and Superman ducks. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Introduction To The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

First in Series in a detailed study of the Gospel of John. An Introduction to the Gospel of John, The Prologue is a part of the first "P" in the Gospel of John. The Three P’s found in the Gospel of John.

Note to reader: This is the first lesson in a series of Bible study on the Gospel of John. The Gospel of John Introduction to the Bible study on the Gospel of John: The Gospel of John is a document written for a first century audience. The stories that Jesus told in His ministry were not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man Jesus? Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 23, 2003

This is the first of a series of sermons on the life of Christ. Today we look at the world’s perceptionof Jesus.

Intro.: In the summer of 1997 I was introduced to eight pictures of Jesus Christ. 1. It was part of the journey that brought me here – I was spending the biggest part of my summer serving as a chaplain at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute – a state mental hospital. 2. Mornings were spent on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

John's Testimony Of Jesus.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 4, 2003

I LOVE TO HERE THE SAINTS OF GOD GIVE A TESTIMONY ABOUT JESUS. JOHN GAVE A TESTIMONY ABOUT JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN.

JOHN WAS A MAN WHO WAS NOT ASHAMED TO STAND UP AND GIVE A TESTIOMONY ABOUT THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. IN THIS SIMPLE THOUGHT I WANT TELL YOU THE KIND OF TESTIMONY JOHN GAVE ABOUT JESUS. 1.JOHN STOOD UP AND SAID HE IS LORD. JOHN 1;1. IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD AND THE WORD WAS WITH GOD AND THE ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-34

Invincible Light

Contributed by Jason Lancaster on Apr 8, 2003

Jesus is the invincible light that penetrates darkness

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Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Got Jesus?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 9, 2003

The answer to the question Got Jesus? Will determine your eternal destiny and whether you are written in the Lambs book of life.

Got Jesus? Thesis: The answer to the question Got Jesus? Will determine your eternal destiny and whether you are written in the Lambs book of life. Video Illustration: Got Jesus? From Video Impact It¡¦s a video clip of a man standing on a bridge getting ready to bungee jump. He jumps off the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4, John 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of Chaos And Dignity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 24, 2004

Ther Apostle’s Creed - Maker of Heaven and Earth

At the beginning of the 21st century it seems that we human beings are faced with a huge dilemma. Our understanding of the world we live in is greater now than at any time in history, yet our understanding of our place in that world is perhaps at its lowest point ever. If you were to come into my ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Shine The Light!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

A message encouraging us to not just "rail against the darkness" but to be active in bringing the light of God’s Word to society.

Shine the Light Matthew 5:14-16 October 27, 2002 Introduction You’ve probably noticed that the days are getting shorter. Actually, the days are still the same length. They are 24 hours long, just like they’ve always been. But the darkness is getting longer. Night falls earlier, and the light ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, John 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

When The Infinite Became An Infant Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003

As the living Word, Jesus was with God in the beginning. He created all things and is the light of the world, and yet was not received warmly by those who should have welcomed Him with open arms. During this Christmas season, why don’t you receive the gre

When the Infinite Became an Infant I thought it would be a good idea for us to take a “Christmas Quiz” this morning to see how well we know the facts about the first Christmas. 1. When Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, how did they get there? a. They walked b. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When God Went Camping

Contributed by David Lansdown on Apr 15, 2003

God decided to go camping at Christmas time. For that is what He did – God went camping. But he didn’t go camping for a holiday, his ‘camping trip’ was scheduled because of his love for you and for me.

WHEN GOD WENT CAMPING John 1:1-18 This morning’s talk is based on an article written by Tony Payne. Some of the text is taken directly from that article too. Now, I’d like this to be a little bit interactive – not too interactive because I don’t want you to be asking me questions that I might not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"No Star Tonight"

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 24, 2003

Tonight, all is not calm and bright in the city of Bethlehem. We may not be able to actually be there, but we know what it is like to live in darkness. Receive this, therefore, as a message of hope - - for 2000 years ago and for today....

"No Star Tonight" (Christmas Eve) Luke 2:1-20 "No Star Tonight" a Gatlin Brothers song... is sung here A mother wakes up her son one morning and says, “Honey, it’s time to get ready for church.” The son replies, “But mom, I don’t want to go to church today!” The mother persisted, “But you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, John 1:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

Witnessing To The Skeptics

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 20, 2004

"The Communist was very sober. After reading a couple of other passages from God’s inspired Word, this young man was obviously very moved. His entire countenance had changed. He made a life-changing decision."

Illustration: From Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. "One day some years ago, I was speaking on a large university campus. A young radical student confronted me. I later discovered he was the head of the Communist Party on this big campus. He demonstrated and railed at me ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational