Sermons on Yochanan 1:9:

Through The Eyes Of The Father Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Dec 2, 2007

First of a four part series looking at the birth of Christ through different eyes.

I think that if you talk to any married couple with children...they will tell you that when their kids came along that there were some major changes in their lives. Some of us are getting ready to find that out for the very first time and others are getting ready to be reminded....and I have to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thus Begins Christmas

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Dec 9, 2007

As we look at Christmas we must know that from the very beginning of time itself God had a plan to send Jesus to pay the penalty for our sin.

Thus Begins Christmas John 1:1-18 Sermon by CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture Marked ESV: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Let Us pray: Dear Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - A Time Of Lights Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 10, 2007

John was the witness to the Light. What was that light, and what does John’s testimony tell us about our role in Christmas?

OPEN: A Nashville grandfather took his four-year old grandson out in the woods to select a Christmas tree. They tramped all over, but the boy couldn’t find a tree that suited him. Finally, it began to get dark and cold, and the grandfather shook his head and said: "We’ll HAVE to take the next ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zordak - Jesus’ Guardian Angel

Contributed by Samuel Young on Jun 3, 2011

Jesus’ life from the perspective of His guardian angle. The angle tells the story of Jesus from His birth through His death. He was able to see the physical world, the spiritual conflicts and the Father’s pain.

Trip: Today, I would like you to go with me on a journey to meet a very special person. We get on a bus outside that takes us to the airport and we fly to Cape Canaveral, Florida. We board our space shuttle and away we go. Higher and higher we fly. We make that famous turn and finally we are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Part #4 "The Miracle Of The Manger." Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

In this Christmas season sermon series, I used clips from the Christmas classic and remake of Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the points of the messages. The credit goes to Pastor Greg Fine

Question: Just exactly who is this baby lying in the manger? John 1:1-5, 9-14 1. Astonishing Claims: Could Jesus be who He claims to be? Luke 2:11 "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord." (NIV) The Claims of Jesus: Bread of Life Living ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

John helps us to understand who Jesus truly is.

JOHN 1:6-18 • There are lots of images of Jesus out in the world today. You could fill a room with all the ideas people have of who He is. It would be nice to be able to ask, ‘Will the real Jesus please stand up?’ John, the last living Apostle tries to do just ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Jesus Or Maslow's Hierarchy Of Human Needs?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011

Do you follow Jesus for what He can do for you so that you can have a great life?

Jesus or Maslow? July 3, 2011 John 6 Intro: How many of you learned Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs in some psychology course somewhere along the lines of your educational journey? Maslow was an American psychologist who studied human motivation, and boiled it all down into a hierarchy ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-69

Denomination: Baptist

Go Into The Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 11, 2008

As witnesses our concern should be leading troubled "souls" into the presence of the light of Christ.

John 1: 6 – 8; 19 – 28 / Go Into The Light Intro: A grandfather decided to share with his 4-year-old grandson the way he had found a Christmas tree during his youth. He took his grandson to the woods to select the perfect tree. They tramped all over; but the boy couldn’t find one that suited ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Midnight Mass Christmas Eve

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a Midnight worship candlelighting service for Christmas Eve.

“Midnight Mass 2008” GATHERING MUSIC Our worship begins with the first note of our Gathering Music. If you must whisper, let it be a prayer. * CALL TO WORSHIP (Isaiah 9:6) For a child has been born for us, A son given to us; Authority rests upon his shoulder, and he is named: Wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Happened Once Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 16, 2008

John proclaims the incarnation in the first chapter of his gospel. In the middle of his proclamation John appears as a man, sent, to witness, so that all might believe. We pick up that ministry today.

John 1: 6-8, 19-28 “It Happened Once” INTRODUCTION There are many perspectives of life. • One group of people sees all of life as happenstance. Things happen for no particular reason, and if there is a god, that god is not actively involved in the everyday situations of life. • Another ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Changed Addresses

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 18, 2008

This sermon considers the benefits resulting from the incarnation Of Jesus Christ.

Have you ever changed addresses? There is so much involved. You must notify the post office. You must notify your creditors. You must notify your friends. You must notify the IRS. You must notify the utility company. I want to use the change of address idea to communicate a spiritual truth. What ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by James May on Dec 21, 2008

Jesus is that True Light that shone forth on that first Christmas night. The Light came to dispel the darkness in the hearts of men.

The Light of Christmas By Pastor Jim May One thing that makes Christmas and the Holiday Season such a beautiful time of the year is all of the colorful lights that are used to decorate our homes and businesses all across America. Of course there’s nothing quite like having to put up those ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Christ Became A Human Being! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 22, 2008

Most people really don’t know Jesus Christ, the one they are suppose to celebrate during Christmas!

If you stopped a person today at a shopping mall and asked the question “what does Christmas mean to you”, what do you think they would say? Many of them would likely say, “shopping”! I recently googled on the Internet that question. Most of the answers go something like this: “Christmas is a time ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Became Flesh:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 22, 2008

God became flesh and come into this world for one purpose, and that was to save sinners.

GOD BECAME FLESH: John 1:1-2 +14 12-20-08 You have heard me say many times, there are many religions in the world today, but not any of them can say with assuridty that their Saviour is alive and well, but we Christians can declare that our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Promised...

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Dec 23, 2008

An evangelistic Christmas message about the promises God makes and keeps.

Note: During the service various OT & NT passages have been read, telling the Christmas story. Intro A couple had been married for 45 years. They’d raised 11 children. They now had 22 grandchildren. And they were asked the secret for staying together all that time - 45 years. The wife replied, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist