Sermons on Yochanan 1:12:

The Cosmic Nativity: The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 5, 2025

This sermon expounds on the Apostle John's version of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ

January 5, 2025 Sermon - “The Cosmic Nativity: The Word Became Flesh” This sermon expands on an earlier devotional teaching give to staff at the Yonge Street Mission in Toronto. It is adapted for the congregation of Church at the Mission, Yonge Street Mission This is the first Sunday of the New ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Full Of Grace And Truth

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 6, 2025

A sermon for the second Sunday of Christmas, Year C

January 5, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:10-18 Full of Grace and Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A Christmas Message For December 22, 2024 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 9, 2025

Jesus is the greatest Christmas gift ever! John showed how that even though He was rejected, more often than not, some from that day to this still receive Him as Lord and Savior.

A Christmas Message for December 22, 2024 (based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on 12-22-2024. This is not an exact transcription.) (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has already posted a message of mine, based on this same text, called “The Unwanted Christmas Gift”. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

San Arnoldo Janssen: Una Visión Profética Del Encuentro Divino En Un Siglo De Transformación Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 11, 2025

En un mundo a menudo fragmentado por divisiones ideológicas, culturales y religiosas, la visión de Janssen ofrece una alternativa esperanzadora : una espiritualidad de conexión, respeto y enriquecimiento mutuo.

San Arnoldo Janssen: una visión profética del encuentro divino en un siglo de transformación Introducción: En un mundo a menudo fragmentado por divisiones ideológicas, culturales y religiosas, la visión de Janssen ofrece una alternativa esperanzadora : una ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

Saint Arnold Janssen: Isang Propetikong Pangitain Ng Banal Na Pagtagpo Sa Isang Siglo Na Nagbabagong-Bago Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 11, 2025

Sa isang mundong madalas na pinaghiwa-hiwalay ng mga dibisyong ideolohikal, kultura, at relihiyon, ang pananaw ni Janssen ay nag-aalok ng mapag-asahang alternatibo — isang espirituwalidad ng koneksyon, paggalang, at pagpapayaman sa isa't isa.

Saint Arnold Janssen: Isang Propetikong Pangitain ng Banal na Pagtagpo sa Isang Siglo na Nagbabagong-bago Intro: Sa isang mundong madalas na pinaghiwa-hiwalay ng mga dibisyong ideolohikal, kultura, at relihiyon, ang pananaw ni Janssen ay nag-aalok ng mapag-asahang alternatibo — isang ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025

Christmas Eve Message

What Child is this? John 1:1-18 Introduction- This year flew by us! Anyone besides me think that we spend a lot of time looking in our rear view mirrors because everything is going so fast. We say it every year and every year it flies bye. When you read the Christmas Story Luke chapter 2- it ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Saint Arnold Janssen: A Prophetic Vision Of Divine Encounter In A Transformative Century Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 23, 2025

In a world often fragmented by ideological, cultural, and religious divisions, Janssen's vision offers a hopeful alternative—a spirituality of connection, respect, and mutual enrichment.

Saint Arnold Janssen: A Prophetic Vision of Divine Encounter in a Transformative Century Intro: In a world often fragmented by ideological, cultural, and religious divisions, Janssen's vision offers a hopeful alternative—a spirituality of connection, respect, and mutual enrichment. Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

A Lying Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 24, 2025

Separate yourself from false teachers, because as believers in Christ, you are righteous before God, you are the residence of God, and you have a special relationship with God. So out of reverence for God, let the truth set you free to complete your progress towards holiness.

A man had a fine canary whose song was unusually beautiful. During the summer, it seemed a shame to keep the bird inside the house all the time. So the owner placed the cage in a nearby tree for the bird to enjoy the sunshine and the fresh air. Many sparrows frequented the tree and were attracted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Deuteronomy 22:10, 2 Corinthians 11:2-4, Ephesians 2:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Isaiah 52:11, Isaiah 43:6, John 1:12, John 8:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The First Christmas Was Inconvenient Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Why is there no room for Jesus? (Material adapted from Sermon Central's Jeff Strite at: https://sermoncentral.com/sermons/have-you-any-room-jeff-strite-sermon-on-christmas-243819)

HoHum: Oak Ridge Boys sang a song some years ago called an Inconvenient Christmas. Inspiration for this series and going over parts of the song, finishing the last part, well really the middle part of the song, this week: Among the bills that I'd received was a postcard marked “Apologies, The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, 1 Timothy 1:15, John 1:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Oct 28, 2025

A sermon on the lasting meaning of Christmas can bridge the season beautifully into the New Year, helping people carry the message beyond the festivities.

1. The Wonder of the Incarnation – God Stepped In “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” God didn’t shout love from a distance — He moved in next door. Christmas isn’t sentimental nostalgia; it’s revolutionary truth: God chose to enter our humanity. Illustration: A king removing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Matthew 28:20

Idop 2025: Faithful To The End

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 28, 2025

Today is the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. This year's theme (2025) is "Faithful to the End." How can we remain faithful followers of Jesus amidst all difficulties and temptations, even when we face persecution?

Introduction: I was in Surabaya last month when, at 3 a.m., I received the news that Charlie Kirk had been shot. It turned out he died. This news was truly shocking and left many wondering, "Why would anyone kill him?" Many reports claimed he deserved to be killed because he spread ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25, John 15:20, John 16:1-2, Acts 7:57-58, Matthew 16:23, Revelation 2:10, Acts 8:1, John 14:6, John 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lessons Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 13, 2025

If you want God’s saving grace to work in your life, believe in Christ and learn from Christ: learn to live for Him; learn to wait for Him; and learn to love Him, because He first loved you.

Lillie Baltrip is a good bus driver. In fact, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram of June 17, 1988, the Houston school district nominated her for a safe-driving award. Her colleagues even trusted her to drive a busload of them to an awards ceremony for safe drivers. Unfortunately, on the way ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, John 1:11-12, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 10:27, Hebrews 10:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

" It Is The Lord's Doing, And It Is Marvelous In Our Eyes!"

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Nov 26, 2025

Human beings love miracles!

Human beings love miracles! They stand in awe of the Creator when he does the “ impossible”. When miracles happen and seemingly impossible situations manifests , it transforms peoples and nations, causing them to believe in the higher power of God. It reminds them of their humanity and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-24, John 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grateful & Victorious Series

Contributed by De Juana Smith-Gatling on Dec 7, 2025

This month is paying homage to Jesus. There's a famous quote that says "it's not how many times one is knocked down; it's that he or she gets up."

I want to ask you a question. Who are you? Besides your career, your education, your family, Strip all of you down. Again, who are you? If we go to the book of Ephesians 1 and 2, being a believer and having the faith. It tells you who you really are. So, today, we know we are victorious and we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, 1 John 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: When Heaven Came Down To Earth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 11, 2025

Christmas is the divine moment when God stepped out of eternity and entered humanity to redeem mankind.

CHRISTMAS: WHEN HEAVEN CAME DOWN TO EARTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:1-14 Key Verse: “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…” (John 1:14) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 2:8-14; Philippians 2:6-11; Galatians 4:4-5 INTRODUCTION Christmas is more than a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God