The Book of John

John 1:1-5; Colossians 1:15-20; Colossians 2:8-12; Proverbs 8:22-31

John 1:6-9; Matthew 3:1-17; Malachi 4:5-6; Matthew 11:11-15

John 1:10-13; Acts 16:16-34; Luke 19:11

John 1:14; Luke 1:26-38; Philippians 2:1-11; Isaiah 7:10-14

John 1:14-18; Romans 14:7; Colossians 4:2-6

John 1:15-18; Ephesians 2:1-10; Luke 2:25-40

John 1:19-23; Isaiah 40:1-5; Luke 3:1-18

John 1:24-34; Acts 2:22-39; Luke 1:11-17; Mark 1:1-18

John 1:35-42; Matthew 4:18-22; Matthew 9:35-38

John 1:43-51; Matthew 16:21-24; Mark 10:17-22

John 2:1-11; Proverbs 3:5-10; Amos 9:11-15; Luke 5:33-39

John 2:12-17; Jeremiah 7:9-11; Matthew 21:12-17

John 2:18-25; Matthew 27:32-40; Revelation 21:22-27

John 3:1-15; Titus 3:3-8; Romans 8:9-11

John 3:16-18; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Ephesians 2:1-10

John 3:19-21; 2 Kings 17:7-15; Matthew 7:15-20; Romans 1:18-20

John 3:22-30; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; 3:10-15

John 3:31-36; Ephesians 1:3-10; Colossians 1:15-20; Matthew 11:25-27

John 4:1-3; Matthew 3:13-17; Acts 10:44-48; Acts 22:12-16

John 4:4-26; Psalm 63:1-8; Psalm 42:1-11; John 7:33-39

John 4:27-30 and 39-42; Matthew 8:23-27; Mathew 16:13-20

John 4:31-38; Matthew 4:4; John 6:35; Luke 4:42-44; John 18:33-37

John 4:43-54; Matthew 12:38-42; Luke 9:18-31

John 5:1-9a; Mark 3:7-12; Acts 5:12-16

John 5:9b-15; Isaiah 35; John 9:1-12

John 5:16-23; John 8:21-30; Romans 12:1-2

John 5:24-30; Ephesians 2:1-10; Daniel 7:13-14; Colossians 1:9-14

John 5:31-40; Deuteronomy 18:14-22; Matthew 11:25-30

John 5:41-47; Proverbs 29:25; Deuteronomy 18:14-22; Galatians 1:6-10

John 6:1-15; Proverbs 30:7-9; Matthew 14:13-21

John 6:16-21; Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52

John 6:22-27; Exodus 16:1-5; Psalm 78:17-29; Matthew 6:19-24; John 6:22-27

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John 6:25-33; 2 Kings 6:8-19; Matthew 11:25-30; Ephesians 2:1-10

John 6:32-45; Romans 8:5-11; Luke 13:22-30

John 6:46-66; Exodus 16:1-5; Matthew 26:20-29

John 6:60-71; Luke 22:1-6; John 13:18-30

A sermon on John 8:31-41.  Faith is ongoing – not just a one time moment.  This is a story of deliverance and liberation from an enslaving sin.

A sermon on John 8:42-27.  Jesus puts a face on God.  Satan’s characteristics were reflected in the men Jesus was speaking to.  We can’t hear truth if we believe lies.
Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 4:14-16

A sermon on John 8:48-59.  Jesus was making outrageous claims in the eyes of the religious leaders.  They reverted to racism in response.    In response Jesus claims His deity by stating “I Am”.

A sermon on John 9:1-9.  The moralist sees human suffering as punishment for individual sins and human prosperity as blessing for individual righteousness.  Jesus said this man was born blind no because he sinned but to bring God glory.

A sermon on John 9:10-25.  Jesus did a miraculous sign on the Sabbath.  How do we lay hold of the cure for our spiritual blindness?

A sermon on John 9:26-41.  The Pharisees try to get the man Jesus healed to contradict himself.  Jesus’ miraculous healing was a proof of where Jesus is from.  Jesus pursued the healed man.  The man did not pursue him.  A proper response to knowing Jesus is the “Son of Man” is to worship Him.

A sermon on John 10:1-10.  We need to understand sheep to understand fully what Jesus is saying.  What is the “Call” Jesus extends to the sheep?

A sermon on John 10:11-21.  Jesus and Psalm 23, Isaiah 40:10 and Isaiah 40:11.

A sermon on John 10:22-33.  At Hanakkah Jesus is at the temple and says that His sheep believe in Him.

A sermon on John 10:22-33.  The promises in this text are for those Jesus calls His sheep.  There are four things Jesus shares in relation to the truth often called “eternal security”: the conditions, the gift, the promise and the One who makes and keeps the Promise.

A sermon on John 10:25-42.  This phrase “you are gods” comes from Psalm 82.  What does it mean?  Jesus declares about Himself – “sanctified” and “sent”.  Vs. 37 – “Do not believe me UNLESS…”

A sermon on John 11:1-16.  We see in this chapter the human and emotional side of Jesus.  Who are these three friends?  Is Jesus’ response unloving?  What does Jesus mean “the twelve hour day”?
Ezekiel 37:11-14, Isaiah 26:16-19

A sermon on John 11:17-27.

A sermon on John 11:28-37.  There are various emotional responses to losing a loved one.  In this passage Mary wailed at the loss of Lazarus.  Jesus wept as one who mourns with those who mourn and He was indignant at the pain of death, the last enemy.

Romans 12:9-16, Hebrews 4:14-16

A sermon on John 11:38-45.  Jesus raises three people from the dead.  The first (a ruler’s daughter) was only dead a few moments.  The second (a widow’s son) was only dead a few hours.  Lazarus was dead for several days.  Lazarus’ physical resurrection was more than just a third major blow to the reign of death in this world.  It was a perfect representation of regeneration and the new birth.  It represents Ephesians 2:1-10.

A sermon on John 11:45-57.  The religious leaders had two idols, the temple and the nation.  When they heard that Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead they believed it and yet chose to kill Jesus rather than lose their two idols.  What are our idols that we choose over Jesus?

A sermon on John 12:1-11.  Some have taken Jesus’ words “the poor you will have with you always” to mean various things.  What do they really mean?  Did Judas have a valid point?  The source of the quote is Deuteronomy 15:11.

A sermon on John 17:6-23 summing up a a week of special prayer emphasis in the church.  Jesus emphasized unity in the church three times in this prayer.  The model for church unity is the perfect unity of the trinity.

A sermon on John 12:20-26.  This passage takes place during Holy Week.  A group of Greeks seek to talk to Jesus.  His reply is related to his upcoming death.  In comparison to loving Christ it needs to seem that we hate our lives – not to despise them, but to choose Jesus over ourselves.

A sermon on John 12:27-34.  Salvation for us equals glory for God.

A sermon on John 12:30-32.  The three enemies of the purposes of God in this world that were dealt with on the cross: the world, the devil and our personal sins.

A sermon on John 12:35-36 preached on the first Sunday of Advent.

A sermon on John 12:37-43.  John gives three reasons for the unbelief in regard to who Jesus is.

A sermon on John 14:5-7.  The modern-day dilemma in regard to believing in Jesus and being freed from the darkness: the Paradox of inclusivity and Exclusivity, and the four basic attempts to resolve the paradox.

A sermon on John 12:47-50 a passage about belief and unbelief, salvation and condemnation, judgment and eternal life.  A passage from the Old Testament that helps us understand Jesus’ words in today’s verses – Isaiah 60:1-3.  Explaining verses 47-48.  Jesus’ saving mission and who our judge will be on the last day.  Verses 49-50 and the command that leads to eternal life.

A sermon on John 13:1-9.  What is at the root of the Christian expression of love.  Jesus was ramping up the degree of love He shows.  What does the knowledge of Satan’s schemes have to do with Christ’s love.  The aspects of Christian love that distinguishes it from all others.  Divine love that cuts through gender roles to encourage it as the goal of all.

A sermon on John 13:6-30.  Vs. 6-11 A washing that must take place if anyone is ever to have any part with Christ.  Vs. 12-17 Understanding the symbolism of foot washing and doing to others what Jesus did with His disciples.  Are you ready to serve others this new year?

A sermon on John 13:6-30.  Last Sunday’s sermon was also on this text.  This week’s looks at it from the perspective of “Who is regulating the affairs on this earth today – God or the Devil?”  How Satan’s temptations, schemes and plan play right into the hand of God and work to fulfill God’s purposes.  And what belief in God’s sovereignty – even over Satan & evil – means to us and does for us.

A sermon on John 14:1-7.  Jesus speaks words of encouragement to His disciples.

A sermon on John 13:31-38.  The glorification of God in Jesus.  One of the primary litmus tests for identifying believers is if we “love one another as Jesus has loved us”.  The prediction of Peter’s denial.  We may be more willing to die in a blaze of glory then to die to self daily.

The first of two sermons on John 14:8-14.  The Oneness of the Father and Son and what that means to us.  The topic of faith in Christ and the power of the Spirit.  The need for the Church to evidence the power of God.

A sermon on John 14:1-7.  Jesus says He is the way, the truth and the life and that NO One comes to the Father except through Him.

A sermon on John 14:12-14.  Who is the Christian to pray to? How are we to pray? What are we to ask for in prayer? How can we be sure we will receive that which we ask of Him?

A sermon on John 14:15-24.  This passage is about four primary evidences of being a true believer.  Faith, Love, Obedience, the Holy Spirit.

A sermon on John 14:25-31.  Jesus is preparing the 12 disciples for the fact that soon things will be different.  He calms their fears and troubled hearts and tells of the Holy Spirit.

A sermon on John 15:1-4.  Personal growth and fruit-bearing as a necessary part of our call to salvation.  What does our passage say we NEED in order to grow?  What we need to do to join with God in this process.  How we are to interpret what’s happening when we go through this often painful process of being pruned?

A sermon on John 15:5.  Jesus is the Vine, we are the branches, God the Father is the Gardener, and if we remain in Christ we will bear much fruit, for apart from Him we can do nothing.

A sermon on John 15:6-8.  The downside of the Good News is the destiny of the fruitless and discarded branches.

A sermon on John 15:9-17.  The source of Christian love.  The ingredient of obedience.  The command of Jesus to which we are called to be obedient.  The one key ingredient of true love – selfless sacrifice.  We are liked, chosen and sent by God.

A sermon on John 15:18-20.  The story of Daniel and Amina of Nigeria.  What does the word persecution refer to?  Defining the words “hate” and “the world”.

A sermon on John 15:21-16:4.  Persecution will come, but are you being persecuted for Jesus or for something else.  Don’t be afraid.  Talk about Jesus.

A sermon on John 16:5-11.  Jesus says it is better for His disciples (and us) if He goes away and send them the Holy Spirit.  The Spirit will convict the world of sin because they do not believe in Jesus.  He will convict the world of righteousness because Jesus is going to the Father.  The Holy Spirit convicts the world of judgement because the prince of this world has been judged.

A sermon on John 16:12-15.  Jesus and the need to hold back some truths until we are able to handle them.  The truth will come when the time is right.  The selfless, humble, Christ-glorifying nature of the Holy Spirit.

A sermon on John 16:16-24.  Jesus’ disciples and us, we often don’t understand.  There is a pain that turns to joy.  There can be two very different emotional responses to the cross.  Rejoicing in the very thing that brought us pain and grief after the pain has passed.  (Like a mother in child birth.)  Joy comes from the very things that cause us pain.  The need for trials to form and mold us.  Don’t let your pain go to waste.  Weaning us off of all but Jesus.

A sermon on John 16:31-33.  Jesus shares what our greatest comfort is in our times of trial.  He shares how we can experience the peace He offers.  He shares about the encouragement that comes from knowing Christ has overcome the world.

A sermon on John 17:1-5.  Jesus says THIS is eternal life.

A sermon on John 17:6-12.  What gifts does Jesus give to those the Father gives to Him?  The knowledge of God.  (Jesus is the answer to the question “What is God like?”)  The words the Father gave Him to speak.  Prayers of protection from disunity and falling away.

A sermon on John 17:13-19.  Jesus’ desired that we experience “the full measure of His joy within us”.  Our Sanctification.

A sermon on John 17:20-23.  Though not an easy task Jesus prays that His followers be unified like He and His father are unified.

A sermon on John 17:24-26.  The incomprehensible nature of God’s love.  Jesus and His work of making known God as “Righteous Father”.

A sermon on John 18:1-14.  Peter was unwittingly trying to thwart God’s will as Judas was actually fulfilling it.

A sermon on John 18:15-27.  Often we are told not to be like Peter and deny Jesus.  But the truth is that we are like Peter.

A sermon on John 18:28-40. When Jesus was asked by Pilate if he were a King, Jesus said He was but His kingdom is not of this world.  Barabbas needs to be understood as a freedom fighter acting in resistance to the occupying force.  Jesus in contrast appeared to do nothing.  But Jesus’ primary concern is the truth.  Jesus is the truth.

A sermon on John 19:1-16.  Jesus was brutally flogged.  Jesus was viciously abused by the soldiers.  Beaten and battered Jesus was put on display before the crowd with Pilate hoping he wouldn’t have to crucify Him.  But in the end Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified.  All of this suffering and more, Jesus bore it because He loved us.

A sermon on John 19:16b-30.  The sufferings on the cross which Jesus suffered because of His great love for us and what His statement “It is finished” means.

A sermon on John 19:31-42.  Jesus’ rapid death and the spear in His side happened so that none of His bones would be broken which fulfilled prophecy.  Most of the disciples were in hiding.  The women and John were bold and at the cross.  Two were secret believers.

A sermon on John 20:1-10.  The women were the first witnesses.  What does John believe.  Reason and faith.  Believe based on evidence.

A sermon on John 20:11-18.  This text is about the fact that Jesus rose from the dead and about the great love Mary of Magdala had for him.  We too are to love Jesus with all our hearts and soul and not just our mind and strength, even if you are a man.  We can love Jesus by understanding that He first loved us.  We can grow in our relationship with Him the way we grow in any relationship – spending time, being honest, etc.

A second sermon on John 20:11-18.  This one focuses on the text that says that Jesus called Mary by name.  Mary was continuing to cry because she believed something that was not true.  But then Jesus called her by name.  Jesus calls us to be part of His family: “I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.”

A sermon on John 20:19-23.  How Jesus came and stood among His disciples is a miracle.  The miracle of the gracious peace Jesus offered His disciples who had failed Him.  The miracle of Jesus bestowing the gift of the Holy Spirit on the disciples.

A sermon on John 20:21-23.  Is Jesus really giving us the authority to forgive people’s sins or refuse to forgive them?  It matters who Jesus spoke these words to.  What is this “forgiving” or “refusing to forgive” we are called to? What is the Christian mission?  The overall teaching of scripture.  The example of those who received the command.

A sermon on John 20:24-29. What “Doubting Thomas” has to teach us about doubt and faith and the pastoral heart of Jesus.  Jesus’ response to Thomas’ unbelief.  Faith is a God-enabled gift.  Jesus doesn’t cast us off when we struggle with doubts or lose our faith as Thomas did.  Doubts resolved lead to faith increased.

A sermon on John 20:26-31.  There are three essential elements of saving faith: knowledge, assent or affirmation, conviction / commitment.

A sermon on John 21:1-14.  This body is a seed of our resurrection body.  We will not be disembodied spirits for all eternity.  Jesus invited the disciples to eat fish.  In Luke 24:36-43 He also ate fish.

A sermon on John 21:15-17. Why did Jesus ask Peter 3x?  What can we learn from the setting?  Different words for love in Greek.  Love for Jesus ad its inevitable fruit.

A sermon on John 21:15-23.  Jesus’ questions about Peter’s love in light of His prediction of Peter’s martyrdom.  Why do you serve Jesus?  The Jesus who not only knows and ordains what the future holds for us.  The path Jesus chooses for us vs. others – not a matter of God’s love, but His glory.