Sermons on John 1

32 sermons preach from John 131 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.

The word of God: 'in the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, and God himself was that Word.'
John 1:1 · as preached in “Digging Deep - Midweek Service” at RCCG Grace Tabernacle Chicago IL

John 1:1-4

1 sermon

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... In him was life, and the life was the light of men.

Gospel Assembly Bronx's Personal Meeting Room Christmas Presentation!!!

A lively Christmas presentation and worship service featuring a multi-act nativity play (Acts 1–4), congregational singing, greetings from Mount Vernon, pastoral exhortation on personal relationship with God and church unity, an offering, and fellowship refreshments.

John 1:1

8 sermons

John 1.1, he was the Word.

RCW LA - South Coast Super Regional Sunday Service | May 31st

A Sunday service focused on maintaining a consistent walk with God “in season and out of season”: prioritize daily devotion, produce spiritual fruit year-round, and develop deep roots through Scripture and prayer. The service included worship, communion, mission/team announcements, testimonies, and practical application for summer spiritual rhythms.

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John 1:4

1 sermon

In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.

Was Jesus an “Illegal Immigrant”…!? (What the Bible ACTUALLY Says) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Pastors unpack the Christmas narratives to show Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament promises (the second Adam, the Word made flesh, Prince of Peace), explain differences in Matthew and Luke's genealogies, and apply those truths to contemporary debates about immigration — arguing Jesus was not an “illegal immigrant,” urging Christians to love people while respecting lawful roles of the state, and encouraging faithful, compassionate discipleship at Christmas.

John 1:5

1 sermon

the light shines in darkness and the darkness has not overcome

Sunday Worship: "A Laboring Leader" / "The Testimony of a Victorious Worshipper"

A celebratory Sunday service honoring Dr. Frederick Haynes III's 43 years of pastoral ministry featuring two guest preachers (father and son). Messages emphasized honoring laboring leaders who serve in proximity, protection, and preparation; and the power of worship—faithful, unafraid worshippers who trust God in seasons of opposition. Service included ministry announcements, community engagement (health, civic participation), a St. Jude partnership, invitations to connect, and altar calls for salvation and membership.

John 1:11-12

1 sermon

Paraphrase of 'He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him...' (I came to my own and my own received me not; but to many who received me...).

🔴LIVE - Apostle Ray Foster Saying Thanks!

A live message from Apostle Ray Foster centered on Psalm 23: the Lord as Shepherd who provides, guides and heals; calls for faith, humility, rejection of destructive words and reliance on the Word and the Holy Spirit, with prayer, anointing and practical exhortations for living in God’s provision.

John 1:11

1 sermon

He came into his own and his own people did not receive him.

FREED | Rejection - Sam Gibson

Pastor Sam Gibson teaches from Romans 8 that rejection is inevitable for Christians, but God uses it to form us. The solution to being shaped by rejection or enslaved by the need for human recognition is the Spirit of adoption—receiving identity, status, and inheritance in Christ so we can respond to rejection from the place of being beloved. He contrasts the imposter/orphan self (performance, people-pleasing, needing recognition) with the beloved/adopted self (secure, free to risk, rooted in the Father's love) and issues practical invitations to receive healing and be reborn into that reality.

John 1:12

3 sermons

As many as received him, to them he gave power to become sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.

Sunday Service

A Sunday communion service focused on worship, intercession for children and the church, and a message titled "The Table of the Father" explaining the privileges of dining with God (childship, heirship, joy, healing, forgiveness, answered requests). The preacher led extensive prayers for protection, wisdom, unity, provision, evangelism, leaders, nations, and personal petitions (destiny, mercy, promotion) before administering communion.

I'm a child of God.

Identity & Freedom | Pastor Allen Jackson

Pastor Allen Jackson teaches that true identity and freedom are found in Jesus and rooted in Scripture. He critiques cultural identity trends, urges believers to allow the Word to discern spirit and soul, calls for authentic conversion (acknowledging Christ as Lord), and outlines the privileges and responsibilities of being in Christ — including sanctification, bold cultural engagement, and living as God’s workmanship empowered by grace.

John 1:14

6 sermons

The Bible talks about how the Word became flesh.

Deeper Church LA | 05.17.26 | Sunday Experience

A Pentecost-season message from Deeper Church LA (series: Fan the Flame) calling believers to steward and sustain the fire of God's presence. The pastor outlines four practical dimensions—stewardship, feeding the fire daily, removing old ashes, and sacrificial refinement—paired with worship, testimony of healing, calls to repentance, and invitations for salvation and church membership.

Do we see in John 1 that Jesus dwelt among men, and the original word for 'dwelt' there is 'tabernacled'?

How to Study the Bible | Session 2 | Rooted Conference | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Pastor Daniel Batarseh taught practical, pastor-tested tools for studying the Bible, emphasizing Christ-centered reading (types & shadows and allusions), disciplined use of resources (commentaries, concordances, quality books), the role of community, and spiritual practices like memorization while warning against forced interpretations and overreliance on AI.

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John 1:17

1 sermon

The law came through Moses, but grace and truth came through (Jesus).

Live Sunday Worship Service 6.7.2026

A Sunday service focused on God's grace: the preacher taught that every believer has received a personally apportioned measure of grace that empowers gifts for service, builds unity, and matures the church. The message included practical applications—use your gifts, serve joyfully, sign up for ministry, join evangelism training (Operation Andrew), and respond to God's invitation to receive renewed grace—alongside worship, communion, prayer, and ministry announcements.

John 1:18

1 sermon

No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.

Those Who Saw the Lord (Full Service)

Pastor Lao preached a call to personally encounter Jesus — moving from hearing about Him to looking upon and touching Him — and urged radical hunger, obedience (keeping Christ's commands), repentance, devoted worship, and faithful offerings as keys that unlock God's promises and provision.

John 1:27

1 sermon

"One mightier than I, whose shoes I'm not worthy to unloose; he's coming after me" (John the Baptist about Jesus).

GAC Annual Convocation 2012 | Friday, October 12, 2012 | Day Session - Bible Teaching |

Bishop Pineda taught on the nature, foundation and mission of the church: its identity is revealed by Christ, built on revelation and crucifixion, and expressed as the body and bride of Christ. He called believers to personal revelation, joyful worship, holiness and readiness for the Bridegroom while warning against spiritual compromise and identity confusion.

John 1:29

4 sermons

John the Baptist pointing to Jesus: 'Behold the Lamb.'

Was Jesus an “Illegal Immigrant”…!? (What the Bible ACTUALLY Says) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Pastors unpack the Christmas narratives to show Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament promises (the second Adam, the Word made flesh, Prince of Peace), explain differences in Matthew and Luke's genealogies, and apply those truths to contemporary debates about immigration — arguing Jesus was not an “illegal immigrant,” urging Christians to love people while respecting lawful roles of the state, and encouraging faithful, compassionate discipleship at Christmas.

"Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" — John the Baptist on Jesus.

Was the Book of Enoch BANNED from the Bible...!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton

A Live Free podcast episode that pairs a rich Christmas/theological reflection on Luke 2 (the angels’ announcement, shepherds, and the ‘Lamb’ motif) with a measured rebuttal of viral claims about the Book of Enoch and the New Testament’s origins. Pastors unpack biblical continuity, canon formation, manuscript reliability, and practical steps for overcoming fear by anchoring thought-life in Scripture.

'This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world,' as John the Baptist proclaimed.

His Plan - Palm Sunday 2025 | Pastor Steve Wilburn | John 11 | Core Church LA

Pastor Steve Wilburn's Palm Sunday message "His Plan" (John 11–12) explains how Jesus intentionally delays, demonstrates costly devotion, and receives public praise as part of God's redemptive purpose. Using Lazarus' resurrection, Mary's costly anointing, and the triumphal entry, he shows that God's timing displays glory, true worship costs, and public acclaim can be fleeting. The sermon issues a call to repentance, invites attenders to Good Friday and Easter services, and offers new-believer resources.

John 1:40-42

3 sermons

John 1:40-42 — Andrew followed Jesus, found his brother Simon, brought him to Jesus, and Jesus named him Cephas (Peter).

LIVE: First Dallas Worship | Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 11am CT

Dr. Jim Wicker preaches from Luke 5:1–11 (the call of the fishermen) with five life lessons: Jesus calls the right people, gives the right task at the right time, blesses abundantly, exposes our sin by his holiness, and commissions us for lifelong disciple-making. He gives practical evangelism steps (go where the fish are, use the right bait, be patient, reel in the catch) and issues a clear invitation to trust Christ, recommit, or respond to vocational ministry.

“When Andrew saw Jesus he went to tell his brother.”

Live Father's Day Worship Service 6.21.2026

A Father's Day Sunday service celebrating God's fatherly love, blessing, and generational legacy. The service combined worship, testimony of miraculous preservation, Scripture-based exhortation on Psalm 127 and parenting, prayers for families, and practical church announcements (volunteer opportunities, outreach, midweek groups).

John 1:41

2 sermons

John 1:41: Andrew found his brother Simon and said, 'We have found the Messiah,' which means Christ.

LIVE: First Dallas Worship | Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 9:15am CT

A worship service featuring a sermon that uses the calling of Peter (the fishing narrative) to teach five life lessons about Jesus' call: he calls the right people, calls at the right time, brings abundant blessings, calls holy people to holy work, and commissions believers to ongoing evangelism. The service included worship, announcements, prayer, an invitation to salvation, and practical steps for sharing the gospel.

Like Andrew came to Peter and said, come, we have found the Messiah.

Live Sunday Worship Service 6.7.2026

A Sunday service focused on God's grace: the preacher taught that every believer has received a personally apportioned measure of grace that empowers gifts for service, builds unity, and matures the church. The message included practical applications—use your gifts, serve joyfully, sign up for ministry, join evangelism training (Operation Andrew), and respond to God's invitation to receive renewed grace—alongside worship, communion, prayer, and ministry announcements.

John 1:41-42

2 sermons

When Andrew saw Jesus he went to tell his brother.

Live Father's Day Worship Service 6.21.2026

A Father's Day Sunday service celebrating God's fatherly love, blessing, and generational legacy. The service combined worship, testimony of miraculous preservation, Scripture-based exhortation on Psalm 127 and parenting, prayers for families, and practical church announcements (volunteer opportunities, outreach, midweek groups).

When Andrew heard the good news he found his brother Simon and told him, 'We have found a Messiah.'

Live Sunday Worship Service 5.17.2026

A Sunday service call to unity and spiritual maturity, urging the congregation to surrender to God, submit to His authority, and serve one another in humble love. The sermon draws on Ephesians 4 to encourage faith, fellowship, stewardship, and active participation in church life and outreach.

John 1:42

2 sermons

Jesus said, 'You are Simon the son of John; you shall be called Cephas (Peter).'

LIVE: First Dallas Worship | Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 9:15am CT

A worship service featuring a sermon that uses the calling of Peter (the fishing narrative) to teach five life lessons about Jesus' call: he calls the right people, calls at the right time, brings abundant blessings, calls holy people to holy work, and commissions believers to ongoing evangelism. The service included worship, announcements, prayer, an invitation to salvation, and practical steps for sharing the gospel.

When Jesus saw him he said, 'Thou shalt be called Cephas' (Peter).

GAC Annual Convocation 2012 | Friday, October 12, 2012 | Day Session - Bible Teaching |

Bishop Pineda taught on the nature, foundation and mission of the church: its identity is revealed by Christ, built on revelation and crucifixion, and expressed as the body and bride of Christ. He called believers to personal revelation, joyful worship, holiness and readiness for the Bridegroom while warning against spiritual compromise and identity confusion.

John 1:43-46

1 sermon

Philip, one of the first disciples called by Jesus, from Bethsaida, who immediately went to tell his friend Nathanael.

The Table | An Illustrated Sermon | City Church Chicago

Sermon using the image of a table (Luke 14 / the Great Banquet) to show that Jesus invites everyone—especially the marginalized—into relationship, illustrated by testimonies of redemption, and closing with an invitation to receive Christ and participate in Holy Week/Easter worship.

John 1:46

2 sermons

"Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" (Nathanael's question)

1:15PM "Let Him Cook" Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr., Sunday, July 12, 2026

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches from John 21 urging listeners to "let him cook" — to let Jesus work in His timing and way. Using the breakfast-on-the-beach scene and pastoral stories, he outlines several "collisions" believers face (familiar vs. calling, fear vs. God's faithfulness, attachments vs. assignments, guilt vs. grace) and calls for trust, obedience, restoration, and response.

Can any good thing come out of Nazareth? (questioning Nazareth as the origin of the Messiah)

Pastor Haynes speaks on mass incarceration

Pastor Freddie Haynes addresses mass incarceration as a modern caste system, using pastoral stories (Tyrone Brown, Crystal Mason), cultural references, and Revelation 21 to argue for a theology of abolition and an underground, interfaith coalition to dismantle carceral systems and remake society.

John 1:46-47

1 sermon

Famously asking, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" and Jesus called him "a man in whom there is no deceit."

The Table | An Illustrated Sermon | City Church Chicago

Sermon using the image of a table (Luke 14 / the Great Banquet) to show that Jesus invites everyone—especially the marginalized—into relationship, illustrated by testimonies of redemption, and closing with an invitation to receive Christ and participate in Holy Week/Easter worship.

John 1:47

1 sermon

John Wesley

"Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile." John 1:47. 1. Some years ago a very ingenious man, Professor Hutcheson of Glasgow, published two treatises, The Original of our Ideas of Beauty and Virtue. In the latter of these he maintains that the very essence…

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