Sermon – First Baptist Scott City, MO

The Feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:1-14)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:1-15) We all know that tests are important, but that doesn’t mean we have to enjoy them. It has been said that during a test, “people look up for inspiration, down in desperation, and left and right for information.” After a particularly painfulContinue reading “The Feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:1-14) “

Conflict at a Feast of the Jews (John 5:1-47)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Healing at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5) In the movie Braveheart, Mel Gibson plays the Scottish hero William Wallace. William Wallace is fighting for Scottish independence from England. In one memorable scene before a battle, William Wallace rides out to meet the English captains. When asked whereContinue reading “Conflict at a Feast of the Jews (John 5:1-47)”

Healing of a Nobleman’s Son (John 4:43-54)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Healing of a Nobleman's Son (John 4:43-54) The seventh and final testimony in this section of the Gospel of John comes from a royal official from the town of Capernaum in Galilee. He heard that Jesus had come to Cana in Galilee and begged Jesus to heal hisContinue reading “Healing of a Nobleman’s Son (John 4:43-54)”

The Woman at the Well (John 4:1-42)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · The Woman at the Well (John 4) I love the song “Indescribable” by Chris Tomlin. In extolling the glory of God, he sings: “You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same. You are amazing, God.” In John 3, Jesus met a well-respected religiousContinue reading “The Woman at the Well (John 4:1-42)”

You Must Be Born Again (John 3:1-21)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · You Must be Born Again (John 3:1-21) Jesus is the One who gives us eternal life! This testimony is given to us by a Pharisee named Nicodemus. The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group that emphasized a strict adherence to the Law of Moses and the Oral traditionsContinue reading “You Must Be Born Again (John 3:1-21)”

The Cleansing of the Temple (John 2:12-25)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · The Cleansing of the Temple (John 2:13-25) What would happen if Jesus showed up at our worship service? Would He commend us for our perseverance (Rev 2:3)? Would He rebuke us for lukewarmness (Rev 3:16)? Would He come in and dine with us (Rev 3:20)? Would He makeContinue reading “The Cleansing of the Temple (John 2:12-25)”

John’s Testimony (John 1:19-34; 3:22-36)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · John's Testimony (John 1:19-34; 3:22-36) John wrote his gospel so that we may “believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that by believing we may have life in His name” (John 20:31). In our next major section of John, he presents seven witnesses whoContinue reading “John’s Testimony (John 1:19-34; 3:22-36)”

The Word Became Flesh (John 1:3-18)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · The Word Became Flesh (John 1:3-18) The first 18 verses of the Gospel of John are commonly referred to as “The Prologue”. James White has said: “The prologue of John is a literary masterpiece. Its balance is almost unparalleled…the brightest minds have been fascinated by it and haveContinue reading “The Word Became Flesh (John 1:3-18)”

In the Beginning was the Word (John 1:1-2)

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · In the Beginning was the Word (John 1:1-2) It is exciting to begin a new sermon series. I hope you are as excited as I am to walk through the Gospel of John and “Behold the Lamb of God!” (John 1:36). As we learn about Jesus, I prayContinue reading “In the Beginning was the Word (John 1:1-2)”

Introduction to the Gospel of John

First Baptist Church Scott City, MO · Introduction to the Gospel of John This morning we begin a new sermon series on the Gospel of John. The Gospel of John is a special book. J.C. Ryle said of the Gospel of John: “No one of the four Gospel writers has given us such full statementsContinue reading “Introduction to the Gospel of John”