The Promised King: Four Advent Sermons from John 1:1-34 (Printed Booklet)

What's Inside

Complete sermon manuscripts and study materials covering:

• The Hope of Christ (John 1:1-5) – Jesus as the everlasting God, the light of truth, and the victor over sin

• The Faith that Saves (John 1:6-13) – How God provides salvation through witness, revelation, and His redemptive work

• The Joy of Salvation (John 1:14-18) – The Word becoming flesh to reveal God's glory, grace, and the way of salvation

• The Peace of Redemption (John 1:19-34) – Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world

This 99-page volume contains complete sermon manuscripts and study materials covering:

The Hope of Christ (John 1:1-5) – This theologically rich exposition declares the foundation of the Christian hope: the personhood of Jesus Christ. Connecting Jesus to Genesis 1, this sermon demonstrates how Jesus—the eternal Word—is God incarnate, the creator of all things, and the promised victor over sin and death. It unfolds three essential characteristics of Jesus: He is the everlasting God (vv. 1-3), the light of truth (v. 4), and the victor over sin (v. 5).

The Faith that Saves (John 1:6-13) – This sermon declares the divine provision of salvation through faith alone in Jesus Christ. It carefully unpacks how God provided both the testimony to and the way of salvation, demonstrating that saving faith is entirely a work of God's grace and power. Three elements of God's provision are explored: a preceding witness (vv. 6-8), the revelation of truth (vv. 9-11), and the work of Jesus accomplished by God's authority and power alone (vv. 12-13).

The Joy of Salvation (John 1:14-18) – This exposition declares the most glorious truth of the gospel: the eternal God became flesh to save sinful man. It explores how the incarnation provides salvation by revealing God's glory through Christ's presence (vv. 14-15), demonstrating God's grace through the fulfillment of the law and transformation to righteousness (vv. 16-17), and providing the way for sinners to know God and be at peace with Him (v. 18).

The Peace of Redemption (John 1:19-34) – Proclaiming the heart of the gospel through John the Baptist's powerful declaration—"Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!"—this sermon unpacks who Jesus is and what He has done. It explores Jesus as the Lamb of God (vv. 19-34), tracing the biblical theme of sacrifice from Adam and Eve through Moses's law, and demonstrates how Jesus takes away sin through His sufficient and effectual sacrifice for all who believe (v. 29b; 3:34-36).

Features

Each sermon includes:

• Full manuscript with detailed exposition

• Two formats of sermon outlines (fill-in-the-blank and complete)

• Reflection questions for personal study or group discussion

• Scripture references and theological depth

• Practical application for Christian living

Perfect For

• Advent sermon preparation for pastors and teachers

• Personal Bible study and devotional reading during the Christmas season

• Small group or Sunday School discussion material

• Family worship and Advent studies

• Homeschool or Christian education curriculum

• Church libraries and resource centers

• Gifts for Bible study leaders and teachers

Doctrinal Foundation

These sermons address core Christmas and gospel doctrines, including:

• The eternal deity and divine nature of Christ

• The hypostatic union (Jesus as fully God and fully man)

• Salvation by grace alone through faith alone

• The incarnation and its redemptive purpose

• Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy

• The atoning sacrifice of the Lamb of God

• Substitutionary atonement and redemption

• God's sovereignty in salvation

Why This Resource Matters

John's Gospel opens not with a manger scene but with a cosmic declaration: "In the beginning was the Word." These four sermons guide readers through John 1:1-34, connecting the profound theology of Christ's eternal nature with the joyful celebration of His birth. In a season often overwhelmed by commercialism, this resource provides clear, biblical teaching grounded in careful exegesis and faithful exposition.

Durable & Practical Design

The plastic comb binding allows the booklet to lie completely flat, making it ideal for:

• Taking notes in margins during personal study

• Following along during sermon preparation

• Easy photocopying of outlines for group distribution

• Long-term reference without pages falling out

• Comfortable reading without holding the spine

A downloadable PDF version is also available for immediate access and digital use.

Ben Smith, Sr., serves as pastor of Central Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia. All sermons reflect conservative, evangelical theology consistent with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

Included: 4 complete sermons with outlines and handouts
Author: Benjamin E. Smith Sr.
Copyright © 2025 Ben Smith Sr. | BenSmithSr.org
Free for non-commercial ministry use with attribution.

Sermons Included

1. The Hope of Christ — John 1:1-5

2. The Faith that Saves — John 1:6-13

3. The Joy of Salvation — John 1:14-18

4. The Peace of Redemption — John 1:19-34

Page Size: 5.50 by 8.50 inches

Margins: Top: 0.5", Bottom: 0.5", Left: 0.75", Right: 0.75", Gutter: 0"

4 sermons / 99 pages

Individual sermons are available at bensmithsr.org/resources

To listen to sermons, visit: bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom