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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    An Eternal Truth In A New Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 18, 2011
     | 3,962 views

    1) The Eternal Truth in the Old Light (1 John 2:7), 2) The Eternal Truth in a new Light (1 John 2:8) 3) The Eternal Truth as a Way of Life (1 John 2:9-11)

    There is an interesting feature often prevalent in looking at old photographs. Even when we look at people we don’t know, we can often tell a lot about the relationship. We can see if the people are open with each other and how close they are. That closeness, or fellowship, is very rarely faked. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dead & Alive

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,295 views

    The one thing that keeps most Christians out of Christian service is a sense of unworthiness--a guilty conscience.

    DEAD & ALIVE 2-03-02 Romans 6:1-14 - 8:14, 1John 1:9 The one thing that keeps more Christians out of Christian service is: . Not a lack of time… . Not a callous heart… but, A guilty conscious! That’s right: A sense of unworthiness. We simply have a dirty conscience. I’m talking about real… ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 166 ratings
     | 31,426 views

    Part one of a series done on 1st John

    “Dear John,” part 1 (Walking in the Light) Story – Me and my friends used to love to play manhunt. We had a guy who lived on the 16th and 17th holes of a golf course and late at night we would go out and play manhunt for hours. It was always a fun time, but one time I can remember it had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Nestor Menjivar avatar

    Introduccion A Primera De Juan

    Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 4,923 views

    Una introduccion a la primer epistola de Juan mirando al autor y proposito de esta carta.

    Introducción a primera de Juan 1ª Juan 1:1-4 Este libro es uno de los pocos en el nuevo testamento que no nos dice a quien fue escrita ni quien es el autor. Yo creo que para algunos la falta de esta información, y también el tamaño pequeño del libro, les da la falsa impresión que talvez no es ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cambridge avatar

    The Believer's Victory Over The Devil

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,051 views

    Jesus defeated the Devil on the cross and believers must enter into that victory. This lesson lists the aids that God has given us to overcome Satan.

    The Believer’s Victory Over The Devil Introduction 1. For Jesus, a holy life brought conflict, and so it does for the Christian (2 Timothy 3:12). And for Jesus, living a holy life brought victory, and so it will for us (1 John 2:13). 2. Jesus draws a parallel between Himself and us in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    If You Really Love God Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 218 ratings
     | 26,178 views

    I hope you passed last week’s love test. And assuming that you did, let's consider 4 results of loving God that will be evident in our lives. (Powerpoint available - #227)

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) (PowerPoint slides used in this sermon are available at no charge. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #227.) TEXT: 1 John 2:3-5, 4:11-16; John 17:20-21; A. Last week, my sermon was titled "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Largest Room In My House

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,337 views

    This sermon deals with the need for "remodeling" our spiritual house.

    Largest Room in My House—The room of self-improvement Home improvement has become a favorite American pastime. Tim Taylor entertains with the topic. Bob Villa gives the how to. Many of us have found satisfaction and frustration on the same project. ILL. Bought fold out ironing board for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Light

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,875 views

    This message deals with three ways in which Christians can live in the light of Christ.

    Living In The Light Text: I John 1: 6 & 7; I Pet.2: 9 & 10 Intro: In perhaps an elementary, yet practical sense, to walk in the light is to walk where one’s path is illuminated. The Christian is supposed to be one who has been illuminated, for they have received into their hearts He who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Problem With Old Time Religion

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,980 views

    How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace

    The Problem with Old-Time Religion Text: 1 John 2:5-17 Topic: How to remain a Christian and grow in response to God’s grace A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle, he would take 2 steps, stop and trun to the crowd. While facing the crowd, he would put his ands up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,441 views

    If we would be called God’s children, we must walk in the light as He is in the light.

    WALKING IN THE LIGHT 1 John 1:5-10 I. Theological Foundation – Verse 5 “God is Light” A. Purity 1. Light-Darkness / Good-Evil 2. In Scripture, sin, disobedience, immorality and evil are all characterized as darkness B. Truth 1. Light exposes truth and error 2. John 8:12, “Then spake Jesus again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    What It Means For You To Be In Christ

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,435 views

    Have you tapped into the spiritual resources of being IN CHRIST, or just skating by on the fly?

    What is your relationship to Jesus Christ? Is he a casual acquaintance? Is He someone you know about from others? Is He someone you have dedicated your life to serving and we could say you are In Christ? Most people have a second hand relationship with Christ. They only know of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rob Short avatar

    Who Wants To See The Light?

    Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 15, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 4,095 views

    Evangelistic youth message.

    You Wanna See the Light? 1 John 1:5-7 One of the things you notice working in schools is all the in things. Something that is definetly in at the moment is skateboarding. And this helps me to feel like I am back at high school since skateboarding was in when I started High school. Not that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Beehler avatar

    Pay Me Now Or Pay Me Later

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    A Christian must carry the cross

    Pay Me Now, or Pay Me Later 1. Walk in any pharmacy. Most popular product is painkillers. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Aleve, Anacin. Tablets or caplets. Huge bottles holding 250, 500 pills or pocket-size of 8. Some combined with decongest to kill two pains with one pill. Rub-on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Those Who Know God Must Not Love The World Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,046 views

    If we say we know God, our affections will be toward Him and what He loves.

    I. Family Distinctions (verses 12-14) Written in a poetic, repetitive form; probably for emphasis A. Little Children - teknion (tek-nee’-on) - An infant, that is, (plural figurative) darlings (Christian converts):—little children. 1. Denotes young converts 2. Also can be young children B. Fathers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those Who Know God Must Love Their Brother Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,070 views

    Those who know God must exhibit brotherly love.

    I. Declaration of the Commandment (verses 7-8a) Old Testament – 10 Commandments Last 6 deal with social relationships (a true expression of heart attitudes – LOVE) New Testament – John 13:34-35 Jesus said 3X John 15:12-13; 17 John said 6X 1 Thessalonians 4:9 Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist