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John
Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. Bread Of Heaven
Contributed on Apr 11, 2009
True discipleship is all about personal committment that affects you every day and all day.
Bread of heaven John 6:51-65 Some people thirst after riches and some thirst after fame but there’s one thing the whole world thirsts after, and that’s salted peanuts. We have in this passage and account of a whole multitude of people who had the wrong ...read more
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2. A Summary Of The Lord's Ministry
Contributed on Apr 14, 2009
Misunderstandings of what Jesus ministry was all about.
A summary of the Lord’s ministry John 12: 37-43 The grade two class had their class picture taken and the teacher was trying to encourage them all to get their parents to buy one of these pictures by saying, “Someday you’ll look at this picture and you’ll say, ‘Why ...read more
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3. The Good Shepherd
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
Jesus calls Himself the good shepherd and the word ‘good’ describes someone who is more than just competent but it refers to the character of the person.
Jesus, the good shepherd John 10: 7-21 There was a church where a man fell asleep every Sunday morning just as the Pastor began preaching his message. And every week the Pastor noticed him and it really started to bother him more and more as the time went on. He ...read more
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4. Arguing With The Devil's Crowd
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
Jesus explaining to the religious crowd that their religion isn’t working with God.
Arguing with the devil’s crowd John 8:36-47 We begin by looking at Jesus’ statement in verse 36 where He says, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” Jesus was talking to a few believers in the crowd about spiritual freedom when the ...read more
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5. The Raising Of Lazarus
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
Being as sure of your salvation as we are of death itself.
The raising of Lazarus John 11: 17-36 I think people have a hard time relating to the fact that Lazarus died and then was raised four days later simply because most people are unfamiliar with the concept of death in our society let alone a resurrection. There was ...read more
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6. The Party
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
THe reaction to Lazarus rising from the dead.
The party John 11: 47- 57 I heard an interesting story last week. Apparently this pastor had just finished his message, said the closing prayer and went to the door to greet everyone and thank them for coming and of course to hear what they had to say ...read more
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7. The Gathering Of Friends And Enemies
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
THe conversation at the dinner given in Jesus honor.
The gathering of friends and enemies John 12: 1-11 I went to one of those restaurants where they tell you to sit at the bar while you have to wait for them to get your table ready. I think it’s just a gimmick to try and get you to have a drink or a salad or something, but rather ...read more
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8. The Passover
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
Teaching us about the kind of people we need to be.
Palm Sunday John 12: 12- 23 Poor old granny was getting on in age and she decided that she had enough of the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping but she still want ed to do something for her family. So, rather than buy her kids, grandkids, nieces and ...read more
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9. Washing Feet For Jesus
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
THe act of actually serving those who have needs.
Washing feet for Jesus John 13: 1-17 A young lady called her boyfriend one evening and said, “Will you come over here and help me, I’ve got a new jigsaw puzzle and I can’t even seem to get it started.” He said, “What’s it supposed to be?” And she said, “According to ...read more
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10. Jesus Is Getting Ready To Leave
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
Our faith will outlive our lives.
Jesus is getting ready to leave John 13:31-38 I’m sure you’ve realized that I just skipped the section on Judas which is from verses 18-30 and I did this for the simple reason that I covered this passage a while ago. So, if you weren’t here or if you just want to hear it ...read more
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11. Jeus Gives His Disciples Further Instructions
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
The promises Jesus made to His disciples and us before the cross.
Jesus gives His disciples further instructions John 14: 7-14 It was Friday in the grade one class and the teacher said, “I want you all to think of something that happens this week-end and be prepared to share it with the class on Monday.” All the kids were thinking about what they ...read more
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12. The Promise Of Jesus
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
THe real peace is peace with God.
The promise of Jesus John 14:18-31 A few weeks ago we began with this upper room discourse that goes all the way from chapter 13 to 17 and you’ll remember that I said it was called this simply because this was where it was held. As I was thinking about how this ...read more
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13. Seven Identifying Marks Of The Friends Of Jesus
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
Marks of servants of Jesus
Seven identifying marks of the friends of Jesus John 15:9-17 Did you know that there are certain words we say and things we do that seem to have their roots in scripture but they actually don’t. For instance, there are certain sayings like: Moderation in all things. Spare the rod and ...read more
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14. The Holy Spirit's Ministry
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
THe ministry of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit’s ministry John 15: 26-16:11 William Randolph Hearst was one of the wealthiest men in the world of his time and he was known as a passionate collector of fine art. One day he was looking through a catalog of rare paintings and he saw a piece he just had to ...read more
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15. The Holy Spirit's Ministry
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
THe omniscience of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit’s ministry John 16: 12- 24 Just a couple of weeks ago the date was Friday the thirteenth and as long as I can remember this has always been considered to be an unlucky day. When I lived in Cape Breton as a kid they’d always warn you, be very careful ...read more
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16. Jesus, The Good Shepherd
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
Jesus is confronting the Pharisees while telling His followers who He is.
Jesus, the good shepherd John 10: 22-42 A woman brought her pet duck named Cuddles to the veterinarian. Apparently the duck had been languishing around the house for a few days and she thought there might be something wrong with it. She had him in a basket and when ...read more
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17. The End Of The Message
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
This is the end of the upper room discourse
The end of the message John 16:23-33 One guy said, “I’m really concerned about my wife. She walks around the house talking to herself all day long.” His friend asked, “Does she know you can hear her?” He said, “That’s the funny part. She thinks I’m actually ...read more
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18. Jesus Prayer
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
The prayer of Jesus
Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a story ...read more
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19. The Arrest Of Jesus
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
A short intro to the person of Judas.
The arrest of Jesus John 18: 1-11 Last week we finished a bit early, and there were a few things that I wanted to see here. Now, when we hear the name Judas today it’s synonymous with Hitler, Dracula or some perverted mass murderer. It’s like it’s the epitome ...read more
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20. Jesus Prayer
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
The prayer of Jesus
Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a ...read more
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21. The Arrest Of Jesus
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
Jesus was in complete and absolute control of the situation. He wasn’t the helpless victim of a cruel and unjust system and His life wasn’t snatched from Him either but He surrendered Himself to sinful hands.
The arrest of Jesus John 18:11-27 Job 5:7 says, "People are born for trouble as predictably as sparks fly upward from a fire." Troubles are part of life. And there’s no end to the troubles you will probably face. Let me give you some examples. A fierce gust ...read more
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22. The Trial Before Pilate
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
The trial of Jesus
The trial before Pilate John 18:28-40 A lady was so lonely she decided to go to the local pet store and see if she could find some little animal to keep her company. The owner of the store convinced her that what she needed was a parrot. He said, “They’re ...read more
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23. Jesus Before Pilate
Contributed on Apr 15, 2009
Jesus appearance before Pilate
Jesus before Pilate John 19:1-16 I saw some interesting tombstone inscriptions. • The first one was from a place called Tombstone Arizona. It says, “Here lies Lester Moore; four slugs from a .44, no Les, no more.” • Here’s one from Lincoln, Maine that ...read more
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24. The Crucifixion
Contributed on Apr 16, 2009
The crucifixion of Jesus and all this means to us.
The crucifixion John 19:14-22 A young business owner was opening a new branch office, and a friend decided to send a floral arrangement for the grand opening but when his friend arrived at the opening, he was horrified to find that instead of a bunch of ...read more
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25. The Death Of Jesus
Contributed on Apr 16, 2009
The cross is the measure of the magnitude of our sin.
The death of Jesus John 19:23-30 Jerry had been a bus driver in Toronto for 12 years and he really loved his job. He had the same route and met the same people almost everyday of the week. And then one day someone new got on and he was a huge man in his ...read more
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26. The Resurrection
Contributed on Apr 16, 2009
Our reaction to the resurrection.
The resurrection John 20:1-18 Let me go back to where we were a few weeks ago and look at the last couple of verses of chapter 19 before we get into the area of the resurrection. And the last time we were here we ran a little short of time and I didn’t get ...read more
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27. The Day Of The Resurrection
Contributed on Apr 16, 2009
Our faith is tested by our reaction to the resurrection.
The day of the resurrection John 20:19-31 Over the years there have been claims that certain famous people have faked their deaths. I say famous because nobody really cares about the rest of us. In the years since he died, hundreds of fans have reported seeing ...read more
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28. The Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus
Contributed on Apr 16, 2009
Jesus made many appearances after His resurrection to prove both who He was and what He said was true.
The post-resurrection appearances John 21:1-12 Three men were sitting on a park bench one day, when a faith healer asked if any of them had any physical problems. Well, the first guy said, ‘I’ve suffered from back pain ever since I was in the war. Is there any way you can ...read more
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29. The Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus
Contributed on Apr 16, 2009
Jesus restores Peter and comforts the rest of the disciples after His resurrection.
The post-resurrection appearances John 21:13-25 An eighty year old man was out fishing one day when he heard a voice. Knowing no one was around he just thought he was hearing things. Once again he heard, “Psst-psst hey you.” The man looked around and saw a frog in the ...read more
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30. The Vine And His Branches
Contributed on Apr 16, 2009
What does it mean to bear fruit for Jesus today?
The vine and the branches John 15:1-7 I was in the hospital the other day and I noticed a sign on the wall of the little store by the entrance. It said, “Chips $1.35.” And I remembered buying the same size bag for a nickel. Anybody else remember that? Now, we pay ...read more