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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What Jesus Taught About Overcoming The Fear Of Death

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 15,423 views

    One day Jesus taught the disciples why He had no fear of death.

    One day Jesus taught the disciples why He had no fear of death. He said, "No one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again." (John 10:18) God has appointed time, place and reason why everyone will die. The Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanatos: The Word Of Death

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,040 views

    A Christian perspective on Death.

    Thanatos Teddy Roosevelt said that "...both life and death are parts of the same Great Adventure." I will like to focus on the word thanatos, today. More on the spiritual death rather than the physical which this word can also mean. For you see according to Vine’s Expository Dictionary of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Go Back And Read The Verse

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,385 views

    Jesus said, "HAS eternal life". He said "DOES NOT come into judgment" He said "HAS PASSED out of death into life". What’re we gonna do with that?

    This is a series of articles that were prepared for ‘THE LION’S ROAR’ newsletter; a publication of Cornerstone Christian Chapel. I want to talk to you about Grace. God’s Grace. I capitalize it because it deserves capitalization. Are you wondering why I use John 5:24 to talk about grace? Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jesse Norris avatar

    Do You Believe In God

    Contributed by Jesse Norris on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,200 views

    Many people believe in god but what god are they talking about, their god of the God of ceration.

    DO YOU BELIEVE IN GOD Let me ask you a question. Just one question. Do you believe in God? That question has been asked of hundreds of millions of people around the world. Do you know what the answer has been most of the time? “Yes, I believe in god.” But the god that a lot of people say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Are We "Left Behind" In Our Understanding?

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,585 views

    A response to the movie, "Left Behind".

    ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? By Gerry Pratt ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? Copyright 2001 By Gerry Pratt Are We “Left Behind” In Our Understanding? Published by: PEPCO ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Like Father, Like Son

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 17,100 views

    Jesus is God.

    LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON John 5:16-30 S: Deity Th: Jesus as He is Pr: JESUS IS GOD. ?: How? How is it made known? KW: Claims TS: We will find in John 5:16-30 three claims Jesus made to establish His equality with God. The _____ claim Jesus made is that He is the… I. SON (16-20) II. SAVIOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Here's The Proof

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 5, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,011 views

    Jesus proves His identity.

    HERE’S THE PROOF John 5:30-47 S: Jesus Th: Witnesses to Jesus Pr: JESUS PROVES HIS IDENTITY. ?: How? KW: Witnesses (appealing to witnesses) TS: We will find in our study of John 5:30-47, four witnesses that Jesus uses to prove His identity. The ____ witness that Jesus uses to prove His identity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    What Will Be Left Behind When It's All Left Behind? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 7, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,910 views

    A discussion of the Secret Rapture Theory in light of 2 Peter.

    WHAT WILL BE LEFT BEHIND WHEN IT’S ALL LEFT BEHIND II Peter 3:3-14 Every person has to make a choice about Jesus and who He is. Jesus is either… A Liar, A Lunatic, or Lord! The “Left Behind” writings are based on the Secret Rapture Theory. This theory makes Jesus out to be either a liar ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Jesus-Did He Lie To Us?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,025 views

    This sermon deals with the claims of Jesus Christ. It demonstrates that Jesus did not claim to be a prophet or great teacher, but claimed to be God. It encourages us to boldly stand that He Is The Way, The Truth, And The Life without compromising to be accepted by others.

    Jesus—Did He Lie To Us? 7/8/2001 GNLCC John 5:16-23 1 John 5:1-12 There was a movie in which two men were held as prisoners of war in the same cell during the Civil War. The interesting thing was that they were almost identical in appearance. The one man was poor, kind, and a drifter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life After Death Series

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,794 views

    What happens to us when we die? What will our bodies look like? What about those who die without Christ?

    Paddy Venner is Senior Pastor of Harfield Road Assembly of God in Cape Town, South Africa Foundations of Truth Part 3 Life after Death  This is probably one of the area of our belief that Christians are the most unsure of.  If we had to go around the room and get opinions on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Five-Fold Witness To Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 27, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,195 views

    John gives a detailed explaination in this passage the five witnesses to Jesus Christ!

    “THE FIVE-FOLD WITNESS TO CHRIST” John 5:30-47 1. Witness of the PRECURSOR (vv. 32-35) – John the Baptist – Forerunner Matthew 3:11-12; John 1:6-8, 26-27, 29, 36 2. Witness of the PRODUCT (v. 36) – Works Matthew 7:16-20; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15; Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 2:10 3. Witness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    Get To Know The Son Before Meeting The Father

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,553 views

    Today is Last Judgment Sunday. And it’s the day when we especially focus on the fact that we live a breath away from death…and judgment. Jesus tells us how to be prepared for the Last Judgment His advice is: Get to Know the Son Before Meeting the Father.

    Last Judgment John 5:19-24 A few years ago, right as I was beginning my vicar (intern) year, my supervising pastor gave me an assignment. I had to sit down and write a sermon. And I did that, but this is a sermon that I have never preached, and probably never will preach. It was a funeral sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Words Of Christ Have Legs

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,775 views

    how Jesus words are powerful and effective for life

    November 16, 2003 John 5:25-29 25 I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. 26 For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son to have life in himself. 27 And he has given him ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Guilty Or Not Guilty Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,854 views

    This sermon uses a non-traditional style to expound the text. A court proceeding is set up and narrated to communicate Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders of His day. It was fun to preach!

    Guilty or Not Guilty Fortifying the Foundations # 13 John 5:16-47[1] 8-3-03 Intro: I want you to come with me to a courtroom this morning. There with the prosecution at this table[2] are a number of well-dressed men. They are well known in the community, experts in the law and highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    'tis The Season

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,521 views

    The shallow adulation and transitory merriment that the people showed toward John the Baptist is echoed toward Christ in the world’s celebration during what is known as advent or the Christmas season.

    ‘TIS THE SEASON JOHN 5:35 I. The Season of John the Baptist A. The Ministry of John the Baptist 1. He was a burning and a shining light 2. Several words can be used for light a. Luchnos – a portable lamp or luminary. b. phōs – light, source of luminousness 3. A light shining in the darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist