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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Don't You Get Weary, Children Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    There are many thankless tasks we have to perform, of which, to some, church participation may be one. But God teaches us that if we do something out of love, it is not burdensome, and the Cross and Empty Tomb teach us that it is not futile.

    There sure are a lot of thankless tasks to be done. There certainly are a great many things that are immensely frustrating, because they just won’t stay done. Do you know what I mean? The kinds of jobs that you do and almost immediately you have to do them again? These are thankless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proofs Of Love

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    We have proof that God love us. The question become then are we loving God?

    1 John 5:1-12 Proofs of Love Introduction 1. We live in a show me world 2. I know that Missouri is the show me state, I had a roommate from Missouri and he was a show me person 3. When someone tells us they love us, are initial reaction is show me. 4. You could be telling a fish story and all you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To Howard Stern? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,920 views

    What Jesus would say about sex and the way our culture views and uses it.

    “What Would Jesus Say to Howard Stern?” 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, 1 John 5:2-3, John 15:13 INTRODUCTION: Howard Stern: He’s called “Shock-Jock.” He proclaims himself as “King of the Media.” Maybe he is. He has over 25 million listeners, his radio show is No. 1 in most large city markets and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Problem With The Lack Of Assurance

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,173 views

    post 9/11 we feel sense of insecurity in life, so how sure do we feel about our eternal life?

    The Problem with the Lack of Assurance 1 John 5 Some Americans today don’t trust their immigration dept. people anymore. It seems many terrorists have slipped through their fingers. There is a fear that more terrorist attacks may come because they cannot keep track of all the illegal immigrants ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Stephen Schwartz avatar

    Christ Is Coming

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,403 views

    Jesus has promised His return one day, so we need to be ready.

    Christ is Coming Today’s society is a transient people who are constantly on the move, who are constantly busy and who are constantly active. What do I mean by a transient people? A people not bound to one specific locality. Where they live their life’s and ultimately die. In the past most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Test For Whether A Person Is Saved

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 4,779 views

    A look at I John 5 to see the fruits of a saved person

    A TEST FOR WHETHER A PERSON IS SAVED TEXT - I John 5 INTRO. - Are you saved? Are you a real Christian? Are you going to heaven? Not everyone who talks about heaven is going there. Not everyone who says "Lord, Lord" will enter heaven. Many people have gone forward at an invitation and shook the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Jesus-Did He Lie To Us?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,633 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

  • William Young avatar

    "What True Love Does"

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 2,975 views

    The true Love of God is a most amazing power~experience it today!

    What True Love Does: Matt 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. John 5:42 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. OBEYS John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. I Jn 5:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Birthmarks Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 22,105 views

    15th in First John Series

    BIRTHMARKS OF A BELIEVER 1 John 5:1-5 INTRO: Were I to ask you if you are sure that you have been born physically you would think it a foolish question. Yet there are many people who are not sure that they have been born spiritually. There are certain characteristics that mark those that are of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    I Know The Ways Of God! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,543 views

    This sermon contrasts the ways of God and the ways of this world and how to tell the difference when we encounter them in our lives.

    What Do You Know? I Know the Ways of God! 1 John 5:1-12 May 20, 2001 Intro: A. [Unhappiness at Home and Work, Citation: Sally Pook, London Daily Telegraph (10-16-00); submitted by Alan Wilson, Nyon, Switzerland] Ten percent of the British people believe they would be better off dead, according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Hodges avatar

    Family Secrets

    Contributed by Mark Hodges on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 8,548 views

    How to have a good home.

    Family Secrets Deut. 6:4-9 Introduction: HOW TO KNOW WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE READY TO HAVE KIDS: MESS TEST Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Place a fish stick behind the couch and leave it there all summer. TOY TEST Obtain a 55 gallon box of Legos (or you may substitute roofing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Birthmarks Of A Christian

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,692 views

    Learn the four marks of a true Christian.

    We continue in our study of 1 John, beginning in chapter 5, verses 1-5. If you’ve not been with us over the last few Sundays, this will be new material for you. If you’ve been with us over the last few Sundays, this will be repetitive, but that does not mean you can take a nap. Very few of us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    It's Fun Being A Christian - Enjoy!

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,390 views

    Satan wants us to believe that serving God is too hard. The truth is that only a life with God’s favor is worth living.

    THE GREAT LIE 1 Jn. 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Edwards avatar

    Our Response - Love God Series

    Contributed by Keith Edwards on May 1, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,540 views

    What is our response to the incredible love of God? To Love Him.

    God’s Love and Our Response: Loving God Bethel Assembly of God 3/4/2002 AM INTRODUCTION Last week – “The Incredible Love of God” from 1 John 4:8 The next two weeks – “Our response – Love God… Love People” REVELATION 2:1-7 This is a church with historical promise. Paul started the church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    How Do I Know That God Exists?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,524 views

    We offer three agruments: 1. Cosmological -- God’s fingerprint is on the cosmos. 2. Teleological -- God’s design is seen in the universe. 3. Anthropological -- God’s character is reflected in mankind.

    Jim Carrey plays one of his more serious roles in the 1998 movie The Truman Show. It is a fascinating film in which Carrey plays Truman (True Man) Burbank, a young man who was adopted as a newborn by the OmniCam Corporation. OmniCam has created a movie set the size of a city and places Truman in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist