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  • Brian Moon avatar

    Faith And Freedom From Doubts Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,347 views

    Part three of a series done on 1st John

    “Dear John,” part 3 (Faith and Freedom from Doubts) Story – When I was just a little boy my mom was walking with me through our neighborhood. I was on my brand new tricycle and was pretending to be some big racecar driver when I saw a lady walking a little white puppy. I asked my mom if I could go ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,719 views

    Prayer is a powerful thing. Prayer is what makes everything else possible. Prayer however, is becoming a forgotten command in the church today. We will look at how powerful prayer is.

    1 John 5:13-20 The Power of Prayer Introduction A. I have a curiosity to learn new facts. I am constantly watching the discovery Channel and TLC talking to people just trying to learn stuff. B. Heather Dad is a Nuclear Insurance Salesman. C. I have talk to him about exactly how Nuclear power ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    263 - Born To Sin, Born Again Not To Sin Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,248 views

    The title says it all. We are born into the nature of sin, but we are "spirit-born" to overcome sin!

    Sermon 263 – BORN TO SIN, BORN AGAIN NOT TO SIN ILL. Humor: Of the many things in life that are certain one of them is you always get found out in the end or, to use the old adage, ’Be sure your sins will find you out’. This young couple were about to get married. The young man went to his Dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    The God Who Hears

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,205 views

    We should always remember to pray that God’s will is done in all our prayers

    The God Who Hears 1 John 5:14-15 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation that their prayers are heard if they pray according to God’s will. Three Assurances Given 1. God hears His children. In Biblical days, a person could be killed for entering the king’s presence without permission. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 8: How To Know You Are Saved

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 2,537 views

    Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why some people doubt their salvation. a. Sin. When they disobey God, they doubt their relationship to God. b. False doctrine. Some doubt because they believe the wrong things. c. Ignorance. Some doubt because they don’t know God’s Word. d. Never saved. Some doubt because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoring Confidence In Prayer

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 10,286 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage believers to renew their confidence in prayer with emphasis on Petitionary and Intercessory prayer.

    Would you believe that a Christian could lose confidence in prayer? Well, I contend that a Christian can. Now, for most of us we would not want to admit that we’ve lost confidence in prayer; that is perhaps because of our piousness or human pride. But a person can lose confidence in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Your Prayers Answered

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    We are promised answers to our prayers when we: Approach with Confidence, Approach in Compliance (to His will), and Approach in Certainty.

    Get Your Prayers Answered! 1 John 5:14–15 INTRODUCTION Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Hays avatar

    That You May Know: Part 1

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    People need to know God's love.

    "That You May Know..." 1 John 5:13-20 There is nothing worse than not knowing. It doesn't matter what the lack of certainty pertains to...there is nothing worse than not knowing. There is always a tension filled question mark hanging over the head of the husband or wife who does not have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That You May Know: Part 2

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    God's love sets us free.

    "That You May Know: II" 1 John 5:18-21 Bobby grew up in a dysfunctional home. He saw things take place in his home while he was growing up that no child should ever see. Because of the decisions of his parents, chaos filled every corner of the home and drained any hope of stability or sanity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First John Chapter Five Part 2

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,947 views

    Bible Study

    DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE ( I John 5:11-21) I. ETERNAL SECURITY IS VERY IMPORTANT - Vs 11-13 First because it says that Jesus Paid it all ! We cannot have Peace unless we are Secure We cannot really know the Lord unless we Trust Him We cannot Help others, while we are Helping ourselves We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Search Of A Relationship With God

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,808 views

    There are four essentials to a relationship with God: Genuine confession, repentance, faith and obedience.

    In a collection of cartoons by Bill Watterson, entitled The Essential Calvin and Hobbes, ornery little Calvin is talking to Hobbes, his friend the stuffed tiger, about what he has done to little Susie. Calvin says, “I feel bad that I called Susie names and hurt her feelings. I’m sorry I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Spooner avatar

    A Trip To The Potter's House

    Contributed by Don Spooner on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 11,899 views

    We are placed on the Potter’s wheel at out new birth and are shaped into a vessel, that meets the Potter’s specification.

    The prophet Jeremiah functioned in ancient Israel, just before they were carried into captivity as punishment for the sins of idolatry. This text shows us that God was eager to withhold judgement and extend mercy, if only Israel would repent. Unfortunately they would not and were carried off in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    Holiness: Freedom From The Powers Of Evil

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 259 ratings
     | 12,761 views

    A sermon about the freedom that living a holy life gives the believer from the power of the enemy.

    I want to talk to you this morning about holiness. And particularly, I want to talk about the freedom that living a holy life will give you from the power of the enemy. Some Christians are beaten and harassed by the enemy, and they don’t seem to know how to gain the victory. And they read in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Check Your Life Boat

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 7,541 views

    Assurance of salvation

    Check Your Life Boat TEXT: 1 John 5:13 Sermon by Kenny McKinley In 1st John were given principals for a spiritual check up that will either lead to assurance of salvation or expose false assurance. Now this is important because there are many, many Christians who are not walking in victory and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Two Keys To Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 19,334 views

    Learn to pray more effectively with these two keys to prayer from John

    Our text for this morning is 1 John 5:14-17. Next week we will have our last message from 1 John. If you’ve been with us, you would know that John is quite concerned with helping his readers know how to tell apart those who belong to God and those who don’t belong to God. This morning, John ...read more

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