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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Betrayed Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010
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    a study of chapter 16 verses 39 through 63

    Ezekiel 16: 39 – 63 ‘Betrayed’ Part 3 “39 I will also give you into their hand, and they shall throw down your shrines and break down your high places. They shall also strip you of your clothes, take your beautiful jewelry, and leave you naked and bare. 40 “They shall also bring up an assembly ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Faith Over Fear Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 5, 2021
     | 6,506 views

    1) Faith does not succumb to Fear (1 Peter 3:13-14), 2) Faith has a Foundation (1 Peter 3:15) and 3) Faith has a Freedom (1 Peter 3:16-17).

    1 Peter 3:13-17. 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Guy Caley avatar

    What Do You Mean, "Born Again?" Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
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    2nd in the series "Conversations With Jesus." Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be born again. This sermon examines John 3:16 as the "Gospel in a Nutshell."

    It was March 18. Leanne tried not to think about the fact that Melvin would have been 39 today. The face of the man driving the van flashed in her mind. She tried not to feel the anger. Once more the scream of brakes, the crash and then the silence replayed itself in her memory. She thought of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Burning With Desire Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
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    A sermon on Luke 3:16-17 on Holy Spirit fire and hell fire. (Some quotes are taken from Sermon Central sermons. Thank you!)

    Sermon for 3/24/2002 Luke 3:16 Introduction: A. Bill Taylor will read Luke 3:7-9, 16-17 B. French Gunter will read Mark 9:42-48 C. Jenny Mosier was working at the Northside Church of Christ as the Children’s Minister. She was there and lightening struck the steeple. The building burned to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Matchless Love Of The Father Series

    Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 18, 2008
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    JOhn 3:16 is the answer to the questions asked by 4-1-1 and 9-1-1. It begins with God and ends with life. It is all we need.

    SERIES: THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE LESSON: THE MATCHLESS LOVE OF THE FATHER INTRODUCTIONIn the city of Chicago, one cold, dark night, a blizzard was When someone mentions 4-1-1 we think of a person needing help. 9-1-1 tells of a need that is now urgent. Then there is 3:16. It says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Campbell avatar

    Keeping God On Our Side

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 16, 2023
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    Many people believe God is on their side because (whatever). God is on the side of creation (John 3:16), but the question how to keep him on our side.

    HOW TO KEEP GOD ON OUR SIDE 2 Kings 18:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. The rich and the powerful point to their power and riches as proof that God is on their side. B. The poor and downtrodden often believe that God is on their side in their rebellion against the rich and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Believe The Greatest News Ever Told Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 28, 2025
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    Have you ever paused to ask why John 3:16 is so loved, quoted, and memorised? perhaps because it proclaims the very heart of the Gospel.

    Go! And Understand the Heart of God - John 3:16 John 3:16 (NLT): "For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." Introduction: The Most Famous Verse in the Bible If I asked you to name the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Outline Of Acts 16:16-24

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 22, 2022
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    Lydia and others had believed the Gospel. Paul, Silas, Luke, and other members of this team were staying in Philippi to preach and teach. But trouble was just around the corner for these men.

    Trouble for the Team in Philippi Introduction: After Lydia and presumably others believed the Gospel, Paul, Silas, Luke, and other members of this team stayed in Philippi to preach and teach. The Church in Philippi grew from this small group (see Paul’s letter to the Philippians) to a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (3 Of 16)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022
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    In chapter two we see why many think John was a “softy.” Look at verse 1. We read, “My little children...”

    As we read these words, we can not help but think of an old, gray-haired man expressing concern for his children. This was exactly what John was doing. In a pervious sermon we dealt with the two sides of John’s personality. • That is, he had the intestinal fortitude to be able to look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 30,287 views

    John 3:16 is so simple and easily understood that sometimes we fail to understand how majestic and powerful it’s underlying message can be.

    OPEN: I once read the story of a man had been driving on an out-of-the-way 2 lane highway running thru the rural countryside. He noticed an old tumbledown shack standing in the middle of an open field. He had to smile to himself as he read the crudely printed message on one whole side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Perfect Gift

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2009
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     | 7,001 views

    Advent message. Jesus being the ultimate gift, based from John 3:16. It comes down to our expression of what we think of of His gift.

    12/13/2009 The perfect Gift John 3:16-21 Introduction This morning, how do you follow last week’s service? People coming to Christ, several dedicating their lives back to the Lord. You can’t top that - that is my prayer every week. What you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    Ready To Go

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,699 views

    THIS IS A FUNERAL SERMON PREACHED BASED ON THE LAST WORDS OF A COMMITTED SERVANT OF THE CROSS "READY TO GO." JOHN 3:16 INFORMS US WE HAVE A PREPARED PLACE.

    READY TO GO JOHN 3:16 AS I THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT WORDS SAY – CONVEY – ALRIGHT . . . TUESDAY – CHURCH (ORANGE COUNTY FAIR) EXODUS. . .(FAIR) – I TRIED TO DELAY – GOING; DECLARED – READY TO GO CAROL VISIT (GUITARS) – GO . . . REST – OUTING – MEETING A PLACE FREE FROM: PAIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making God Real In Your Life

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 19, 2022
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    1 Corinthians 3:16 says that God dwells in us and makes a temple in our hearts.How can we make god real in our lives?

    1 Corinthians 3:16 MAKING GOD REAL IN YOUR LIFE This verse says that God dwells in us. If God dwells in us and even makes a temple in our hearts, we should be aware of his presence. In other words, God should be real to us. The song says Jesus (God) is real to me. How can we acknowledge and feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do You Believe PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 764 views

    Understand and appreciate the profound love of God as expressed in John 3:16, and to recognize that it is not by our own works, but by faith in God's sacrifice, that we are granted eternal life.

    Good morning, family! Today we are going to dig deep into one of the most well-known and powerful scriptures in the entire Bible, John 3:16. This scripture is a clear and beautiful declaration of God's love, the meaning of true faith, and the life-changing power faith has. John Locke once said, ...read more

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    The Plan Of Salvation Through The Bible

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 2, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,986 views

    From Gen 3:15 to John 3:16 salvation has always been by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus alone - plus nothing! Three-part Message series.

    PART ONE - THE AUTHORITY AND SUFFICIENCY OF SCRIPTURE “For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” (Rom 1:20 NIV) The Cosmos is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational