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Nicodemus 1

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 17, 2002

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Reflections at Theological College. Jesus and his encounter with Nicodemus and what we can learn about sharing our faith with others.

Wycliffe Hall, Oxford November 1999 My text this morning is taken from John 3:1-12 A. John 3:1-2 It is the well known story of Nicodemus coming to Jesus. He comes secretly by night to have a chat with Jesus. Why? i) Was it because he wanted to speak to Jesus in quiet? ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12, John 20:1

Denomination: Anglican

Hearing And Responding To The Voice Of God

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jun 18, 2007

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Designed for those who are seeking to indentify, listen to, and obey God’s voice and calling.

As I write this sermon, I too admit that I have had times in my life where the Voice of God has been hard to discern. As I look back however, those times in my life are usually when there are so many other voices going on that I have trouble focusing in on what God is telling me. How many times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Death Of A Conscience

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 18, 2007

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Resurrecting that little voice we have laid to rest is not impossible, but succeeding in life without it is! [Story of Herod, the lap dance, and the death of John the Baptist] Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template

Death of a Conscience Matthew 14:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DeathOfAConscience.html What a tragic story. John the Baptist is murdered by King Herod Antipas in cold blood. Jesus said John was the greatest man born of natural means, and yet he was snuffed out before his time. But worse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

So, What's Wrong With Avis?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 10, 2003

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There’s nothing wrong with being #2 as long Jesus is #1.

So, What’s Wrong With Avis? To say John the Baptist was unique would be an understatement. He had taken a Nazirite vow. Now a Nazirite vow contained 3 main conditions: refrain from wine and other intoxicants, not allow a razor to touch one’s hair, and not go near a dead body -–not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary Of Bethany Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 29, 2004

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The significance is not in the cost but in the importance attached to it by Christ

MARY OF BETHANY MARK 14.3-9 Have you ever done anything extravagant for love’s sake? The advertisements tell us to buy diamonds as an expression of love. All sorts of things are suggested at Christmas time to express our love for someone. Matthew, Mark and John all record this incident of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Being Children Of Encouragement

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 11, 2003

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This is basically a shortened version of Brian Winslade’s excellent sermon on encouragement. Much gratitude to him on a week of a funeral!

Acts 9:19-31 – Being Children of Encouragement You might have heard the story of the married couple asleep in bed on a stormy night who were awakened by a loud knock on the front door. The man crawled out of bed and grumpily went downstairs. When he opened the front door he found a man dripping ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31, Hebrews 10:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Habits For Holy Living Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 20, 2013

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Developing eight habits. 1. Rejoice always 2. Pray without ceasing 3. Give thanks in everything 4. Don't put out God's fire 5. Listen to God's Word 6. Examine everything 7. Hold fast to what is good 8. Stay away from evil

Eight Habits for Holy Living Our text for today is from First Thessalonians chapter five. Please follow along with me as I read: 16 Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit; 20 do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002

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A sermon showing John the Baptist pointing to Jesus - relinquishing his disciples to become Jesus’ disciples, an example of our pointing to the Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany II January 20, 2002 John 1:29-32 “Playing Second Fiddle” What’s wrong with second place? First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? to be the best, achieve the most, get the highest grades, get into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Something Bigger Than The Both Of Us Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 5, 2001

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Elizabeth was able to see Mary’s situation through the eyes of faith, because she had experienced God’s power herself

Are you ready for Christmas yet? Two weeks from tomorrow. Maybe the reason that it’s so hard for us to get ready for Christmas is because we have to do it every year. If you only had one Christmas to get ready for in your whole life, would you be ready? Well, it would certainly give you more time, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Dinner Guest

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2004

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A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent Mary and Martha

5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 The Dinner Guest 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of costly ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"Making Crooked Roads Straight"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 6, 2003

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John the Baptist is a great example to anyone wanting to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Luke 3:1-6 “Making Crooked Roads Straight” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Johnny and his wife went to the funeral of cousin Billy at a little country church just down the road that they admired. But when they went inside, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Man Who Witnessed

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 5, 2005

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A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent B A sermon about John the Baptist witnessing to the coming light

Third Sunday in Advent John 1:6-8,19-28 "The Man Who Witnessed" 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came for testimony, to bear witness to the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness to the light. 19 And this is the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Nic The Vic

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 17, 2008

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Jesus’ encounter with Nick the Vic (aka Nicodemus) and what we can learn

Hoby 17-02-08 Sunday Sketch Jesus and Nick the Vic Cast: Narrator 1, Narrator 2, Jesus and Nick the Vic Narrator 1: Our reading is taken this morning from John 3: 1-21 – and is a slightly freer translation than you’d get in the Message or in the Living Bible The story starts off with Nick the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Bridges

Contributed by Terry Lindsey on Oct 27, 2000

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Jesus bulit the bridge for us to cross into the Kingdom of Heaven

Bridges My topic tonight is about bridges. How many of you crossed a bridge on the way here?? Many of us cross bridges everyday and never give it much thought. Webster’s defines a bridge in several different ways but I am using the definition of “A structure built over a river, etc., to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph Of Arimathea Monologue

Contributed by William Groover on Mar 5, 2002

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An Easter monologue encouraging boldness for Christ.

DATE: April 15, 2001 Easter Morning TEXT: John 19:38-41 TOPIC: Joseph of Arimathea PURPOSE: Encourage boldness for Christ Copyright 2001, William A. Groover Jr. I am Joseph Ben Abijah, Pharisee and member of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

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