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  • Paul George avatar

    The Application Of John's Message

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003
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     | 3,463 views

    Thousands were coming into the wilderness to hear what John was preaching

    The Application of John’s Message Matthew 3:7-12 Thousands were coming into the wilderness to hear what John was preaching, were repenting and being baptized in the Jordan River. This was an usual thing for the Jews to do. Among those who came into the wilderness were the Pharisees and Sadducees. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Message Of John The Baptist

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 19,420 views

    An overview of the message of John the Baptist in Matthew 3:1-12

    The Message of John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 January 22, 2004 Introduction Last week we began our look at the message of John the Baptist, by spending time discussing the word ¡§repent,¡¨ and how that should impact our lives. We¡¦re going to review that some as we go through the message this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus And John The Baptist

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Jan 15, 2005
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    Jesus answers the question of Johns disciples and responds to the crowd.

    MUB 1-16-05 LUKE 7;18-23 18John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, 19he sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" 20When the men came to Jesus, they said, "John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And John The Baptist

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    Discussion of how Jesus viewed and talked about John the Baptist.

    Jesus and John the Baptist Matthew 11:1-19 March 5, 2006 Introduction I was reading a special supplement to the Aberdeen newspaper yesterday about the 125th anniversary celebration for the city coming up this summer. In there was an article about a guy who does a lot of researching about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Question Of John The Baptizer Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 11, 2006
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    Have you ever found yourself running down a mental road, making plans and decisions and talking up a storm, only to have the information you thought you knew turn out to be wrong? Well, the text we are studying today is one of those texts that has that ha

    Our text today is Matthew 11:1-6. It has been a little while since we were in our study of Matthew due to the holidays and such, so let’s read the text, shall we? “When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and preach in their cities. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John Prepares The Way

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
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    John the Baptist prepared the way for us to know and trust in Christ.

    John prepares the way Matthew 3:1-12 Are you ready to meet Jesus? How do you help others to prepare to meet Him? If you had been sent as the front man for Jesus to come into town, what would you do to make sure that hearts were ready to receive Him and His message? For 400 years God had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    John Wayne Religion

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,024 views

    Jesus teaches us how to behave like a real Christian without being a hypocrite.

    John Wayne Religion Matt. 6:1-18 Intro: I like John Wayne. If an old John Wayne movie is on T.V. that I have seen 5 or 6 times, I’ll still watch that over almost anything else on television. John Wayne played his part so convincingly that I could almost believe he really was that person. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John's Message For Today Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    exposition on matthew ch3

    John’s Message for today Matthew 3 v. 1 - 12 THE MAN v. 1 - 6 we read in John 1v6 "there was a man sent from God whose name was John." 1. His Missionfield -was the "wilderness of Judea" - A place of barreness, brokeness, and blessing 2. His Means - v. 1 "preaching" -it was the Divine Means,the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Death Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
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    exposition on Matt ch 14

    THE DEATH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Matthew 14 v. 1 - 21 in this portion we have :- 1. Herod’s reaction to John’s death v. 2 "this is John the baptist" Note:- (a) The opportunities he had received. Herod had heard God’s word by John on many occasions, he heard and respected it, "he did many things", ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Man Named John

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
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    A combination inductive and deductive message challenging people to determine what God wants their lives to mean.

    Topic: Christian Living Theme: Living with Purpose/Mission/Meaning Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to determine what God wants their lives to mean. Response: Individuals will ponder the meaning of their lives, asking, “What is God’s mission for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    John Chapter 20 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,120 views

    John Chapter 20 explores the appearances of Jesus immediately following His resurrection.

    John Chapter 20 John 20:1-9 The first day of the week, that’s Sunday. This is the best explanation I know for when the Sabbath Day changed! The Sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday when Christ arose from the dead. Christ was dead during the Sabbath Day; He became alive on Sunday, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Chapter 21 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Oct 6, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 17,429 views

    John Chapter 21 is the final lesson in this series. At the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus performs His final recorded miracle and reinstates Peter.

    John Chapter 21 Read verses 1-14 The Sea of Tiberias is very much connected with the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ before and after His resurrection. This is an amazing group of men. Here is Simon Peter, warm hearted, yet often impulsive. Here is Thomas, that magnificent skeptic, who has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    Introduction To The Gospel Of John Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
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    First in Series in a detailed study of the Gospel of John. An Introduction to the Gospel of John, The Prologue is a part of the first "P" in the Gospel of John. The Three P’s found in the Gospel of John.

    Note to reader: This is the first lesson in a series of Bible study on the Gospel of John. The Gospel of John Introduction to the Bible study on the Gospel of John: The Gospel of John is a document written for a first century audience. The stories that Jesus told in His ministry were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Chapter 13 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,986 views

    John Chapter 13 begins the Private Ministry of Jesus. The Public Ministry of Jesus includes The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John.

    The Private Ministry of Jesus: John Chapters 13-21 Study this section one chapter at a time! John Chapter 13 Life is a mixture of joy and sorrow! The life of Christ was no different, for Jesus wept for our sins as He rode into Jerusalem on the unbroken colt, and He rejoiced over the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Chapter 14 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,534 views

    The Private Ministry of Jesus follows His Public Ministry. Jesus’ Private Ministry prepares His followers for what lies ahead.

    John Chapter 14 Read John 14:1-14 People all over the world are seeking comfort as they long for peace and joy in their hearts. Jesus alone can bring that comfort, peace and joy. When you leave this Bible study today, you will go to our parking lot, get in your car and go home. Do you believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist