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  • Arlen Payne avatar

    If You Know (Iykyk)

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 21, 2025
     | 372 views

    So much of our modern communications are written in abbreviations. One of the key words of 1 John is "know". (also love, and believe). This message is built around the things John said we could (and should know. I'll use a Keynote presentation (Powerpoint) available upon request.

    If You Know (IYKYK) 1 John 5:18-21 Intro. Today in social media (Facebook etc) and texting many use little abbreviations Do you know what these mean? LOL (Laughing out Loud) ROFL (Rolling on Floor Laughing) FYI (For Your Information) IMHO (In my Humble Opinion) SMH (Shaking my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Sunday Of Advent- Year A -- The Ax Lies At The Root Of The Trees

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 5, 2025
     | 202 views

    When the axe of Jesus Christ hits the tree of people's lives; heed the Advent voice to repent!

    Men who cut down the beloved, 200-year-old iconic Sycamore tree in Northern England were sentenced to more than 4 years in prison. The tree was featured as the backdrop in movies like Robbin Hood because it sits in the gap between two grassy hills in the English countryside growing right next to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Banished But Blessed

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 23,212 views

    Why had God allowed such hardship to come into John’s life? Sermon explores John’s experience on Patmos and his revelation of Christ.

    Banished But Blessed Revelation 1:1-20[1] 11-21-04 Intro To set the stage for our message this morning I want you to imagine with me for a moment how you would feel if you had just received an unjust sentence—You will be transported to the Alcatraz of Asia Minor—a desolate island about six miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Mark 1:1-8 What Would John The Baptist Say To You

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 470 ratings
     | 71,718 views

    This is a time of the year for cliches and spiritual sappy-talk. John the Baptist offers a fresh perspective.

    Mark 1:1-8 WHAT WOULD JOHN THE BAPTIST SAY TO YOU? Sometimes, when you hear the same thing all the time, it starts to become less and less meaningful. For example, right now, at this time in the year, the newspaper, the TV, and the radio are all saying the same thing: “There is a special sale ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Help People Find Eternal Life As Jesus Did – John 4

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 7,042 views

    It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a contradiction.

    How to Help People Find Eternal Life as Jesus Did – John 4:7-39 Statistics:George Barna reports some amazing facts. Most Americans, including profession Christians, believe that people are inherently good and that there primary purpose is to enjoy life as much as possible. a). 38% believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William D. Brown avatar

    1 John 5:10-13 Can A Saved Person Be Lost Again?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,061 views

    There are certain denominations that teach that a person can lose their salvation, but what does the Word of God say about it?

    1 John 5:10-13 CAN A SAVED PERSON BE LOST AGAIN? Today I want to talk for a little while on the subject; CAN A SAVED PERSON BE LOST AGAIN? There are certain denominations that teach that a person can lose their salvation, but what does the Word of God say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tale Of The Two "I” Exams (Sermon Theme Adapted From John Beehler)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,534 views

    The Tale of the Two “I” Exams 1) “See me, God? I’m not like him.” 2) “Save me, God! I’m not like you.”

    When is the last time you had an eye exam? Eye care experts recommend that we should have our eyes checked every one to three years depending on age, risk factors, and physical condition (allaboutvision.com). Regular eye exams are important because experts estimate that one in four school-age ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: John 1:29 Moments

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,724 views

    2nd Sunday, Cycle A

    Two cockroaches were munching on garbage in an alley when one engages a discussion about a new restaurant. "I was in that new restaurant across the street," said one. "It's so clean! The kitchen is spotless, and the floors are gleaming white. There is no dirt anywhere--it's ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    My Hour Has Not Yet Come: An Exposition Of John 2:1-12

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 1, 2019
     | 11,805 views

    Why does Jesus answer Mary so?

    My Hour Has not Yet Come: An Exposition of John 2:1-12. On the surface, this passage is a cute story which demonstrates the compassion Mary and Jesus had on a bridegroom and his family when they ran out of wine at a wedding feast. When it is preached this way, emphasis is placed upon Mary’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    John- Believe In Jesus And Live!! Part 2- "For God So Loved" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 19, 2015
     | 4,577 views

    Part 2 of the believe in Jesus and live series We are preaching through key parts of John and our Sunday morning bible studies cover the information between the sermons.

    John- Believe in Jesus and live!! Part 2---“For God so Loved” John chapter 3:1-21 I know that I am not alone when I say that I have been places where I really hoped no one saw me. I cringe at the thought of my fireman or cowboy buddies seeing me at stein mart Yes I have been there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 4- " The Truth Will Set You Free" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 5, 2015
     | 7,572 views

    Part 4 of our series on John

    Jesus – Believe in Jesus and live Part 4 “The truth will set you free” John 8:31-32 Intro From John chapter 18 On the day He was crucified Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate Being tried on false charges. Pilate asked Jesus if He is indeed a King as many were saying Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Introduction And Pure Joy – Getting A Hold Of God Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020
     | 4,832 views

    Jesus' disciples had come to experience fellowship with God and John was excited about it and wanted to proclaim it to others so that they would experience this fellowship too.

    1. Introduction to the letter Authorship Five people in the Bible are mentioned by the name of John: John the Baptist; John the Apostle; John in the family of a high priest; the father of Apostle John and the Hebrew name for the evangelist, Mark. Though most believe the same person wrote the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 11- " Stop Doubting And Just Believe" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 31, 2016
     | 5,860 views

    Part 11 of our John believe in Jesus and live series

    John – Believe in Jesus and live! Part 11 “Stop doubting and follow me” John 20:10-31 Fear Fear We all experience fear in our lives And fear Causes doubt Many a time I can remember trying to get a kid on a sheep or a calf They are first are excited Then Fear sets in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Bodenhamer avatar

    John 2.1-11 What To Do When The Wine Runs Out? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,181 views

    Just as the wine ran out at the wedding feast, so can our wine run out. Sometimes we experience "dry times" in our life and ministry. When the wine runs out, let's run to Jesus for He is the one Who turns the water into wine.

    WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE WINE RUNS OUT? John 2:1-11 The first miracle of our Lord took place in a town called, Cana of Galilee. The event was a wedding. Cana was a inconspicuous little town that lay outside of Nazareth. Cana had no social prominence in its day! In fact, biblical scholars took 1800 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    John Series Part 12 Revelation 3: Jesus Knows All Men, Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 7, 2021
     | 1,594 views

    This is a brief passage packed full of powerful truths. Jesus revealed that He knew all men. 1. Fact 1: many believed in Jesus (v.23). 2. Fact 2: Jesus did not commit nor entrust Himself to men (vv.24–25).

    John Series Part 12 Revelation 3: Jesus Knows All Men, John 2:23–25 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC 11/7/21 (2:23–25) Introduction: this is a brief passage packed full of powerful truths. Jesus revealed that He knew all men. 1. Fact 1: many believed in Jesus (v.23). 2. Fact 2: Jesus did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist