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  • Christopher Arch avatar

    The Nature Of God And His People

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 8, 2024
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     | 775 views

    Series on I John.

    Title: The Nature of God and His People Scripture: I Jn. 1:5-10 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 6-9-24 Intro: Thomas Aquinas called theology the “queen of sciences.” But the study of theology—the study of God—was gradually sidelined and now finds no place in the contemporary curriculum. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Introduction Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025
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    The Eight Miracles in John

    1. Why are there four gospels? To tell a complete story of Jesus. 2. Why does Mark have the most miracles? To show a powerful servant. 3. Why does John have the fewest miracles? Each has an explanation. 4. John is a Jewish mystic who uses “7” in his writings. There are “7” miracles in John plus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
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    The 8 miracles in John.

    A. Why are there four gospels? To tell a complete story of Jesus. B. Why does Mark have the most miracles? To show a powerful servant. C. Why does John have the fewest miracles? Each has an explanation. D. John is a Jewish mystic who uses “7” in his writings. There are “7” miracles in John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clear The Way, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 31, 2025
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    Is the confession of John the Baptist, combined with the affirmation of God, enough for you to believe that Jesus is the Son of God? Or, do you still need Jesus to perform for you in order that you can be convinced that He is who He said He is?

    John, Part 5 Series: Clear the Way, Part 5 John 1:29-34 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’re here with us; dismiss kids - I never want to assume that we all have the same knowledge … ? A young Jewish man; referred to as youngest Apostle (late teens / early 20s) ? John wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 20, 2004
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    A meesage from John 14 in a series on the "I am" discourses of Jesus from the book of John.

    The Great I Am – The Way, Truth, and Life June 27, 2004 John 14:1-6 Sunday AM Intro: For 7 years, Mt. Bethel Methodist in Atlanta had hosted the community’s baccalaureate service. One year, organizers wanted to include speakers from the Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, and Wicca religions. Many students ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,742 views

    This one word stands out in John’s gospel. What is God trying to tell us?

    Truth John 18:28-38 How many of you like to be told the truth? We may like to be told the truth when it favors us, but what about when it does not? How many of you ladies have said, “Do I look fat in this?” What do you want to hear? When we hear the truth from God, it is not always what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Is All You Need

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 8, 2009
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    This a Valentine’s Day Message focusing on John’s call for us to Love One Another

    ***Intro - play first part of Beatles song, “All You Need Is Love” found on youtube*** In 1967, John Lennon and Paul Mcartney, were asked to write and perform a song for a live broadcast that would go out all across the world. The song they wrote and chose was All You Need Is Love. It was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    An Innocent Man Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008
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     | 9,760 views

    Sermon #10 in John series dealing with Jesus’ trial before Annas (mentioned only in John)

    John’s Gospel #14 An Innocent Man CHCC: April 6, 2008 John 18:13-24 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been accused of something when you were completely innocent? The time that stands out in my mind was a traffic ticket. Now don’t get me wrong … I’ve had plenty of traffic tickets when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Pleasing Worship

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 24, 2021
     | 4,434 views

    Examines worship that is pleasing to God, from John 4. Part of series preaching through John.

    John 4 (1) - Read John 4:4-42 Jesus and His disciples were traveling through Samaria. He is tired, so He sits down by a well, while His disciples head into town to get something to eat. After He sits down, a woman from the town comes out to get some water. When she comes out, she is surprised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare The Way Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 2, 2023
     | 4,605 views

    A voice was needed, and voice was heard. It was that of John the Baptist. Jesus is the promised deliverer and John is the promised forerunner.

    Have you ever had that terrible sinking feeling of being unprepared? As a student maybe there was a test you did not study for. As an adult maybe the tax deadline came, and you were not ready. Proper preparation is the key to many things going right. If you have been part of planning a big event, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Resurrection & The Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,306 views

    In showing forth the implications of the Resurrection, in John 11:25-27, Jesus explains the 1) Reason (John 11:25) the 2) Reality (John 11:26) calls for a 3) Response (John 11:27) to the fact that He is the Resurrection and the Life.

    One of the most unsettling aspects of death is that people have no control over it. As the writer of Ecclesiastes said: Just as “no one has authority to restrain the wind,” so also no one has “authority over the day of death” (Eccl. 8:8). When that day comes people are: “torn from the security of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 17, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,177 views

    1) The Area in which the conflict took place (John 8:20), 2) The Lord’s Assertion (John 8:12), 3) The Leaders’ Accusation (John 8:13), 4) The Lord’s Answer to that accusation (John 8:14–19), and 5) His Announcement of their impending judgment (John 8:21).

    Just in time for winter, Hydro One said it is working to reconnect power for hundreds of customers who are in the dark, because they had their electricity cut off due to unpaid bills. The power provider says it is reaching out to roughly 1,400 residential customers who failed to pay their bills in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    God Will Take Care Of You

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 23, 2021
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    Will God take care of us? What about cancer, catastrophe or death? Let’s learn the truth about God’s control over life’s trials. Let’s look at John’s version of the feeding the 5000 and Jesus walking on water in John 6:1-21.

    Prelude Will God take care of us? What about cancer, catastrophe or death? Purpose: Let’s learn the truth about God’s control over life’s trials. Plan: Let’s look at John’s version of the feeding the 5000 and Jesus walking on water in John 6:1-21. 1 The Setting John 6:1 After these things Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    I Am The Son Of God Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,429 views

    Part of the "I am" series of statements Jesus made in John’s gospel, This sermon focuses on Jesus’ statement "...I am the Son of God" (John 10:36), and the reaction of the Jewish leaders who attempted to do the following things: 1. Slander Him 2. Stone

    I AM series #4 Castle Hills Christian Ch. 07-11-04 I AM the Son of God John 10:19-42 INTRODUCTION: Of all the “I am” statements Jesus made, which one do you suppose was the most controversial of all? Which one was most responsible for his arrest? Which one caused the Jewish leaders to conspire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Overcome The World Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2016
     | 10,453 views

    John gives three characteristics of an overcomer in 1 John 5:1–5: 1) Faith in the truth (1 John 5: 1a, 4–5), 2) Love for God and others (1 John 5:1b), and 3) Obedience to the Word (1 John 5:2–3).

    Nike is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel as a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$24.1 billion (in its fiscal year 2012 ending May 31, 2012). It employs more than 44,000 people worldwide. In 2014 the brand alone is valued at $19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Other