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  • Jason W. Lawson avatar

    Funeral Sermon 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason W. Lawson on Nov 17, 2011
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    Funeral for a mature Christian Text: John 14:1-6

    Funeral Sermon for Mature Christian Text: John 14:1-6 Title: Heaven Bound! As I began to consider what to say on such an occasion as this, I thought how great of a privilege it would have been to be a door keeper in the celestial city, when _________ entered there this past TUESDAY morning. As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “diotrephes & Demetrius – A Cantankerous & A Consistent Christian” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 26, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,430 views

    John contrasts a God centered Christian with a self centered Christian.

    In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. Last time we considered what John has to say about Gaius - a commendable Christian. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternally Secure

    Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Sep 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,576 views

    Proof of conditional eternal security based on John 10:28.

    “Eternally Secure” 9/21/2008 Intercession City Introduction John 10:27-28 Growing up in the church world, often times, it is as if we are given a list of the “right” choices in life, the “right” responses to objections of the world, the “right” things to say. We live with this list of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life With Each Other Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,421 views

    2nd sermon in a 3 part series on John 15.

    Life with Each Other Living in the Vineyard Series John 15:12-17 Introduction What is this? (show plant from window and wait for answers) I’m not so sure where the actual name is, you may…I call it an anomaly…a plant that I haven’t killed. Remember, I have the black thumb of death. What I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,320 views

    PART OF A SERIES ON THE "I AM" STATEMENTS OF JESUS IN THE BOOK OF JOHN.

    I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10 :1-18 INTRODUCTION: A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Cerutti shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, TAG-Heuer wrist-watch, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,942 views

    Understanding what is said in the first three verses of John's gospel.

    THE WORD John 1:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The book of John was written by the Apostle John, the son of Zebedee, the brother of the Apostle James. He was a fisherman by trade, along with his brother and father. He was, as Acts 4:13 indicates, an “unschooled, ordinary man”. Yet he is empowered by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Word

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 5, 2008
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    John introduces the Lord Jesus Christ with three awesome statements.

    The Word John 1:1 Monte T. Brown July 13, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction As we begin our journey through the book of John we start by taking a long hard look at verse 1. In fact we will be looking at verse 1 for the next two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing And Believing - An Easter Sermon

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 11, 2020
     | 3,570 views

    A message about the experience of Mary, John and Peter on the morning of the resurrection

    Easter Sunday Online Sermon April 12, 2020 - Seeing and Believing It is Resurrection Sunday. It is a day that we Remember Jesus’ triumph over death Renew our commitment to the One in Whom we believe Proclaim that light is greater than darkness That God is stronger than Satan That we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why You Should Listen To Jesus

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021
     | 2,438 views

    Next in series in John. Examines the input of Jesus in our lives

    John 3 (4) Why we should listen to Jesus Yesterday I was working in the the high lift, decorating the bay tree in the field. I checked the gas one time and thought, I can finish this before I refuel it. I ended up running out of gas and getting stuck in the air. I started thinking of Elmer Fudd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Identical Messages

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 3, 2021
     | 1,573 views

    Why did John the Baptist and Jesus preach the same message?

    1. Message of the King 1930 King George was to address the opening session of the Naval Conference in London. Radio was in its infancy, but through this media the king’s message was to be carried around the world. Just before the king was to go on the air, Walter Vivian, a young engineer of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Are You A True Follower Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021
     | 4,180 views

    Next in series on John. Examines what it means to be a follower of Jesus

    John 6 (4) Are you a true follower of Jesus (Katie Shepherd  April 1, 2020 at 5:26 a.m. EDT; Washington Post) As stores and offices closed throughout March, many people watched with anger as thousands of college students poured into tropical locales, crowding beaches and bars to party ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Trusting God's Timing

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,833 views

    Next in series in John. Looks at the importance of walking with Jesus daily.

    John 7 (1) - Read John 7:1-17 In Verse 6, Jesus says, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always at hand.” What in the world does that mean? My time has not yet come but your time is always at hand. Let’s think for a moment of the conversation that led up to this remark. Verse 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Living Water

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,860 views

    Next in series on John. Examines the true fulfillment found in Christ.

    John 7 (3) Living Water - Read John 7:37-39 It was the last day, that great day of the feast. For 6 days, the people of Israel had been staying in booths, remembering how the Lord had brought them out of Egypt, and how He had provided for them during the 40 years they had wandered in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Second Guessing Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 27, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,422 views

    Now in prison, John is second guessing if Jesus is indeed the Messiah.

    Introduction We are going to end our series, “Less is More with God.” But my hope is that over these past few weeks, you got your mind and heart wrapped around that Bible Principle. It is a principle that can be found over and over throughout the Bible. Let’s take a look at a couple of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    These Are Not Idiots Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 2, 2020
     | 3,835 views

    Peter and John are emboldened by the Spirit to defend themselves before the Sanhedrin.

    These Are not Idiots Acts 4:5-22 Peter and John had been under great pressure before when Jesus was arrested by both the Temple guard and Roman soldiers. Peter made a temporary and futile attempt at bravado before he caved miserably. The two of them followed at a distance and came into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible