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  • David Welch avatar

    What If I Sin? Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
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    Message 3 from 1 John focusing on the remedy for sin - confession.

    “What If I Sin?” 1 John 1:7-2:2 I. GOD IS LIGHT A. THE MESSAGE 1:5 John joyfully announced the message he received from Jesus who eternally existed with the Father but became flesh and visibly lived among men. God is light and not one speck of darkness can be found anywhere in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Loving Your Brother: True Sign Of Transformation Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 5,414 views

    Message 5 in 1 John series focusing on loving one another.

    “Loving Your Brother” The True Sign of Transformation 1 John 2:7-11 Review/Introduction John lived and served day and night with Jesus for three plus years. After the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus, he recorded what Jesus said and did for us to read to this day. We would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Grow Up -- Stages Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 7,569 views

    Message six from 1 John dealing with spiritual growth stages.

    “Grow Up” Stages of Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 Like any personal letter, John wrote for a number of reasons. However a clear theme winds its way through he whole letter. How do I attain and maintain an intimate relationship with the God who is LIGTH and LOVE? I. GOD IS LIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Fatal Attraction Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 5,866 views

    Message 7 from 1 John dealing with refusing to love the world.

    “A Dangerous Love” Pt 1 (Fatal Attraction) 1 John 2:15-17 Review/Introduction I. GOD IS LIGHT A. THE MESSAGE: God is Light 1:5 B. THE IMPLICATIONS 1:6-4:6 1. Continually walk (live) in the Light 1:6-7 2. Continually confess sin 1:8-10 3. Rely on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Fatal Attraction Part 4 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 3,089 views

    Tenth message from 1 John with continuing discussion on not loving the world.

    “A Dangerous Love” Pt 4 (Fatal Attraction) 1 John 2:15-17 The verses of Scripture we have been exploring are no all that complicated. The message is simple. Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Faith Is The Victory Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 6,592 views

    Message 23 from 1 John dealing with a victorious faith that overcomes.

    Faith is the Victory 1John 5:4-12 REVIEW I. THE GOD OF LIGHT AND HIS CHILDREN OF LIGHT 1-2 II. THE GOD OF LOVE & HIS CHILDREN OF LOVE 3-4 III. MARVELOUS MARKS OF THE NEW BIRTH 5 Continuous belief or trust in Christ is one of the marks of a truly born again child of God. Victory over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "What Lack Of Love Leads To" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 1, 2016
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     | 9,073 views

    John tells us that a true child of God seeks to be gracious and generous.

    The theme of this portion of 1 John is love. But instead of portraying the need for believers to love one another in a positive light, John speaks to us about loving one another by emphasizing the negative. In these verses, he tells us what a lack of love will lead to. 1. Murder - vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “jesus Arose From The Dead” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 7, 2016
     | 7,842 views

    John gives clear evidence and witness that Jesus arose from the dead.

    7 24 2016 “Jesus Arose from the Dead” John 20:1-18 Today we begin to examine John’s account of Jesus’ Resurrection and His interaction with the disciples after He arose from the dead. Collectively, the four gospels share accounts of several resurrection appearances; along ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ Alone: "I Did Not Recognize Him"

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016
     | 3,937 views

    Not once but twice, John the Baptist said: "I did not recognize Him"

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 27, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “I Did Not Recognize Him” [Part Three] John 1:29-34 Previously in part one of this sermon series entitled, “In Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Word Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2017
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     | 19,981 views

    A study of the Gospel of John chapter 1 verses 1 through 5

    John 1.1-5 The Word 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The ‘light’ Reflector Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 17, 2017
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     | 9,627 views

    A study of chapter 1 of the Gospel of John verses 6 through 18

    John 1: 6 – 18 The ‘Light’ Reflector 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Blind Man: A First Person Narrative

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,211 views

    A monologue of John 9:1-38 from the perspective of the blind man.

    INTRODUCTION Have you ever had one of those days that you know you will never forget; a day that had a profound impact on your life? I’m sure you have. We all have. Start with World/historical events Sep 11, 2001 – 9/11 attack on World Trade Center and Pentagon Dec 7, 1941 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Shepherd - A Picture Of Goodness, Love & Devotion Series

    Contributed by Darren Woods on Feb 25, 2012
    based on 20 ratings
     | 20,984 views

    A Visionary/Pictoral style Sermon based on John 10:14-21

    The Good Shepherd John 10:14-21 Intro I’m sure that many of you will be familiar with the 1980’s sit-com The Golden Girls. The show is about 4 older ladies who share a house together. One of the main characters is Sophia Petrillo – she’s the oldest of the ladies, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,499 views

    A study of the Gospel of John chapter 9 verses 1 through 41

    John 9: 1 – 41 Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend 1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    I Believe It, But I Don’t Get It Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,942 views

    How did Peter and John differ in their reactions to seeing the empty tomb?

    John 20:1-9 – I Believe it, but I Don’t Get it This morning we are starting a post-Resurrection series, that is, telling stories about what happened after that first Easter. We certainly believe that Jesus was raised from the dead on that spring Sunday many years ago, but what happened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist