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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Son Of Man, The Glorified Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
     | 6,235 views

    Now we get a glimpse of the first vision that Christ gives John. He is going to proclaim a message for the 7 churches but before he does that, He gives John a vision of Himself.

    Now we get a glimpse of the first vision that Christ gives John. He is going to proclaim a message for the 7 churches but before he does that, He gives John a vision of Himself. He wants believers down through the ages to know that the message to the churches is coming from the Supreme Majesty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Our Walk In This World Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 109 ratings
     | 24,384 views

    John’s message is clear about the life we should live. 1- We must walk in obedience 2- We must walk in love 3- We must walk in truth

    NTRO.- ILL.- You know it is time to resume running or walking when... - You try to do a few pushups and discover that certain body parts refuse to leave the floor. - You get winded just saying the words "10 kilometer run". - You come to the conclusion that, if God really wanted you to touch your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Let's Tell The World About Our Messiah! Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,939 views

    Jesus encounters the Samaritan woman in John 4, who has a John 3 experience. Are we telling those around us about our Messiah, despite cultural boundaries or personal prejudices?

    Main Text: John 4:7-26, also 27-29, 39-42 --- Brief Outline I. The Real Encounter (4:7-26) -----A. The Samaritan Woman's Impressions of Jesus ----------1. First Impression: I don't really understand who You are… (11) ----------2. You are a Prophet! (19) ----------3. You are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruit For Christmas

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 14, 2015
     | 4,877 views

    John the Baptist (and John Wesley, too) said that repentance would bear fruit in a changed life. Preparing for the coming of Christ means living and life of repentance and bearing the fruit that reflects that repentance.

    Merry Christmas. Here’s your orange. No joke. An orange was a pretty common Christmas gift in years gone by, especially during the Great Depression. A child would awaken on Christmas morning to find a stocking stuffed with an orange, and apple, perhaps a banana, a few nuts, and if ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prepare The Way Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 23, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,094 views

    “To prepare the way of the Lord,” what does that mean? Is John calling the people to do some road work? Is John saying that we need to go out and get hired on with road crew?

    Introduction In Matthew 3:3, the great prophet Isaiah says John the Baptist will call the people to prepare the way of the Lord, to make His path straight. “To prepare the way of the Lord,” what does that mean? Is John calling the people to do some road work? Is John saying that we need to go out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    G Vs. E And We Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2020
     | 2,937 views

    In John 1:4-5, the Apostle John is speaking about the tension and struggle and conflict of light and life verses darkness and death. We must choose what side we are on and there is no middle ground.

    G VS. E AND WE JOHN 1:4-5 #John1 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Samurai Jack (p) en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Samurai_Jack Samurai Jack is an American animated action-fantasy science-fiction television series created by animator Genndy Tartakovsky that aired on Cartoon Network from 2001 until 2004. This is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Behold, What Manner Of Love! - Part 4

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 17, 2020
     | 1,734 views

    Last time we learned that the book of 1 John was written with a single purpose in mind. John tells us that he wrote this book so that you might have assurance of your salvation.

    Last time we learned that the book of 1 John was written with a single purpose in mind. John tells us that he wrote this book so that you might have assurance of your salvation. He writes in chapter five verse 13, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking With God Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 12,023 views

    If there is one thing to summarize the message of 2 John, it’s walking with God. 2 John teaches us how to walk with Jesus and he’s does it in 300 words. And if we will take what John says and do it, we’ll experience "a joy that's complete."

    Walking with God Hannah Kaufold tells the story of signing up to lead a pilgrimage across northern Spain to visit the remains of one of Jesus’ BFFs: St. James. It was 500 miles long. She thought she was signing up for this cool adventure where she got to talk about Jesus and go for a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Power & Love In Jesus' Name Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 4, 2025
     | 553 views

    Jesus promised we would do the same kind of miracles that Jesus Himself did in John 14:12-14. In Acts 3 Peter and John simply obeyed Jesus commands in John 14 and it resulted in a mass divine appointment. You can do the same, by boldly and publicly praying in Jesus' name.

    I suppose it was probably 15 or 20 years ago when I got a call from a young lady in our church who was working as a phlebotomist at St. Mary's Hospital in Reno. She had established a friendship with a couple who were in a crisis because he was facing a surgery for a blocked carotid artery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Devil’s Fangs For Hire – 30 Pieces Of Silver (Judas Iscariot) Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 12, 2022
     | 2,105 views

    Is Judas 100% responsible for his action in betraying Jesus, or was he merely fulfilling God's plan. This message opens up the sad life of Judas as portrayed by John and the other evangelists. It is one in the series "THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN'S GOSPEL". This is Part 1.

    THE DEVIL’S FANGS FOR HIRE – 30 PIECES OF SILVER (JUDAS ISCARIOT) PART 1 CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL - - JUDAS ISCARIOT – PART 1 of 2 INTRODUCTION: The conflict with God’s will to use the evil man. A betrayer was prophesied in the Old Testament, so is Judas really to blame for the action ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Who Will Never Die?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 1, 2017
     | 4,748 views

    Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself “the resurrection and the life.”

    Intro What kind of life would we lead if we were guaranteed not to die? How would we live if we knew already that we were immortal? Goal Let’s realize that immortality is a reality in Christ. Plan Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God Wants Us To Get Closer To Him Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,527 views

    1. Jesus wants us to be confident in Him (John 12:1-2). 2. Jesus wants us to be committed to Him (John 12:2-5, 9-11). 3. Jesus wants to take care of us (John 12:4-8). 4. Jesus wants to commend us (Matthew 26:7-13).

    God Wants Us to Get Closer to Him The Gospel of John John 12:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 26:7-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2017 (Revised December 5, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 12, God's Word jumps forward about two months. We are now only six days before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,627 views

    Using several of the other "Narnia" contributors’ information and ideas about C.S. Lewis and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, I shaped this sermon, based on John 1:1-14 and John 3:16

    Trinity Baptist Church, December 18, 2005 What if there were no Christmas? John 1:1-14, John 3:16 When he became a Christian, C.S. Lewis called himself, “perhaps the most dejected and reluctant convert in all of England.“ He had fought hard to hold onto his atheistic worldview. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Incarnate Word"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,244 views

    We have first hand testimony in the epistles of John; the kind that would be accepted in any court of law; of the incarnate existence of Jesus Christ. John proclaims him to us for the sake of our joy and fellowship

    -and the life was manifested, and we have seen and bear witness and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was manifested to us – WHAT WAS FROM THE BEGINNING Y’know what I like about the Bible? Well, I like lots of things about the Bible. But one thing I like about ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • David McNally avatar

    Baptism Divides God's Church But Should Unite It

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 8, 2014
     | 4,247 views

    John the Baptiser preached repentance and Jesus who had no sin was baptised by John, and the first Christians were baptised. The church should be united with regard to this Sacrament or Ordinance but is sadly divided over belief and practice.

    Text: Luke 3: 21 and 22 ‘After all the people had been baptised, Jesus also was baptised and a voice came down from heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational