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  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Union Of Christ And His Redeemed Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 28, 2014
     | 5,040 views

    John 15 continues Jesus discourse on the way from the Upper Room to the Cross.

    The Union of Christ and the Redeemed John 15:1-17, Psalm 80:14-18 We have been looking at the teachings to His disciples of Jesus in the hours preceding His betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion, beginning in the Upper Room. John 14:30-31, Jesus says: “I will not speak with you much longer, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Must Have Freedom In Order To Enter Into The Kingdom

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 4, 2014
     | 2,667 views

    This sermon will look at the text found in John chapter 3 verse number 16

    Today I want to look at the bible verse found in the book of John the 3rd chapter and the 16th verse. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him would not perish but have everlasting life. I. What if I was to tell you that there is a strong ...read more

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    The Touchable Eternal God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 5,240 views

    First in a series of Message from 1 John with a focus on 1:1-5.

    “The Touchable Eternal God” Introduction Is it possible to get to know someone without seeing them? Can you develop a relationship without a face to face encounter? People do it all the time through the internet. We develop some sort of affinity or feeling with characters in a movie or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Fatal Attraction Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 4,341 views

    Message 8 from 1 John continuing the admonition to stop loving the world.

    “A Dangerous Love” Pt 2 (Fatal Attraction) 1 John 2:15-17 Review/Introduction John wrote as a loving father to the believers of his day so that they might better understand the glory of relationship with the God who is light and love. He wanted them to honestly evaluate the quality ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Antichrist Guard Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 4,529 views

    Message 11 from 1 John warning about the danger of antichrist philosophy.

    Anti-antichrist Armor 1 John 2:18-24 Review/Introduction John wrote to the believers of His day in order to encourage them in their relationship with God. He spoke of a relationship that develops beyond initial faith. He referred to those who don’t really know God at all; unbelievers. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Whose Kid Are You? Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 6,532 views

    Message 14 from 1 John focusing on the identifying marks of God's children.

    Whose Kid Are You? 1John 3:4-10 Intimate relationship with the God of light and love is the overriding subject of the Apostle John’s letter to Christians of all ages in all ages at all levels of spiritual maturity. He used words like “fellowship”, “abide in”, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Love Oneanother Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 5,993 views

    Message 17 from 1 John focusing on our love for one another.

    Love One Another 1John 3:11-23 God proved His love by sending His Son to this earth. He came to restore life. He came to bear the penalty for our sin. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 5,976 views

    Message 19 from 1 John continuing discussion of loving one another.

    Love One Another 1John 3:11-23 God proved His love by sending His Son to this earth. He came to restore life. He came to bear the penalty for our sin. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Beginning Ministry Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016
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     | 6,539 views

    The beginning of Christ's ministry here on earth. The pivotal event was the arrest of John the Baptist.

    I. Introduction A. A little old lady sold pretzels on a street corner for 25 cents each. Every day a young man would leave his office building at lunch time and, as he passed her pretzel stand, he would leave her a quarter, but would never take a pretzel. This went on for more than five years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral For Elderly Christian Lady

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 26, 2016
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     | 31,287 views

    This is a brief evangelistic funeral for an elderly Christian woman. Text is John 3:16.

    Funeral for Elderly Christian Lady We are here to Celebrate life of ___________. Read Obituary. The thing I will always remember most about ______ is her love for children. When we began children’s ministry______ volunteered to share Bible story week. Over a short period of time kids fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Sign Of Cleansing The Temple Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 16, 2015
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     | 8,697 views

    Jesus performed seven signs in the Gospel of John; the second sign was the cleansing of the Temple.

    The Sign of Cleansing the Temple John 2: 13-25 Religious zeal was certainly a great part of Jewish culture: We saw in John 2: 1-12 that the purification rites of the Jews were held in high esteem, but exterior washings did not provide heart cleansing. The Savior changed the water into wine at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Final Benediction

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 1, 2013
     | 5,498 views

    John closed the bible by invoking God to allow the grace of the Lord to be with His people.

    Introduction: In this final day of 2012, there is no greater need than the blessing of God on our lives. The word benediction carries the idea of seeking God for a blessing on behalf of others. I. The Favor of God. (Grace) II. The Fullness of God. (Lord Jesus Christ) Master / Savior / and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take It Or Leave It

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 26, 2011
     | 6,194 views

    Exposition of John 1 regarding crucial, but basic questions, rejecting and receiving Christ.

    Text: John 1:9-13, Title: Take it or Leave it, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/25/11, AM A. Opening illustration: I had a conversation with Terrence Brown this week (worked for the concrete company that was delivering the concrete that we poured on Tues). He spoke well of the church that his wife is a member ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deep Joy

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
     | 7,427 views

    First John 1:1-4 teaches where deep joy is found.

    My 13th birthday present was this Bible. That was when I started getting serious about reading the Bible. I went through Hebrews, Romans, and 1 John so many times I could picture where the verse was on the page. If you said “greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world,” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Here’s The Truth . . .

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    We study what the real truth is, as found in John 17:17

    JOHN 17:17 “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” The word “truth” in this verse comes from the Greek word “aletheia” which means “factual”, “a reality” or “real.” And we understand that God’s Word is a reality. But another English equivalent is the word "genuine" - God’s Word is ...read more

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