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  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Three God-Given Titles

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,680 views

    In John 15 we find three titles or positions granted to believers by Jesus Christ.

    THREE GOD-GIVEN TITLES John 15 INTRO. In this chapter we find three titles given to believers. They are not empty titles, for they were given by the Lord Jesus Himself. But each one is conditioned with something else. I. AS BRANCHES WE ARE TO ABIDE. (vs. 1-5) A. The process and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose Your Model (Church) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    How do you measure the greatness of a church? Adapted from a sermon by John Maxwell.

    Stewardship is a Choice Series II Cor. 8:1-5; 9: 6-15 January 11, 2004 * Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois (A message adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell) Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: The card reads "Stewardship is a Choice: God has given me special gifts and resources to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Thirst Series

    Contributed by Alan Scott on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,536 views

    Creative exposition on Christ’s words "I thirst" from John 19:28.

    The 6 Last Phrases of the Christ “I Thirst” 4/4/04 ACC Alan Scott C.T. – Jesus words of “I thirst” point to different levels of spiritual levels of thirst we all have. Text – John 19:28; Psalm 69:21; Hebrews 4:14-16; John 4:13-14; Rev. 3:20 INTRO: Seeing “The Passion Of The Christ” again on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Listen To The Lord

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,734 views

    “Look, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” John 1:29.

    Jn. 1:29-34 Theme: Listen to the Lord. Text: Is. 49:3, 5-6; 1 Cor. 1:1-9; Jn. 1:29-34 Introduction: We live in an age that is widely acclaimed the information age because of the tremendous technological developments that have taken place in the communication field. It is common knowledge that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peter Apostle Picked Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,441 views

    This sermon is somewhat of a lymeric about Peter and Johns encouter with the lame man at the Beautiful gate.

    Peter Apostle Picked – The Providence of God: Acts 3:1-10 Peter Apostle Picked six particular things. 1. A particular place – the temple 2. A particular point in time – the hour of prayer 3. A particular person to be reached – the paralyzed man 4. A particular path to take – the one through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Easter People

    Contributed by Gregory Neal on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 109 ratings
     | 15,003 views

    An Easter Sunday Sermon from 1991, based upon John 20:1-18.

    What is there to say on this on this Easter Day? There is an ancient liturgy of the Church, a saying from our grandparents in the faith, so to speak. The worship leader, looking out on the people gathered for worship, would proclaim: "The Lord is Risen!" And the people respond: "He is risen ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard White avatar

    Jesus Lord Of The Marriage Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,210 views

    John shows us the Lord of the Marriage, invite him to the wedding and invite him to the marriage.

    Jesus Lord of the Marriage Supper JN 2:1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, "They have no more wine." JN 2:4 "Dear woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Saints Sunday Yr B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,790 views

    Sermon for All Saints Sunday, Yr B, based on John 11:32-44.

    Sermon for All Saints Sunday Yr B 2/11/2003 Based on Jn 11:32-44 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson William Willimon tells of his friend Stuart Henry who accompanied a father and his little son on their first visit to Duke Chapel. They walked up and down the aisles, heads upturned, amazed at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayers That Always Get Answered

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,625 views

    In John 17, Jesus models for us the type of "anything" prayers that God always answers.

    11-02-03 John 17 Intro: 2 TV shows over the past couple of weeks, shocked at the content. King of Queens rerun, Carrie prays for a raise, gets it, they begin to get everything they pray for. Meat market scene with priest. Second, Everwood, pastor of church getting married, also going blind, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Paul George avatar

    From The Wilderness To The Mission Field

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,931 views

    When Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody He went into Galilee

    From the Wilderness to the Mission Field Matthew 4:12-17 When Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody He went into Galilee not only for His own protection, knowing that the Pharisees in Judah were enemies as Herod was John’s and to build upon the good foundation John had laid. God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bruce Morrison avatar

    # 1 Water Baptism In The Gospels Series

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 19, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,657 views

    An overview of water baptism from the ministry of John the Baptist and our Lord’s baptism.

    WATER BAPTISM Bible Teaching Series # 1 - Water Baptism in the Gospels Introduction: I have been a pastor for 35 years and during that time I have baptized hundreds of people in water. The baptismal services that are most memorable to me, with a few exceptions, are ones that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fly Below The Radar Screen

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,099 views

    This sermon sets forth a call to humility using a simple statement made by John the Baptist.

    Text: "He must increase, but I must decrease -- He must grow more prominent, I must grow less so." John 3:30 (The Amplified Bible) All of us by now have heard the remarkable story of Todd Beamer. He was the man who led the attack on the terrorists, who had hijacked United’s Flight 93. He is now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Understanding A Variety Of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force,

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21

    Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21 The following four motivational factors; power, force, influence, and authority are to be seen from their sources in the Lord, the scriptures, the Holy Spirit, and the will of God. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Different Responses To The Risen Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 5,470 views

    Year C Easter Sunday, John 20: 1-9, April 15, 2001

    Year C Easter Sunday, John 20: 1-9,April 15, 2001 Visiting the tomb and finding the body of Jesus gone, Mary Magdalene reports the fact to Peter and the Beloved Disciple who run to the tomb. They both observe the same facts, but the Beloved Disciple believes that Jesus is risen. Chapter 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Door Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 20,041 views

    This is part 3 of a series I did on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

    June 1, 2003 John 10:7-10 “The Door” INTRO No beating around the bush this morning; let me give it to you straight. If by some chance today were your last day on earth (and we must admit that possibility, however remote it might seem), and you were called to stand before God, and He asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free