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  • John Bishop avatar

    Only God: Breakthrough Faith

    Contributed by John Bishop on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,065 views

    Sometimes telling people about Christ seems like the most dangerous risk we can take. Pastor John Bishop challenges you to allow God to interrupt your life for the cause of Christ.

    You know, when I see statistics about the number of people that die everyday; when I see those numbers I just wonder; what would God do if we would just see the reality of people that we know right now, that maybe next week, or maybe next month, or maybe next year, that we may not ever have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Third Sunday Of Advent: John The Baptist

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 19, 2019
     | 4,648 views

    Advent 3, Year A

    There is a story of a Spiritual Master who went to China. There he gathered a group of disciples to prepare them for enlightenment. When they became enlightened, they stopped attending his lectures! The moral of the story: It is not credit to a spiritual guide that his disciples sit at his feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Charism Of Priestly Celibacy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,993 views

    The priest and bishop who choose celibacy as a response to their call are imaging Christ, the Bridegroom.

    March 2, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The call to holiness that is summed up and made possible by the sacraments–especially this sacrament of charity–is universal. All the people of this new Israel, this Church, are to be holy. All are called to live a life of effective love of God and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Catching Fish With Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,243 views

    A challenge to go fishing - for souls. quit being just a sponge that soaks up the Word of God. Let God squeeze you.

    Catching Fish With Jesus Matt. 4:18-22 and Lk. 5:1-11 Introduction Tonight I want to talk about fishing. As I look out into my audience tonight I can see a lot of fishermen. Some of you have been fishing for over fifty years. My dad wasn’t one for fishing and so I didn’t learn how to fish until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Woes To Unfaithful Church Leaders

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 14, 2018
     | 6,309 views

    Jesus’ stern warning to the Pharisees in Matthew 23:13-39 is also important for church leaders today. A Year D sermon.

    It is such a privilege to be a church leader, especially in kind and loving churches. It is a grave responsibility to feed God’s sheep and guide people that we are privileged to call our friends, on their journey to eternity. Overseers of churches are far from perfect, but some mistakes are worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John - The Prophet Of The Most High

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,165 views

    ...the power of the Holy Spirit can be an important part of your celebrating the birth of our Savior.

    I would imagine most of you have been rather busy lately getting ready for Christmas. It is only a week away. Some people are beginning to act like little kids. I can always tell how childish people are by the way they act at Christmas time. That is, some of us “children” become very excited ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Confidence Of Peter And John"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,988 views

    Confidence can be well-placed, or misplaced. The difference in consequences can be eternal.

    On the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. When they had placed them in the center, they began to inquire, "By what power, or in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Discover The Proof - John 13

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,589 views

    The one undeniable piece of evidence that will authenticate our position as believers in Jesus is our unqualified love for other people.

    Discover the Proof – John 13 November, 2003 In John 13: • Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. (1-17) • John calls himself “the one Jesus loved.” (23) • Judas makes his final decision to betray Jesus. (26-30) • Jesus says an emotional goodbye to his friends. (31-35) • Peter is told he will deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John Was A Witness To The Son Of God

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,069 views

    Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series "B"

    3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we progress through this season of Advent, continue to move us by the power of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Elvery avatar

    John – Preparing A People For The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,294 views

    Examining the role of John the Baptist

    Luke 1:11- 17 – John – preparing a people for the Lord Imagine agreeing over the phone to meet a distant business acquaintance—someone you’ve never met in person—at a large business convention. “How will I know you?” you might say. “Well,” says your colleague, “I’ll be carrying a briefcase.” “All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "John - The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,713 views

    John the Baptist often gets overlooked in Christmas sermons. John introduces the ministry of Jesus. Christians are to continue the ministry of Jesus.

    “JOHN – The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas” Luke 1:6-66 INTRODUCTION: Christmas sermons always deal with the birth of Jesus … as well they should. HOWEVER, His cousin John gets left out a lot, when it comes to Christmas sermons. John is only 6 months older than Jesus. What did John and Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy John Kennedy Dixon

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    This is the eulogy for my brother who committed suicide as a young man. He was Christian and yet chose to take his life.

    John Kennedy Dixon August 24, 1999 God wanted to do something special for the world on January 28th 1965, and God decided to complete the work in the womb and to bring forth little John Kennedy Dixon. He entered the world the loud shouts and screams announcing his arrival, unfortunately all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    "John Eates The Little Book" Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,140 views

    Week 25 in a Wednesday evening study.

    WEEK 25 “John Eats the Little Book” Date: January 22, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 10: 1-11 Introduction Being off for several weeks let’s begin with verse 1 of chapter 10. We have come to a pause or a parenthesis between the 6th and the 7th trumpet. * We have said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listen To The Advent Voice Of John

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 14,338 views

    Preparing for the season of Advent

    2nd Sunday in Advent December 9, 2001 Sermon Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Listen to the Advent Voice of John 1. Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near 2. Produce fruit in keeping with repentance Matthew 3:1-12 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2 and saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why John 3:16

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,764 views

    Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of LOVE THE LOVE OF GOD

    Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of LOVE THE LOVE OF God God’s great love and sacrifice for mankind Evangelism is the call of the church of Jesus Christ/ A tool to use for this is the scripture of John 3:16 (read john 3:16) 1. God (thee h’os)2316 spoken of the only and true God - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational