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  • Caught! Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 17, 2018
     | 9,675 views

    Using the story of the woman caught in adultery, Pastor John shows us how we can react like Jesus to bad situations.

    Caught! CCCAG June 17th, 2018 Scripture- John 8:1-11 What we just watched was a video representation from the movie the Gospel of John that depicts one of my favorite Bible Narratives because it shows the overwhelming love of Jesus Christ for the sinner. Anyone who is giving their heart to the ...read more

  • The Religious Sinner, Nicodemus Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 10,103 views

    Picture # 3 in the series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Nicodemus, a picture of the religious sinner who sits in the pew week after week but is not saved. John 3:16, preached to a religious sinner.

    Picture # 3: The Religious Sinner, Nicodemus John 3:1-21 The Surgeon General teaches us that the key to good health and physical fitness is plenty of exercise, a balanced nutritional diet, and the proper amount of rest. The Surgeon General doesn’t mention that we have a body and a soul. It’s ...read more

  • Jesus Said

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 16,732 views

    Jesus uses the term "I AM" 7 times in the book of John. The six prior to chapter 15 deal with bringing us to Him. Now that we are His John 15 deals with us and tell us to remain in the vine.

    Jesus said "I AM" by Steven L Pace, First Baptist Church of Fieldon 3/22/2003 In the early morning, just as the sun begins to brighten the sky, a man moves silently through a vineyard. He has work to do, and he does it with determination and precision. He pauses to sharpen a pruning knife, ...read more

  • Part 1 - Matthew 10:1 - How Do I Pray When He Has Inoperable Brain Tumors? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 22, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    When I read Matthew 10, I wonder about John, a man with inoperable brain tumors. Wouldn't it have been wonderful if John had lived in Jesus days. But what can I do now?

    Part 1 - Matthew 10:1 - HOW DO I PRAY FOR SOMEONE WITH INOPERABLE BRAIN TUMORS? The other day I met a man with INOPERABLE BRAIN TUMORS. John (not his real name) made a commitment to Christ many years ago and has an ASSURANCE OF ETERNAL LIFE. We had a great conversation together. He is an amazing ...read more

  • Jesus, The Eternal One Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,809 views

    This section of John’s gospel closes with the resounding climax of Jesus’ claim to be eternal deity. Jesus had been given glory by the Father, but He would receive none from those who did not know or listen to the Father.

    JOHN 8: 48-59 JESUS THE ETERNAL ONE [Mark 3:22 – 27] This section of John’s gospel closes with the resounding climax of Jesus’ claim to be eternal deity. Jesus already has made numerous absolute claims. For example: He is the Word of God, the Living ...read more

  • May Rupture Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    John’s followers were fasting. The Pharisees were fasting. So why weren’t Jesus’ disciples fasting. This message examines the inability of a rigid religious system to adapt to change brought about by the fullness of Jesus Christ.

    May Rupture Under Pressure Mark 2:18-22 Mark 2:18 (HCSB) Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. People came and asked Him, “Why do John’s disciples and the Pharisees’ disciple fast, but Your disciples do not fast?” The Question of Fasting * John’s disciples * Fasted to show ...read more

  • How To Treat The Good The Bad And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,111 views

    3 John gives to us a glimpse into the life and struggles of the church of the first century. They struggled with the truth and with personalities. To borrow the words of a New Testament scholar: “Third John is all about the Elder, who wrote it; Gaius, who

    Jay Leno once said that the Christmas tree is the perfect houseplant for him because it is already dead. And that’s probably true for many of us. Growing house plants sometimes is hard work. One preacher was given a Peace Lily for a wedding gift. I don’t know what the symbolism means. Peace ...read more

  • 5 Steps To The Savior

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 17, 2012
     | 3,882 views

    A sermon on John 1:14-18 (Outline taken from John Piper at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/outsideurl.asp?outsideurl=http://www.soundofgrace.com/piper89/12-24-89.htm)

    HoHum: Jeffie was in his playpen and he was crying. Tears were rolling down his little cheeks, his face was red as it could be. He was crying, and he looked pitiful in his little baseball T-shirt and diaper. Then Jeffie’s Grandpa entered the room; Jeffie’s little face lit up when he ...read more

  • A Name That Means Salvation From God - Jesus!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 10, 2011
     | 2,431 views

    Using rev. Gavin Tyte’s Beatbox Bible rendition of Luke 2: 1-21, this short talk is for St. John’s school, Billericay Christmas carol concert, and also for Buttsbury Juniors years 5 and 6

    Now we probably all know about the X-Factor; but who’s aware of the Nativity factor? It’s a competition run by ITV to retell the Nativity in no more than 3 minutes in the most creative way possible. A bit like the X factor finals the Nativity Factor entries have ranged from very good to very ...read more

  • The Credentials Of The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 9, 2022
     | 2,253 views

    Of the numerous images of Jesus painted by John in his Gospel, probably the most descriptive is that of the Good Shepherd (John 10). Like a shepherd, Jesus is concerned with the welfare and care of His flock, showing His never changing love and compassion.

    Several decades ago, the late English actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962) had been called on to recite to a group the Twenty-third Psalm from memory. Also in the room was an aged minister who had come to listen to the great actor present his recitation. Mr. Laughton repeated the Psalm in a ...read more

  • Christmas: "An Amazing Journey”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 299 views

    All journeys pale in comparison to the greatest journey of all time, that which we know as Christmas. Today I’d like to share with you the divine version of this story, which is found in the first chapter of John’s gospel.

    Christmas: “An Amazing Journey” John 1:1-5, 14 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXpWnJ1-iF4 As we enter this Christmas season, the true meaning we should share with the world is that Jesus left His heavenly estate and came down as a human baby; it’s about God ...read more

  • The Overflow

    Contributed by Toni-Brooke Brown on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 32,474 views

    The Samaritan woman was in a spiritual drought, on her way to a spritual overflow. Ask Jesus for a drink of Living Water, and experience the overflow John 4:1-42

    Jesus and His disciples were on their way to Galilee from Judea Contrary to how the devout Jews traveled, Jesus felt the need to go through Samaria..It was the most direct route, however, because of the dislike between the Jews and the Samaritans, devout Jews would take the long route, and go ...read more

  • It Was Grace That Taught My Heart To Fear Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 66 ratings
     | 22,269 views

    Guilt is a terrible task master. Based upon the knowledge of our sins, such guilt can cause many to fear God. But God’s grace deals with both our sin and our fear. How does it do that?

    OPEN: Many people are very suspicious. They’ll collect rabbit’s feet. They’ll put horseshoes upside down to collect luck. And they’ll avoid various things like letting black cats cross their path or allowing themselves to walk under ladders. But one of the most famous fears people have is of ...read more

  • Rest For The Weary

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 7, 2015
     | 7,235 views

    If we accept the rest Jesus offers, all we have to do is accept his teachings as well as the obligations he will lay upon us. He invites us to treat each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.

    “Nothing I do is ever enough!!!” Have you ever heard someone say that? Have you ever said that or thought that yourself? Well I certainly have, especially when my father was alive. Sometimes no matter how much we do, how much we say, how much we pay, how much we save, how much we ...read more

  • Do We Look Like We Have Been With Jesus?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,595 views

    This message tells us that we can change our lives and be better people by embracing the creeds and deeds of Christ.

    While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, 2much annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming that in Jesus there is the resurrection of the dead. 3So they arrested them and put them in custody until the ...read more