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  • Doug Boquist avatar

    The Impossible Dream

    Contributed by Doug Boquist on May 17, 2007
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     | 4,396 views

    This is a modern-day telling of the "woman at the well" found in John chapter 4. It is delivered as a monologue from the perspective of a narrator.

    INTRODUCTION What follows is a sermon delivered completely as a story. No scripture is read, and no conversation precedes the story to set up the audience. The story is told from a narrator’s standpoint. The songs in the story can be spoken or sung, although singing would be preferable. Later ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christmas In The City

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2006
     | 3,404 views

    A Christmas textual sermon on John 14:27. (Portions adapted from Jonathan Edwards and Alexander MacLaren)

    Sermon for 12/3/2006 John 14:27 Christ Came to Bring Peace Not Christmas Stress Introduction: From Children’s Christmas Program- It’s traffic, it’s people, it’s lights and noise. It’s busy moms and dads, it’s cranky girls and boys. It’s hustling and bustling, it’s high priced toys. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living God's Plan

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,143 views

    God has a plan for the life of each of us just as He had a plan for Zacharias, Elizabeth, and John the Baptist.

    Text: “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways” (Luke 1:76). God had a plan for the son of Zacharias and Elizabeth. Zacharias was a priest of the division of Abijah (one of the 24 sections of priests) and Elizabeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Don't Be Spew

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,706 views

    John 3:16 is all about grace and love while Revelation 3:16 is about accountability and judgment.

    Don’t Be Spew Introduction: Everybody loves to quote John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life." People at football games proudly hold up signs with this scripture reference on it. Homeless guys will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Discerning Spirits Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,411 views

    Our culture tells us that if something is spiritual, it is "good." John tells us we have to discern the spirits

    18 John 4:1-6 January 21, 2007 Discerning Spirits Intro – Franklin episode where they are searching for a talisman to cure his Grandmother. The question in the show is whether the talisman will actually cure the grandmother or whether it is just superstition and not real. There was no room ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A New Heaven And A New Earth

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,951 views

    St. John paints an amazing picture of the future...a picture of heaven that challenges conventional thinking about the afterlife.

    Sermon for Retirement Suites by the Lake – September 28, 2008 – “A New Heaven and a New Earth” Revelation 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Saw A Throne Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,812 views

    In Worship John had a revelation.We also need to receive this revelation to have an extra ordinary relation with God

    Then I Saw Revelation 5:1-5 (AMP) 1 AND I saw lying on the open hand of Him Who was seated on the throne a scroll (book) written within and on the back, closed and sealed with seven seals; 2 And I saw a strong angel announcing in a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the scroll? And [who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Get A Life! Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,092 views

    You are raised to newness of life, so as John Owen once said, "be killing sin or it will be killing you."

    Get A Life! Text: Ephesians 2:4 – 7 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Someone once said that the English language has more clichés and slogans than any other language, especially the English used in the United States. We use all sorts of catchy phrases to get our point across and sometimes those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Fathers

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 16, 2008
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    I John 2:12-14 gives three levels of spiritual maturity, “Children, Young Men, and Fathers.”

    “Spiritual Fathers” I John 2:12-14 Today we honor fathers. One thing that helps us as parents is not to take life or our children too seriously. Having lots of humor keep us on track. A father was reading Bible stores to his young son. He read, “The man named Lot was warned to take his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Making The Resurrection Real

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 16, 2010
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     | 4,832 views

    John's account of a fishing expedition shows us how we can make the resurrection real in our lives.

    This morning we’re gathered here to celebrate the most significant event in the history of mankind – the resurrection of Jesus. In fact, that event is so important that if it is not true, we are all wasting our time here today. Paul hits the nail on the head with these words from 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Afraid. Jesus' Glory Days Are (Still) Here!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2010
     | 3,410 views

    The vision the Apostle John received on Patmos reminds us that Jesus is standing in our midst and reigning on our behalf.

    Today is the last day of regular season games in the NHL. That means the Stanley Cup playoffs are upon us. Of course Oiler fans won’t have anything to cheer about this year. Nor did they have much to cheer about the year before that. 2006 was their last good year in recent memory. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Understanding His Holiness & Our Sinfulness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 27, 2010
     | 5,372 views

    1 John 1:5-10. Having fellowship with the Father means we walk in the light as he is in the light.

    1 JOHN | FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD AND MEN FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD: UNDERSTANDING HIS HOLINESS & OUR SINFULNESS 1 JOHN 1:5-10 [INTRODUCTION] - There is something about famous people that causes us to act differently when we are around them than we normally act. Have you ever met someone who is famous, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    The Anti Anti-Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    This is the 8th message in the series. John describes three way you can remain FAITHFUL and not fall away.

    TEXT: 1 John 2:18-27 TITLE: Becoming an Anti-anti Christ SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Falling away vs. Faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, February 6, 2011 PROP.: John gives clear teaching that either you are with God…or you are not. INTRODUCTION: Good morning! Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    12 Ordinary Men - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 5, 2012
     | 11,026 views

    This a Bible study done from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur. Awesome study and book.

    Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. Well worth reading. There is also an outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men Introduction to a Study of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Am The Gate Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,930 views

    This is the last in a series on the "I ams" from the book of John. This message looks at what it means to us that Jesus is the "Gate"

    I am the Gate I am. That’s what Jesus said. “I am.” Since June we have been looking at the various times that Jesus used the phrase “I am” to metaphorically describe himself. “I am the Way”, “I am the truth”, “I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan