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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Book Of Mark #60

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
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    In the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, there are over 60 references to the scribes, and over 80 references to the Pharisees.

    Most of these references were made by Jesus, Himself. No doubt these people were awkward for Jesus to have to deal with. Jesus had a desire for all souls to be saved from their sins. Nevertheless, Jesus did find Himself having to rebuke the Scribes and Pharisees for the way they lived their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of Life Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2021
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     | 7,121 views

    First John 1:1-4 gives us five certainties about the person and work of Jesus Christ.

    Scripture I am starting a new sermon series on the Letters of John. Most scholars believe that the Apostle John wrote all three letters. They also believe that John wrote the Gospel and the Revelation. John wrote the three letters most likely around the start of the final decade of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Even So, Come, Lord Jesus.”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022
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    In this message, we would like to take these three verses and look at the prayer John prayed that we seldom pray.

    John prayed for the return of the Lord! Illus: When we think of the return of the Lord Jesus, we can not help thinking of the game children often play. This game is “Hide and Seek.” The children choose a place to be a “base” and then one child closes his eyes and counts to one hundred. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testimony Concerning Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 24, 2021
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     | 3,334 views

    First John 5:6-12 shows us why you should believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

    Scripture In the fifth chapter of the Apostle John’s First Letter, he concludes the first paragraph of that chapter with this statement, “Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” (1 John 5:5). But how can any person come to believe that Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Personal Relationship With The Church And Its Congregation Series

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 3, 2025
     | 431 views

    1 John 3:18: “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” (NIV).

    PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHURCH AND ITS CONGREGATION 50th Cornerstone Evangelical Baptist Church, San Francisco By: Rev. Saumiman Saud *) A healthy church is a church whose parishioners have a good relationship with the Lord. To establish a healthy relationship with God, it is necessary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secrets Of A Victorious Life

    Contributed by Benjamin Beckley on Sep 1, 2023
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    To live a Victorious life, there are things to access as secrets and embrace as truths that will position us for triumph. John 8:32.

    Behind every major attainment in life, there is a secret. There is something someone doing great things knows that makes the great thing show. - Jesus and Disciples casting demons - Mark 9:28-29. “28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' First Sign Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 15, 2023
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     | 3,726 views

    The first sign in John 2:1-11 teaches us that Jesus is the Christ who initiates the new covenant.

    Introduction The movie Signs tells the story of a former Episcopal priest named Graham Hess (played by Mel Gibson). Graham lives on a farm in rural Pennsylvania with his children. His younger brother, who was a former minor league baseball player, has been helping the family since Graham’s wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Love

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024
     | 714 views

    John 3:16; is probably the most well-known verse in the entire Bible. The message of it is one of the most powerful.

    John 3:16; is probably the most well-known verse in the entire Bible. The Apostle John is the writer. John was most likely the youngest of all the apostles. He was about 17. He was also one of the three men that Jesus chose to include in the inner circle. As one of the three, John witnessed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Creature Of Habit 02 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023
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    THIS MESSAGE CONTIUES THE SERIES ABOVE AND LOOKS AT FELLOWSHIP THROUGH THE EYES OF JOHN AS HE WRITES TO HIS FRIEND GAIUS.

    BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT 02 CHANGING OUR WAYS IN 2023 3 JOHN INTRODUCTION: AS WE RETURN TO OUR SERIES IN 3RD JOHN, WE CONTINUE TO LOK AT THOSE ACTIONS THAT JOHN BROUGHT TO LIGHT THAT WERE EVIDENT IN HIS FRIEND GAIUS. THESE ACTIONS ARE GREAT HABITS FOR US TO DEVELOP AS WE BEGIN THIS NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Real Joy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,537 views

    This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine". This is the 1st sermon from 2 John.

    Series: Be Genuine [#12] FINDING REAL JOY 2 John 1:1-13 Introduction: In a world of pain, misery, corruption, etc…; how does a Christian find joy in their Christian walk? 2 John helps us answer this question. 2 John 1:1-3 This letter, which is addressed to the “chosen lady and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Example Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2024
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     | 3,407 views

    This is the 13th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine". This is the 1st sermon from 3 John.

    Series: Be Genuine [#13] A GOOD EXAMPLE 3 John 1:1-15 Introduction: Growing up, I heard from my parents often that I needed to be a good example for my brother. This morning, I want you to think about “role models”. We live in a World where people are looking for “role models”. Unfortunately, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Love The Evil Of This World Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 28, 2022
     | 1,173 views

    In this passage of scripture, John was writing unto all believers to urge them to obey Jesus and love all Believers

    In this passage of scripture, John was writing unto all believers to urge them to obey Jesus and love all Believers. In verses 12-14: 1. As Christians have their curious states, so they have unconventional obligations 2. There is obedience and statutes basic to all, and shared love and scorn of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Globalisation Of The Gospel.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 13, 2022
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     | 1,191 views

    And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12.32.

    THE GLOBALISATION OF THE GOSPEL. John 12:20-36. (John 12:20-22): Some serious minded Greek worshippers expressed a desire to have a conversation with Jesus. They approached Philip, who came from Galilee of the Gentiles, and he and Andrew made the approach to the Lord on their behalf. It is good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Living Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2025
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     | 585 views

    The healing of the crippled man showed that Peter and John believe in the presence of Christ, His power and the authority of His Name.

    Acts 3:1-8, 12-16 - The Living Christ What Peter and John did was remarkable and out-of-the-ordinary. Their actions tell us at least THREE realities: (1) They believe that Christ has risen and is with them. No one would invoke the name of a dead man and expect something to happen. (2) They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Does A Sin Unto Death Mean?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2025
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    We worry much about the unforgivable sin or as John puts it "a sin unto death?"

    What is a Sin unto Death 1 John 5:14–17 NKJV Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. If anyone sees his brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible