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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    God's Call

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 12, 2021
     | 3,090 views

    God can interrupt us via an epiphany, a theophany, or a revelation to call us. Let’s learn about God’s call. Let’s look at Jesus calling Philip and Nathaniel in John 1:43-51.

    Prelude: God can interrupt us via an epiphany, a theophany, or a revelation to call us. Goal: Let’s learn about God’s call. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus calling Philip and Nathaniel in John 1:43-51. Philip John 1:43-45 The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love One Another

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,388 views

    Today we will look at: 1. Johns Call To Love One Another 2. Jesus Example of Love For One Another 3. God’s Promises to those who Love One Another

    Sermon Title: Love One Another Sermon Date: 12/27/2007 By: Dcn. Chris Nerreau INTRODUCTION What is the key ingredient to a healthy, strong, vibrant church? Is it theology? Is it prayer? Is it good teaching and preaching or the sacraments? Again, what is the backbone if you will of a healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Church Leaders Serving The People

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 16, 2023
     | 1,255 views

    In the foot-washing story, Jesus exemplifies servant leadership. Our church leaders should be exercising this idea.

    Church Leaders Serving the People John 13:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Badge Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2013
     | 4,538 views

    Jesus washes the disciples feet - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). What Jesus knew (vs 1-3) • Jesus knew about Gods timing (vs 1) • Jesus knew the truth about Judas (vs 2) • Jesus knew he had been given Him all things (vs 3) (B). What Jesus did (vs 4-5). • Humility acts unannounced (vs 4-5). • Humility acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Triumphant Death Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,488 views

    Expository sermon about Jesus’ Death: (1)Pathway of Obedience (2)Providence of the Almighty (3)Provision for the Natural (4)Proclamation of the Victory! Video clip from "Ben Hur" used in this message.

    Triumphant Death of Christ Fortifying the Foundations # 42 John 19:17-30[1] 8-1-04 The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus—that is the heart and soul of Christianity. One reason I have been preaching through the Gospel of John is to make sure we never lose sight of what is important to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Open Your Eyes

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 987 views

    Conservative vs Liberal Christianity is? People in the pews need to open their eyes and see what church leadership is doing.

    Open Your Eyes John 11:45-54 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz A lesson from this passage from John’s Gospel is that the people need to monitor their leaders to ensure that their values and truths are being used. The people in Jesus’ day had little choice who their leaders were. The people could have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Thirst

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,930 views

    A thirst must be satisfied.

    John 19:28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Words From The Cross: 'i Am Thirsty"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 17, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,530 views

    A sermon about thirsting for and finding life in God.

    "Words from the Cross: 'I'm Thirsty'" John 19:28-30 Have you ever been really, really thirsty, but there was no water or even soda to be found? When I'm really thirsty and I am not able to have a drink, I have a hard time thinking about anything else. I might fantasize about an icy cool ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    I Thirst Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 6, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,685 views

    Jesus said, “I thirst,” from the cross because He wanted His lips and throat moistened to utter one final victorious shout before He died. The death of Jesus Christ finished His work of redemption, atonement, and reconciliation.

    I Thirst John 19:28-29 During the approximately six hours Jesus Christ hung on the cross, our Lord spoke seven final statements. One of those statements is recorded in John 19:28: “Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Diotrephes

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011
     | 11,582 views

    John writes a letter that commends his friend Gaius, encourages him, and assures him that the troublemaker Diotrephes would be dealt with.

    VERSES 1-2 FROM JOHN WITH LOVE Once again we have John addressing himself as the elder, which is more a title of authority than speaking of age. He addresses his letter to his dear friend Gaius and once again, as we saw in his gospel and his first two letter, emphasizes LOVE. He declares that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Fear

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010
     | 8,466 views

    Fear is a normal abnormality, something we are very used to in our world. Here is the story of the execution of John, and the fear that was behind it.

    Passage: Matthew 14:1-12 Intro: Fear is the negative emotion we are most comfortable with. 1. it is a normal abnormality, something we have gotten very used to in our world. 2. fear is a hugely powerful force; a vast majority of the things we do, or don’t do, are motivated by fear. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Our Hope Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,706 views

    The gospel in a nutshell, hope in seed form, the message of the Bible in a single verse... a 25-word 'parade of hope.' John 3:16

    t is a twenty-five word ‘parade of hope.’ It’s small enough to fit on a post-it note, yet powerful enough to last 2,000 years. It is the entire message of God in a nutshell. It is the gospel in one verse. It is the Magna Carta, the Rosetta Stone of Christianity. It is John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,230 views

    Sermon 5 in series. 1 John, the epistle of assurance, gives 16 signs of a genuine believer in Christ. This is part 1 of that series.

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. REVIEW: Message #1: An Argument in Eternity. Mt. 7:21-23 Many who say “Lord, Lord ...” Message #2: The Cost of Freedom in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Judith Hand avatar

    Easter Message: A Woman’s Report

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,732 views

    The scrpture’s account in John chapter 20 of when Mary Magdalene encountered the living Christ at the tomb that first Easter morning.

    Easter Message Scripture passages: Acts 10:34-43 Colossians 3:1-4 A WOMAN’S REPORT John 20:1-18 Acts 10: 34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Behold, What Manner Of Love! - Part 1

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,472 views

    John is writing about a kind of love that is a strange kind of love, an unusual kind of love, a kind of love to which we are not accustomed.

    A Christian daycare provider (let’s call her Anne) tells the story of how one day a beautiful, but very troubled little girl came through the door of her center. From the very beginning Anne became captivated by this child who had so little but needed so much. She was heartbroken that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible