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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Radical Moves

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 19, 2012
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    These men make radical moves Jesus, James and John, and the Father Zebedee, in this reading we will also can make radical moves.

    Radical Moves Mark 1:14-20 1. The first Radical Move we find is with Jesus, Jesus goes to Galilee and does what John had done that got him arrested and eventually killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dealing With Diotrephes

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011
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    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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    Jesus' Baptism Reveals The Christ

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009
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    Epiphany 1/ Baptism of Jesus(C) -- The baptism of Jesus reveals he is the Christ. John the Baptist and the Triune God testify to this fact.

    JESUS’ BAPTISM REVEALS THE CHRIST (Outline) January 11, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 1 / BAPTISM OF JESUS -- Luke 3:15-17, 21,22 INTRO: Baptism is a blessed sacrament for every believer in the Christian church. God’s grace takes on a very visible form in baptism. Sins are washed away by the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fruit Versus Wine Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 8, 2010
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    A look at the Lord's Supper and God's provision for healing (Adapted from a CD series by John Paul Jackson called "Commion Effect.")

    Fruit versus Wine Communion Pt 2 Introduction Continue in the theme- becoming a Dangerous Church. We are called to be men/women who see w/eyes of the spirit and understand w/the mind- Kingdom of God 1Tim6:12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Easter: He's Alive!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 25, 2010
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    A short talk (plus a song I wrote in 1987) for the Easter School Assembly at St John's School Billericay, Essex, UK.

    Now I don’t want you to think that I’m hooked on the X-Factor; but … I was thinking this morning about the welcome that the singing contestants get when they go back to visit their Secondary school. Stacey Solomon visited King Solomon High School in Ilford, and when she went on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Word Revealed Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 14, 2009
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    Who was the Word, and what is His significance in knowing God the Father? John starts his book by making the subject very clear.

    The Word Revealed John 1:1-18 * John, the beloved disciple of our Lord, is the author of this fourth Gospel in our New Testament. * He is also the author of three letters--First, Second, and Third John--and the book of Revelation. * John wrote his Gospel and letters around A.D. 85-90, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of Life Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009
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    John uses powerful images in his writing. What did he mean when he called Jesus the light of life?

    October 7, 2007 John 8:12 The Light of Life Jn 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Jn 1:2 He was with God in the beginning. Jn 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. Jn 1:4 In him was life, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Our Hope Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Oct 30, 2010
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    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

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    Preach The Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by James May on Dec 28, 2008
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     | 6,997 views

    Our message today is that same that John the Baptist had - preach repentance and salvation and remission of sin because Jesus is coming soon.

    Preach the Coming of Jesus By Pastor Jim May Luke Chapter 3:2-18 God’s plan for the salvation of man was coming to pass. Jesus had been born in Bethlehem and he began to grow and gain wisdom and stature; gaining favor with both God and man. He learned quickly and, at 12 years of age, we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Peter Did Right Series

    Contributed by Jackie Barker on Jul 24, 2012
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    Failure is not final. Looking at the reinstatement of Peter, we see that we can go back to Jesus and be used by him. John 21

    “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said , “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Easter Message: A Woman’s Report

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Apr 15, 2011
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     | 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

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    The Cripple Who Danced In Church. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 20, 2012
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    Peter and John heal a crippled man. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Activity - Prayer (vs 1) The Place – Beautiful Gate (vs 2) The Request – Money (vs 3) The Miracle – Salvation (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • What’s in a name? • List of celebrities actual birth names try to guess their celebrity ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Voice In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Rodger Tidwell on Dec 3, 2012
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    that there are some similarities about John’s mission and the church’s mission today that would be beneficial for us to consider.

    A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS When we think of a wilderness, we think of words like seclusion, isolation and perhaps sparsity. I believe these words would be appropriate in describing not only a wilderness in the natural sense but also one in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Healthy Relationships 101: Dealing With Offenses

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 8, 2013
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    One of the most important teachings on healthy relationships: How to deal with offenses. Thank you to John Bevere who inspired this teaching!

    HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 101: DEALING WITH OFFENSES INTRO TO TOPIC: Chris Jordan “’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Worldview Matters Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 23, 2018
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     | 6,548 views

    Pastor John teaches how Worldview effects how we see God, His mission, and His plan for our lives.

    Worldview Matters CCCAG August 12th, 2018 Scripture- John 13:21-38 Intro: I am a little bit of a history buff. Let me define history- History is the exploration of decisions and I'm fascinated by digging in to how decisions were made in the past. One of the historical areas that fascinates me ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God