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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Conversation With A Woman At The Well

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022
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    Today we want to look at a conversation between the Lord Jesus and a woman at the well. We find this conversation recorded in the gospel of John.

    As many of you know, John is not included in the synoptic gospels. WHY? The Lord’s earthly ministry was around 3 1/2 years. • The synoptic gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke deal with the last year of His ministry. They dealt with a lot of things in His ministry, but not in much detail. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rags To Robes Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on May 29, 2022
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    Pastor John describes how Jesus has thrown aside the filthy rags of our old life and clothed us with HIMself.

    Rags to Robes Ephesians Series CCCAG May 7th, 2022 Scripture- Ephesians 4:17-32 Intro: One of my favorite movies is called “The Last Samurai” with Tom Cruise and Ken Wasanami. It’s a story of a civil war soldier named Nathan Algren who is hired by the emperor of Japan to train his armies in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Travel Advisory

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 18, 2023
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    John contemplates the conversation over the Last Supper so long ago, especially the meaning of Jesus' advice to carry a sword.

    What on earth was Jesus talking about now? There they were in Jerusalem, the culmination of the three years of traveling and teaching with the Master. They were in the city that was the center of their universe. Jesus had confounded all his questioners and accusers. The people had hailed him as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus' Fourth Sign Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2023
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     | 2,283 views

    The fourth sign in John 5:1-15 teaches us that Jesus is the Son of God who makes people spiritually whole.

    Introduction Carolyn Weber has written a book that is titled, Surprised by Oxford: A Memoir. Weber grew up in Canada and was awarded a graduate scholarship to study Romantic Literature at Oriel College of Oxford University in England. She arrived at Oxford as a feminist from a loving but broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus' Sixth Sign Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2023
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     | 2,929 views

    The sixth sign in John 9:1-41 teaches us that Jesus is the light of the world who gives sight to the spiritually blind.

    Introduction The Apostle John wrote The Gospel According to John. Jesus had done thousands of miracles. John selected just seven of these miracles, which he called “signs,” to help his readers “believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing [they] may have life in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Traveling Through This World Of Sorrow

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Nov 3, 2024
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    This world has always been a dangerous place for Christians. In John 15 Jesus said the world would hate His followers

    TRAVELING THROUGH THIS WORLD OF SORROW TEXT: PSALM 20:1-2; 7 INTRODUCTION: The song, “I Want to Know More About My Lord,” was written by Lee Roy Abernathy. I believe David, who wrote Psalm 20, would relate to this song. The first verse says, “While traveling through this world of sorrow, I’m on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Get Ready -1

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024
     | 388 views

    This passage describes John the Baptist’s ministry and the exhortations he offered to the people as he prepared the way for Jesus. The verse states:

    And with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people."* (ESV) Exhortation Defined Exhortation is a term that carries a strong sense of encouragement, urging, and admonishment. It goes beyond just offering advice; it implies an earnest urging towards change and action, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Story Within The Story

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 21, 2024
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    Within the Story that John Mark shares in chapter two is the deeper story of the power of forgiveness – for healing and wholeness physically, emotionally and spiritually.

    Scripture: Mark 2:1-12; Psalm 103:2-4 Title: The Story within the Story Within the Story that John Mark shares in chapter two is the deeper story of the power of forgiveness – for healing and wholeness physically, emotionally and spiritually. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Divine Nature Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    “God is Spirit” (John 4:24, NLT). He has all power, all knowledge, and is everywhere present at the same time.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. How could the untrained observe and describe God? a. Spirit. b. Invisible. c. Unknown. d. The source of law. e. Intelligent – designer. 2. Only God understands Himself perfectly. Why some have difficulty accepting/defining/describing God: a. No infinite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Beginning Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023
     | 1,781 views

    Pastor John starts the series on the Holy Spirit by teaching how the Holy Spirit was involved in both the creation of the earth and the creation of humanity.

    In the Beginning Holy Spirit Series CCCAG July 23rd, 2023 Scripture- Gen 1:2 Intro: When I was a child, and I attended worship services, everything was done in a very ritualistic way. We would walk into church, and see the worship song page numbers on the little block displays on the pillars, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is It Magic? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 531 views

    This sermon explores the depth of God's love in John 3:16, challenging us to not only understand it but to let it transform our lives.

    Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in the pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and the unfathomable depth of God's love for us. It's a joy to be among you today, as we stand on the precipice of revelation, eager to glean from the Word of God. Our focus today is a verse ...read more

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    That We May Believe Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 29, 2025
     | 433 views

    John has shown us ample evidence that Jesus is Lord, Savior, and God, and that we should trust in Him for our salvation.

    That we may believe Text: John 20:30-31 Let’s take our Bibles and open them up to John 20. This morning, we’re going to look at John’s purpose statement. He’s going to tell us why he wrote this Gospel account. John 20:30-31 (READ). Ok, so there it is… Why did John write this? So that you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Conversion And Transformation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2025
     | 348 views

    The reading from John's Gospel will help us get insight into the awesome transformation of Saul into Paul on the Damascus road.

    Friday of the Third Week in Easter 2025 Sometimes we can aid our personal understanding of the Scriptures by our imagination, and in the Gospel we just heard, our imagination should be running very, very fast. Jesus said, “This is the bread which came down from heaven, not such as the fathers ate ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Believer's Imperative Reaction To Christ's Imminant Return Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,669 views

    The 3 Main Points of this message were borrowed from John MacArthur's message of the same passage in Revelation

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org A couple of Wednesdays ago during our Bible study, we came to the concluding verses in our study of the Book of Revelation. Over the last two years, a group of us have committed to a continual examination of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Holy Habit #6: Brotherly Kindness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 25, 2025
     | 546 views

    “Loving one another is not optional in the Christian life. It is the evidence of it.” (John Piper) This is where all our spiritual growth leads.

    HOLY HABIT #6: Brotherly Kindness 2 Peter 1:5-7 Introduction “Loving one another is not optional in the Christian life. It is the evidence of it.” (John Piper) This is where all our spiritual growth leads. The Holy Habits of 2 Peter 1 begin with faith and end with love. That journey transforms ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ