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  • Broken Lampstand Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,115 views

    A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

    “Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

  • John Wesley In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,960 views

    A Brief Biography of Wesley and His Teaching about God’s Grace and a discussion of his importance for today’s church.

    SLIDE 1 Welcome, attendance pad, prayer I am continuing this series today on Christianity and world religions. But today I am taking a different twist. I am going to talk about John Wesley. If it were not for this man I doubt that we would be meeting here in this place or form today. This ...read more

  • Commentary 1 John, Ch. 4 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2021
     | 3,290 views

    The mention of faith in 1John 3:23 had reminded the Apostle John of the danger of intellectual and moral error. After the last paragraph, the mention of God’s Spirit gave him a form to clothe the discussion of truth and falsehood in its human manifestations.

    TRIUMPHAL ENTRY COMMENTARY 1 JOHN, CH. 4 Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. King James Bible Testing the Spirits 1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. ...read more

  • Preparing For Christmas, John's Style

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Dec 17, 2018
     | 2,654 views

    Preparing for Christmas beyond decorating trees and writing cards.

    I have done it, and I cannot undo it. I have equated social media with that/this wild-eyed picture of John the Baptist. “You brood of vipers.” Polarizing. Negative. Scary, even. I hear some of you giggling, and I see you smiling. You know what I’m talking about. There’s a lot of speaking ...read more

  • John The Baptist (Luke 3:1-18)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,454 views

    My favourite sermon. JB is always the herald of Christmas for me - a guy with an attitude that is a long way from the fat elf in his red plush suit! ...

    The season of Christmas is upon us! At what point did this realisation hit you? * When you saw decorations going up in shopping centres - something which always seems to happen way to early (ie. October)? * When your family first rang you to organise a Christmas luncheon or dinner, which never ...read more

  • Take Off Your Shoes

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,301 views

    John made the statement that he wasn’t worthy even to unloose the latchet of Jesus’ sandals

    " Take off thy shoes" Ruth 4:1-8 Many times in the last few years I’ve questioned in my heart the mercy Christ has given me by my salvation and the great honor bestowed on such an undeserving man as me to preach the gospel. My heart sometimes almost breaks when I realize that the Creator of ...read more

  • The Proof Is In The Puddin' Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,643 views

    John the Baptist’s question and Jesus’ response helps us find the path to the truth about Jesus when He doesn’t live up to our expectations.

    The Proof is in the Puddin’ Text: 11:1-6 Introduction Thursday while the area youth ministers were meeting in the sanctuary the vendor for our video projector came to help us troubleshoot a problem. As we went down to my office he asked me what they were talking about, I told him they were ...read more

  • It's Not A Secret Anymore

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 45,012 views

    We are to look to Jesus.

    IT’S NOT A SECRET ANYMORE John 1:29-34 S: Jesus as our salvation Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE ARE TO LOOK TO JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in John 1:29-34 four reasons why we are to look to Jesus. The ____ reason why we are to look to Jesus is He is… I. (our) SACRIFICE ...read more

  • When He Heard That John Had Been Arrested, Jesus Withdrew To Galilee'

    Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 10,548 views

    How do we cope with our guilt feelings about things we can’t change in the world?

    I have recently been feeling a little guilty about failing to renew my membership of Amnesty International. This feeling particularly strikes when I hear in the news of some injustice somewhere in a far flung corner of the globe. I suppose that if I was still in amnesty, I would still ...read more

  • Dishonouring Jesus

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 251 ratings
     | 27,041 views

    Have you ever made a serious misjudgment about something or someone? Listen to some of these misjudgments.

    Have you ever made a serious misjudgment about something or someone? Listen to some of these misjudgments. I think there is a world market for maybe five computers. Thomas Watson, IBM Chairman, 1943 There is no reason that anyone would want a computer in their home. Ken Olson, President, Digital ...read more

  • Examining The First Witness

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 238 ratings
     | 33,471 views

    4th sermon in a John series

    Examining the First Witness John 1.19-34 In 1948, a remarkable religious phenomenon occurred in the US. It began in a tent near Hollywood California, under the preaching of a young evangelist. The crowds were sparse at first but as the preaching continued, the crowds began to grow. Finally some ...read more

  • An Effective Soul Winner Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,348 views

    Sermon on the call of Matthew Levi with emphasis on the characteristics of a soul winner as seen in both Jesus and Matthew.

    An Effective Soul Winner Mark 2:13-20 INTRO.: These events occurred during the first year of the public ministry of Jesus. He is involved in a preaching tour of Galilee and has called His first four disciples, fishermen who make their living on the Sea of Galilee. He is near the port of ...read more

  • When Things Don't Seem To Add Up Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,168 views

    How Jesus dealt with John the Baptist’s doubts can help us in dealing with doubt today

    Field Dalling 16-12-01 When things don’t seem to add up. Mt. 11:1-12 Story: A few years ago, a major Multinational company was looking for a new Marketing Director. After much advertising and many application, three candidates entered the ...read more

  • The Wounds Endure (A Sermon On John 20:19-29)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,829 views

    There is a mystery in the suffering of Jesus - we know that. His wounds are special, because they are Godxs wounds for us! We know that Jesusx wounds are deeply tied to His ...

    We’re in John Chapter 20 today - revisiting the story of ’doubting Thomas’. This is a familiar story. We have it read to us in church every year, though I’m not entirely sure why that is. As most of you probably know, we in the Anglican church work on a three year lectionary, which means that we ...read more

  • It's All About Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,757 views

    It’s all about Jesus! Let’s dare not live on the edges of doctrinal extremes. Let’s instead continue to live at the foot of the cross pointing people to Jesus! Jesus alone is the answer! Jesus alone saves and sets people free from sin!

    It’s ALL about Jesus! The Life of Christ Series By Greg Johnson February 18, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org John 1:19-34 David has been coming to Loving God Fellowship for months now. David is hearing impaired and when he first started coming, he could barely hear. He has told me ...read more

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