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  • bala samson avatar

    Double Miracle

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 18, 2015
     | 4,250 views

    How comforting it is to know that God keeps a record of all our good works and that we would be certainly rewarded for it!

    Double miracle! Luke 1:36”And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.” The news of the birth of Jesus, who will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High was as such astonishing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The 7 I Am Statements Of Jesus

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 8,395 views

    Today we’re going to talk about the 7 I Am statements of Jesus in John. The 7 “I Am” Statements of Jesus are a great way to build in your mind a framework of who jesus is and what his position as our “savior” really means.

    Today we’re going to talk about the 7 I Am statements of Jesus in John. The 7 “I Am” Statements of Jesus are a great way to build in your mind a framework of who Jesus is and what his position as our “savior” really means. I’d encourage you to memorize one or more of these “I am” statements. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Soak It In Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 12,663 views

    When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing.

    Soak It In! Thesis: When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing. Illustration: Pour water on the sponge and the duck. Which one soaks up the water? One is open to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John Series Sermon 28 The Rejection Of Jesus' Claim John 5:40-47 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022
     | 2,287 views

    Men reject Jesus’ claim to be “equal with God” (Jn. 5:18). Jesus gave six reasons for their rejection.

    (5:40–47) Introduction: men reject Jesus’ claim to be “equal with God” (Jn. 5:18). Jesus gave six reasons for their rejection. 1. People refuse to come to Christ (vv.40–41). 2. People do not love God (v.42). 3. People accept false messiahs (v.43). 4. People seek the approval and honor of mere men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    From Hidden Nights To Open Daylight Testimony – The Samaritan Woman – Characters Of John’s Gospel Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 8, 2022
     | 3,419 views

    There was a woman in need who came to Jacob’s well to draw natural water but left with the living water. Her testimony was genuine and people were saved through that testimony. This illustrates the gentle care of the Lord for sinners.

    FROM HIDDEN NIGHTS TO OPEN DAYLIGHT TESTIMONY – THE SAMARITAN WOMAN – CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL Message - The Woman of Samaria – John Chapter 4 John 4 v 1 Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptising more disciples than John John 4:2 (although ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John Series Part 13 Revelation 4: The New Birth, John 3:1–15 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 17, 2022
     | 2,675 views

    the new birth, along with God’s great love (vv.16–17), is the most important revelation ever made in all of human history. Jesus revealed the new birth.

    John Series Part 13 Revelation 4: The New Birth, John 3:1–15 (3:1–15) Introduction: the new birth, along with God’s great love (vv.16–17), is the most important revelation ever made in all of human history. Jesus revealed the new birth. 1. The setting: Nicodemus approached Jesus (vv.1–2). 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Series Part 16 The Revelation Of Jesus, The New Master John 3:22-36 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022
     | 1,887 views

    This passage does one thing—it points to Jesus Christ as the New Master, the One whom God has set before man as the only Master worthy of serving.

    John Series Part 16 THE REVELATION OF JESUS, THE NEW MASTER John 3 22 36 (3:22–36) Introduction: this passage does one thing—it points to Jesus Christ as the New Master, the One whom God has set before man as the only Master worthy of serving. 1. The setting for the revelation (vv.22–26). 2. Answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Part 21 & 22 The Subject Of Labor For God, John 4:31-42 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022
     | 1,582 views

    The believer is to labor for God. His life is to be focused upon the will and work of God. His purpose for being on earth is to serve God, to obey and work for Him.

    John Part 21 & 22 The Subject of Labor for God, 4:31–42 (4:31–42) Introduction: the believer is to labor for God. His life is to be focused upon the will and work of God. His purpose for being on earth is to serve God, to obey and work for Him. 1. Physical vs. spiritual concerns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Heart, He Has Overcome! - John 16:33 & John 14:16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,323 views

    Two powerful promises that Jesus gave us in the Gospel of John (16:33 & 14:16) that together form a message of hope, assurance, and victory.

    Take Heart, He Has Overcome! - John 16:33 & John 14:16 Introduction: Today, we will be diving into two powerful promises that Jesus gave us in the Gospel of John. Our main texts are John 16:33 and John 14:16, and together, these verses form a message of hope, assurance, and victory. In a world ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Devils Lawyer

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,499 views

    A follow up of, The Devils Bishop. The sanctity of marrage is in trouble, what the Church needs to know, to stand in the day of trial.

    The Devils Lawyer, The Sanctity of Marriage God declares that marriage is between man and woman, but Satan has gotten a lawyer to fight in his corner. See what God has to say. Can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thomas, The Twin, And The Divine Mercy

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2014
     | 4,296 views

    In the lives and work of St. Thomas, Pope St. John, and Pope St. John Paul, we can see the operation of the Divine Mercy coming from the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

    Divine Mercy Sunday 2014 Canonization of Two Popes In the first century, there were no printing presses, no typewriters, no word processors, no i-pads, and, in the Holy Land and Rome, no cheap paper. If a literate person wanted to read, he picked up a scroll of papyrus, or parchment, and almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Dealing With Sin In 1 John (Part 2 Of 2) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 12, 2019
     | 4,647 views

    Is it possible for a born again, regenerated Christian to live a life of continual, habitual sin? The apostle John says, absolutely, positively, NO!

    Dealing with Sin in 1 John (Part 2) Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Mothers Day 2017 - "Bad Moms Of The Bible"

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,039 views

    Todd Bishop shares some principles from the Bible on how Mothers can impact and influence all those around them.

    You know … for some moms it is hard to figure out the texting acronyms. One mom texted her son: “Your grandfather just passed away. LOL.” The son responds: “Why is that funny?” Mom texts back: “It’s not funny, David! What do you mean?” Her son is confused – he writes: “Mom, LOL means Laughing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Forgive, "or Else" Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2019
     | 3,696 views

    The culture itches to persecute the Catholic Church, and a small number of renegade priests and bishops who abused their authority have provided the excuse.

    Tuesday of the Third Week in Lent 2019 It’s often been said by commentators that the “ten thousand talents” that the Gospel servant owed his master was a sum greater than the gross national product of Palestine in New Testament times. Jesus is clearly exaggerating for effect here, something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    You Must Be Joking - John The Baptist As Our Vicar!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,660 views

    Can you imgaine what fun John the Baptist would be as your local vicar

    NR/SMM 05-12-04 Mt. 3:1-11 John the Baptist’s ministry Story: Have you ever stopped to think what would happen if Bishop Graham appointed John the Baptist as your local vicar instead of me. Ursula don’t answer that! Imagine yourself asking John the Baptist round for dinner. What would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican