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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    John 2:1-11 Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025
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    Jesus showed evangelism and education begins with home and family.

    1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: “The Pharisees question John the Baptist” (1:19-28). Day 2: “The next day John saw Jesus coming” (1:29). Day 3: “The next day John stood with two of his disciples” (1:35). Day 4: “The day following ... Jesus found Philip” (1:43). Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Obedience. John 14:15-21

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2024
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    Learning how to walk in this world with obedience to our faith. Moving forward in the world we live in.

    Growing in Christ: Walking in Obedience. John 14:15-21 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I can do what it says I can do. I am what it says I am. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rediscovering The Wonder Of The Incarnation - John 1:14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 6, 2024
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    Christmas is a season where we celebrate the birth of Jesus. But sometimes, amidst the busyness of gifts, decorations, and gatherings, we lose sight of the profound mystery of the incarnation—God becoming man.

    Rediscovering the Wonder of the Incarnation Theme: The incarnation of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our faith, revealing God’s love, purpose, and plan for salvation. Key Scripture: John 1:14 – “So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Victorious Living - 3 John V-2 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 9, 2025
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    Spiritual well-being is deeply rooted in our relationship with God and how we live out His teachings in our daily lives. Let us meditate and discuss the following. 1. The key factors behind a healthy spiritual life 2. Importance of Spiritual Disciplines in our daily Life

    The key factors behind a healthy spiritual life 1. Relationship with God: The cornerstone of spiritual well-being in the Biblical context is an intimate, personal relationship with God. This relationship is cultivated through prayer, worship, and studying the Scriptures. In Jeremiah 29:13, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rich And Heartless, Or Rich And Generous?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2018
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    Fail to correct your evil addictions, and lose eternally.

    Thursday of Pentecost Week 2018 Reformation/Revolution The epistle of St. James reads much like the preaching of an OT prophet like Isaiah or Jeremiah. Today James is directing his admonitions to those who are rich and heartless. One can with the grace of God be rich and humane, rich and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith And The Two Meanings Of Works Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 14, 2017
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    Faith, above all, is a gift of God. Now it’s a gift that he pours out liberally on all humans, but it will not save our souls unless we cooperate with it.

    Thursday of 28th Week in Course 2017 Reformation Revolution Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues Our readings today say the same thing in different ways. St. Paul’s letter to the Romans was really the first work of systematic theology. It positions the saving work of Our Lord in the context of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Mass And Martyrdom Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2013
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    The fortnight for religious freedom is a time to get back to basics and understand our history, our worship, and our mission to the world

    June 24, 2013 Sacrosanctum Concilium Today we celebrate, with a solemnity, one of the three critical birthdays recognized by the Church. These nativities are those of Jesus–of course–the Blessed Virgin Mary, and now St. John the Baptist. I’ve noted in other homilies that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Ch.ch.ch.changes Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
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    Some people will change when they see the light. Others change only when they feel the heat. Change is an odd thing - everyone wants to change, but few actually do.

    “Ch.Ch.Ch.Ch.Changes” 3 John After watching sales falling off for three straight months at Kentucky Fried Chicken, the Colonel called the Pope and asked a favor. ''I need you to change the daily prayer from, 'Give us this day our daily bread' to 'Give us this day our daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Didn't God Proclaim The Birth Of His Son Through The "good And The Great"

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 2, 2021
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    Why did God use a rough man like John the Baptist to preach repentance to the people

    TSJ 05-12-21 Luke 3:1-20 John the Baptist Conventional wisdom says that how you present the message is more important than the message itself Why else do we see smartly dressed men and attractively clothed women advertising products like soap and cars But when God announced the birth of his son ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Trinity Series

    Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011
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    The word Trinity doesn’t appear as a theological term till near the end of the second century. “It was first used as ‘Trias’ by Theophilus, the Bishop of Antioch in AD. 180 and later by Tertullian asTrinitas to signify that God exists in three persons.”

    ARTICLE 2. In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Crucial, to the biblical doctrine of God is his Trinitarian nature. Trinity is a term that is not found in the Bible but a word used to describe what is apparent about God in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Revealing Of Messiah Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 21, 2010
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    John the Baptist was called by God to be the clarion and herald of the coming Good News!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 15, 2010 Date Preached: March 21, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Approaching the Resurrection Sermon Title: The Revealing of Messiah Sermon Text: John 1:15-34 Introduction: Ever since the fall of humanity in the Garden, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mark Chapter 1

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 17, 2014
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     | 9,760 views

    The opening eight verses of the Gospel according to Mark contain a gigantic volume of truths. Let's take a look at them.

    Mark 1:1-8 - “The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way” - “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Taylor avatar

    Jesus Is The Light That Triumphs Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014
     | 4,775 views

    The Light of the World Jesus is the Light that Triumphs

    The Light of the World Jesus is the Light that Triumphs John 1:1-5 December 1, 2013 Christmas is four weeks away and though it is not a Christian holiday per say, it is a cultural celebration that has some connection with the Christianity so it is good for us to draw our attention to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Forerunner To The Messiah Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 16, 2016
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     | 9,096 views

    John gives us three important lessons from his testimony: 1. We are not the focus of the witness; 2. We are not the light of the world; and, 3. We proclaim (for others) our own belief in Jesus. Before we can ever grow, we must realize these first!

    The Forerunner to the Messiah John 1:14-28 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - If we can learn to love like Jesus’, we can bring others to Him -- Re: We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dirty Dancing

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 9, 2018
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    Herodias thought she won the day when John the Baptist was beheaded.

    Dirty Dancing Mark 6:14-29 John the Baptist had been thrown into prison not long after he had identified Jesus as the Messiah. Having been given the great privilege by God to introduce the bridegroom to God’s people, the bride, John’s role was essentially done. He realized this and said as much in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible