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  • Dr. Rich Denning avatar

    "Fourth Sign" Feeding The 5,000 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Apr 21, 2017
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    This is part of a series on the Gospel of John.

    INTRODUCTION: This is the fourth sign pointing to the deity of Jesus. This miracle is included in all four Gospels (See Mt.14:13-21; Mk. 6:30-44; Lk. 9:10-17). It held strong appeal, especially for those who had learned of Israel’s experience in the wilderness when God “rained down manna upon them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Fifth Sign" Jesus Walking On The Water Series

    Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Apr 26, 2017
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    This is part of a series on the Gospel of John.

    INTRODUCTION: After feeding the 5,000 Jesus withdrew by Himself because He perceived the crowd would force Him to be king. He did not give any specific instructions to His disciples. However, they went to down to the sea and began a nighttime voyage across the sea to Capernaum. The disciples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Sixth Sign" Healing Of A Man Born Blind Series

    Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on May 3, 2017
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    This is a part of a series on the Gospel of John.

    INTRODUCTION: This man had never seen a sunrise, sunset, a flower, or anything. He grew up in a world of darkness. This man’s blindness was not punishment for his sin or his parent’s sin. However, it is true that he would not be blind if it were not for the Fall of man and curse of sin. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Oct 7, 2016
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    First sermon in the series on the Gospel of John.

    Who is Jesus? - John 1:1-13 The Apostle John had watched and examined the Lord for a few years. He has now lived for the Lord for many years. It is believed that this Gospel was the last to be written, about 85 A.D. By the time this book was in the churches, much of the New Testament had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is The Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Oct 7, 2016
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    John the Baptist's declaration

    This is the Son of God - John 1:29-34 Intro. It is worth noting, that so far in this first chapter there have been many names of our Lord revealed. The Word, the Light, Jesus Christ, only begotten Son, and the Christ are in the first 28 verses. In our text tonight, there are two more names. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Seek Ye? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Oct 7, 2016
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    The first disciples seek to follow the Lord

    What Seek Ye? John 1:29-42 Intro. As we study John, we have seen the authenticity of Jesus as the eternal God. John the Baptist is the forerunner who fulfilled prophecy and declared Christ to those in Israel. Now, some that followed Christ, turn to follow the Lord (Text) I. The Meeting that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Compliment Of Being Real Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Oct 7, 2016
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    Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael

    The Compliment of being Real - John 1:43-51 Intro. We all like compliments. We want to be accepted. All enjoy someone saying good things about them. But how much more important could it be than for the compliment to ring from the God of all the ages! Matthew 25:21 21 His lord said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refresh (3) Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017
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    Who is God

    The issue found in John 8:1-11 is a woman who was caught red handed. She had done something wrong and there were consequences for her actions. The reality of the story concerning the women caught in adultery. She’s probably naked, dirty, broken and now facing death in the face. The Law required she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Refresh (5) Pursued Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017
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    Who is God

    Jesus needed to go through Samaria is kind of interesting. If you look at a map of his starting location and his final destination, Samaria was out of his way. There was no geographical reason to take that route. The Word is very clear though-he needed to take this route. Why? So he could have an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus As The Wakening Of God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 3, 2017
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    This is Chapter 6 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

    Introduction I went to Abilene, Texas in view to a call for the Holiday Hills Baptist Church. The term “In View to a Call” is what a church without a pastor ask the minister to do to try to discern whether God is calling him to pastor their church. I had a chance to meet with the deacons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2015
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    “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” He is talking to Pharisees and Sadducees, who were very religious but also very distant from God. Many of us here this morning could easily claim to be very religious, but if we are. . . .

    25-Aug-05 Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life? Matthew 3:7-11 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Therefore bear fruits worthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great In The Sight Of The Lord

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2014
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    Jesus said there was no greater prophet in the Old Testament period than John. That’s an astounding statement. What made John so great? I want us to look at FOUR marks of greatness in John, so that we can make our lives great too.

    GREAT IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD Luke 1:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW THEY GOT SAM TO CHURCH 1. The story is told of a small church where the small congregation had tried for years to get the biggest “sinner” in town, Sam, to come to church. 2. Sam the sinner would have nothing to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Lose Friends And Make Enemies Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012
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    The book, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, was a best seller in the motivational market years ago. Today, people are using God's Word as a motivational marketing tool to win friends and influence people. However, Jesus lost frien

    John 6:25-59 How to Lose Friends and Make Enemies Intro – With Friends Like That… Recently I had a dream. My friend Corey and I were hunting with a group of friends. We paired off in groups of two and went to our assigned location to hunt. Later that evening Corey returned alone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Radical Methodical Teacher

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Oct 2, 2011
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    A confirmation sermon that shows that Christ's teachings are the basis for the docterine of the United Methodist Church.

    Let Me Tell You a Story about a Radical and Methodical Teacher Luke 16: 1-13 NRSV This is the world of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Let us pray. Well, last Sunday I talked about how through Christ we have meaning in our lives. We are able to be and do so much through Christ. But we have to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Witness

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 10, 2011
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    Exposition of John 1 regarding truths about John the Baptist. He knew his purpose, knew Jesus and his life reflected it.

    Text: John 1:6-8, Title: The Witness, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.9.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Steve Jobs passing this week B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. Man Who Knew His Purpose 1. A Witness to Christ – John 1:6-8 2. A voice of one crying in the wilderness, make straight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist