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Trying Times - "In The Morning" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 7, 2013

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A comparative: Those, who give God the day and wait on the Lord and those who panic and use pride and vanity, counting the blessings of others, being the judge of who should be blessed, taking, before they receive what they prayed for.

Trying Times – “IN THE MORNING” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/07/2013) “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-36

Denomination: Friends

It's Not The Baptist's Church Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013

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All witnessing points to Jesus and away from ourselves

It’s Not the Baptist’s Church John 3:22-36 Rev. Mark A. Barber Last Week, we saw how Nicodemus was witnessed to by Jesus who knows the hearts of all people. The whole gospel is a witness to the person and work of Christ. We saw in the earlier sermon “How to be a Good ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grasping The Benefits Of Having The Son

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2013

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There are benifits to having God's Son, Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord.

Title: Grasping the Benefits of Having the Son Introduction: I want to read to you from Scripture about what the Ultimate Father did. "For God so loved the world, He gave His one and only Son, that whoever, believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 17, 2021

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what makes a ministry "successful?"

He Must Increase and I Must Decrease: An Exposition of john 3:22-36 Introduction Everyone wants to be popular. We also have a desire to have our egos stroked. We gauge our importance by how many followers we have on social media. We all want our posts to be liked. This is also important for those ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"when Another Ministry Is More Successful" (Message 8 In The Series On The Gospel Of John 2012) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 30, 2021

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The ministry of Jesus' ministry was starting up and becoming more successful than the ministry of John the Baptist. The Disciples of John were resentful and jealous of Jesus; John had no problem with it.

“WHEN ANOTHER MINISTRY IS MORE SUCCESSFUL” (Message 8 on Gospel of John 2021) John 3:22-36 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ March 7, 2021 Sermon Link: https://youtu.be/JM_-uR0cqWA INTRODUCTION: 1.) Everyone likes to have success, and that also includes in the ministry. A.) Because of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why You Should Listen To Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021

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Next in series in John. Examines the input of Jesus in our lives

John 3 (4) Why we should listen to Jesus Yesterday I was working in the the high lift, decorating the bay tree in the field. I checked the gas one time and thought, I can finish this before I refuel it. I ended up running out of gas and getting stuck in the air. I started thinking of Elmer Fudd ...read more

Scripture: John 3:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Fine Art Of Being A Jumbo Shrimp

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014

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Seeing that real greatness comes through servanthood.

Oxymorons are phrases that sound self-contradicting. Through the years, people have made lists of them. Maybe you’ve heard some… 1. Act naturally 2. Airline Food 3. Almost exactly 4. Alone together 5. Clearly misunderstood 6. Found missing 7. Government organization 8. New York ...read more

Scripture: John 3:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"From Good To Great"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

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if you really want to be something then you must become nothing..... If you want to go up in life then you must learn to come down..... If you want more of God then there must be less of you.

“From Good to Great” John 3:22-36 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already doing well and take it to the next level. One of the quotes from his book is this: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Superiority Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 18, 2015

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John's Gospel is known for revealing the Deity of Christ and John 3:31-36 are astounding verses which explain the Supremacy and Superiority of Christ.

The Savior’s Superiority John 3:31-36 One the first things people seem to ask when they meet someone for the first time is: Where do you come from? We don’t mean which hospital or heritage (not thinking of your family tree) or which planet or universe did you come from because we are ...read more

Scripture: John 3:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Exalting Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 27, 2015

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Everything falls into place when we realize that Jesus is First and we are second.

Exalting Jesus Text: John 3:22-36 Introduction 1. Illustration: I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Methodist

Detrimental Competition-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 31, 2018

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8 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VIII—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Releasing The Anointing Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019

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In order for the anointing of God to move powerfully through a Christian’s life, and upon every life they touch, it must be released.

Before the anointing was released at the start of Jesus ministry, He was baptized. “When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened.” (Luke 3:21 NIV) Baptism symbolizes death. The spices that made up the Anointing Oil ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30-31, Matthew 6:12-15, 1 Corinthians 11:27, Isaiah 58:6-12, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, Acts 5:15-16, James 4:5, John 6:63, 2 Timothy 2:21, Mark 1:4, Philippians 2:6-8, Luke 3:21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting In The Plans Of God Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2019

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The 12th sermon in our series on John's Gospel. In this sermon we examine the sovereignty of God in salvation

Trusting in the Plans of God (Gospel of John Part 12) Text: John 3:22 – 36 Let’s go ahead and open up our Bibles to John chapter 3:22- 36… and while you’re turning there, let me just recap what we looked at last week in case you weren’t here, or in case you’ve forgotten. Last week we talked about ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What’s Wrong With Arguing Over Ministry Importance? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 9, 2016

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Our focus must always be on what Christ offers, and what Christ has done. Will we focus on what Christ has done; or still desire our own recognition? It really is a challenge that each of us has to choose … and then follow for life!

What’s wrong with arguing over ministry importance? John 3:22-36 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 - Re: The prophet Isaiah already laid out our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Detrimental Competition-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2017

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1 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the weakness/detriment/absurdity/incompatibility of competitive ministry. A competitive spirit can be detrimental to Christian ministry. But when? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-I—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Humility in competition seems somewhat rare. I can remember seeing & hearing an American long-jumper & runner--Carl Lewis--in the Olympics(1988 Summer?) who just ‘tore-up’ his competition. He outran & out-jumped everybody! In ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

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