Sermons on John 2:23-12:43:

Life Out Of Focus Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. Mad Focus 2. Bad Focus 3. Sad Focus 4. Glad Focus

- Out of focus – Not clear, distorted - Can’t make out what it is > VIDEO – 011 Life Out of focus 9/11 Tribute The Sept. 11 terrorists hijacked four passenger jets. -Two into World Trade Center - A third plane was crashed into the - Fourth in a field near Shanksville, Pa., ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bring Back Stability Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

I. A Conscious Need. II. A Great Discovery. III. A Comforting Message IV. A Willing Reception V. An Immediate Result

- Steadicam on a Sagway - No matter what the action the camera is always steady I. A Conscious Need. Their condition was most painful. v. 17 - "It was now dark”, v.17 - Alone v. 18 – Storm “A great wind that blew” Darkness, Desertion, Danger. - With Jesus darkness will ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Satisfied? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

One of four solutions of feeding the 5,000. • Removal - Disciples (Mk 6:35-36) • Realistic – Philip (v.7) • Rational – Andrew (v. 8-9) • Regenerate - Jesus (v. 11)

Camera Gadget Bag Camera & zoom lens additional lenses, a flash, accessories and a laptop, personal items like a jacket, water bottle & snacks - Just being prepared - First an earthquake, now a hurricane and a potential tornado as well? While most people would admit they would not be ready for a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Out Of A Rut Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. The “OW” EXPERIENCE – v. 2-5 2. The “HOW” EXPERIENCE - v.6 3. The “NOW” EXPERIENCE – v.8 4. THE “BOW” EXPERIENCE

CCTV For Surveillance - Just watch – To monitor • Baby Monitor • Wildlife Observation • Web Cam • Weather Cam • Traffic Cam Britain A Surveillance Society - Used to nab the Birmingham rioters - 4.2m CCTV cameras in Britain - about one for every 14 people. - One ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Type Of Faith Do You Have? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

How To Walk By Faith - 1. Seek Him & His kingdom 2. Come Close to Him 3. Spend time With Him 4. Commit yourself to Him 5.Hear & Obey Him

+ Cameras & Faith Various cameras to capture life moments > 1. Wooden Toy Camera, - Has the shape but does not do anything - Great to pretend & use your imagination - Does nothing - No faith at all > 2. Pretend Toy Camera - Press the button and it plays music - You can see the animal pictures ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Close Up Work Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

I. No Soul Is So Lost But The Lord Can Find It II. No Situation Is So Small But The Lord Can Use It. III. No Strength Is So Feeble But The Lord Can Increase It. IV. No Start Is So Small But The Lord Can Magnify It

- You need another lens to do close-up work - Macro lens on water + Without water, you can’t have life! - Water covers about 70% of the Earth’s surface - Mayo Clinic Guideline 8x8 (8 oz x 8 glasses) - An American taking a five-minute shower uses more water than a typical person in a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Photography Course In John 3 Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

He was lost: I. In Spite Of His Sincere Religious Faith II. In Spite Of His High Religious Office. III. In Spite Of His Spiritual Awareness

- Photograph course seems to be all about the camera - It’s settings, Lenses, filters, Accessories, What it does - Photography is the ability to stop time - To capture a memory - Glimpse into another place - Notice the photos on Facebook - Horizontal when they should be vertical - Out of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

12 Secrets To Living An Abundant Life: - 5 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011

Working for an auto dealership as a master technician and making a lot more money than I do as a pastor didn’t bring true abundance. I was not happy, making money. God's Word show us ho to truly live the abundant life.

Today I want to share with you the next secret for an abundant life. *READ John 10:7-15 - (Abundantly) Perissos in the Greek means both superabundant in quantity but also superior in quality. Secret #8 - Redefine Abundance What does it mean to live a life of abundance? hat did Jesus mean when ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Being In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to finally be set free of fear and worry by relying upon God instead of ourselves.

On our final series of overcoming fear and worry by being in awe of God we end with a very appropriate Holiday. Now five lessons will not get you out of your fear and worry pattern UNLESS you allow God IT. In the movie City Slickers, Billy Crystal played an actor that was told that to be happy in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

To Whom If Not Christ?

Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011

The sermon is designed for the believer to trust in the presence and provision of Christ.

There is a song that says: Where do I go when there’s nobody else to turn to? Who do I turn to when nobody wants to listen? Who do I lean on when there’s no foundation stable? I go to the rock, I know He’s able, I go to the rock. When the earth all around me is sinking sand, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing At Bethesda (It’s Your Season)

Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011

This sermon is designed to encourage individuals to have hope for the impossible.

The Gospel of John presents Christ differently than the other three gospels, they of course almost provides us with a biographical diary of Christ journey. Matthew and Luke found it important to show us Christ in his lineage of persons in the family. In Matthew, his gospel traces Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Evited Part 1 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Dec 12, 2011

Two-part series that looks at 5 invitations of Christ. An evitation is an online invitation that asks for a response. Christ's evitations ask for a response.

(Play Mr. Rogers CD) (enter through door to “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” by Mr. Rogers. Had a temporary door set up on stage) That song takes many people back to Mr. Rogers. He was a welcoming presence on television for 38 years. There was something warm and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Writing On The Ground! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 18, 2011

What did Jesus write on the ground? It is and has been a million dollar question for long!

Writing on the ground! John 8:6”This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear.” What did Jesus write on the ground? It is and has been a million dollar ...read more

Scripture: John 8:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love - Advent 4, 2011 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 19, 2011

Beyond happy memories, beyond seasonal blessings, beyond ourselves; Christmas like everything else in this Biblical narrative, is not about us! This morning I want us to think about three expressions of love that we see in the Christmas season that are a

Dakota Community Church December 18, 2011 Love It is hard to believe that we are already at week four in this season of Advent! Between our trip to the Dominican Republic and last week’s Children’s Church concert the month is flying by. So far we have looked at the hope (past, present, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

The Wonder Of Our Serving God Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2011

The ultimate example of God's love for and search for mankind has come in the incarnation of his Son. He has SO loved us that He sent His one of a kind Son to redeem us.

Read John 3.16-21 Jeff Strite (Via SermonCentral.com) mentions: “I once read the story of a man had been driving on an out-of-the-way 2 lane highway running thru the rural countryside. He noticed an old tumbledown shack standing in the middle of an open field. He had to smile to himself as ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ