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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Faith That Fails

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
     | 5,037 views

    A message that seeks to encourage believers to have faith in Christ, and not faith in faith or faith in themselves.

    JOHN 5:39-47 FAITH THAT FAILS “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. I do not receive glory from people. But I know that you do not have the love of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Credentials Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,316 views

    # 17 in series. Christ presents his credentials - five witnesses to support that He is the Son of God!

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 17 “The Credentials of Jesus” John 5:31-47 One of my favorite old movies is a western in which a cowboy is set upon by some Mexican banditos trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Why Should I Believe It? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    A look at how Jesus backed all of His claims with overwhelming evidence that demands our obedience.

    They’d been giving me fair warning. If I didn’t get my clergy ID badge made for the hospital, I’d be sorry. Then, I showed up at Freeman for someone’s surgery. It was getting close to the last few minutes of opportunity to visit her beforehand. I arrived at the window and asked where she was. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Newman avatar

    How To Feel Good About Yourself Series

    Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,613 views

    Learning to not live off the applause of others but only of God. Seeking God;s approval not that of friends and others

    The week after Christmas is the hardest week of the year for many people. This is the time when people are tested by the gifts they received or did not receive or by how people responded or did not respond to the gifts that were given. Some people are upset because they did not receive a thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Testimony About Jesus Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 23, 2016
     | 5,942 views

    The Jews loved to hear about Moses and his teachings, but Jesus lets these know that they really didn’t believe what Moses said, either. If they had, they would know who Jesus is, and would rejoice at the coming Messiah!

    The Testimony about Jesus John 5:31-47 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 - On Sunday Mike preached about the authority of Christ • Jesus always has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking Approval

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 4, 2015
     | 11,428 views

    Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. Let’s see why this is a problem and what we can do to overcome it.

    SEEKING APPROVAL Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. For some of us, we’re not just trying to please one or two people but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Nance avatar

    God As My Witness

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,604 views

    Jesus identifies three witnesses to his identity as the Son of God in John 5.

    Calling John, God and Moses to the Witness Stand John 5:31-47 Today we finish chapter 5 of John’s gospel. Lesson 1: Jesus heals the lame man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath. Lesson 2: They persecute Jesus for this: and he answers them giving them a lot more than they expect. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Four Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,104 views

    Who is Jesus to you? Is He just a moral teacher? Is He just a storybook character? Throughout John chapter 5, Jesus claimed to be God. And in today’s passage, He brings four witnesses to the stand to corroborate His testimony.

    How many of you have ever served on a jury before? I haven’t. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, but never have been able to. I’ve been summoned before—several times. We lived in Denver, CO when I joined the Air Force. And almost all of my time in the Air Force, I kept my state residency ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Testimonies About Jesus.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 3,013 views

    Testimonies about Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: John chapter 5 verses 31-47. Ill: Things people actually said in court, word for word: (1). • Question: “What is your date of birth? “ • Answer: “July fifteenth”. • Question: “What year?” • Answer: “Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Heart Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,390 views

    Truth is not only a matter of the head, embracing truth through our rational abilities, but also through the disposition of our inward choice.

    Intro – The Heart of Truth Let me begin by asking a question… is truth a matter of the head or the heart? Do we embrace truth through the deduction of our rational abilities… or through the disposition of our inward choice? This is an issue that Jesus is going to challenge us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    For Had Ye Believed Moses, Ye Would Have Believed Me:

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 25, 2011
     | 2,511 views

    We can analyze, organize, and classify the Scriptures, yet miss the primary purpose for which they were given.

    We can analyze, organize, and classify the Scriptures, yet miss the primary purpose for which they were given. The Bible is the written revelation of God’s will, and it’s intention is to acquaint us personally with the one to whom it bears witness-Jesus Christ. I read a story about an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Jesus Is

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 6, 2011
     | 10,391 views

    Who do you say Jesus is? Scripture talks to us about those who questioned who Jesus was, as well as those who just believed in Him. Today we are going to examine who Jesus is, and in the process those who do not believe in Him will have something to think

    Jesus is John 5:30-40 Who do you say Jesus is? Scripture talks to us about those who questioned who Jesus was, as well as those who just believed in Him. Today we are going to examine who Jesus is, and in the process those who do not believe in Him will have something to think about. And for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Whom Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 20, 2010
     | 7,379 views

    Making a right choice as to whom we believe will determine our eternal destiny.

    Text: “How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God?” (John 5:44) Do you believe everything you read, everything you see, or everything someone tells you? By the same token, does everything you write, everything you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Confessions Of The Christ"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010
     | 3,032 views

    Hear what Jesus confesses about Himself

    19 Therefore Jesus answered and was saying to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in like manner. 20 “For the Father loves the Son, and shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why I Am A Baptist Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,536 views

    Exploring the biblical basis for the Baptist Faith.

    Jesus said to the Jews who were seeking to kill Him, “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true. There is another who bears witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist