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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Satan Is Alive But Not Well Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 19,005 views

    10th in First John Series

    SATAN IS ALIVE BUT NOT WELL 1 John 3:8 INTRO: In recent years through magazines, movies and music there has been renewed emphasis on the subject of the devil and the powerful forces of evil which exist in our world. The secular press has noted a revival of interest in witchcraft, the occult and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Love Cannot Be Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,338 views

    11th in First John Series

    WHERE LOVE CANNOT BE 1 John 3:11-18 INTRO: Love is the identifying mark of the children of God. The Lord Jesus said, “By this shall all men know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another.” One of the early church fathers said about the early believers, “Behold, how they love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cure For An Accusing Heart Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,629 views

    12th in First John Series

    THE CURE FOR AN ACCUSING HEART 1 John 3:19-24 INTRO: SIN can rob us of the enjoyment of God’s love. When we get sin in our hearts we’re not as open to that love of God as we ought to be. SATAN can rob us of the love of God. Satan wants to steal that awareness of God’s love from our hearts. Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    False Prophets And Faithful Priests Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,383 views

    13th in First John Series

    FALSE PROPHETS AND FAITHFUL PRIESTS 1 John 4:1-6 INTRO: Here is a word of warning which the Lord God gives to us about the danger of false prophets. It is a warning from God that we are not to believe everything we hear even though it may come from supposedly Christian sources. ILLUS: Teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Is The Theme Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,270 views

    14th in First John Series

    LOVE IS THE THEME 1 John 4:7-16 INTRO: There was a great theologian who came to the USA from England and was being interviewed by a group of seminary students. The question was asked, “What is the most profound thought that ever occupied your mind.” The answer was, “Jesus loves me this I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Birthmarks Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 22,261 views

    15th in First John Series

    BIRTHMARKS OF A BELIEVER 1 John 5:1-5 INTRO: Were I to ask you if you are sure that you have been born physically you would think it a foolish question. Yet there are many people who are not sure that they have been born spiritually. There are certain characteristics that mark those that are of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Witness Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,204 views

    16th in First John Series

    THE WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT 1 John 5:6-13 INTRO: We are living in an age that is filled with doubt. Very few people have any certainty of any kind whatsoever. 1 John was written to give us assurance. The Bible says it is possible for us to know that we’re saved. In v. 6, we are told it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boldness In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 20,563 views

    17th in First John Series

    BOLDNESS IN PRAYER 1 John 5:14-15 INTRO: One of the areas where the Lord wants us to have boldness is in prayer. Notice that he mentions confidence, or boldness, along with the subject of prayer. Prayer and Bible study go together. When we read the Bible, God talks to us; when we pray, we talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sin Unto Death Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 15,596 views

    18th in First John Series

    THE SIN UNTO DEATH 1 John 5:16-17 INTRO: Our text concerns a very unusual subject. The subject is “The Sin Unto Death.” The previous verses dealt with the great subject of prayer. John continues the theme of prayer and deals with a particular aspect of prayer. There are many facets of prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easy Chair Faith

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 197 ratings
     | 14,498 views

    John emphasizes the personal experience of salvation

    Arm Chair Faith Text: 1 John 1:1-7 Introduction ILLUSTRATION (Have two people play catch with a football--when the ball is thrown to you let it fall to the ground). There’s a difference between observation and participation. I remember as I was growing up hearing my parents say to me on more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,152 views

    Understanding the John 3:16 story

    What’s the best gift you’ve ever given someone? Hear about God’s greatest gift. Boy chasing skunk on the Grand Canyon Good news so incredible that we can’t believe it - eternal life so beyond us that we are like that boy. Nicodemus was at the top of the pyramid of the Israelite society. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Folly Of The Love Of The Shepherd - The Source Of Our Hope!

    Contributed by Sahaya Selvam on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    A Reflection on John 10, in the African context

    The Maasai of East Africa are a very peculiar people. Very often they are known for raiding the neighbouring tribes to take possession of their cattle. From the newspaper accounts one may think that the Maasai are a very violent people. Now, there is a mythical background to why the Maasai raid ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Burning And Shining Witness

    Contributed by Jason Lancaster on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 2,039 views

    We are to imitate the example of John the Baptist

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Frustrated Fisherman?

    Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 178 ratings
     | 25,688 views

    Exposition of John 21:1-19

    INTRO: How many of you have ever feel frustrated and a failure? I grew up in a broken home. I know the results of a failed marriage. As a teenager, my school report card told me I was a failure. All those “D;s” made me feel like I was "Dumb and Dumber." My unsaved father had a bad name that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stone Throwing In Church

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,923 views

    An application to John 8:1-10

    I went out and gathered small flat stones to pass out to the church. Also I dressed in blue jeans and a nice shirt. (I normally dress in a coat and tie). When you are in a conservative church jeans are a big deal. This is just some Ideas. Preach it! Stone Throwing in Church John 8:1-11 4-7-2002 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist