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  • George Bannister avatar

    The Meaning Of The New Birth Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,771 views

    This message deals with the meaning of the new birth as recorded in John chapter 3.

    TEXT: John 3:1-21 ETS: Jesus instructs Nicodemus about the “New Birth”. ESS: The Term, “Born Again” is rich in meaning. OSS: Those who have never been born again will choose to be. PQ: What does it mean to be “Born Again”? UW: Facts TITLE:# “The Meaning of the New Birth” Series: “BACK TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For The Powerful One

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,153 views

    how John prepared the people for Christ and how we also do

    December 8, 2002 Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”- “a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Promises Of Jesus -- A Funeral Message

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 17,730 views

    This is a simple funeral message bases on the promises of Jesus from John 14.

    Funeral Message-Promises of Jesus John 14:1-6 Intro. Jesus was anticipating His own death and gave us Several promises. 1. A promised peace. -Let not your hearts be troubled. -Certainly the death of a loved one causes us to have a troubled heart. -Because it is not normal -Because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Purpose In Life?

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,902 views

    John 15: 1-14 I am the Vine ye are the branches

    What is your Purpose in life? John 15: 1-14 Into: Let us take a Walk, I am the Vine ye are the branches I. The Purposes of Purification A. V 2 “Take up” To lift up to make clean Sin keeps us from services “dirt” V 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Intense Faith Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,225 views

    4th in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    "AN INTENSE FAITH" MARK 6:16-29 INTRODUCTION: In the highly rated Smallville, the WB’s story of Superboy, Clark Kent is just learning about his super powers. It is a perplexing and frustrating time for him. His powers really come to light when he is accidently run down by Lex Luthor and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Courageous Confronter Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,748 views

    3rd in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    "A COURAGEOUS CONFRONTER" MATTHEW 3:5-10 AND MARK 6:17-20 INTRODUCTION: How many of you are familiar with the X-Men? They are another of the superheroes of Marvel Comic fame and have been the stars of two blockbuster films for 20th Century Fox and “X-Men 3" is scheduled for release in May of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    An Inquiring Mind Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,361 views

    2nd in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    "AN INQUIRING MIND" MATTHEW 11:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Peter Parker, a.k.a., Spiderman has reached a crisis. It seems that his life is falling apart, nothing seems to be going right. He’s been fired from work, he’s failing at school and even struggling in his relationships. Worst of all, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Uniqueness Exhibited Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    1st in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    A UNIQUENESS EXHIBITED LUKE 1:5-20 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: I want to make what might be a surprising statement: John the Baptist was the greatest man who ever lived with the exception of Jesus Christ. Now to some, that statement would not just be surprising, it would be absurd. Because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    An Uncomplicated Message

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,283 views

    This is a clear presentation of the Gospel based on Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus in John 3.

    “AN UNCOMPLICATED MESSAGE” John 3:1-21 INTRO – There are some things in life that seem very complicated to some people, and relatively easy to others. For instance, algebra seems very complicated to me. Only “D” I ever made in high school was in algebra. Too complicated to me. But for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,610 views

    The second message in a series on the "I am" discourses found in the Book of John

    The Great I Am – The Light of the World May 2, 2004 John 8:1-12 Sunday AM Intro: A few weeks ago, we began a study on the self descriptions of Jesus found in John better known as the “I am” discourses – 7 identifying statements made by the Messiah to help us to understand He wasn’t just any man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gate Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,883 views

    The third message in a series on the "I am" discourses found in the Book of John

    The Great I Am – The Gate May 9, 2004 John 10:1-10 Sunday AM Review: A few weeks ago, we began a study on the self descriptions of Jesus found in John known as the “I am” discourses – 7 statements made by Jesus to help us to realize that He was the great “I am” of the O.T., who came to seek and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can We Know He Is Coming Again?

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,026 views

    In John 14:1-4 Jesus tell us of His coming.

    In John 14:1-4 Jesus tell us of His coming. He gives us some things concerning His coming that should be a help: * The Peace (vv. 1) "Let not your heart be troubled) · The Person (GOD) (vv. 1) · The Preparation (vv. 2) · The Prospect (vv. 3a) · The Promise (I will come again) (vv. 3b) · The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Gear avatar

    The Sheep Test (Its Plain And Simple) Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,768 views

    Are you saved? Why not take John 10’s "sheep test"

    Chapter 10: Jesus, The Good Shepherd. Week Two: The Sheep Test: Its Plain and Simple. (10:22-30) I. Introduction. --I have taken some hard tests in my life. II. Are you one of God’s Sheep…One of His chosen? There are some simple steps to see: A. The sheep understands God’s Word. (v. 24) 1. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Lucas avatar

    Starting Off On The Right Foot Series

    Contributed by Ed Lucas on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,532 views

    John prepares his readers by laying down the groundwork as to who Jesus is

    Starting off on the Right Foot John 1:1-18 INTRODUCTION: When I arrived at the Gray Avenue Christian Church in Yuba City, the summer of 1990, as the new Youth Minister, I did not start off on the right foot with the youth. I don’t know why, I just didn’t. I had a great interview. I was chosen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Backsliding

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,344 views

    Backsliding is not losing one’s salvation according to John 5:24.

    Backsliding is not losing one’s salvation according to John 5:24. It is breaking fellowship with God, it is becoming at ease in the things of God. It can be out of Church or in Church. A backslider is a saved person who falls backwards into sin. We have the examples of Noah, Abraham, Peter, Lot, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist