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  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Sign Of Cleansing The Temple Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 16, 2015
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    Jesus performed seven signs in the Gospel of John; the second sign was the cleansing of the Temple.

    The Sign of Cleansing the Temple John 2: 13-25 Religious zeal was certainly a great part of Jewish culture: We saw in John 2: 1-12 that the purification rites of the Jews were held in high esteem, but exterior washings did not provide heart cleansing. The Savior changed the water into wine at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reinstatement & Restoration Of Peter

    Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011
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    We look at the reinstatement of Peter, using the passage in John 21 as our reference.

    After Jesus finished dealing with the physical needs of the Disciples, He then turned to dealing with their spiritual needs. In these verses, we see that Jesus is examining Peter, internally. Peter had repented and been restored to fellowship with the Lord since he had publicly denied Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Stay Right Side Up In An Upside Down World

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 16, 2014
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    John tells us how to live our lives amid the call of the world

    Staying Right Side Up When The World Is Upside Down 1 John 2:24-29 (NLT) Intro: The synagogue was in conflict. A Rabbi was at odds with his congregation. Nothing was going right and there was chaos and turmoil every day. The president of the synagogue went to the rabbi and said that they had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Angel And The Little Book Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014
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    The strong angel gives John a "little book"; single message on Revelation 10

    I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. He had a little book open in his hand. And he set his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, and cried with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    How Do I Know

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 1, 2014
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    John Tells us how we are to know if we are saved or just pretending.

    How Do I Know 1 John 2:1-11 (NLT) Intro: How many have seen the new 100 Dollar bill. It looks like monopoly money doesn’t it? In the past few years, it seems that the government is coming out with new designs for our US currency. I have watched for years as the people who take my money at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You Beleive

    Contributed by Rob Poole on Apr 4, 2012
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    John's response to seeing the empty tomb of Jesus was simple: he saw and beleived.

    Will You Believe? John 20:1-10 with focus on vs. 8 Introduction: tell the story- Mary Magdalene same as at crucifixion same that Jesus had cast out demons ran first, as soon as daylight after the Sabbath went to prepare the body. Found stone rolled away, went and told Peter and John. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Union Of Christ And His Redeemed Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 28, 2014
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    John 15 continues Jesus discourse on the way from the Upper Room to the Cross.

    The Union of Christ and the Redeemed John 15:1-17, Psalm 80:14-18 We have been looking at the teachings to His disciples of Jesus in the hours preceding His betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion, beginning in the Upper Room. John 14:30-31, Jesus says: “I will not speak with you much longer, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Must Have Freedom In Order To Enter Into The Kingdom

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 4, 2014
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    This sermon will look at the text found in John chapter 3 verse number 16

    Today I want to look at the bible verse found in the book of John the 3rd chapter and the 16th verse. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him would not perish but have everlasting life. I. What if I was to tell you that there is a strong ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Maturity In Christ

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 8, 2014
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     | 15,570 views

    John tells Christians that no matter where they are in their spiritual maturity, they can still learn.

    Maturity In Christ 1 John 2: 12 -14 Intro: A little boy fell out of the bed in his sleep. His father picked him up and put him back in bed. He asked him, "Son, what happened?" The little boy responded, "I fell asleep too close to where I got in." . I believe that describes too many Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Final Benediction

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 1, 2013
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    John closed the bible by invoking God to allow the grace of the Lord to be with His people.

    Introduction: In this final day of 2012, there is no greater need than the blessing of God on our lives. The word benediction carries the idea of seeking God for a blessing on behalf of others. I. The Favor of God. (Grace) II. The Fullness of God. (Lord Jesus Christ) Master / Savior / and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Vineyard

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jul 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,211 views

    Broad exegesis of John 15:1-8 to encourage us to be more evanfelistic.

    “God’s Vineyard” Text: Isaiah 5:1-7 I. Welcome II. Introduction A common depiction of Israel in the Old Testament was as God’s vineyard. For example, notice Psalm 80:8 – You have brought a vine out of Egypt; You have cast out the nations, and planted it. We know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Raising To The Occasion Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2012
     | 4,936 views

    Jesus calims to be God by declaring that he is the Resurrection and the Life (John 11.25).

    1. Searching for Life There is a legend of a Fountain of Youth believed to be in Florida. The legend has different variations of regaining one's youth. Some say must you drink the water, while others suggest if you bathe in the water it will restore your youth. Some records date back to the 15th ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,492 views

    The final message in a series on the "I am" discourses of Jesus from the book of John.

    The Great I Am – I am the Vine July 18, 2004 John 15:1-8 Sunday AM Setting: Jesus is w/ His disciples on the way to the Gethsemene. Somewhere along the way, they likely came across a vineyard which served as the perfect setting for another important lesson from the Messiah. Note: Jesus wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unconditional Security? (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    A two-part series; based on passages from the gospel of John and the book of Hebrews.

    Cable television mogul Ted Turner (who once owned CNN, TBS and others) criticized fundamentalist Christianity and said Jesus probably would "be sick to his stomach" over the way his ideas have been "twisted," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Turner made his remarks at a banquet in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Evidence Of A Spirit Filled Believer

    Contributed by Jerry Hoffman on May 27, 2009
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    John the Baptist gives us a clear picture of the attributes of a Spirit filled Christian.

    The most evident attribute of a Spirit filled Christian is their inability not to proclaim the name of Christ. Since the work of the Spirit is to bear witness to the world of Christ, His filling in our lives will produce the same result. John bears this out in his actions in John 1:15. John bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational