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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Doctrinal Test Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 18, 2021
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    First John 2:18-27 warns us about false teachers.

    Scripture In the First Letter of John, the Apostle John writes to believers in churches around the ancient city of Ephesus. False teaching has entered their churches through false teachers. These false teachers claimed that they had a relationship with God. John’s letter addresses this crisis by ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mail Call: Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 11, 2023
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     | 1,985 views

    A look at what John's letters to the churches can teach us.

    Church at Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 March 12, 2023 This mornings message was rewritten on Friday morning, because God led me in a very different direction than where I was headed. It’s really a God thing. So, here we go! When we were in Dearborn, Michigan and I was pastoring that church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism And Temptations

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2024
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    immediately after Jesus was baptized by John he was forced into the desert by the Holy Spirit

    Mark 1:9-15 Today is the first Sunday of Lent – the annual period of self-reflection leading to the joy and celebration of Easter. It is also the Sunday that we hear in the reading about the baptism of Jesus and God's affirmation that He is His "well-beloved son." It helps ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Discipleship- The Goal Of The Great Commission Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 3, 2024
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    Pastor John teaches about the true goal of evangelism- disciples, not just converts.

    The Goal of the Great Commission CCCAG 3-3-24 Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 4:14-20 Let me ask everybody a quick question- how many of you have ever had to buy a gift for a child? Almost everybody here As a new parent you check out toys for safety, quality and if they'll hold up to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Boldness And Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 4, 2023
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    As we once again look at prayers in the Bible, we visit with Peter and John.

    “Boldness and Opportunity” Acts 4:23-31 As we once again look at prayers in the Bible, we visit with Peter and John. This passage really begins in Acts 3:1 Peter and John at heading for the Temple in the ninth hour (3PM) and they met a lame man who was at the gate begging for alms (no Social ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want To Know About Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2023
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    Based on 1 John 5:13 - Challenges hearers to know for sure that they are saved.

    “I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT ETERNAL LIFE” 1 John 5:13 FBCF – 8/27/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Don Wilton was my preaching prof at NOBTS – recently retired as pastor at FBC, Spartanburg, SC – Tremendous preacher/evangelist. Question I remember him frequently asking when he preached: “Do you know that you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Lifted Up On The Cross. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 14, 2023
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    I will draw all men unto me. John 12 verse 32.

    JESUS LIFTED UP ON THE CROSS. John 12:20-33. When Jesus made His last entry into Jerusalem prior to His crucifixion He was met, we are told, by an excited crowd waving palm branches and shouting “Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13). John makes the sober comment that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mystery Of God Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023
     | 1,855 views

    Pastor John teaches on the mystery of God, now revealed through Jesus Christ

    The Mystery of God CCCAG, March 19, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5 (talk about handouts) Introduction How many people here this morning can honestly say they love mysteries? I split this word mystery into two different subjects. The first-TV mysteries, mystery books- the “who done it” type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Little Children, Keep Yourselves From Idols

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 2, 2025
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    Why does John end his frst epistle with a warning against idolatry?

    Little Children, Keep Yourselves from Idols 1 John 5:18–21 NKJV We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. And we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Coming Of The Holy Spirit And The Return Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 16, 2024
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    Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27.

    THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE RETURN OF JESUS. John 14:15-31. *Notice how closely our love and our obedience are bound together (John 14:15; cf. John 14:21; 1 John 2:3-5). 1. He has given us the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17). Jesus said, “I will pray the Father, and He will send another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Introducing Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 19, 2024
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    How would you introduce Jesus that is what John is doing in the text today.

    Introducing Jesus Christ Revelation 1:4-8 1. John is introducing Jesus to the 7 Churches Asia • So, how would we introduce Jesus. • you’ve heard expressions such as: “Please join me in welcoming …” • “It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you the one and only …” • “If we are introducing Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Come Up Here

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 25, 2025
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     | 35 views

    A message about ultimate power as John is given a revelation of the throne room in heaven.

    Title: Come up Here” Heaven – the holy place of the holy God. …”holy of holies” Text: Revelation 4-5 Subject: Who is able to meet our (existential) hopes and is therefore worthy of our allegiance and worship? Complement: the one who sits on the highest throne and holds the keys of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    The No. 1 Question - Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 30, 2024
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    An exposition of John 1:1-14 dealing with the incarnation of God in the person of Jesus

    Text: John 1:1-14 Subject: Who is Jesus of Nazareth? Complement: he is God incarnate. Big idea: "God moved into the neighbourhood.” John 1 - The Word Became Flesh - Divine Creator: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cosmic Nativity: The Word Became Flesh

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 5, 2025
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    This sermon expounds on the Apostle John's version of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ

    January 5, 2025 Sermon - “The Cosmic Nativity: The Word Became Flesh” This sermon expands on an earlier devotional teaching give to staff at the Yonge Street Mission in Toronto. It is adapted for the congregation of Church at the Mission, Yonge Street Mission This is the first Sunday of the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 751 ratings
     | 267,988 views

    What did Jesus mean when He said "It is finished" in John 19:30? Join Pastor Steve as He shares the impact of that statement.

    INTRODUCTION Our text this morning is found in John’s Gospel – John 19:30. It is a simple text but profound. Its implications are far reaching and enduring. This text tells us that Jesus had a task to fulfill. John 19:30 says, “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, b“It is finished!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational