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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Jesus: The Greatest Gift Ever Given - John 3:16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 6, 2024
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     | 1,394 views

    As we approach this season of giving, many of us are searching for the perfect gift for our loved ones. But let me remind you today of the greatest gift that has ever been given—Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

    Jesus: The Greatest Gift Ever Given - John 3:16 Theme: Jesus Christ is the ultimate expression of God’s love and the greatest gift to humanity. Key Scripture: John 3:16 – “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Confess The True Christ - 1 John 2:22 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025
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    Who do you say Jesus is? Not just with your lips, but with your heart, your life, and your soul. Scripture warns us—not everyone who speaks the name of Jesus knows the real Jesus. Some deny Him, others distort Him, and some even deceive themselves.

    Go! And Confess the True Christ - 1 John 2:22 “And who is a liar? Anyone who says that Jesus is not the Christ. Anyone who denies the Father and the Son is an antichrist.” Introduction: Knowing the Real Jesus Matters Church, I want to begin with a question that echoes through eternity: Who do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Drink The Living Water - John 4:13–14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 5, 2025
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     | 325 views

    Are you thirsty for something more than this world has to offer? We live in a time of abundance, yet we are surrounded by people who are parched within—thirsty for meaning, for peace, for purpose, for love. And today, Jesus Himself speaks into that longing.

    Go! And Drink the Living Water - John 4:13–14 Introduction: Are You Thirsty? Let me begin by asking you a simple but eternal question: Are you thirsty? I don’t mean do you want a cup of tea, or a cold glass of water after a long walk. I’m asking about your soul. Are you thirsty for something more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Believe The Witness! - 1 John 5:7-8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 7, 2025
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     | 76 views

    Step into the courtroom of your heart and listen closely, because God has placed within history—and even within you—three unshakeable witnesses to the truth of Jesus Christ. And these witnesses cry out for your belief, your repentance, and your surrender.

    Go! And Believe the Witness! - 1 John 5:7–8 INTRODUCTION: THE COURTROOM OF ETERNITY Imagine standing in a courtroom. The air is tense. The judge is on the bench, and you are not the observer—you are the one on trial. Evidence is being presented. Witnesses are called. The question is: What will the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Word Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 16, 2007
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     | 18,083 views

    In this introduction to 1 John we learn about John’s Mandate, John’s Message, and John’s motive in writing this letter.

    Introduction: A. Today we begin a series of sermons on the little book of 1 John. 1. All Scripture is God-breathed and is therefore sacred, and powerful. 2. Whenever I begin a new study of a section of God’s Word, I am struck by two very strong emotions. 3. First, I experience a great sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hashtag - "Some Gifts Are More Than Just A Gift” Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 24, 2018
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    A Christmas sermon based on the John Lewis Advert 2018 (where Elton John plays the piano and flashes back through his memories)

    ................ Hashtag - “Some gifts are more than just a gift” {play music snippet} “I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words” “In the beginning was the Word” {play music snippet} “I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words” “And the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Cross Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2022
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     | 1,916 views

    The eyewitness account of the Apostle John.

    THE CROSS OF JESUS. John 19:17-37. JOHN 19:17. “Went forth.” The ultimate sin-offering, outside the gate (cf. Hebrews 13:12-13). JOHN 19:18. “Where they crucified Him.” Typology of the brass serpent (cf. John 3:14). A hanged man is cursed by God (cf. Deuteronomy 21:23), and Jesus became a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing The Way For The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2009
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     | 12,314 views

    We need to make sure that our hearts are ready for Jesus coming.

    Preparing the Way For The Messiah Text: Matt. 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Gene Getz once said of God’s plan for Joseph that: At age thirty, Joseph could never have handled this world-class task without an intensive and experience oriented course in management. It began in Potiphar’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jesus Christ Supernova Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,961 views

    [TRANSFIGURATION] It is the brightest spectacle in the universe. And it’s the closest thing I can wrap my head around to imagine Jesus in all of His glorious, powerful, infinite brightness. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Pres.

    Jesus Christ Supernova Matthew 17:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Supernova.html A supernova is the brightest spectacle in the universe. It is a glorious, powerful occurrence. A star which goes supernova outshines its entire galaxy for eons of time. It’s the closest thing I can wrap my head ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving In Humility - 2nd String Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2010
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    Regardless of position or task, our service to God is important to God's Kingdom. So often we relate importance and significance to the height of the position or the enormity of the task, but we should be willing to serve IN humility and do any and every

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 20, 2010 Date Preached: August 22, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: Serving With Humility (2nd String) Text: John 1:19-32 ETS: John the Baptist realized who he was and he was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Day That Dawned

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 25, 2010
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    Between Malachi and Matthew there were 400 years of silence, but, the Messiah was coming and a new day was dawning.

    Intro. We live in a day that in many ways, God appears silent. He is not, but we are seeing a digression of all things Godly! The wicked seem loud and seek to silence those that love God. Here we are on the brink of Christmas and there are those opposed to saying Merry Christmas - silence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 4 - Matthew 11:12 - Well He Started It! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 5, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,432 views

    "Well he started it!" "No I didn't, she did!" Sorry, I am just reminded of my childhood days when the arguments got too heated with my sister. But this is a slightly bigger battle. John started it and the repercussions of his actions have been ongoing.

    Part 4 - Matthew 11:12 - WELL HE STARTED IT! Since I had nothing better to do and everyone had gone out, I decided to watch the war movie "SAVING PRIVATE RYAN". It was some years ago now and I was at my daughter's house and Joel, my son-in-law had just connected his TV WITH SURROUND SOUND. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 5 - Matthew 11:13-14 - In A Previous Life I Was A Dolphin? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 11, 2010
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     | 4,839 views

    How can John the Baptist be Elijah the prophet? Reincarnation? Malachi 4:5 (NLT) gives a prophecy about Elijah. It says "Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives."

    Part 5 - Matthew 11:13-14 - IN A PREVIOUS LIFE I WAS A DOLPHIN? I asked some friends what they thought about REINCARNATION last night and got some funny responses - should have known. One of them said "once, in a previous life, I was a dolphin... lol jk." Another one said "It’s weird to think you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Increase Our Joy In Our Work For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 14, 2010
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    This message looks at how churches and Christians tend to view other churches and believers with jealousy. How can we move beyond that and find more joy?

    Ways We Lose Sight Of The Goal In Our Kingdom Work: 1. Resenting another person or church’s rising popularity. - John 3:25-26. - Considering that John had repeatedly spoken to his disciples about Jesus and who He is, their resentment is stunning. - First of all, they don’t even have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Really?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 13, 2010
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     | 4,079 views

    Encouragement for those times when, like John the Baptist, we have become frustrated and disappointed when God didn't work in the way we hoped or prayed about.

    BELOVED PASTOR, D. L. MOODY, ONCE REMARKED THAT, “THE BEST WAY TO SHOW THAT A STICK IS CROOKED IS NOT TO ARGUE ABOUT IT OR TO SPEND TIME DENOUNCING IT, BUT TO LAY A STRAIGHT STICK ALONGSIDE IT.” IT IS HUMAN NATURE TO QUESTION AND TO BE SKEPTICAL OF FACTS, FIGURES OR ANY TYPE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist