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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Gaius, A Man Who Helped Much

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 13, 2012
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    As a church leader, your behavior often determines the growth of believers and whether or not the church has a dynamic ministry for Christ. THIS is what the letter of 3 John is all about, leadership within the church.

    As we continue our studies in the writings of the Apostle John, we begin to look into the book of 3 John. My plan is to spend just two studies in this book. It is believed that John the Apostle wrote this book or letter around 85-95 AD. It was written to a man named Gaius in order to warn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Test For Living In The Light Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012
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    The real test of love is when things are offensive, trying, tough and tiring. Jesus did His best work under offense. John says this is a test of our true supernatural nature.

    A Test for Living in the Light 1 John 2:7-11 "Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8 At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Presence Among Us

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 4, 2014
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    “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

    Theme: Christ’s presence among us Text: Jer. 31:7-14; Eph. 1:3-14; John 1:10-18 Happy New Year. Today is the first Sunday of the year 2014 and God’s Word assures us that “all things work together for good, for those who love God and are called according to his purpose”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Experental Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 16, 2014
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     | 8,378 views

    Jesus invites John the Baptist’s disciples to “Come and See.” Jesus offers the same invitation to us—to follow him and experience a relationship with him.

    John 1:35-51 "Experiential Faith" INTRODUCTION Social commentators have brought it to our attention that we are talking to each other less. We are spending more time on Facebook, Twitter, and texting each other. But, face to face communication is becoming rare. This doesn't necessarily mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In Season And Out Of Season

    Contributed by Steven Surratt on Apr 14, 2015
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    God's word is the entire word of God and we cannot rip out pages or ignore passages of his word. 2 Tim. 4:1-5 & John 4:1-28

    Text Illustration: LOOKING THROUGH CLEAN WINDOWS A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside. 'That laundry is not very clean', she said. 'She doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Yearn For The Food That Endures Forever

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 4, 2012
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    “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst” John 6:35.

    Theme: Yearn for the food that endures forever Text: Ex. 16:2-4, 9-15; Eph. 4:1-11; John 6:25-35 One major problem facing the world today is the worsening food situation. Some countries are going through drought and famine and millions of people, especially children and women, are starving to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Cope With Stress Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008
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    Stress is normal, and can be healthy. How we deal with it is what makes the difference. John the Baptist shows us how to cope in times of extreme stress by trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Title: How To Cope With Stress Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Luke 7:19-23 Subject: Stress is normal, and can be healthy. How we deal with it is what makes the difference. Introduction Psalm 23 Antithesis The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitment To Christ #2 Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,342 views

    let us listen to the words and statements of those who literally “left” everything to follow the Lord. Let’s listen to what John had to say about following our Savior.

    Theme: Committed to Jesus (Pt.2) Text: 1 John 2 Introduction A. Last Sunday we learned what it means to be committed to follow Jesus. Three would-be disciples of Jesus failed to exhibit a kind of commitment that He required from those who would follow Him. One was actually not willing to pay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Have You Answered The Call To Ministry? Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008
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     | 5,219 views

    Jesus called Simon, Andrew, James, and John to ministry because they met four requirements. Those who want to be used by God today must meet those same four requirements.

    HAVE YOU ANSWERED THE CALL TO MINISTRY? Text: Mark 1:14 – 20 Introduction: •Matthew 4:25 “And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.” •There were multitudes that followed Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Gives The Increase

    Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,741 views

    John said, "He must increase, I must decrease." If the church would discover that lesson and live by it, there’s no limit to where God can take his church.

    God Gives the Increase Sunday, June 01, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May Since 1999, when Victory Temple was first formed as a church, God began to let me have dreams and visions of the church that seemed so impossible to me at that time. In those days we were still in that little store front rental ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    Set Apart For The Gospel

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,039 views

    Our love for Christ compels us to serve HIM and to reach out to others who need to hear the most powerful message that world will ever hear: John 3:16 NIV

    Cornerstone Church March 6, 2005 SET APART FOR THE GOSPEL Acts 13:1-12 INTRODUCTION: This morning I stand to speak in the middle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Free Demo Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2008
     | 3,570 views

    Exposition of 1 John 3:4-18 regarding authentic faith. It is 2 of 6 sermons that are related to our churches mission statement. The mission point that it is about is the "demonstration of authentic faith."

    Text: 1 John 3:4-18, Title: Free Demo Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/15/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about downloading the free demon of a game on the computer, explain how it works to get you interested, but stops before you get any real satisfaction; So that you will pay up and buy the game. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reg Watson avatar

    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,954 views

    We can have the same confidence of God’s love for us that John had when he acknowledged that he was "the disciple whom Jesus loved" (Jn 13:23).

    “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” John 13:23 If you were to guess, what do you think is the one thing in life a person wants more than anything else? Fame, wealth, beauty, status, power, position? I would argue that while a lot of people think that any one of, or a combination of, these would make ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 19, 2009
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     | 3,352 views

    A sermon on how we can use our pain for other’s good (Based on John Baker’s Book, "Life’s Healing Choices", chapter 8). For Celebrate Recovery

    (Mat 5:10 NIV) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Evening Service for 5/24/200 Introduction: Have you ever heard of Lieutenant Hirro Onada? He was the last Japanese soldier to surrender after World War II. He was left on the island ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Prayer Meeting In The Jerusalem Church

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 30, 2014
     | 9,143 views

    The prayer the Jerusalem Christians prayed when Peter and John were released from the inquisition of the Jerusalem religious leaders teaches some important truths about prayer, which is the subject of this sermon.

    Prayer Meeting in the Jerusalem Church Chuck Sligh November 30, 2014 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 4 (TO BE READ LATER) INTRODUCTION The first church in Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist