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John 3:16

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 8, 2014

JOHN 3:16

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Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Hebrews And John And Universalism Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 3, 2015

Final in a series of messages about the pernicious doctrine that gives false comfort to millions.

HEBREWS and UNIVERSALISM 24. Unbelievers: No way to escape judgment I must of course make the typical comment that we do not know for sure who wrote the book of Hebrews. The earliest recipients knew, and the church has traditionally accepted the book as in some way apostolic and in every way ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John 3:16

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 10, 2015

Exposition of God's Love

JOHN 3:16 INTRODUCTION: The most familiar, and most comprehensive, yet most simple text in all the Bible. HOP Martin Luther called it, "the gospel in miniature". I. LOVE A. Defined --> Webster's 1. Strong affect or liking for someone or something 2. A passionate affection for someone of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spirit Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

Matthew 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he..

Deuteronomy 1:11 The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you! THIS IS THE ONLY TIME WE WILL SEE AND LIVE THIS EVENT Calendar for July 2011 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11

Denomination: Foursquare

John The Baptist's Question Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 21, 2017

John had predicted the coming of the Messiah just as the prophets of old had predicted. In his mind the Messiah was coming to baptize people with the Spirit of God and with fire. But now, he wondered. Was Jesus really the Messiah? He had to know.

I. Introduction A. Lets read Matthew 11:1 - 3 as our introduction Matthew 11:1-3 (NKJV) Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities. {2} And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Overview Of The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Apr 20, 2017

This message is an overview of the Gospel of John. The series followed with an emphasis on the deity of Christ and His miracle (signs) which point to Him being the Savior.

Authorship: Two Plausible Options – John, the apostle or Johaninne School. Author identifies himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved. Some say John the Elder or John the son of Zebedee. Recipients: Probably Christians living in Ephesus. (More specifically, Jews who became Christians and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 26, 2016

This is the intro to a series where we preached from a variety of 3:16s in the Bible. Here we examine the Love of John 3:16

We’ve all seen them, at sporting events and concerts. The obligatory John 3:16 signs. In case you are wondering that all started in 1980. A guy by the name of Rollen Stewart had been making a name for himself by appearing at major sporting events wearing a rainbow coloured wig and dancing ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

John 3:16

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 9, 2017

We are going to look at the biblical text John 3:16

When we look at the text John 3:16 we notice the following: 1. God sent his one and only son Jesus to the world out of love. 2. Believing in God and the things he has done is the only way into heaven. 3. If we do not believe in God and the things that he has done hell will be our final ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Witness Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 13, 2017

John the Baptist pre-figured and prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus but the religious authorities of the day could not understand what John was doing in his preaching and especially in baptising Jewish people when there was no need to do so.

THE WITNESS OF JOHN (John 1:19-28) In this 1st chapter of John’s gospel he begins his message, his good news to demonstrate that Jesus is the Mind, the Reason, the Word of God come into this world in the form of a human being. Having set down this central thought, John now begins to tell the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Ambition Of James And John Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 3, 2018

James and John were naturally talented and dedicated to the Lord. Their mother, just like many mothers today, wanted the best for her children, and so a few days before Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, she made a request in behalf of her children.

April 20, 2006 Near Jordan (37) Ambition of James and John Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45 20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. From Matthew 4:21 we know that the two sons of Zebedee were the apostles James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy John Hayes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 19, 2016

This is the eulogy for a man who was married 69 years, outstanding family man, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ.

John Hayes 11/18/2016 Psalm 23:1-6 2 Timothy 4:6-8 It was the year 1929. Al Capone was causing havoc in the city of Chicago with his criminal empire. An influenza epidemic was spreading and taking the lives of over 200,000 people. The Great Wall Street Crash was beginning to happen, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Introduction To Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on May 1, 2018

Intro to series on Gospel of John

John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. I. Why Study through a book of the Bible? A. God wrote it that way 1. Chapters & verse numbers first started 1551 2. People for the 1st time were able to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Murder Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 29, 2020

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. Mark 6:20.

THE MURDER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST. Matthew 14:1-12. This passage begins with Jesus, and ends with Jesus. It was inevitable that Herod Antipas should have “heard of the fame of Jesus” (Matthew 14:1). It was natural, too, that John’s disciples - like any true believer - should resort to Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John The Authoritative Apostle

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 12, 2020

John starts his letter with a declaration of authority and an invitation to know you have eternal life because you have heard, seen, looked and felt the touch of the Word who was from the beginning.

Knowing You Have Eternal Life 1 John 1:1-4 John the Authoritative Apostle How do you know if you can trust what you are reading or hearing? … … The first question you want to ask is, “Who is the author?” Who wrote what I am reading? Who spoke what I am hearing? Do they know what they are talking ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And John, The Apostle! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 6, 2021

Learning how Jesus loved His best friend, John, as 'the disciple whom Jesus loved."

Who is this disciple whom Jesus loved so tenderly? Is he a real person, or a secret person that does not want to identify himself? As Jesus chose him, he was a fisherman, and called the son of Zebedee, and brother to James. He also wrote the gospel of John and the Epistles of I, II, and III, John ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ