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  • John Gaston avatar

    Aligning Yourselves With The Purposes Of God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2013
     | 11,506 views

    What made Peter different from other men, that people fell dead before him, that his shadow healed the sick, that 1,000s were saved when he preached? It was his intimate exposure to Jesus and his aligning himself with the purposes of God.

    ALIGNING YOURSELVES WITH THE PURPOSES OF GOD Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE WISDOM OF YOUTH Some parents have questioned whether their kid’s brains were functioning, but there's actually a lot of evidence to prove something is going in out there: 1. Patrick, age 10, said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Elvery avatar

    John – Preparing A People For The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,318 views

    Examining the role of John the Baptist

    Luke 1:11- 17 – John – preparing a people for the Lord Imagine agreeing over the phone to meet a distant business acquaintance—someone you’ve never met in person—at a large business convention. “How will I know you?” you might say. “Well,” says your colleague, “I’ll be carrying a briefcase.” “All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Discover Injustice Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,608 views

    Have you ever asked God "Why?" I'm sure that was the question on the lips of John's disciples following the news of his execution.

    This wasn’t the way it was supposed to end. He was the product of a good family, he had been raised worshipping God, he had followed God’s calling, had done God’s work and had preached God’s message and this wasn’t the way it was supposed to end. In a million years he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    John Points People To Jesus.

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2013
     | 3,730 views

    John points people although he was different, John points people by confronting, John points people to Jesus because he believes it is a crucial confrontation.

    Matthew 3:1-12 1. John the Baptist Points people A. Considered the forerunner of Jesus born 7BC to Zechariah a priest B. Preached Repentance came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Monica avatar

    Refresh (6) Control Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017
     | 4,566 views

    Who is God

    John 11:1-44 Jesus waits for Lazarus to die. He does this because he wants people to see God’s glory, not death. God’s glory is the point of this story, not the death of Lazarus. Even though we face things in this life that are difficult and tragic and sometimes we have to lose people on this side ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Bringing It Into Focus

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,425 views

    The stories around John 3:10-21 show the purposes of the church with evangelism in the center.

    When I was a freshman in High School I was a sprinter and a hurdler, but at the end of that year they discovered that for a sprinter I was, slow. So they moved me to the 400 as a sophomore and at the end of the year the coaches realized I was still, slow. But my junior year they moved me to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    John's Portrait Of The Lord Of The Church Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 19, 2013
     | 4,248 views

    Revelation 1:9-20, part 2

    The Seven, part 5 John's Portrait of the Lord of the Church Revelation 1:9-20, part 2 June 16, 2013 Review: In 1:9-20 we have John's “Portrait of the Lord of the Church.” This is the only place in the bible where Jesus Christ is described. So far in this sections, we looked at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Williams III avatar

    When The Purpose Is Revealed (2014)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,610 views

    There is where we are and where it is that God wants us to be and it is only when we follow God and His guidance that we are able to close the gap between where we are and where it is that God would like for us to be.

    WHEN THE PURPOSE IS REVEALED (2014) Text: Exodus 17:1-7 "One of the greatest sins we commit against God is not reaching the potential he has placed in us." (Raymond McHenry. ed. McHenry’s Quips, Quotes And Other Notes. [author’s files: John Maxwell]. Third Printing. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 548 views

    John the Baptist was a unique and powerful figure in biblical history. His life of devotion, humility, and boldness in preaching repentance made him a significant forerunner of Christ.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST – THE FORERUNNER OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:1-6 "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Supporting Texts: Mark 1:1-8, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    John The Baptist - The Prophetic Forerunner

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    John the Baptist was the prophetic forerunner to Jesus Christ heralding the One who is coming to save the world from sin.

    “John the Baptist: The Prophetic Forerunner” Matthew 3:1-6 A. The MESSENGER. (v. 1) Malachi 3:1; Luke 1:13-17 1. The PERSON. (v. 1a) Luke 1:13-17, 80; John 1:6 2. The PURPOSE. (v. 1b) Matthew 28:18-20; John 1:7-8 3. The PLACE. (v. 1c) Luke 3:1-2 B. The MESSAGE. (vv. 2-4) Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    John Series Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 3, 2021
     | 1,601 views

    Philip’s discovery and witness of Jesus Christ was unmistakable. Jesus was the One prophesied in Scripture; He was the promised Messiah. 1. Philip’s experience (vv.43–44). 2. Philip’s first concern: Nathanael (v.45). 3. Philip’s conviction: Jesus was the One prophesied (v.45).

    John Series Part 8 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC John 1:43-45 October 3, 2021 Jesus the One Prophesied: The Witness of Philip, 1:43–45 (1:43–45) Introduction: Philip’s discovery and witness of Jesus Christ was unmistakable. Jesus was the One prophesied in Scripture; He was the promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Gospel Of Renewal John 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 6, 2021
     | 3,310 views

    The Gospel is all the about the Good News of renewal offered by Jesus! Jesus has the power and ability to create new – to bring life out of anything – He just has to speak it into existence!

    Series: Renew – The Gospel of Renewal! Sermon 1: The Gospel of Renewal (John 1:1-18) Thesis: The Gospel is all the about the Good News of renewal offered by Jesus! Jesus has the power and ability to create new – to bring life out of anything – He just has to speak it into existence! John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    John's Questions; Jesus' Answers

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 146 ratings
     | 16,875 views

    Sometimes Jesus gives us answers we don’t want to hear...sometimes He answers the questions we should have asked.

    I want you to consider John the Baptist. It is so easy for us to take a cursory look at this man, as we pass through the early chapters of the Gospels, and move on to study the ministry of Jesus with no more thought given to the Baptist, other than remembering him as the one who had the solemn ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Topic: Study Of The Epistles Of John

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 9, 2016
     | 3,804 views

    ALL TALKS ABOUT THE LOVE OF GOD AND THE LOVE HE EXPECTS US TO SHOW TOWARDS HIM AND BRETHREN

    BIBLE STUDY TOPIC: STUDY OF THE EPISTLES OF JOHN Introduction The author of this book is called John, son of Zebedee, Mark 1vs 19-20. He also authored the gospel of John, the book of Revelation 1John1vs1, Rev 1:1 He was a fisher man and one of the inner circle of Jesus which included Peter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Messengers From John The Baptist

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,646 views

    When Jesus met with messengers from John the Baptist, we are given an explanation of the ministry of Jesus, a clarification of the identity of John, and an illustration of the perversity of the people.

    Scripture It has been several chapters since Luke has told us about Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist. The last time we heard of John he was preaching and baptizing and drawing incredibly large crowds to his ministry in the desert in the region around the Jordan River. Eventually, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed