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    Miracle 3: Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,484 views

    Healing a crippled man at Bethesda

    Jesus is God John 5:1-18 Healing A Crippled Man at Bethesda A. INTRODUCTION 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fires Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 30, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 25,786 views

    God hates it when we lose our temper. But how do we stop doing that? What does God tell us we can do to get rid of our anger?

    There’s a story about an actor who was playing the part of Christ in a Passion Play.As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began to heckle him,and make fun of him, and shouted insults at him. Finally, the actor had taken all of it he could take. He threw down his cross, walked over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Merit And Mercy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 114 ratings
     | 61,843 views

    Why didn’t Jesus heal everybody at the pool of Bethesda? Why just one paralytic?

    (I had the audience sing this hymn with me) “There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel’s veins And sinners plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains They lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 4: Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,339 views

    John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31).

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man With Inability To Walk Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,120 views

    A miracle is the interruption of the laws of nature for the divine.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up to Jerusalem” (John 5:1). 2. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” (5:9). 3. This crippled man was with many other sick people. Commentaries say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing At The Pool Of Behesda Lesson 14 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,582 views

    Waiting for the moving of the waters.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025
     | 166 views

    Why does God not heal everyone?

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scalpel And The Surgeon Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2013
    based on 28 ratings
     | 41,768 views

    God's Word has the power to cut away dead skin from our hearts. But how can it do that in our lives... and why doesn't it work in everyone's life?

    Cosmetic surgery has become very popular in our present day society. In one of the books I read a year ago, I ran across some unique surgeries that people actually pay money to have done to their bodies: • Back in 2010 more than a million American women underwent lip augmentation surgery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trademark Of The Covenant Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,968 views

    Circumcision was the "trade mark" of the Old Covenant. But what difference could that make to us? We're no longer commanded to be circumcised as they were back then.

    Back in the 1990s, Reader’s Digest told the story of a soldier who was serving as a guard through the night. Early in the morning, he reported to his commanding officer who demanded, “Did you sleep well while on duty?” “What made you think that I fell asleep?” asked the surprised soldier. “Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Save Yourself From This Crooked Generation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,813 views

    Peter told the crowd at Pentecost: "Save Yourself from this crooked generation." But there's a few problems with that statement. Do you know what those problems are, and what the Bible says about those objections?

    OPEN: In a third-grade class, the teacher asked Johnnie, “Is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t?” exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well, honey, if the world isn’t round and it’s not flat… then what is it?” Johnnie smiled and replied: “My dad says ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fear Of God - The Missing Foundation In Modern Christianity Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 17, 2020
     | 3,726 views

    In this day of "fluff and icing", "feel good", "me-centered" beliefs, sermons, and teachings, the church in this present age has, for all practical purposes, abandoned the call for holiness and separation from the world.

    We who call ourselves followers of Jesus Christ in these last days have, for all practical purposes, allowed the world to tell us what to think and say when it comes to the authority of the Scriptures, the person and work of Jesus, God's nature, and the coming judgment upon this wicked and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding A Way For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2014
    based on 27 ratings
     | 47,131 views

    Jesus said we should seek first the Kingdom of God. What is that Kingdom and how do I go about making it a priority in my life?

    OPEN: Back in 1999 Eddie Stankey died at the age of 83. Now you might ask – who is Eddie Stankey? (I'm glad you asked). According to Time magazine - Eddie Stankey “was a pugnacious, pennant-winning 2nd baseman.” He battled his way through 11 seasons for the champion Brooklyn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Measure Upon Measure – Judgment And Condemnation – The Restoration Of God - Part 15 (Section 1) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 27, 2025
     | 76 views

    (Revised) Adam and Eve had no concept, then, of what a curse would be in reality; what labour pains would be in childbirth; or what hard work and toil would involve in practice. They were condemned. Jesus was condemned for us and now – justification and pardon.

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – JUDGMENT and CONDEMNATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 15 (Section 1) SPECIAL NOTE: The post before this one (Part 14) is an overall coverage of all Chapter 6 – the Judgement leading to Condemnation. The Lord restored all that and brought justification. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Never Asked For This

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2018
     | 4,251 views

    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12

    2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12 I never asked for this 4 When Saul’s son heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost heart, and all Israel was troubled. 2 Now Saul’s son had two men who were captains of troops. The name of one was Baanah and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Blueprint For The Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2016
    based on 10 ratings
     | 28,371 views

    Grace is THE blueprint for God's church, and without it you do NOT have a church.. But what is so important about grace and how could we miss having it in our church?

    OPEN: In the state of Indiana, if you’re going to build a house, or an office building, or a church building, the first thing you’ve gotta have is… a blueprint. If you don’t have a blueprint, they won’t let you build. Now you might ask – why do they call it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ