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  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The Sweet Taste Of Love Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,081 views

    What is the defining mark of your life? For those connected to Jesus, the true vine, the fruit of our lives should have THE SWEET TASTE OF LOVE!

    Think with me for just a moment. If you were given only ONE WORD to describe Jesus, what would that word be? What single word best describes His heart for people, His personality as He interacted with His disciples and others He came into contact with? What word best describes how Christ has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Vine & Branch Study Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,121 views

    A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

    I. What do I believe about what My Life should “Produce” For God? a. What have I accomplished in my life so far that might be eternally important from God’s point of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Vine & Branch Study Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,797 views

    PART 2 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

    Part 2 of The Vine and Branches Study The goal of God’s discipline of the believer is always for a person’s good. According to the Bible, a man who withholds discipline actually “hates his son (Proverbs 13:24) Hebrews 12:5-11 what do we learn about God’s methods & motives in the discipline ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Vine & Branch Study Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,707 views

    PART 3 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

    The Vine & Branch Study Part III Am I A LEAF LOVER OR A FRUIT FANATIC How successfully do you set priorities for your life from the perspective of what God? Wants? Do you see your priorities changing as you mature to as a Christian? Think of leaves as those things in your life often even good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Vine & Branch Study Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    PART 4 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

    Part 4 of 4 What Do I Believe About Getting Close To God? 1.Think of a time when you felt especially near God. List three words that describe how that felt. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ABIDE? To abide means to remain intimately connected to Jesus Christ. In vineyard terms, abiding happens at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Turning Hardship To Joy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,772 views

    Sometimes God allows things to get difficult so He can produce greater joy in and through and with us. Jesus knew that His Father often used tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

    John 15:11-16 Illustration: A cynic asked an elderly believer who had endured great physical pain for 20 years, "What do you think of your God now?" The godly sufferer replied, "I think of Him more than ever." Sorrow can be the means of bringing us heart-to-heart with God. When repeated strokes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sudden Impact 6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    When Jesus said “I am the vine; you are the branches” he created another sudden impact moment between God and Israel by stating to them all that he is the source of life and truth in regards to serving God and the Israelite religion did not represent the

    Sudden Impact 6 Thesis: When Jesus said “I am the vine; you are the branches” he created another sudden impact moment between God and Israel by stating to them all that he is the source of life and truth in regards to serving God and the Israelite religion did not represent the true way to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Weeding The Garden

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,460 views

    John 15’s teaching of the need to be connected to Christ

    “Weeding the Garden” John 15 Intro: What would you think of a farmer like that one in the skit? Sometimes farmers can be pretty stupid. I know I’ve done some foolish things in planting a garden. My gardens haven’t always done very well. This year I got very little out of it. Last year I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Getting Connected (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,616 views

    This sermon explains what abiding in Christ means and the changes that will take place in your life when you practice abiding.

    Nov. 16, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION I want to teach you a new phrase today. Repeat this after me: “Ham, henek met.” Do it again. [say it] Louder this time. [say it] Now real soft. [say it] Now like you really mean it. Say it with some passion. [say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Connected (Pt. 3)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 2,692 views

    This sermon talks about the steps to beginning the process of abiding in Christ.

    Nov. 23, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 3) NOTE: All quotes unless otherwise indicated are from Secrets of the Vine by Bruce Wilkinson INTRODUCTION Crystal Finley gave birth last week. For almost 9 months, that child has been abiding in her mother’s womb. They have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Getting Connected (Pt. 4)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,680 views

    This sermon answers the question about how you can find the time to get into the presence of God and how doing so will actually make the rest of your time more effective.

    Nov. 23, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 4) NOTE: All quotes unless otherwise indicated are from Bruce Wilkinson’s book, "The secrets of the Vine" INTRODUCTION “One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus!

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 130 ratings
     | 14,561 views

    For anyone who has ever felt lonely, Jesus offers His friendship; a friendship based on: Sacrifice, Submission, Salvation, and Service.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus! Scott ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Each One Win One

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,942 views

    I use the first Sunday of the year to "cast" the vision for the New Year. Vision 2004 is "Each One Win One" (bearing fruit)

    January 4, 2003 Title: Each One...Win One Text: Colossians 1:1-13 Introduction 1. Happy New Year!!! This time of year, many people look back and evaluate their life in the past year... This is a good exercise. Did you meet your personal goals? How has the Lord blessed you in 2003? Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    A Better Christian

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,082 views

    Do you desire to be a better Christian? Most Christians sincerely want to be better. But how do we become better Christians? Some people say that reading the Bible or other Christian books will make you a good Christian. Other people say that doing a lot

    Text: "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing" ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Unconditional Security? (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    A two-part series on the subject; based on passages in the gospel of John and Hebrews.

    There are many benefits in preaching through an entire book of the Bible. One is that the preacher is not able to “avoid” the difficult passages – the controversial passages; those passages the sincerest of believers may disagree on. This morning we will delve into such a passage. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Other