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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "The Finest Thing This Side Of Heaven”

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
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    A sermon about the 4 heroic Chaplains of the Dorchester

    “The Finest Thing This Side of Heaven”, a sermon about the 4 heroic Chaplains of the Dorchester Chaplain (LTC-Ret) Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The year was 1943. The USS Dorchester, a ship that once was a luxury liner, had been pressed into service and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    The Need For Multitudes

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,753 views

    Designed to stimulate believers to evangelize in order for there to be quantitative growth in the Kingdom

    Victory Christian Outreach Church (Victorious Faith Ministries) The Need For Multitudes: Jn 15:16 by Bishop David Ibeleme Sunday 17th March 2002 The concept of evangelism denotes multiplication, however many are not too excited about this. Why Many Don’t Want Multitudes: 1) The “Few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let Your Joy Be Full

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
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    Few people today are experiencing the fullness of joy that Jesus talked about 2000 years ago, have you ever wondered why? Could it be that many have forgotten some of the basic guidelines that the scripture offers as a prescription for fullness of joy

    Jesus said, "I have told you to obey my Father’s commands so that your joy may be full." (John 15:10,11) Few people today are experiencing the fullness of joy that Jesus talked about 2000 years ago, have you ever wondered why? Could it be that many have forgotten some of the basic guidelines ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Legacy Of Love

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
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    Outside the bounds of Jesus’ love, there is a hunger that is never satisfied because it longs for true joy and happiness and yet it never gets fulfillment.

    JESUS’ LEGACY OF LOVE Text: John 15: 9-17 "An ancient clay tablet inscribed about 4000 B.C. tells of a mystic who believed that the secret of life could be discovered by going without food, he died. Those who attempt to live without love meet the same fate". (Herb Miller. Actions Speak ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Friends

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
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    A Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Easter

    6th Sunday of Easter John 15: 9-17 "Friends"   9 ¶ As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Chosen

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 107 ratings
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    You didn’t chose God but you have been chosen by God.

    “Chosen” John 15:16 says “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of theFather in my name, he may give it you.” Þ The Misconception: We believe that it was us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Mark Witherden avatar

    You Don't Have To Be Something Special For God To Want You

    Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 123 ratings
     | 15,117 views

    You are special to God, and His desire for you is to bear fruit.

    You don’t have to be something special for God to want you. Hold up a smooth round stone and ask how did this stone become smooth? The story. This stone started its life on the top of a very high mountain where the wind rain and snow slowly moved it into the way of a stream. The melting snow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What A Friend

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,031 views

    This was my message for our annual Friend Day about the friendship we can have with God through Christ.

    What A Friend John 15:9-17 May 18, 2003 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Story of Rudy II. What is a friend? A. Definitions 1. Friendship definitions a.) One who multiplies joy and divides grief b.) One who understands our silence c.) A volume of sympathy bound in cloth d.) A watch that beats ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    6 Keys To Godly Relationships; Key #1 Obey Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,471 views

    Do you have Godly relationships? Do you long to discover how to obtain Godly relationships? The first key is to maintain a Godly relationship with God! We do this by being obedient to Christ. Let’s discover what Christ longs us to have.

    1st Key is to obey Christ There were four boys who were young and bursting with energy especially in the church. But the sermon their pastor preached on turning the other cheek got their attention. The minister stressed that no matter what others do to us; we should never try to get even with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Measuring Rod

    Contributed by Bobby O on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,662 views

    This is a sermon on faithfulness through fruitfulness

    John 15:1-17 “God’s Tape Measure” Introduction: 1.Every person has been placed here on earth for two reasons. a)To know God in your heart personally. b)To obey God with your life. 2.Salvation’s path goes like this: a)A union, a communion, and a reunion. 3.God’s measuring rod that signifies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Friendship Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 141 ratings
     | 8,574 views

    We can have no other friend like Jesus

    The Friendship of Christ John 15:9-17 October 24, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Life with Abigail A. Lots of supervision and clean up 1. Abigail seems to be able to get into anything and everything 2. Abigail seems to want to know everything 3. Abigail does sometimes make large messes – On ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Challenge

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
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    St. Francis of Assisi once said”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.”

    St. Francis of Assisi once said ”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.” The way we live is vital if we want to be effective for the Kingdom. Indeed we need to excel in all three of the relationships of John 15 if we want to be true servants of the Lord. These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Lasting Love

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,602 views

    Funeral sermon for Mrs. Lola Black, who died suddenly only five months after her husband’s death.

    In March, when we gathered in this place to say farewell to a creative, innovative man, we did not dream that five months later we would gather again to bid adieu to his cherished helpmate. Charlie and Lola are together again, in death as in life; and it’s almost beyond belief. It just does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Construct Topical Messages - John 15:7

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,974 views

    Guidelines in Constructing a Topical Message - John 15:7

    Hints for Constructing Topical Sermons 1. Compare and contrast Biblical doctrinal truths to the topic. Study the great doctrines of the Bible with balance in your theological perspective. For instance help people see that Calvinists and Arminianists have different views on various theological ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,768 views

    Helping a church remain healthy in its relationships requires paying attention to the "one anothers" of the Bible. (Sermon series originally published in Proclaim! The Journal for Biblical Preaching)

    August 26, 2001 These things I command you, that ye love one another. John 15:17 Stop the first one hundred people you meet on the street and ask them this question: What¡¦s wrong with the church today? You will get plenty of answers! It¡¦s so easy to criticize what others are doing. If ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist