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  • David DeWitt avatar

    What A Friend

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,239 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
     | 7,793 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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    Let Us Worship And Bow Down (Iv): In Joy

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    A message on worship - where the source of true fulfillment comes from, well beyond the outer form.

    Let Us Worship And Bow Down (IV): In Joy Bible Reading: Psalm 100 John 15: 1-17 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Let Us Worship And Bow Down (IV): In Joy p.1 I’d like to invite you to go back with me, for a moment, to the opening of our service this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Constantly Abiding

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 20, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
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    Jesus said, "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."

    I.“Abide in Me”—Experience Life (verses 1-8) verse 2, “no fruit” verse 2 “fruit” verse 2 “more fruit” verse 5 “much fruit” Where are you and I? Are we still acting like people that are not saved. Are we just barely growing so that we are still struggling with swearing or lying or stealing etc.? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Children Of Love

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,026 views

    Since God is love, we ought to be loving to the world on his behalf. A call to be the instruments of Love to our world in the new year.

    As I have reflected this week as to what I think might well be the most important thing for us to know about the faith that we are planning to grow in during the year to come, I have come to the following conclusion: We must realize that we are in fact children of God. Not that we have earned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Marks Of A Disciple

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,866 views

    5 things we can find in the text that reveals the distinguishing marks of a disciple of Christ.

    THE MARKS OF A DISCIPLE By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 17, 2001 Text: John 15:16-25 The marks of a disciple are seen in one whose lives are… 1. Called by J_____________________. (Jesus) During Jesus’ earthly days, a disciple would choose his own master and from his own volition chooses ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Bearing Fruit

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 217 ratings
     | 30,863 views

    We are to be doers of the word and not hearers only. God has called us to bear fruit not just feed off the vine.

    Bearing Much Fruit  The American church today has allowed mediocrity to creep in.  Everyday 10 churches go under in the United States  Everyday 7 new churches are started that’s a loss of 3 churches everyday.  In the last 10 years the church attendance has remained, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,664 views

    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

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    Lasting Love

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,812 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

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    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,135 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

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    Why Should They Hate Us?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 19,269 views

    Using the backdrop of the hatred that resulted in the terrorism attacks on America, this sermon asks why anyone would hate Christians?

    OPEN: I remember when I was in 2nd grade. I was in class the day that it was announced to us that the President of the United States had been assassinated. A sniper had murdered John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, and the nation was in tumult. I remember many things about that day. The way the class ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    John Chapter 15 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,246 views

    Somewhere along the way to the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus stopped at a vineyard and compared His relationship to His followers to that of a vine and its branches to assure His followers of a productive and gratifying life.

    John Chapter 15 The setting for this chapter is somewhere along the way to the Garden of Gethsemane. Perhaps Jesus stopped at a vineyard terraced along the hillside at one of the wealthy homes along the way, and compared His relationship to His followers to that of a vine and its branches, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Knew Great People Acknowledge That Without Him They Can Do Nothing, With Him They Cannot Fail

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,071 views

    1. Jesus knew that great people continuously acknowledge their need for Him through all kinds of prayer.

    1. Jesus knew that great people continuously acknowledge their need for Him through all kinds of prayer. The Lord Jesus said, "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." (Jn 15:5) Ask the Lord to help you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Edward Aponte avatar

    Christian Continuity

    Contributed by Edward Aponte on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,070 views

    The most important mark of a disciple that Christ demanded from His followers was not consistency but continuty.

    Introduction: Believers have a lot in common with a beach ball. We can be colorful at sometimes, we can be sometimes hard to get a hold of. But the most significant thing we believers have in common with a beach ball is boyancy. The ability to rise up a continue on top. What are some of the ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The Sweet Taste Of Love Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 14,901 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