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  • John Lowe avatar

    Withered Fig Tree Testifies Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 8, 2018
     | 11,875 views

    The cursing of the fig tree is given a spiritual application. By faith this tree was destroyed; all things are possible if you Have faith In God.

    -Tuesday- Bethany to Jerusalem (4) Withered Fig Tree Testifies (Is. 6:10) Mark 11:19-26 (focal passage), Matthew 21:20-22, 19 When evening had come, He went out of the city. 20 Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter, remembering, said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Wise Are You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 971 views

    This sermon explores the true nature of wisdom, emphasizing its source in God and its application in our lives, contrasting it with worldly wisdom.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? It's a privilege, a blessing, a divine appointment, to come together as one body, one church, one family, united in our shared love for Christ. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a ...read more

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    The Spirit In You Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 71 ratings
     | 22,425 views

    Christians have the most powerful force in the Universe inside of them. We get this power when we become Christians. But is it possible ot access MORE of this Spirit... and is it possible to diminish His power in our lives?

    About 20 years ago, a delivery truck was taking a special shipment to the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau in California… and it got lost. The delivery truck driver stopped at a gas station and asked for directions. Now ordinarily this wouldn’t have been unusual. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You've Got Mail: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,721 views

    The second in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Smyrna in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    You’ve Got Mail: Smyrna Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois Several years ago, my life was a mess. After enduring a painful divorce, I was jobless and living with a friend. I was an emotional wreck. I couldn’t understand why all these bad things kept happening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Fire From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 16, 2022
     | 3,344 views

    This sermon focuses on Elijah's challenge to the 450 Prophets of Baal and the application to Christians who are wavering in their faith when it comes to facing the various Baals of culture.

    Good morning. I hope you all had a great Easter. I know we did. Today, we are going to continue the series that we call The Story. As you know, the story we are talking about is God’s story that is found in the complete story of the Bible in the people, places, and events of the Bible. Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How Faith Triumphs Over Prejudice

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,296 views

    Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed al

    1. Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed all that much in 2000 years. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revival Follows Persecution

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,390 views

    For centuries, Christians have been hated and viciously opposed in many nations. But persecution has not destroyed Christianity. Even under the direst circumstances, it has not only survived but thrived and revived the church.

    Opening illustration: Did you know that if one of the arms of a starfish is severed, a new one will grow in its place? In fact, if a starfish is cut up, any piece that contains a part of the central disc will develop into a new starfish. Some oyster fishermen found that out, much to their dismay, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Jesus? And Why You Need Him As Lord And Saviour - John 14:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 811 views

    Who is Jesus to you? For centuries, this question has been asked in countless ways—by seekers, skeptics, and followers alike. Jesus is The Answer to Life's Greatest Questions

    Who Is Jesus? and Why You Need Him as Lord and Saviour - John 14:6 Theme: Jesus is the Saviour of the world, the revelation of God, and the only way to salvation. Key Verse: John 14:6 – “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Precious Gift Of Freedom

    Contributed by Don Carpenter on Nov 5, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,662 views

    If you study the character of mankind over the centuries, you will find that there is one passion that transcends all languages, cultures, and barriers. Man has an in born desire and drive to be free

    The Precious Gift Of Freedom John 8:31-36 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 33 They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Realized Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,670 views

    With a great sense of urgency, and a deep and abiding faith, the first century church grew and developed quickly. The same resources must be utilized by the contemporary church.

    A friend of mine, Brett Kays, some time back noticed some things that are true of scenes in almost every movie or TV show. If you determined reality according to the way Hollywood defined it, you could be very confused. According to Hollywood: • All grocery shopping bags contain at least one stick ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Sermon On The Mount: Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,904 views

    Some of the Anabaptists of the sixteenth century had a very literal take on the words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, “if the salt loses its saltiness

    Some of the Anabaptists of the sixteenth century had a very literal take on the words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, “if the salt loses its saltiness, it is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. At the end of the service they would have the Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Shouldn't We Stay Away From Them?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 4,858 views

    Trying to avoid contact with those who don't share our faith in Christ is a mistake that Christians have often made throughout the centuries

    (Jim and Sue are sitting in the living room after dinner. Jim is reading the paper; Sue is knitting -- or something.) JIM: (Starts to put down the paper.) Well, Sue, I'd better go to bed. I want to get to the office early tomorrow morning. SUE: Oh, Jim, I'm so glad you like your new job. Isn't it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Should We Make Oaths? Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,655 views

    the church has been conflicted for centuries whether we should make oaths or not. What does this passage teach us about oaths?

    Should We Make Oaths? Matthew 5:33-37 This passage is another demonstration of the problem with the teaching of the Scribes and Pharisees. As we have noticed throughout the study, the failure of the Pharisees was more than a failure to practice what they preached. The problem is that they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Incarnation

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 16, 2011
     | 3,976 views

    The Word creates the universe and all that is within it and centuries later he presents Himself in human form as a helpless little baby, all to woo us.

    Incarnation Advent #3 Dec 11, 2011 Blackness. Deep, inky, heavy, darkness. The kind that presses in from all sides, crushing, chaotic and formless, and yet powerful. It is not eyes-shut blackness – it is eyes wide open blackness, pupils straining to dilate further, desperate for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What's Wrong With Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,381 views

    The problems and issues that people had with Jesus in the first century are the same problems and issues we have today. Jesus is simply out of step with the times.

    What’s Wrong With Jesus January 27, 2018 Luke 14:25-35 John 6:60-66 If you were to ask some people what’s wrong with Jesus, you might get responses such as 1) He’s too narrow-minded, 2) He can’t be the Son of God), 3) He expects too much of people, 4) He offends people, and 5) He’s no ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed