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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Bearing Fruit"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,524 views

    A sermon about abiding in Christ.

    John 15:1-10 “Bearing Fruit” Over and over again in the Old Testament, Israel is described as being the Vine or the Vineyard of God. In Isaiah 5:7 the prophet declares: “The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel.” In fact, the vine had actually become ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Depend On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 24,010 views

    A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations from the cultivation of grapevines needed to produce fruit.

    Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to depend on Jesus to give them fruitful spiritual lives. Response: Individuals will be invited to pray at the altar rail following the message. Intro: Have you known the agony of not doing the right thing?  ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Identity Theft

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 25,887 views

    Identity: is the distinguishing character or personality of an individual. Identity theft is a criminal offense. It occurs when a person knowingly transfers or uses, without lawful authority. Spiritual identity theft is when the devil steals from you.

    Identity Theft By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Gen. 27 1-5 & 34-38 John 10:10 No doubt we have all seen what I call some of the best commercials on T.V. They consist an elderly woman sitting in a chair talking in the voice of some man she talks about her truck with the Dayton tires, the mud ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Barren Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 2, 2018
     | 12,882 views

    Jesus approached a fig tree expecting to find fruit, but it only had leaves. While it looked promising from a distance, looks were deceiving. Are we bearing fruit or just showing pretty leaves and blooms?

    The Barren Fig Tree Mark 11: 12-14; 20-21 Our text today follows Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. He had begun what most consider the Passion Week, the final days leading up to His crucifixion on Calvary’s hill. Most agree these events would have taken place on Monday morning of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,037 views

    Handling money can be a spiritual and moral issue, since its use or misuse affects others.

    Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean (Romans 13:8) Last week, we talked about why many of us struggle with overspending. Whereas frugality is good, we are also commanded to be generous. Lars asked Ole, "Do ya know da difference between a Norvegian and a canoe?" "No, I don’t," said Ole. "A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    How To Remain Effective Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 3, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,197 views

    God rewards his people with effective works for abiding in the Son.

    Scripture Introduction It seems that anywhere you walked in Jerusalem you saw grape vines. We know from inscriptions and eyewitnesses that vines grew up and along the great wall of the city, and it is likely that many families grew grapes in their own yards. In addition to the abundance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ever Increasing Fruit Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 30, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    Here, Jesus answers some important questions: “What is true Christianity?” “What are the marks of a true disciple?” “How are we to understand and explain our actual relationship to God through Jesus Christ?” These are foundational questions and fundamental questions for our life as true believers.

    Life on the Vine: Increasing Fruitfulness January 30, 2022 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship John 15:1-11 Introduction Over the last several years, I’ve been amazed at how our world has changed. Christianity is under assault and that is true, even in our home of America. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Pruned & Cleaned Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,656 views

    Sermon on John 15 part 5

    PRUNED & CLEANED Series on John 15 pt. 5 John 15:2-3 1/14/07 As most of you are aware we have a dog named Elphaba. Elphaba bring me much joy. Apart from her getting mad at me on Sundays and then displaying that anger in an unpleasant way, she is a real good dog. She always wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Stay On Board

    Contributed by Lymano Wishart on Mar 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,981 views

    An encouragement to stay maintain your relationship with God despite the inevitable struggles (storms) that come your way. Your only guarantee or safe arrival is to abide in the ship knowing that God is faithful to keep His promises.

    Stay on Board Acts 27 True Story: In the early 1990s in the community of Britonville, St. Ann a truck was transporting some persons along a main road and was now heading up a hill. The truck developed some problems and couldn’t make the climb. It got more complicated and, as it was told, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Must I Do? You Must Remain In The Vine Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 6, 2013
     | 9,895 views

    Christ followers want (and need) an unbroken fellowship with God; this sermon gives three pointers to assist us from John 15:1-17.

    WHAT MUST I DO? REMAIN IN THE VINE JOHN 15:1-17 INTRO We are asking ourselves “What Must I Do?” and looking at the New Testament for answers. We have discovered that “Whatever God’s Word says I MUST do, God knows I CAN do!” and it is with that confidence that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Source Of Empowerment Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 1,333 views

    join me in the journey of not “I’m doing the best I can” Christian life, but living an overcoming, set-free, fulfilling, fruit-bearing empowered Christian life.

    Background to passage: New series today. The Empowered Life. This the foundational truth to the next 4-5 weeks. You may not get it all today. The ramifications and practical applications are endless, and those will come. At the risk of sounding like Joel Osteen, life filled by the Spirit is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Things You Can't Do Without

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,878 views

    Four things the Bible says you must have.

    Four Things You Can’t Do Without Hebrews 11:1-6 September , 2007 * Interesting headlines in recent newspapers... * Headlines read- "5 kinds of insurance policies you can’t do without" - Health, homeowners, disability, life, & umbrella liability * "Americans can’t do without their credit cards" * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,946 views

    Abiding in Him will always result in His fruit in us. If we are not bearing fruit, it is evidence that we are not abiding in Him.

    1. Joy Comes from the Spirit A - The source of true joy comes from the Holy Spirit. It is His fruit. It is what He produces. The Bible says that there is great joy in salvation (possessing the Spirit). Knowing our sins are forgiven and having assurance of future rest brings a joy that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Empty Armor

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,225 views

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    Empty Armor Ephesians 6:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EmptyArmor.html 1. Analyze the enemy - we began this series getting to know Satan and his tactics. 2. Utilize our weaponry - we have now looked at each article of Christian armor. now... 3. Realize the victory - this happens in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kayode Omotoso avatar

    Attributes Of The Members Of Jesus' Family

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Dec 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,055 views

    It does not matter who you are or what you have achieved through His name or how close you are to Him or how many people can testify of your relationship with Him, Luke 8:19-21 says you are not a bonafide member of His family until you make His words your

    Christians are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a peculiar people and a holy nation. We are nationals of heaven. We are members of the family of God. These and many other clichés are what you hear often among Christians. In as much as these are true sayings and there is no denying of them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal