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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Vineyards Of Tifton

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 8, 2013
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    Exposition of John

    Text: John 15:1-8, Title: The Vineyards of Tifton: The True Vine, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/8/13, AM A. Opening illustration: the Piedmont Ecology class that I used to teach at BJP at NC Weslyan, Sept vines B. I want to begin a three (or maybe four) part mini-series through this power-packed passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vinedresser

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 15, 2013
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    Exposition of John

    Text: John 15:1-8, Title: The Vineyards of Tifton 2: The Vinedresser, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/14/13, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: part two in three part series about the vine, vinedresser, and branches. Jesus speaks about the Father’s role in spiritual fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The School Of Obedience

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2020
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    John 6

    THE SCHOOL OF OBEDIENCE (JOHN 6:1-14) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Whatever Happened To Sin?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 16, 2025
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    John 8

    WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SIN? (JOHN 8:1-11) A study by a research organization several years ago questioned more than 1,000 American adult respondents whether they believe in such a thing as “sin” and then asked them whether 30 different behaviors were sinful. Out the list of 30 behaviors, adultery was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Know That My Redeemer Lives

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025
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    John 20

    I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES (JOHN 20:1-10) It’s been quite a while since MH 370 disappeared from thin air on March 8, 2014. Military radar tracking revealed that the Beijing-bound plane made a sharp turn over the South China Sea and changed altitude as it headed toward the Straits of Malacca. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Whose Fault Is It?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025
     | 383 views

    John 19

    WHOSE FAULT IS IT? (JOHN 19:1-15) In the days of the Civil War, it was illegal to trade in cotton; but many unscrupulous speculators tried to buy cotton in the South, run it through the Union lines, and sell it at great profit in the North. One of these speculators approached a Mississippi ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Symbol Of The Cross

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Sep 6, 2001
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    For Christians, the cross is not a symbol of pain and death, but of love and life.

    The Symbol of the Cross Luke 23:32-41; 44-46 September 2, 2001 Introduction It’s amazing how people, countries and companies are defined by symbols. For instance, the United States as is most countries is symbolized by our flag; red, white and blue; stars and stripes. The Nike Company is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ginosko - Knowing God Intimately, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
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     | 10,598 views

    God’s desire is that we might know him intimately and sense his love and acceptance.

    Ginosko (ginoì̄skō) Part 4 Review Four keys to hearing God’s voice as found In Hab. 2:1-2 1. Quiet yourself down Look for vision Tune to flow Journal out what you receive 2. What will happen if you use all four keys? You will hear the voice of God every time you use all four ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Messiah Has Arrived Series

    Contributed by Lee Peoples on Feb 17, 2010
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     | 4,943 views

    We see immediately Mark showing the Messiah has arrived.

    The Messiah Has Arrived Mark 1:1-11 I. Introduction: In 1996, the staff at the Bridger Wilderness Area in the in Wyoming received the following responses on comment cards from hikers on their trails. Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands. Trails need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace: First Verse Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 27, 2009
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     | 54,266 views

    This is the first in a 4 part series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each main point is alliterated and derived from the lyrics of Amazing Grace. PowerPoint is avaible, jsut e-mail me.

    AMAZING GRACE: FIRST VERSE Scott R. Bayles, pastor Adapted from Capture by Grace by David Jeremiah First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois St. Augustine once wrapped a powerful thought in vivid imagery when he said, “God always pours His grace into empty hands.” No ones hands could have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Amazing Grace: Verse Four Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,768 views

    This is the fourth in a four part series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. It explores the man, melody and message behind John Newton’s timeless hymn Amazing Grace. Email me for the PowerPoint slides.

    AMAZING GRACE: VERSE FOUR Scott Bayles, pastor Based on David Jeremiah’s Captured by Grace First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL If you’re visiting with us this morning or you just happened to miss the past three Sundays, we’ve spent the last few weeks with our Bibles in one hand and a hymnal in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Making The Transition Into The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 26, 2009
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     | 5,633 views

    I believe that the church is in a transitional period. God is waiting for us to become all that He has given us to be.

    December 27, 2009 Morning Worship Text; Matthew 3:1-12 Subject: The Kingdom of God – Part 1 Title: Making the Transition Into the Kingdom Charlotte and I were sitting at the breakfast table yesterday morning watching the snow fall. What a delight it is to be able to see those big flakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Souls Magnify The Lord Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009
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     | 6,822 views

    As we look at Mary - do we see her Magnificat as our song as well

    Concordia Lutheran Church The Fourth Week of Advent, December 20, 2009 Our Souls Magnify the Lord Luke 1:36-59 † IN JESUS NAME † For you, there is God’s grace, mercy and peace, as we await the return of His Son, our Savior! The Mary Dilemma In today’s gospel, we see a young Mary, sent to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    E Pluribus Unum, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
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     | 3,323 views

    What made the USA great is what will make the church great also

    E Pluribus Unum Part 1 Opening 1. After having been around many different groups of folks from the Haiti sale, I wondered even though we could gather around to help the Haitian, why could we not gather around Christ and celebrate? What has happened to our Christianity, that it now divides ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Christmas And Joy: A Natural Combination Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2011
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     | 5,785 views

    Like peanut butter and jelly, Christmas and joy belong together.

    Christmas and Joy: A Natural Combination (topical) 1. For some people this year, Christmas is hard; first Christmas without a loved one, perhaps. Or a terminal ailment is hanging on someone’s head, and they know that this will be their last Christmas. Or a marriage has broken up, and this will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible