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  • Davon Huss avatar

    So Long Farewell

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,549 views

    A final sermon after a fruitful ministry

    HoHum: Funny things at Pleasant Ridge I remember asking Steve and Ginger Bailey to get me a crown for a children’s minute from Burger King. They said they would handle it. Right before the sermon, they gave me the package and instead of a Burger King crown, it was a tiarra. I remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Be Good Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 15, 2015
     | 5,944 views

    A sermon to illustrate the importance of the fruit of goodness.

    "Relaunch 2015" pt. 6 - I Will Be Good Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: I want to welcome you this morning to part 5 of a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 2,993 views

    There is little fruit where there is little filling.

    Filled With The Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18; Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction: There is little fruit where there is little filling. Let’s study these two texts. I. The Equality Of The Spirit Jesus claimed equality with God (Phil. 2:6). The Holy Spirit is just as equal. God is one in three. See ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Batteries Not Included #4 Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 14, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,625 views

    Love is a fruit of an experience with the Holy Spirit

    Three weeks ago, we began a new series entitled: Batteries Not Included. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting play with your new toys and finding out the package had this hidden line - batteries not included. We started this series by talking about the Hope, given in the understanding we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In What Do You Trust

    Contributed by Graham Taylor on Jul 4, 2015
     | 6,062 views

    The fruits that trust in God in Christ brings.

    Psalm 146 Mark 5.21-43 What do you trust in these days? Well, if last Tuesday is to be believed, not our clocks. For, at midnight of that day, a second was added to global time. Not surprising, as we tend to trust all sorts of dodgy fonts of wisdom. We look things up on Wikipedia without knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Parting Councils Lesson 14 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024
     | 519 views

    The first indication and fruit of the new life?

    1. What is always presented as the first indication and fruit of the new life? Love (v. 1; cf. 1 John 2:10-11). 2. What is one important way of manifesting the love of Christ? Being gracious to others (v. 2). 3. What is another characteristic of true Christian love? Kindness to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    A Tree, A Fish, Some Bread And Water

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 25, 2025
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     | 944 views

    Learning to be obedient and fruitful in the Presence of Jesus.

    Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, 20-22; Jonah 1:17; Mark 6:38-44; John 2:1-11 Theme: Obedience – Working With God Title: A Tree, A Fish, Some Bread and Water Mark 11:12-14; 20-22 12 On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he (Jesus) was hungry. 13 And seeing in the distance a fig tree in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Does It Mean That Jesus Is The True Vine?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 4, 2025
     | 244 views

    The Content, the Condition, and the Consequences of a fruitful vineyard.

    What Does it Mean That Jesus Is the True Vine? John 15:1-17 In the book of John, Jesus says “I AM” seven times. Seven is the number of completeness, of spiritual perfection. They are: I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE – (John 6:35) I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – (John 8:12) I AM THE DOOR – (John 10:7, 9) I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wolves In Sheep's Clothing.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 12, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 779 views

    By their fruits shall ye know them.

    WOLVES IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING. Matthew 7:15-21. Jesus warns against false teachers (MATTHEW 7:15). They are wolves in sheep’s clothing. They are like the false prophets of Old Testament days, who preached ‘peace, peace’ when there was no peace (Jeremiah 6:14). Jesus warns us that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Our True Vine

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,409 views

    “As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me" John 15:4.

    Theme: Christ our true vine Text: Acts 8:26-40; 1 Jn. 4:7-21; Jn. 15:1-8 Jesus Christ has commanded all believers to “go and make disciples of all nations”. (Mat 28:19) A disciple is someone who learns to become like the teacher. Jesus Christ chose twelve men as His disciples. He spent ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ichabod Or Ebenezer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,505 views

    We choose our level of closeness to God

    Ichabod or Ebenezer 1 Samuel 4, 6 June 22, 2014 Morning Service The Problem of Spiritual Drift Spiritual drift always begins with desire. The desire for a relationship with God was lost. Slowly the people lost their passion for the things of God. Little by little, spiritual things started to slip ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ron Theis avatar

    A No Good Lying Fig Tree

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,245 views

    A Warning to all those who APPEAR to be fruitful, but are not.

    A No Good Lying Fig Tree Matthew 21:17-20 INTRO A. No one likes A Liar! 1. There was a world renowned theologian and philosopher several years ago who used a story to illustrate this point. 2. It was a story about a monkey and a coon dog. 3. This world famous theologian’s name was Jerry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Roth avatar

    Grapes Of Wrath, Grapes At Last

    Contributed by David Roth on Oct 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,565 views

    Proper 22 (A) As Christians, we bear fruits of righteousness in our lives because we live in Christ. We are grafted into Him, the true vine. He bore our grapes of wrath so that we may bear grapes at last. Grapes that will last. Now and into eternity.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Grapes of Wrath, Grapes at Last” Our Gospel reading today brings us to a third parable of Jesus about a vineyard. In the first one, the owner of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Goodness

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    Goodness is a fruit that is best given away by the example of our lives.

    Introduction (overhead 1) 1.The fragrance test with two men. (Adapted from Tasting The Fruit of the Spirit, Group Publishing, 2003) 2. The college prank played on me with my cologne. Review of series (overhead 2) 1. We are more than half way through our fall series, The Fruits of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Kiwi Of Kindness Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 245 ratings
     | 20,957 views

    Kiwi is an under-rated fruit: fuzzy on the outside, sweet and tangy on the inside. Kindness is one of the most under-rated fruit of the Spirit.

    THE KIWI OF KINDNESS Kiwi is an under-rated fruit - fuzzy on the outside, sweet and tangy on the inside. Kindness is one of the most under-rated fruit of the Spirit - everyone talks about "being kind to one another, being kind to your neighbor, being kind to animals, etc." But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational