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  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Nonbearing Fruit Trees?

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 22,210 views

    Is it strange to you, that we plant nonbearing fruit trees, and God cuts down nonbearing fruit trees?

    A NONBEARING FRUIT TREE? Traditionally, the New Year is a time of new beginnings. It is a time when we make a commitment to do better this year than we did on last year! Out with the old and in with the new. But, it won’t be strange to us, that the same problems and perplexities ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Becoming Fruit Inspectors

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009
     | 2,847 views

    Jesus calls us here to do more than just sit and listen. He calls us to examine those whoclaim to be speaking for God, to see if it is so.

    Passage: Matthew 7:15-23 Intro: “The Story is told…(stressed out woman at traffic light who is arrested on suspicion of auto theft) 1. we live in a world where image is everything. 2. hide the flaws, mask the odor, lose the weight, color the grey hair, conceal the real me! 3. infects the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Fruit Of Faith Is Joy

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,921 views

    “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” John 20:29.

    Theme: The fruit of faith is Joy Text: Acts 5:27-32; Rev. 1:4-8; Jn. 20:19-31 Man has a deep desire for certainty and he will go to great lengths just to be certain. For many people the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. For the Christian, however, there are many certainties ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    His Desired Fruit Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,941 views

    I would like to propose to you that walking in step with the Holy Spirit produces the lovely things of God, which everyone can choose to enjoy. Therefore, it is worthwhile to take time to gain a Biblical understanding of the nine fruit offered to every born again Christian.

    Title: His Desired Fruit Theme: Fruit of the Holy Spirit Introduction: Jesus said, "This is to My Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples." (John 15:8) Considering how these are the very words spoken by Jesus Christ. Christians, longing to please the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Your Fruit? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014
     | 5,985 views

    When we disconnect from The Vine, the consequences are evident.

    When we disconnect from The Vine we get “jacked up”: 1. Sexually (Usually the one of the first signs of falling away from The Vine) 2. Socially (Can’t fully relate to people not relating properly to Christ; see Adam & Eve) 3. Spiritually (Christ will keep us from sin or, sin will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Fruitful In Old Age

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Jan 10, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 42,965 views

    This sermon analyzes Psalm 92:12-15, showing God's saints who are older what He expects of them while also showing the younger saints what they need to be aiming for in old age.

    INTRODUCTION The scripture reading that I chose will be the text that I will introduce this series of lessons with today, and it will be our scripture reading for the duration of the lessons. I would encourage you as we go through this month of lessons to write this passage down or to meditate on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2014
     | 12,976 views

    In introduction to a study on the fruit of the Spirit discussing the nature, source and development of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

    Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Davis avatar

    The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 35,790 views

    The Holy Spirit is at work producing fruit in the life of believers.

    (NOTE: This series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction As we get to know the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit there will be a natural by-product: fruit. What does that mean? Simply this: as you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Tree And Its Fruit

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,341 views

    In this lesson we learn that every Christian can examine his or her citizenship in the kingdom of God by applying two tests.

    Scripture Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is one of the most important sermons in his early ministry. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). That is, he came to reconcile people who were estranged from God with God. Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is about the kingdom of God. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit: Gentleness

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 19, 2014
     | 3,100 views

    Jesus demonstrated true gentleness, true strength under control

    Homily Given at an "Alternative Church" setting at a mission in downtown Toronto My son is a songwriter and music teacher. His entire life is music. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, sometimes. Recently he wrote a song comparing his view of a Type A personality to another view. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Chosen For Fruitful Living

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 17, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,149 views

    The purpose of our salvation and commission is to produce fruits that will bring glory to God. Faithfulness in bearing fruits will attract the blessings of God and commendation, while unfruitfulness will attract the wrath of God and eternal condemnation.

    CHOSEN FOR FRUITFUL LIVING Study Text: John 15: 1 - 16 Joh 15:1 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Joh 15:2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away. And every one that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring forth more fruit. Joh 15:3 Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,035 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is Faithfulness - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The ‘fruit of the Spirit’ is a reflection of God’s character • (2). Question: What is faithfulness? • (3). Answer: "Faithfulness is love hanging on." It is love saying, "I will not quit." • (4). In Practice: (a). Faith in Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David McNally avatar

    The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 42,459 views

    Every Christian possesses the fruit of the Holy Spirit; we have to nourish them so they grow. The fruit are positive characteristics; gifts; we cannot manufacture them, and certainly cannot witness without displaying them.

    Galatians 5: 22-23 The Fruit of the Spirit The contrast is stark the sinful nature results in: sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissentions, factions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and the like, in other words, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Baeta avatar

    Producing Fruits Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,651 views

    “What more could have been done to my vineyard that I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes?” Is. 5:4

    Theme: Producing Fruits of the Kingdom Text: Is. 5:1-7; Phil. 3:4b-14; Matt. 21:33-46 In recent years it has become evident that the focus of many people in the world is no longer on Christ. Even in so called Christian nations Christ is being denied again and again in spite of constant reminders ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • C Jordan avatar

    Outreach: The Fruit Of The Harvest

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,669 views

    God has given to all believers the Great Commission – to preach the good news and make disciples. It’s time to respond to this call from Jesus.

    OUTREACH: THE FRUIT OF THE HARVEST OPEN – TIM TEBOW: Until the BCS national championship in 2009, Philippians 4:13 was the Scripture verse Tebow kept on his undereye strips. But he said he felt God prompting him to change it two days before big game to John 3:16, He recalled that when he ...read more

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