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  • James May avatar

    Your Source Determines Your Fruit

    Contributed by James May on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,565 views

    Only by being connected fully to the True Vine, Jesus Christ, can we bring forth fruit that is right for a repentant heart.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dealing With A Spiritual Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 428 ratings
     | 89,762 views

    Examines the contrasts between who the world says we are and who Christ says we are.

    DEALING WITH A SPIRITUAL IDENTITY CRISIS 1 PETER 2:9 We live in a world that is full of people who are lost… We live in a world where many believe that they simply don’t fit in… We live in a world were many people are searching for a sense of belonging to someone or something… We live in a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Anger

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,051 views

    Jesus expects us to control our temper

    INTRODUCTION In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. SERMON I. A LOOK AT THE 6TH COMMANDMENT. OLD EXPECTATIONS. v. 21 A. KJV. “By." Attacking the present interpretation of the 6th commandment. B. NASB. “To." Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Towel Or The Sword

    Contributed by Glen Madden on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 5,954 views

    Will you choose the towel in life like Jesus?

    Title: The Towel or Sword? Glen B Madden Ref: John 13 Introduction: The Chief Executive of a large company has had some bad news concerning his health. „« Calls a meeting „« Squabbling among the executives „« Shoe shining „« Clean out your desk! „« Stoop to serve¡Kraise your authority Modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Gospel Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,204 views

    Paul makes it clear what he is preaching.

    Introduction: In his introductory notes to the book of Romans Chuck Swindoll says "when the late Donald Barnhouse began his ministry at Tenth Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, he stepped into the pulpit the first Sunday morning and preached from the first verse of Romans 1. He arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    Gotta Grow

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,767 views

    This sermon deals with growing as a Christian toward maturity.

    James 1:19-27 "Gotta grow" By Pastor Mark Hiehle One of the stories that capture our imagination is the Walt Disney story of Peter Pan. Peter was the boy who never wanted to grow up, and so he lived in Never Land and lived a life of constant fun and adventure, no responsibilities or cares, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Contentment Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,596 views

    an exposition of Philippians 4:10-20

    Islington Baptist Church July 15, 2001 Philippians 4:10-20 Series: Big problems for Christians and all people Scripture readings: II Cor. 8-9, I Tim 6:6-10 Contentment: the secret to being content Before I went on holidays we were in the midst of a series entitled “Big problems for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characteristics Of Christian Citizenship

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 20,609 views

    An expository message based on a series preached at Immanuel Baptist Church, Elgin, IL

    The Characteristics of Christian Citizens 17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Who Hath Known The Mind Of The Lord?

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,381 views

    Our mind is important in our Christian walk in three ways.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WHO HATH KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Displeasure Meets Grace—part Iii

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,570 views

    A prophet’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Part 3 of a 3 part sermon—4 positive aspects.

    WHERE DISPLEASURE MEETS GRACE-III—Jonah 4:1-11 Need: God’s people can become disappointed/displeased with the direction God takes or the way God does things. Jonah’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Displeasure is met by God’s grace. What is present where displeasure meets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Resolve—part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,138 views

    A particular resolve is required of God’s people/witnesses. What must God’s people resolve to maintain? Part 2 of a 3-part sermon. Christian resolve maintains God’s...

    THE CALL TO RESOLVE—II—Joshua 23:1-16 Faithful/Called/Chosen/Elect/Determination Christians should resolve to continue in what they know to be right. Joshua reminded Israel of the resolve required of God’s people/witnesses. A particular resolve is required of God’s people/witnesses. What must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Resolve—part 3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 12 ratings
     | 2,359 views

    A particular resolve is required of God’s people/witnesses. What must God’s people resolve to maintain? Part 3 of a 3-part sermon. Christian resolve maintains God’s...

    The Call to Resolve—III—Joshua 23:1-16 Faithful/Called/Chosen/Elect/Determination As an out of town man on his first business trip to Jacksonville, FL, his car phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife’s voice urgently warning him, "Herman, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,245 views

    We cannot find what we aren’t looking for and we can’t look for what we don’t know

    The Pursuit of Holiness Romans 6:1-23 We cannot pursue that which we do not know. That is like playing the kids game of "Hide and go Seek" without knowing who is hiding. The same is true for holiness, if we do not know what it is how can we know when we found it? C.S. Lewis once ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tackling Temptation Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,373 views

    In Matthew 5 Jesus gives us some steps we can take to root out sin in our life

    Tackling Temptation Matthew 5:27-30 Thomas Costain’s history, The Three Edwards, describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard White avatar

    How To Avoid A Spiritual Virus Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,805 views

    sometimes our spirit needs a vaccination

    HOW TO AVOID A SPIRITUAL VIRUS Text: Hebrews 12:14-17 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no one is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ