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  • John Gaston avatar

    Strange Case Of The Cursed Fig Tree

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2021
     | 5,001 views

    Christ cursed a tree for not having fruit when it wasn't the season for figs. The real symbolism represents God's expectation that we be fruitful and 4 reasons are given why God's expectation is reasonable. Then 3 types of fruit we must have are identified.

    STRANGE CASE OF THE CURSED FIG TREE Matthew 21:18-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Barbara Albright, a young woman, was discussing her dating life -- or lack thereof -- with her mother. She told her about a friend of hers who had been in a terrible car accident, broken both her legs, and wound up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    22 - Gifted To Serve Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 30, 2021
     | 2,537 views

    This is the 22nd of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans

    Romans 12:1-2 1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Devoted To Intergrity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 12, 2020
     | 3,387 views

    With God’s help, we can live lives of integrity: being who we said we would be.

    Devoted to Integrity James 1:12-15, 23-25 With God’s help, we can live lives of integrity: being who we said we would be. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Over the past two weeks, we have been diving into the subject of devotion in our series Devoted, Faithful Obedience in the Same Direction. • One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Inside Out: Anger Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 28, 2016
     | 6,181 views

    Anger is a subtle emotion, yet it is one of the dominant human emotions. This message looks at bringing the emotion of anger into submission to Christ through the Holy Spirit.

    Anger. We never quite know what to do with the emotion of anger. Yet, anger is one of the dominant emotions of the human condition, and it plays a dominant role in Riley Anderson’s life in the Disney Pixar film, Inside Out. In the film, Anger is a hot-head (literally- his head combusts ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Thessalonians # 1 (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,239 views

    On of the things that hurts the Lord’s work is that sometimes people join the church who are not sincere in their relationship with the Lord.

    These join for wrong reasons. For example, if you ask people what kind of church they are looking for, some answers will be: • “Well, I do not really like that church, but I probably will join the one down the street because it is convenient.” • “I am looking for a church with a good youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thessalonians

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022
     | 2,152 views

    On of the things that hurts the Lord’s work is that sometimes people join the church who are not sincere in their relationship with the Lord.

    These join for wrong reasons. For example, if you ask people what kind of church they are looking for, some answers will be: • “Well, I do not really like that church, but I probably will join the one down the street because it is convenient.” • “I am looking for a church with a good youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knock Down, Not Knocked Out

    Contributed by Lynn Sims on Jan 18, 2025
     | 1,027 views

    In our spiritual journey, we may face setbacks, failures, and discouragement, but God calls us to rise up and continue fighting the good fight of faith.

    Knocked Down, Not Knocked Out Key Scripture: “For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” – Proverbs 24:16 “they rise again”. - Though God permit the hand of violence sometimes to spoil his tent, temptations to assail his mind, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Thank You, God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
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     | 1,489 views

    Explores finding hope in desperate circumstances through faith, grace, and trials, transforming us into true disciples of Christ.

    Good morning, family. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? We gather here, in this place of worship, with hearts full of hope and spirits yearning for wisdom. Let's begin with a quote from G.K. Chesterton, a man of great faith and insight, who once said, "Hope is the power of being cheerful in ...read more

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    Reform School For The Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 30, 2006
     | 2,831 views

    Life Management 101, part 2. Dave deals with eight essential spiritual disciplines we must pursue to become like Christ. Eight disciplines taken from "So You Want to Be Like Christ?" by Charles Swindoll.

    Reform School for the Spirit Life Management 101, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 25, 2006 What is spirituality? You could define spirituality, in general, as those parts of us that desire fulfillment, passion, purpose, and a sense of being part of something greater than ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Connecting Together Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009
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     | 11,589 views

    Adapted sermon of Rick Warren on the need for being in true Biblical fellowship with one another.

    Today, we are beginning the third week of our 40 Days of Community, that’s day 15 for those who are doing the daily devotions. We are continuing to explore what God’s purpose is for us here on earth, which we have said is to love Him, and love others the way he does. That’s what we are here for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walking On Water

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,092 views

    The Christian life is like "Walking on Water" and to do it successfully we need to be assured that Jesus Prays for Us; He’s Present with Us, Helps Us to cope with Fear and Urges Us to Move Out in Faith.

    WALKING ON WATER “Walking on water” – this is a biblical phrase which has found its way in everyday use. What does it mean? The secular meaning is that a person is doing wonders - but we can’t quite understand how they’re doing it and there’s a hint of danger that it could all go wrong! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection & Worship (Luke 24:13-35)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,920 views

    Christian worship starts at the resurrection of Jesus. ...

    If I asked you what events you believe are most likely to rock our world (ie. make the biggest impact) over the next 12 months, it would be interesting to see what you’d come up with I doubt that the wedding of Charles and Camilla is going to change much. I could be wrong. The choice made in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Trialful Joy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2009
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     | 3,491 views

    Trials and tests are no fun. James doesn’t tell us to consider it fun but to "consider it all joy." Trials and tests are gut wrenching and drawn out at times, but the one thing that we must know is that God is with us through the whole ordeal.

    Opening illustration: After William Carey was well established in his pioneer missionary work in India, his supporters in England sent a printer to assist him. Soon the two men were turning out portions of the Bible for distribution. Carey had spent many years learning the language so that he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Enemies Of Freedom

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 6, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 31,272 views

    The moment a person surrenders his or her life to the Lord Jesus, he creates serious problem to all the diabolical spirits residing inside him or her. This is because the presence of Jesus Christ will cause them to become weak, therefore making it very ea

    This week’s message entitled “Enemies of Freedom” focuses on the need to address the activities of the powers which hinder freedom. The moment a person surrenders his or her life to the Lord Jesus, he creates serious problem to all the diabolical spirits residing inside him or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Feeling Joy When You Don't Want To Series

    Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,451 views

    Reason we don’t feel as much joy as we would like is because we are milk Christians rather than solid food Christians.

    People love a baby. You only have to watch when a new baby enters our auditorium how people flock around that baby. People love little children as well. We consider them so cute. And when they come up with the most interesting comments we just laugh at them. Kids have few if any inhibitions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist