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    Fruitless Trees

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008
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    The Lord is patient toward us but still expects repentance. Throughout the years He has shown exceptional patience but one day that patience will run out, and where will you be?

    FRUIITLESS TREES The Need for Repentance Text: Luke 13:1-9 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7 INTRODUCTION: 1. Fruit trees are nice to have. 2. They give us beautiful blossoms, nice shade, and most of all delicious fruit to eat. 3. When a tree no longer produces the fruit desired, it is no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Definition Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
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    First message in an expositional series through 1 Peter

    Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2, Title: The Definition of a Christian, Date/Place: LSCC, 4/24/05, AM A. Opening illustration: They have a personal relationship with God, say their faith is very important in their life today; believe they have a personal responsibility to share their religious beliefs about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For Families Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 19, 2008
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    Exposition of Ps 78 about the failures of fathers to be an example, and the need to train our children differently than present

    Text: Ps 78:1-8, Title: Hope for Families, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/22/08, AM Opening illustration: Play the trailer for the bible study • Nine out of ten parents of children under age 13 (85%) believe they have the primary responsibility for teaching their children about religious beliefs and spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be A One-Woman Man?

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006
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    Engage yourself in this explanation and application of I Timothy 3:2 and 3:12 nnd come to grips with the phrase “...husband of one wife...”

    As we look at what is required to lead the church of God, today we examine a very interesting phrase. It is found in I Timothy 3:2 & 3:12, and it has sparked debate for many years. The phrase is this: “...husband of one wife...” Allow me today to take you mentally through the text first, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfectly Joined Together Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010
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    Exposition of 1 Cor 1:10-17 regarding Paul's desire for the church to be without division and perfectly joined together

    Text: 1 Cor 1:10, Title: Perfectly Joined Together, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/4/10, AM A. Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." The church at Corinth had been nurtured by two of the world’s greatest evangelists: Paul and Apollos. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrong Model Of Leadership

    Contributed by Ruel Camia on Apr 15, 2007
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    Intro: 1. Most common metaphor use of Biblical leaders is that of the shepherd a. Many people adopt versions of distorted wordly models for leadership b. Many are not even aware of them 2. We will look at several distorted models for leadership

    Title: Inadequate Models for Leadership Purpose: To motivate the church to abandon worldly models of leadership Intro: 1. Most common metaphor use of Biblical leaders is that of the shepherd a. Many people adopt versions of distorted wordly models for leadership b. Many are not even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obedience Always Brings Blessings

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 10, 2017
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    The Outcome of Obedience to God will always bring blessing!

    OBEDIENCE ALWAYS BRINGS BLESSINGS Luke 5:1-11 The Outcome of Obedience to God will always bring blessing! The Lord’s simple requests often serve as stepping-stones to life’s most wonderful blessings. -Simon Peter illustrates what can happen when we say yes to God. The Lord wanted to use Peter’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Commands Commissions And Directives

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 11, 2015
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    Jesus Gives us two commands, Love God, Love Each Other, one commission, Make Disciples and one directive, Remember Him Through Communion. A short sermon before communion in a Baptist Church.

    This is a short sermon before a communion service in a Baptist church. We observe communion quarterly and on special occasions. COMMANDS, COMISSIONS AND DIRECTIVES Matt 24:34-40, Matt 28:18-20, Luke 22:19 (NLT) Intro: A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 6) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015
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    What is clearly revealed here is that doing the will of God must ultimately find expression in following Jesus. You cannot do God’s will and not follow Christ. Apart from allegiance to him by faith, there is no salvation.

    Opening illustration: One dark and stormy night, a gang of thieves broke into a jewelry store, but they were on a mission with a difference. They didn't steal a thing. But they carefully went round the whole shop and switched all the price tags. Then they left. The next day, the staff came in, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Son Of Man, Can These Bone Live Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 22, 2012
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    Message about prophesying to the bones to live.

    Note: Most of this is original (if that is possible) expect for the part about "dry bones" of sin, which I got from a powerpoint by Arthur Pigman from Evans Church of Christ. Title: Son of Man, Can These Bones Live? Theme: Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Offering Proverbs 3:9 Honor GOD with everything you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Servant Leadership Charecterestics

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 31, 2009
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    What are the charecterestics that make us a true servant leader?

    Servant Leadership Characteristics The following set of 10 characteristics are viewed as being critical to the development of servant-leaders. These are based on the study by Mr Larry Spears, while he was the CEO of Greenleaf Center of Servant Leadership, USA. I have used Mr Spears’ ideas with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beginning Of The End Of Human History Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 16, 2018
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    We live in interesting times. It seems that if we don't live in the time of the Four Horsemen, that time will, surely, be soon.

    CHAPTER 6 v. 1. I saw as the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four Living Ones saying with a huge voice “Come and see”, and I saw a white horse, and the one riding upon it had a bow, and he was given strength, and he went having victory and to be victorious. v. 3. And ...read more

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  • David Cramer avatar

    Walking In Obedience. John 14:15-21

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2024
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    Learning how to walk in this world with obedience to our faith. Moving forward in the world we live in.

    Growing in Christ: Walking in Obedience. John 14:15-21 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I can do what it says I can do. I am what it says I am. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mindset Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
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    Explore and understand the humility, obedience, and salvation of Jesus Christ and how we can emulate His selflessness in our lives.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I am thrilled to be with you here today to unpack the profound message given to us in Philippians 2:5-11. As Tim Keller once said, "Christ literally walked in our shoes and entered into our affliction. Those who will not help others until they are destitute ...read more

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    Hosea Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2022
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     | 2,241 views

    Punishment for wrongdoing is essential, but according to Hosea, punishment is not to meet the demands of justice but rather to restore the ones who have done the wrong.

    Hosea Hosea's first three children had very unusual names. His family story was a metaphor for God's relationship with Israel. The Book of Hosea is addressed to the people of the northern kingdom — Israel. It contains both a warning concerning future events and the meaning of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist