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  • I Am The True Vine (You Are The Branches) - John 15 V 1-11 This Is Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022
     | 2,836 views

    The great "I AM the Vine - You are the branches" is all about God's best for you. It teaches us about bearing fruit and being more productive for God. That may involve discipline where God has to deal with unproductive branches.

    I AM THE TRUE VINE (You are the branches) - John 15 v 1-11 THIS IS PART 1 This teaching on the vine (actually Vine) is all about abiding in the Lord. It will focus on dwelling and abiding. Just so we see the passage clearly I will put it here: {{John 15:1 “I am the true vine and My Father is ...read more

  • Religion Can Not Bring Freedom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,767 views

    A look at how the Gnostics man made practices did not provide freedom for the Colossians believers

    Religion Vs. Relationship Religion can not give freedom from... Colossians 2:20-23 November 22, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and Review: Last week we saw in Colossians 2:15 that Christ’s death, burial, resurrection, and ascension brought victory over ...read more

  • A Joyful Reminder

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,318 views

    A books survey message of Philippians

    A Joyful Reminder Philippians Survey October 18, 1998 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Dr. Victor Frankl A. Imprisoned by the Nazis because he was a Jew: The nazi killed his wife, his children and his parents, Nazis stripped him of his clothes and cut off his wedding band B. Frankl’s Response: “You ...read more

  • Jesus Christ Is More Than Ok.

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 30, 2014
     | 2,732 views

    The sermon shares how not ok we are but Jesus is ok enough to fix us despite our un ok situation.

    “Jesus Christ is more than OK” Romans 3:10-18 1. We are not OK. The text today it starts out by saying that none of us are ok. • "There is no one righteous, not even one; 11 there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. 2. Secondly the writer says ...read more

  • Don't Let Religion Get Stuck On Your Shoe

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,384 views

    Following Christ means we have to move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ.

    Title: Don’t Let Religion Get Stuck on Your Shoe Text: Philippians 3:4b-14 Thesis: Following Christ means we move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ. Introduction I was intrigued by a September 2003 postnote from the British Office of Science and Technology, which is an ...read more

  • Law Breakers

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 26, 2022
     | 844 views

    As Law Breakers, God’s charge against sinful humanity is seen through: 1) The Character (Romans 3:10–12), 2) The Conversation (Romans 3:13–14), and 3) The Conduct (Romans 3:15–17) of the accused.

    Romans 3:9-17. What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; ...read more

  • How To Help Your Friends Grow In Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,954 views

    Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust.

    HOW TO HELP YOUR FRIENDS GROW IN FAITH INSTEAD OF FRUSTRATION Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle ...read more

  • How To Grow In Faith To Avoid The Mistake Of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,243 views

    How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

    How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21 Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. ...read more

  • Helping Reactionaries Grow In Faith Instead Of Frustration

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,991 views

    Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires.

    Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle is illustrated by a true story told by Dr. Howard Pope. He tells ...read more

  • Integrity, Zeal, Knowledge: What’s In Your Wallet? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 6, 2012
     | 5,831 views

    While shallow Christians who are playing the game of religion may get into the trappings of the faith, committed believers connect that their faith is to affect their daily ethics.

    Integrity, Zeal, Knowledge: What’s In Your Wallet? (Proverbs 19:1-2, 5, 23) 1. What’s in your wallet? That’s how a bunch of Vikings and a credit card company challenge us to consider a switch to their card. 2. But what is in your wallet? Probably money, perhaps a driver’s license or ID, maybe a ...read more

  • Rejoice! (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019
     | 4,333 views

    In Philippians 3, Paul encourages beleivers to expereince joy by relying on grace and reaching for the goal!

    Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/18/2015 Charles Spurgeon, instructing a group of seminary students on sermon delivery, said, “When you speak of heaven, let your face light up with a heavenly gleam. Let your eyes shine with ...read more

  • Be Diligent

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 23,463 views

    WE need to be diligent in our faith!

    INTRODUCTION The Christian walk is not easy, it is not a stroll through the park, it is something that takes a lot of work on our part. Paul tells us to be diligent. This means to take pains, to strive for something. An approved worker diligently studies the Word and seeks to apply it to his ...read more

  • Evil Forces

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 14, 2021
     | 1,273 views

    There is always this inquisitiveness even among the Christians to know about ghost and also watch ghost movies. Caveat!

    Vampires Ephesians 6:12”…the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” I am sure this title of mine would be an instant hit because people may want to read it out of: curiosity, fear or nosiness… whatever….they would read. There is always this inquisitiveness even among the ...read more

  • Legalism Exposed Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 6, 2024
     | 481 views

    This exposition of Romans 4:13-16 addresses the problem of trying to attain righteousness through good works. The law was given to expose our sinfulness and lead us to Christ for salvation. The deception of legalism is a problem that must be addressed.

    Intro Our text today is Romans 4:13-16: “It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. 14 For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is ...read more

  • Encouragement Works

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,373 views

    exhortation to encourage others will help in spiritual battle against the tide of discouragement

    Encouragement works Eph.6:21-24 21Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. 22I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you. 23Peace to ...read more

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