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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Good Tree, Good Fruit

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 6, 2020
     | 2,147 views

    Many fall prey to false teachings because they are not abiding in Christ and the Word of God.

    In verse 26, John writes his reason for his teaching on antichrists. John has just warned his readers about antichrists and false teachers who were trying to infiltrate the church to deceive the brethren then he says: 1 John 2:26 I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus' Family Tree

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 717 views

    For the first Sunday in Advent. There is no one who is not good enough for God to love.

    Matthew 1:1-17 Jesus’ Family Tree When I was in college I was walking across campus when I came across a woman who was in one of my classes. She also came to our Campus Bible study. She was maybe in her 50’s, which seemed ancient to me. We got into a long and in-depth conversation that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wrath Upon A Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
     | 115 views

    This morning we will look at a living parable with two meanings for us.

    Background to passage, Matthew 21:18-19: Last week of Jesus’s life. Major confrontation with the religious establishment. Two demonstrations of his messiahship publicly, and now one with the disciples even more pointed than the first two. With this prophetic parable, Jesus completes his claim as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study In Colossians: Walk The Walk Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 22, 2022
     | 3,783 views

    Paul gives four word pictures for what a growing Christian looks like: a tree, a building, a student, a river.

    Above All: A study in Colossians Walk in Him Colossians 2:2-7 Pastor Jefferson M, Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-22-2022 Intro In 1969, Martin Broadwell described the “four levels of teaching.” Some have called it “four stages of learning any new skill.” They are: Unconscious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep The Pot Small Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    Using "The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth" this series shows how growing a church is the oposite of growing a Bonsai tree.

    On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church Keep the Pot Small Some of you are familiar with the name, Kenneth Hemphill. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. Ken- I’ll use his name as if I know him personally- has an unusual hobby--- he collects and grows Bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Roots - Growth In Character Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
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    In God’s plan you can have fruitfulness, happiness and fulfillment, you can have a breakthrough.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. If God has called you to a certain place, at a certain time, for a certain job, to fulfill your certain dream, no matter how unfruitful it may look. Grow where God plants you and be fruitful. 2. Edmund McIlhenny had a beautiful plantation in Louisiana before Civil War destroyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Fig Tree Reminds Me Of Me And The Fig Tree Reminds Me Of God.

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 4, 2013
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    We will look at how the fig tree reminds me of me and how the fig tree reminds me of God.

    Luke 13:1-9 The Fig Tree reminds me of Me and the Fig Tree Reminds Me of God 1. WE are likened to the Fig Tree we are Planted 2. A. The Fig Tree was Planted B.3we are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #7 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 12, 2007
     | 3,370 views

    Jesus’ words challenge His people to renewal, purity, and dedication.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #7 Sermon Objective: Jesus’ words challenge His people to renewal, purity, dedication. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Tree Or Chaff? Tall Timber Or Dust?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    An expository sermon on Psalm One with a challange for non-believers and believers alike.

    We are told in life that it’s unfair to compare ourselves to others, say if I was to compare myself to a great musician like Andre Rieu, well I would come up an abysmal failure, or my leadership skills with Bill Hybels again I would not fit the bill, or my management skills with Stephen Tindall ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #6 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,919 views

    Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #6 Sermon Objective: Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is Revival?

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,683 views

    God’s words through the Prophet Isaiah give us a glimpse at what is necessary if true revival is going to come to Christ’s Church.

    Introduction: What is Revival? Maybe a better question would be, "Why are we here this morning when there are many other places which most of us could be?’ That final statement may give us a clue: where we could be. Revival must first and foremost be a conscience decision on our part to accept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipline - Growth Steps Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
     | 975 views

    To know Him intimately and personally.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LADY WITH CATARACTS 1. Why was she motivated when told, “woman, it is your lack of faith?” 2. She asked, “How can I have more faith? The five fingers: a. First finger, “Blessed is he who hears” (Revelation 1:3). b. Second finger, “Read the Scriptures” (Revelation 1:3). c. Third ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Growth & Flourishing Of The Christian Mind

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,289 views

    God works in mysterious ways, as they say. And how truly mysterious it is and difficult to comprehend. Just when you think you've discovered a way in which God operates, he surprises you with another.

    God works in mysterious ways, as they say. And how truly mysterious it is and difficult to comprehend. Just when you think you've discovered a way in which God operates, he surprises you with another. At times he seems distant. At times it seems hopeless. At other times he is close. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Don Campbell avatar

    Don't Hunt With Your Head Down

    Contributed by Don Campbell on May 22, 2023
     | 1,178 views

    My dad always killed more squirrels than I did because he was looking up in the trees. I was looking a bugs and other earth-bound creatures.

    DON’T HUNT WITH YOUR HEAD DOWN John 4:1-42 INTRODUCTION A. Jesus told the disciples to lift up their eyes to the fields that were white unto harvest (John 4:35-38). The fields being white unto harvest then does not mean that every field is white unto harvest now, simply because millions are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #8 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,637 views

    To challenge to community of faith to a deeper (and more authentic) level of corporate relationship.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #8 Sermon Objective: To challenge to community of faith to a deeper (and more authentic) level of corporate relationship. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene