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  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    Living A Fruitful Life

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 72,589 views

    "Living a Fruitful Life" is a message from John 15:1-5. In this passage, Jesus explains the process of spiritual fruit bearing: (1) Recognize that God is the vine dresser; (2) Realize that Jesus is the true vine; and (3) remember that you are just a branc

    LIVING A FRUITFUL LIFE JOHN 15:1-5 Salvation by faith in Christ alone has two fundamental dimensions. First of all, being saved means I will one day live in eternity with God. Likewise, being saved means that I am to live for God on earth each day. One on hand, Christianity is about getting man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 28, 2012
     | 7,698 views

    Sometimes what we need is a little adversity. Sometimes it will be lack, or loss, or disappointment that will cause us to be grateful for what we’ve been given

    I Am, the Bread of Life Date: March 25, 2012 Scripture: John 6:30-35, 47-51 Introduction Have you ever been hungry-I mean REALLY hungry? I remember being/hospital/years ago/Part/treatment involved my not being allowed to eat or drink for several days with my only sustenance coming from IV ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebuilding Faith - Identifying With God's Word Series

    Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,703 views

    The Rebuilding Faith series focuses on seven steps to experiencing a renewal of faith. The series is 7 sessions and the series diagram can be downloaded at www.michaelrhodge.com.

    Session Focus: Identifying with God’s Word Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 8 Session Introduction Consider starting this session with an interactive dialogue. Invite your group members to share about someone they dreamed of being when they were growing up OR someone their kids/grandkids ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sabotage

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 16, 2018
     | 7,842 views

    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 20: 1 – 26

    2 Samuel 20: 1 – 26 Sabotage 20 And there happened to be there a rebel, whose name was Sheba the son of Bichri, a Benjamite. And he blew a trumpet and said: “We have no share in David, nor do we have inheritance in the son of Jesse; Every man to his tents, O Israel!” 2 So every man of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Tough Questions

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 1, 2018
     | 6,256 views

    A study in the book of 1 Kings 10: 1 – 29

    1 Kings 10: 1 – 29 Tough Questions 10 Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with hard questions. 2 She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels that bore spices, very much gold, and precious stones; and when ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    8. The Fall Of Man Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,808 views

    Created with self-determining freedom

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 8 – THE FALL OF MAN] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The God Of Sex Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 5, 2018
     | 4,762 views

    In this sermon, we discuss the fact that sex is good, but when sex is used outside of God's intended ways, the god of sex twists it into something destructive.

    A. As you know, children often do “say the darndest things.” 1. A precocious 7 year-old once asked her mother for a baby brother. a. Her mother was taken aback by the request, but explained in a soothing tone, “I’m afraid that just isn’t possible, darling. Babies cost a great deal of money, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What About Abortion? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 9, 2018
     | 6,119 views

    A look at what the scriptures say about abortion, what the sceptics argue and what the saints should be doing.

    WHAT ABOUT ABORTION? Bald Eagles are an endangered species in the United States. Destroying a single egg from an eagle nest is a fine of $5000 and one year in jail. In Florida, if you go to the beach and take a Sea Turtle egg from a nest you can be fined $20,000 and put in prison for a year. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Focus

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016
     | 19,294 views

    In this sermon, Pastor Richard illustrates the importance of maintaining focus. Victories have been lost because someone lost focus. Success in almost any endeavor requires focus. But what causes people to lose focus?

    Focus 
 08-09-16 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) In the 1996 Olympic Games in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    It’s Ok To Be Human

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,536 views

    Message deals with the struggles Christians experience with their own failures and the condemnation the Accuser often brings. This sermon helps believers be realistic about their journey of faith and the power of God's grace in their lives.

    Rom. 3:23 10/2/16 I want to begin this morning by reading a familiar verse, Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”i There are two verbs in that phrase and this translation accurately translates the tense. The first verb is in the past tense.ii In the past you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Four Spiritual Laws Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
     | 11,813 views

    Message equips believers to share the gospel using the four spiritual laws developed by Bill Bright. Techniques and principles for one-on-one evangelism are discussed.

    (What Non-Christians Need to Know) Romans 10:14 12/11/16 We have been talking about evangelism the last couple of weeks. In preparation for this service I began thinking about how I could teach a simple presentation of the gospel that would be easy to communicate and would give the essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Propelled Into Destiny

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,849 views

    In every life, there are pivotal moments when destiny is defined for that person. The decisions made at those crucial times usually set the course for the rest of our lives. Message explores this dynamic in Daniel's life and makes application for today.

    Daniel 2:1-19, 47-49 4/12/15 In every life, there are pivotal moments when destiny is defined for that person. The decisions made at those crucial times usually set the course for the rest of our lives. I was watching a documentary a few days ago about the life of Martin Luther. In his early 20’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    When The Clock Struck Glory Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2025
     | 313 views

    Jesus lifted up on a cross is the most significant hour in world history. Have you made your most significant hour in your personal history? Will you say, “I believe that my judgment is over, and I have passed from death to life.”

    If you knew your time on earth was winding down, I think you might say some meaningful things to those you love. Jesus spent around forty months publicly teaching. Now, Jesus speaks in what was to be His next-to-last sermon that He will deliver in His life. The date is Sunday, March 29, 33 AD. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Letter To The Church In Laodicea

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,389 views

    Laodicea is nothing more than a “room temperature” church. It has become just like its environment

    The Letter to the Church in Laodicea Rev. 3: 14-22 The book of Revelation is often viewed as a strange book full of mysterious symbols that are difficult or impossible to understand. Yet the Bible states just the opposite! The word "revelation" means "to unveil" or "to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 4

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 16, 2020
     | 1,000 views

    God has placed clues about Himself in His creation for everyone to see. As one finds a clue and responds to it, God reveals more about Himself, eventually leading the person to Himself.

    Review (1 John 1:5 NKJV) This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. The imagery or concept of God as "light" pictures God's self-revelation (cf. John 8:12; 9:5; 12:35, 36). The truth of the matter is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible