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Four Steps To Bearing Fruit

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

John chapter 15 speaks of bearing fruit, which we often interpret as winning lost souls to Christ. However, winning people to Christ is only one meaning of the word fruit. Fruit symbolized the best result or sweetest prize in life.

One time on the farm I was sitting on my porch admiring the rose bushes that were in bloom. A couple of weeks prior they had appeared to be dead. They hadn’t been pruned in over two years since my mom passed away. Each bush was a huge mass of dead branches. My wife asked me about them, and I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When The Grinch Did Whoville A Favor Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 16, 2018

When the Grinch stole Christmas, it was one of the best things he could have done, because, it not only reminded the citizens of Whoville of the real meaning of Christmas, but it also brought a revelation to the Grinch himself that Christmas was, perhaps, something much more!

WHEN THE GRINCH DID WHOVILLE A FAVOR Lk. 2:6-14 INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS QUIZ See how well we know the facts about the first Christmas: 1. When Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, how did they get there? a. They walked b. Joseph walked; Mary rode a donkey c. They took a chariot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Topic- Drop Your Agenda And Follow Christ

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

WE ARE LIVING IN A DAY AND TIME WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED TO REALIZE THAT ONLY WHAT WE DO FOR CHRIST WILL LAST. WEEK AFTER WEEK MONTH AFTER MONTH YEAR AFTER YEAR DECADE AFTER DECADE TIME IS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAY

Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, [2] And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. [3] And he entered into one of the ships, which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Brings A Smile To God's Face?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 8, 2018

A sermon in the character of an observer who was seeing the events that unfolded in Mark 12:38-44, where he see the difference between the religious rulers and the widow, and we explore not only what this means for us but what this story reveals about God.

I will never forget that day. I was sitting near the back waiting to worship and out of the corner of my eye I could the one everyone was talking about. This is the one who was challenging some of the religious authorities, not with violence but with love and something called grace. And there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 24, 2019

The Story of the Good Samaritan in Luke chapter 10 and what it teaches us about the true nature of Sin. In this message we discuss the reasons why we cannot inherit eternal life and why a new spiritual birth is the only way of salvation.

The Nature of Sin The Good Samaritan In this message, we’re going to consider the story of The Good Samaritanand what it tells us about the nature of sin. We begin in verse 25 of Luke chapter 10, when a legal expert tried to put Jesus on the spot! ‘Teacher’, he asked. ‘What must I do to inherit ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:9, Isaiah 1:6, 1 Samuel 16:7, Ephesians 2:8, Genesis 2:18, Hebrews 9:27, 2 Thessalonians 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Which Road Are You On?

Contributed by Pastor Norman Bailey, Overseer on Aug 10, 2018

Many at the last day are going to be very disappointed thinking they were going to heaven to find out that they were on the wrong road. Only those who travel the strait and narrow way will make it in. Those that do the will of God by obeying his word.

Luke 7:21-27 There are two paths in life we must choose. It is either life or it is death. We must take strait and narrow way that leads to life or the broad way that leads to destruction. We must know the road that we are traveling beloved. Are we religious and have a form of godliness. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Conflict With The Devil’s Sons Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2017

After that, He declared to a group of Pharisees that he was the “Light of the World.” They called Him a liar, and said He only had His word for it and that wasn’t good enough. Jesus answered their accusation by declaring that His Father was One who ...

Jerusalem (Temple) Lesson: Growing Conflict With the Devil’s Sons John 8:21-59 (Isaiah 6:9) Jesus was a Jew and He was in Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles; all males were required to attend this annual feast. He had gone to the temple to teach, but He was interrupted when a group, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-59

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Attitude

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 13, 2017

The greatest miracle the church needs today is the miracle of growth. Even though only about one in five people in Canada attend church weekly, if our attitude is right with Jesus He will bless our service efforts and grow His chruch!

DEVELOPING AND SERVANT’S HEART Acts 19:11-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 11 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

End Of Story

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Sep 14, 2017

The End of what we know is certainly coming soon. We know not the time, but many of the warning signs are present. We must not only be READY, but we must ready others, less they go through the Wrath of God that is promised and must be fulfilled.

Many of remember Paul Harvey using this line years ago, “And now you know the End of the Story.” Revelation 14:6-20 (NKJV) The Proclamations of Three Angels 6 Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:21-22, Matthew 24:29-31, Revelation 15:5-8, Matthew 24:36-37, Revelation 11:15-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, Acts 1:9-11, Revelation 14:6-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Don’t Settle For Ishmael When You Can Have Isaac

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 13, 2017

Abraham failed to contend for a supernatural offspring, opting to settle for less than God's best. Many Christians do likewise. God commands, "Get rid of the slave woman and her son!" i.e - "Stop accepting only natural solutions!"

DON’T SETTLE FOR ISHMAEL WHEN YOU CAN HAVE ISAAC GENESIS 15:1-16:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A college professor was giving a final exam to his students. He distributed the tests to the class and waited for his students to finish. When the students handed in their completed tests, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-5, Galatians 4:22-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bumps Are What You Climb On

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2018

The bumps/trials of life seem like things that hinder us and stunt us, but in reality, the bumps are spiritually the only way we can advance the inner life upward. Jacob's frequent troubles enhanced the overcoming nature latent within him.

THE BUMPS ARE WHAT YOU CLIMB ON INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Doug Scattergood told how he was deployed with the Navy in the Red Sea for several months. Finally he got the chance to go ashore in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. 2. He went to a pay-phone on the pier, produced all the change ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Will Pour Out My Spirit Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 10, 2018

To establish that Joel’s prophecy that Jehovah “would pour out of His Spirit upon all flesh” was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost upon all nations and for all generations. To clarify that there was only one "out pouring" of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Announced Out Pouring 2. The Actual Out Pouring 3. The Alleged Out Pouring Remarks. 1. In this lesson today we will be discussing the theme: “I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh.” It will be clear at the conclusion that this prophesy was fulfilled on the Day ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uncle Andy's Pancake House

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 31, 2018

Worship is like sex. If you are only having sex because you love your partner and you know they are into it but really you just want to get it over with, then you are missing the point. It is meant to be fun. It’s the same with worship.

This sermon was orginally preached March 2018 at St Barnabas Northolt an Anglo Catholic and a revised version was preached April 2025 at St Christophers Hanwell, an inclusive evangelical church. ........ Today we are here to bore you. That is what worship is all about. After all, that is what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:28-44, Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Satan Is Watching

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 19, 2021

There are many eyes watching you. Not only are your family, friends, neighbours and enemies watching you; but spiritual eyes as well. Most times we forget, but know this today; your thoughts are being analysed and your movement is detailed by spiritual eyes.

TEXT: Job 1:6-7 NLT "One day the members of the heavenly court came to present themselves before the lord, and the Accuser, Satan, came with them. “Where have you come from?” the lord asked Satan.Satan answered the lord, “I have been patrolling the earth, watching everything that’s going ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-7, Matthew 13:25, Psalm 34:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of The World

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 10, 2021

In all the world’s religions and philosophies are there real alternatives or just varieties of the same worldly way of life? Let’s see that there are only two ways, God’s and the world’s. Let’s look at John 17:6-19.

Prelude In all the world’s religions and philosophies are there real alternatives or just varieties of the same worldly way of life? Purpose: Let’s see that there are only two ways, God’s and the world’s. Plan: Let’s look at John 17:6-19. Out of the World John 17:6 “I have manifested Your name ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist