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  • He Is A Friend Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 129 ratings
     | 26,351 views

    Jesus established His church to be a place where we could develop friendships... and where we could become His friends.

    OPEN: Some years ago Collier’s Magazine published a story about a little girl in an orphanage. She was quite unattractive and had many annoying habits, which resulted in her being shunned by the children and disliked by the staff. The director of the orphanage looked for a good excuse to ship her ...read more

  • Living From The Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    FRUITFUL LIFE - All want a life that’s fruitful - Might think… lives we lead to Christ… certainly includes - BUT FRUIT IS ALL THAT IS COMING FORTH

    Order is a relative term—Order lies within/ the order that matters is below deck - Titanic—captain influenced to impress others pushed her… at the bridge… manage what’s below the deck everyone sees… casual… - Ice…what’s below… the ballast is being lost…>Picture of tragic irony… see below & ...read more

  • Benefits Of Bearing Fruit

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 32,815 views

    There are many benefits to abiding in the vine; having our prayers answered, bearing much fruit, and eternal life with Christ in heaven.

    Are you bearing fruit? We need to be bearing fruit. It is a calling of God for His children. He states it very clearly in John 15:16. “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my ...read more

  • Jesus: A Friend Many Seek

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,374 views

    Fanny Crosby captured the essence of this sermon when she wrote, "What A Friend We Have in Jesus."

    JESUS: A FRIEND MANY SEEK John 15:12-16 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know ...read more

  • Band Of Brothers Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,242 views

    Memorial Day Sunday message comparing military sacrifices on the battlefield and Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Leads into Lord’s Supper observance.

    *ILL>The story is told of three elderly sisters who, in their last years, lived together in a shared home. One day sister #1 stopped midway on a staircase and asked one of her sisters, "Was I going up or coming down?" Sister #2 shook her head and told her, "You were going upstairs to go to bed." ...read more

  • What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,244 views

    Loving the one who loves us most

    All year I have been dealing with the subject of Love. I went to God and asked why still. And he told me, stop and take a moment and look and think about love and what it entails. We have heard folk profess love in love songs and writings and in attempts to get someone to understand the depth of ...read more

  • God The Gardener

    Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 19,391 views

    This sermon looks at the relationship between Jesus, as the Vine, God as the gardener, us as the branches, and the fruit that the gardener desires to grow on the branches.

    Introduction This is one of The great passages of the gospels. It’s also one of the last teaching sessions that Jesus, Rabbi and Messiah gives to his disciples. As we look at the passage today, I’d like us to consider 4 points:- 1. Jesus, as the Vine; 2. God the Father, as the Gardener; ...read more

  • More Like Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    Predestinated to be like God’s own precious Son. How often we hear this followed by we weren’t meant to be like him in this world. I believe this is a cop-out; we don’t want to be like Jesus so we start making excuses. If the word of God says it then it

    More Like Jesus John 15:1-13 Rom. 8:29 Intro. Predestinated to be like God’s own precious Son. How often we hear this followed by we weren’t meant to be like him in this world. I believe this is a cop-out; we don’t want to be like Jesus so we start making excuses. If the word of God says it then ...read more

  • "A True Friend Builds You Up" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
     | 39,624 views

    A true friend will seek to make you a better person.

    "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) Today, I want us to think together about yet another aspect of true friendship. As our passage tells us, a true friend is one who builds you up. They will try to help you become a better person! how? 1. A true friend ...read more

  • Formed To Be Friends Of God - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 100 ratings
     | 14,130 views

    Jesus said that we’re His friends... but what do friends of God do???

    OPEN: Friendship is an elusive commodity. I have sought quotes and illustrations on this topic and found only a few observations I found to be enlightening… but the few that I did find were enlightening: One Native American Indian Tribe described a friend as: “someone who carries my sorrows on his ...read more

  • Friendship

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,805 views

    It has been said that if you have one true friend in your life you are lucky. This morning the Lord is going to teach us about FRIENDSHIP and HOW WE CAN HAVE SOME TRUE FRIENDS!

    Everybody needs true friendship. There is a real hunger for it. The problem is finding the time to create real friends. It takes time and effort to make friends. Many of us settle for the imitation friends we have on the TV. ILL>>>I remember my dad used to talk to “Hunter” when that was a ...read more

  • Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,487 views

    A message from Christ to believers on the importance of abiding in him.

    Abiding In Christ John 15:1-16 This chapter is directed towards those who are in Christ. It is speaking to believers. And the subject of this chapter is without question. The lesson of Jesus to his disciples, and we as believers is the need to "abide in Christ". The ...read more

  • What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,358 views

    Jesus displays all the characteristics of a true friend.

    Jesus displays all the characteristics of a true friend. 1. A true friend loves you no matter what. (Proverbs 17:17) a. His love is unconditional. b. His love is in spite of your faults and failures. c. Jesus is the model. (Romans 5:6-8) 2. A true friend tells you the truth. ...read more

  • "Reaching The World One Heart At A Time” Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    Destiny is a vision that God chose to birth in a man. He was looking for a vessel that was hungry to see things happen that would bring people to their realization of their need for the Savior in their life.

    What is Destiny Fellowship? “Reaching the World One Heart at a Time” John 15:7-17 NLT Destiny is a vision that God chose to birth in a man. He was looking for a vessel that was hungry to see things happen that would bring people to their realization of their need for the Savior in their life. As ...read more

  • Loving The Bride - A Valentine's Day Sermon Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 115 ratings
     | 62,282 views

    When Jesus shared His innermost desire with Peter, His highest priority was to have him take care of His bride. How can we do that today?

    OPEN: It had been a big wedding, and the reception was well attended. Then came the honeymoon, the couple went to their hotel room After they unpacked their bags the groom took his bride by the hand sat her on the bed and said, "Honey, I hope you won’t mind, but now that we’re married I tho’t I’d ...read more