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  • John Williams III avatar

    Jesus' Legacy Of Love

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
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    Outside the bounds of Jesus’ love, there is a hunger that is never satisfied because it longs for true joy and happiness and yet it never gets fulfillment.

    JESUS’ LEGACY OF LOVE Text: John 15: 9-17 "An ancient clay tablet inscribed about 4000 B.C. tells of a mystic who believed that the secret of life could be discovered by going without food, he died. Those who attempt to live without love meet the same fate". (Herb Miller. Actions Speak ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Friends

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,709 views

    A Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Easter

    6th Sunday of Easter John 15: 9-17 "Friends"   9 ¶ As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Chosen

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 107 ratings
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    You didn’t chose God but you have been chosen by God.

    “Chosen” John 15:16 says “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of theFather in my name, he may give it you.” Þ The Misconception: We believe that it was us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Mark Witherden avatar

    You Don't Have To Be Something Special For God To Want You

    Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 123 ratings
     | 15,118 views

    You are special to God, and His desire for you is to bear fruit.

    You don’t have to be something special for God to want you. Hold up a smooth round stone and ask how did this stone become smooth? The story. This stone started its life on the top of a very high mountain where the wind rain and snow slowly moved it into the way of a stream. The melting snow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What A Friend

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
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    This was my message for our annual Friend Day about the friendship we can have with God through Christ.

    What A Friend John 15:9-17 May 18, 2003 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Story of Rudy II. What is a friend? A. Definitions 1. Friendship definitions a.) One who multiplies joy and divides grief b.) One who understands our silence c.) A volume of sympathy bound in cloth d.) A watch that beats ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    6 Keys To Godly Relationships; Key #1 Obey Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,471 views

    Do you have Godly relationships? Do you long to discover how to obtain Godly relationships? The first key is to maintain a Godly relationship with God! We do this by being obedient to Christ. Let’s discover what Christ longs us to have.

    1st Key is to obey Christ There were four boys who were young and bursting with energy especially in the church. But the sermon their pastor preached on turning the other cheek got their attention. The minister stressed that no matter what others do to us; we should never try to get even with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dixon Olu. David avatar

    The Godly Man

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Apr 26, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
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    Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

    TOPIC: The Godly Man SPEAKER:Dixon Olu. David TEXT: Psalm 1 DATE: 18th April 2004 (First delivered 17th Nov. 1991) Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Blessing Of The Children

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    In blessing of the children we, like Jesus, move toward the world He loves.

    Blessing of Children Cornwall/Montreal May 8, 2004 There is a very powerful message for us anytime we are involved in the blessing of a child, or the blessing of children. Let’s see, first of all, the context. Matt.19.13-15- children were brought, were sent away by the disciples, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vine & Branch Study Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

    I. What do I believe about what My Life should “Produce” For God? a. What have I accomplished in my life so far that might be eternally important from God’s point of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vine & Branch Study Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,506 views

    PART 2 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

    Part 2 of The Vine and Branches Study The goal of God’s discipline of the believer is always for a person’s good. According to the Bible, a man who withholds discipline actually “hates his son (Proverbs 13:24) Hebrews 12:5-11 what do we learn about God’s methods & motives in the discipline ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Vine & Branch Study Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,458 views

    PART 3 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

    The Vine & Branch Study Part III Am I A LEAF LOVER OR A FRUIT FANATIC How successfully do you set priorities for your life from the perspective of what God? Wants? Do you see your priorities changing as you mature to as a Christian? Think of leaves as those things in your life often even good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Vine & Branch Study Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    PART 4 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

    Part 4 of 4 What Do I Believe About Getting Close To God? 1.Think of a time when you felt especially near God. List three words that describe how that felt. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ABIDE? To abide means to remain intimately connected to Jesus Christ. In vineyard terms, abiding happens at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Formed To Be Friends Of God - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 100 ratings
     | 13,921 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard McNair avatar

    Friendship

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,348 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,060 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

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    Denomination: Baptist