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  • James May avatar

    Pretty Leaves

    Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,971 views

    Jesus is looking for more than a beautiful appearance. He is looking for fruit to fill the void in the Body of Christ.

    PRETTY LEAVES Pastor Jim May Matthew 21:18-22, "Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    24.9 The Truth About Lying Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,568 views

    We continue in our look at a day in the life of Christ, looking at his comments on lying in the Sermon on the Mount

    Jesus hasn’t even gotten to coffee break yet and already he has shaken people’s worlds in what their conception of happiness and righteousness are. He has talked about how not killing was part of the moral fabric of society, respecting life from conception to natural death kept society from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Eternity As Part Of God's Character Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,416 views

    Part of a series looking at the Character of God. This sermon considers eternity and looks at the flow on effect of eternity for the believer

    The character of God. The sovereignty of God The compassion of God The justice of God The eternity of God EX 3:11 But Moses said to God, "Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?" EX 3:12 And God said, "I will be with you. And this will be the sign to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Three Views Of The Tomb

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    As we look at Peter and John, we see ourselves in our spiritual journey as they look into the tomb of Jesus.

    The Three Views of the Tomb John 20:1-9 It was the great race of the century. Peter and John, two of the closest disciples to Jesus, tore off from the house to the tomb. Mary Magdalene and company had just told the disciples something about the stone being rolled away, grave clothes, angels and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Finding Ourselves Beyond Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
     | 5,648 views

    If we truly want to "find ourselves" we shouldn’t look within but look outside of ourselves.

    Beginning a series called LIVING BEYOND SELF…about how we truly find our lives by living beyond ourselves. Today I want to explore the quest to find ourselves. Many may feel the paradox of our cultural quest… feeling lost in the mass of humanity… even while becoming more self aborbed. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith's Reality

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,849 views

    A look at the Gospel. An evangelistic sermon that looks at the Gospel; what it is, what its purpose is and what it demands

    Faith’s Reality Text: 1st Corinthians 15:1-19 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) I don’t know if you’ve noticed it or not but our world is changing; and a lot of people would say, that it’s not changing for the better. But that it’s getting worse. And the church is changing too, even in our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Celebrating Three Years Together

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,486 views

    This sermon focuses on the three years we’ve spent with a big look to what the future will look like.

    Jeremiah 29:11 1 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. “Three” Jeremiah had a tough job. That should go without saying… a prophet’s job is never easy. The job description of a prophet is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tug Of War Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 27, 2008
     | 5,612 views

    God loves humanity and looks at us with favor; this should transform how we look and treat others.

    TUG OF WAR Mark 12:13-17 Sermon Objective: God loves humanity and looks at us with favor; this should transform how we look and treat others. Supporting Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 139:13-16; Mark 12:28-34 Can I think out loud with you today? I just want to talk to you for a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Believe Week 11 - Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015
     | 5,585 views

    Believe week 12 moves to looking at how we should Act. We are looking at the action of Worship!

    Believe 11 - Worship November 30, 2014 Today, we move into the second part of our BELIEVE series. We’re moving from asking “What do we believe?” to “What should we do?” Our first answer is to Worship and give honor to God. Why should we worship and honor God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vultures And Hummingbirds

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 31, 2018
     | 5,134 views

    You always find what you are looking for; therefore, be careful what you look for.

    Two birds fly over our nation’s deserts: One is the hummingbird and the other is the vulture. Vultures find the rotting meat of the desert, because that is what they look for. They thrive on that diet. Hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. Instead, they look for the colorful ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Foolishness Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,240 views

    In this MSG we will look at some of the ways of Jesus that to the 'upside down' world looked foolish.

    The Foolishness Of Christ 24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Real Or Fake Faith

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 24, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,803 views

    A continuing look at God's call to follow Him. Looking at how we portray ourselves.

    Fake vs. Real James 2:14-26 July 26, 2020 When you think about our world today, have you ever noticed how many imitation products there are? I guess you could call them fake - Think about it - I could walk around in style with a fake rolex watch that looks just like the real thing. I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob's Ladder - A Powerful Encounter With The Presence Of God.

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019
     | 14,278 views

    Looking at the encounter that Jacob had with God at Bethel. Unpacking that story and looking at principles to apply into our lives.

    These are my raw sermon notes for the first sermon in the series The Wisdom and Power of Ancient Stories – first story is Jacob’s Ladder found in Genesis 28. The context of the story is that Jacob has just tricked his older twin brother out of the birth right blessing and Esau now is seething mad ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jacob's Ladder - A Powerful Encounter With The Presence Of God.

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019
     | 7,759 views

    Looking at the encounter that Jacob had with God at Bethel. Unpacking that story and looking at principles to apply into our lives.

    These are my raw sermon notes for the first sermon in the series The Wisdom and Power of Ancient Stories – first story is Jacob’s Ladder found in Genesis 28. The context of the story is that Jacob has just tricked his older twin brother out of the birth right blessing and Esau now is seething mad ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Jesus' Best Friend Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 29, 2013
     | 6,869 views

    Beginning of a series looking at twelve followers of Jesus, their imperfections, and their victories. This sermon looks at the life of Simon Peter.

    Today we begin a series I have entitled “The Dirty Dozen.” Jesus was always being accused of attracting the worst kind of people. In fact, He said He came to deliver these folks. I thought it might be interesting to examine twelve of these people and discover if perhaps we have some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare