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  • Millie Pisano avatar

    Do You Have A Green Thumb

    Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 18, 2004
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    During my prayer time and preparation for this sermon, the Lord kept talking to my heart about gardening. You have to understand that when it comes to having a green thumb, I flunk in that area very poorly.

    “DO YOU HAVE A GREEN THUMB?” During my prayer time and preparation for this sermon, the Lord kept talking to my heart about gardening. You have to understand that when it comes to having a green thumb, I flunk in that area very poorly. I have tried on several occasions to plant flower seeds only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Clear Perspective: Essentials Of Christianity You Can Sink Your Teeth Int Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004
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    It is one thing to have a well thought out belief system, but in the foxholes and trenches of life, we need truth we can easily grasp and lay hold of.

    A Clear Perspective: Essentials of Christianity You Can Sink Your Teeth Into (Matt. 7:7-29) MAIN IDEA: It is one thing to have a well thought out belief system, but in the foxholes and trenches of life, we need truth we can easily grasp and lay hold of. I. We Can Always Pray Without Wearing God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Are You?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000
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    It is not what you do but who you are that counts!

    Who Are You? When people think of God, church, religion or things of that nature they usually think of a code of ethics, rules or rituals. When asked what is important to God they will quote several "thou shalts or thou shalt nots". They may mention baptism, membership or giving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of False Teachers

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    GUARD YOUR SOUL AGAINST THE DESTRUCTIVE DECEPTION OF FALSE TEACHERS BY CHECKING THEIR FRUIT I.

    GUARD YOUR SOUL AGAINST THE DESTRUCTIVE DECEPTION OF FALSE TEACHERS BY CHECKING THEIR FRUIT I. WHO ARE THESE FALSE TEACHERS? A. Characteristics of a Genuine Prophet: 1. Commissioned by God vs. Self-appointed How does our emphasis on seminary education, candidating, volunteerism, etc. lend itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hate The Sin; Love The Sinner

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2014
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    If we are to effectively witness the Gospel to the world, regarding all kinds of evil, and living virtuous lives, we must do exactly as God has done to us: love the sinner and hate the sin.

    It’s amazing how similar the climate in the Holy Land is to the climate here in South Texas, especially in the summer. The figs in our back yard are ripening, and I understand that this hot month in Palestine is also the season for ripe figs. The Scriptures are right even on agricultural ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Is Fruitfulness Hidden Or Obvious? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2014
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    A look at Jesus' insistence that a good tree bears good fruit and a bad tree bears bad fruit. Includes an explanation concerning the thought that most lives are a mixed bag of good and bad fruit.

    WHAT EXACTLY DO WE MEAN BY "FRUIT"? Generally when we talk about fruit there are two kinds: internal soul transformation and external people impact. - 1 Corinthians 15:20, 23; Galatians 5:22-23; Colossians 1:10. A. Internal soul transformation. - By this I mean that God is shaping you into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Their Fruit Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2014
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    There is so much conflicting teaching in the church today. How do we discern the true from the false?

    By Their Fruit Matthew 7:15-20 Introduction We have always had false prophets in the world. So when Jesus tells His followers to be wary of them, He isn't saying anything new. The Old Testament is full of examples. But what is the difference between a false prophet and one who speaks truly for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Producing Good Fruit

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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    Our identity is revealed by what is seen in our lives. We must produce much good fruit in our lives, if we ever hope to make a difference in the lives of others. God's life in us can and will bring good life change.

    PRODUCING GOOD FRUIT Matthew 7:15-23 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Beware, Beware Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
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    "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

    Introduction A. A man having lunch at a Chinese restaurant noticed that the table had been set with forks, not chopsticks. He asked why. The waiter said "Chopsticks are provided only on request." "But," the man countered, "if you gave your patrons chopsticks, you wouldn't have to pay someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saying Lord Lord Is Not Enough Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on May 20, 2016
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    Jesus calls us to reflect on the the depth of our connection with Him by getting us to assess the choices we are making regarding the road we walk, the fruit we produce and the house we build.

    Message Matthew 7:13-27 Saying “Lord, Lord” Is Not Enough Imagine a scene in heaven. It is the day of judgement and you are confident about the outcome. You are standing before the Judge - “Why should you be allowed to enter an eternity of heavenly joy?” Because I prophesied in your name. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Threshing Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 13, 2015
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    Sometimes things that hurt are those things that cause the most good in our lives.

    Last week we started our new series on baking bread with the harvest. We learned that in order to make bread, we need to follow four steps: harvest , threshing, grinding into flour, and finally combining with other ingredients to bake into bread. We also learned, more importantly, that the time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Staying The Right Course Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
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    Jesus give us directions on how to choose the right path; He gives us a warning concerning who we follow and allow to influence our lives and decisions; and He gives the means by which we can evaluate the leadership of those whom we follow.

    Staying the Right Course Matthew 7:13-20 Intro: Last week we talked about the fact that every human has a free will and cannot be forced (nor can we force others) to accept God’s way of life that He offers freely. When someone tries to force someone to follow a certain path, through ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Eternity Where?

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
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    Enter ye in at the strait gate:

    Matt Ch 7 v 13 - 29 Eternity Where? Matt 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: I. NOTICE THE CHALLENGE. MOSES SAID: Deut 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Spirit Of Python, Don't Be Fooled

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015
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    The Spirit of Python, Don’t Be Fooled

    The Spirit of Python, Don’t Be Fooled Matthew 7:14-23 (KJV) 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 Ye shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Life Is A Highway Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 25, 2014
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    Jesus teaches us that life is like a highway and we can choose a road that leads to death and destruction, or a road that leads to life and blessing.

    TRANSFORMATION #6: LIFE IS A HIGHWAY REVIEW THE TRANSFORMATION SERIES: For the past two months, we have been going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. We have learned that when we put God’s Word into practice in our lives, we can be transformed. INTRO TO TOPIC: Many people ...read more

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