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  • Keith Tankersley avatar

    "The Unconscious Hypocrites”

    Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 7, 2009
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    People say they do not want to go to our church because of all the hypocrites. Is it possible to go through life not knowing that our lifestyle portrays hypocrisy? Could we in fact be "an unconscious hypocrite?"

    “The Unconscious Hypocrites” Matthew 7:15-20 The remainder of Chapt. 7 has one message; walking through the “strait or narrow gate & staying on the path! On this journey, we are shown some of the hindrances, obstacles, or pitfalls one might encounter. We are shown 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Fruit Inspectors

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009
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    Jesus calls us here to do more than just sit and listen. He calls us to examine those whoclaim to be speaking for God, to see if it is so.

    Passage: Matthew 7:15-23 Intro: “The Story is told…(stressed out woman at traffic light who is arrested on suspicion of auto theft) 1. we live in a world where image is everything. 2. hide the flaws, mask the odor, lose the weight, color the grey hair, conceal the real me! 3. infects the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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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

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    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

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    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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    The Fig Tree In The Vineyard Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 13, 2014
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    The time is short, so repent now to make sure you’re producing spiritual fruit.

    Text 1: Luke 13: 6-9 6 Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Are Fruits?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 22, 2014
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    To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you look at the fruits before judging the person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets. IV. TEXT: Matthew 7:16 (Amplified Bible) 7:16 You will fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruit Inspectors (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2014
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    By their fruit you will recognize them-It may take some time, but we will eventually see whether the preacher is trying to benefit himself, or whether he is truly serving others.

    Matthew 7:15-20-“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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

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    Standing In The Storm

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010
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    If you wish to stand in the storm, you will hear and obey; if you do not you will experience destruction.

    Standing in the Storm 02/15/09 AM Text: Matthew 7:13-27 Reading: Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION This weekend brought a rare event to the San Diego area – weather! We experienced a rare powerful winter storm system that brought about weather about as wild as it gets in Southern California. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Ask And Seek The Right Thing! Knock At The Right Door! Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013
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    I've heard the exhortations to Ask, Seek and Knock in isolation from the Golden Rule. They are irrevocably connected. One concept leads to the other. Jesus points to the way God treats us in order to show us how treat each other.

    Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. The standard message on this passage is, we need to ask, and when we ask God ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fruit Inspectors Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2013
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     | 5,901 views

    Followers of Jesus must be careful to not follower after false teachers & false prophets

    Fruit Inspectors July 21, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Followers of Jesus must be careful to not follower after false teachers & false prophets Focus Passage: Matthew 7:15-23 Supplemental Passage: "Why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Parks avatar

    The Road Less Traveled

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013
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    We are not all taking different roads to the same destination. And we will not get there by following the crowd. The road to eternity is, "The Road Less traveled."

    THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED Text: Matthew 7:13-23 Introduction Illustration: “I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Christians Are Abnormal In How They Build Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012
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    Examines the differing fouondations people can build their lives on.

    CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY BUILD 7 12 On May 4th, just 2 months ago, the Lambro family woke to find the backyard of their Windermere home gone. Over night a sinkhole had formed that grew to more than 100 x 50 feet and swallowed a hammock and 4 trees. Last month, on June 21st, Susan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Christians Are Abnormal In How They View Salvation Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012
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    Examines the requirements for salvation and how you can KNOW you are a Christian.

    CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY VIEW SALVATION - Matthew 7:13-23 On April 13th, 2008, Oprah Winfrey said that Jesus could not be the only way to God. She went on to ask about “People who live on the planet in places where they never even hear the name of Jesus”. Even more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist