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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Just Be A Branch Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 175 ratings
     | 24,639 views

    Expository sermon--don’t try to be the vine--be a branch. Major considerations: (1) Our Relationship with the Lord (2)Our Responsibility to Him (3) Our Reward in Him.

    Just Be A Branch Fortifying the Foundations #34 John 15:1-17[1] 4-25-04 Intro 1. Have ever struggled in you walk with the Lord and found yourself asking, “How can I make Christianity work in my life?” There is no passage in the Bible that better answers that question than Jesus’ words in John ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Longing For Jesus

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,127 views

    What is your longing, your passion, your priority, your driving force in life? For every individual and every Church it must be a living, personal, daily relationship with the Resurrected Christ.

    Longing for Jesus --Psalm 84:1-4 and John 4:4-15 When preachers get together, someone may comment, “That will preach.” Inspiration for a sermon comes from many people and places. A few weeks ago in our Academy for Christian Training and Service one of our readings for reflection came from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Praying Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,560 views

    Prayer needs to be the primary way we encounter God and grow in our relationship with Him. Jesus modeled and taught on prayer, particularly through the model of “The Lord’s Prayer.”

    Last week I shared our need to get connected to God, the only way to experience an abundant, fruitful life is to get connected to God. We get connected to God through Jesus. The Scripture passage we used last week was Jesus’ words, “you cannot bear fruit unless you remain (abide) in me.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    What Did Jesus Do About Temptation? Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,029 views

    Jesus was tempted but did not sin. His relationship with God, fuelled by his love for scripture was a key ingredient. This sermon looks at 3 things that can help us deal with temptation.

    What did Jesus do about temptation? Today’s question is ‘What did Jesus do about temptation? If an advert on the television is to be believed then temptation truly comes in the form of cakes or chocolate in the fridge; but of course temptation comes in many shapes and sizes, such as the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "The Prodigal Son" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    Anyone would be crazy to give up a relationship with God for the pleasures of this world. We would be foolish to give what we cannot LOSE to gain what we cannot KEEP!

    “The Prodigal Son” Luke 15:11:32 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 23 Jan 2011 “God’s Joy and Sorrow” The term “Blood is thicker than water” is an old proverb referring to the strong ties which bind families together. Persons who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Annas And Caiaphas: Stuck In Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,968 views

    We feel stuck in responsibilities, trying to maintain something just because we’ve inherited it, and are tempted to think of leadership as image. In a relationship to Christ, responsibility is transformed into freedom.

    He was tired to the bone, but rose to go trim the wicks and boost the light again. How many times had he been to these lamps tonight? How many times had he wanted just to give it up and go to bed? How many times had he hoped that some magic answer would swoop in his open window and land on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Quest – To Know God Better Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,677 views

    The quality of our relationships determines our quality life more than anything else. How can we know the best that comes with being children of our heavenly Father?

    10.1.10 THE QUEST – TO KNOW GOD BETTER Eph 1:15-23 INTRO Last Sunday we were thinking about 2010 and the year that lies ahead and what developments we might like to see take place during the year. And I made the case that what matters to us more than anything else is our relationships. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    I Think She's Asleep Now

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    Christ has interpreted the seventh commandment by the tenth to reflect the purity expected of those who are part of the Kingdom of Heaven. Marriage for a Christian is meant to reflect the relationship of Christ and His people.

    “I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”[1] The people of Newburyport, Massachusetts were scandalized in the summer of 2004 when their mayor, Mary Anne Clancy, admitted to an affair with a married gym teacher. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have Something To Say To You

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,099 views

    What we need to realize is this: we share the fact that none of us are saved by anything we are or do. We are saved and forgiven by our loving relationship with the risen Christ.

    I Have Something To Say To You Intro: It was rush hour. The woman was late for an important appointment. She cursed the drivers around her as she weaved in and out of traffic. When a car wedged in front of her, she laid on the horn and slipped the offending driver off. She shook her fist at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christ Reconciled You To Present You As Holy

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 9, 2010
     | 3,976 views

    Enemies of God. That's what we once were. How could justice be satisfied to reconcile us to God? How can we keep our new relationship with him?

    Text: Colossians 1:21-23 Theme: Christ Reconciled You to Present You As Holy A. How severe our alienation was! B. How costly his sacrifice! C. How vital to stand firm on the Gospel! Season: Pentecost 9c Date: July 25, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Cross Has Two Beams

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,570 views

    Ordinary Proper 18: What is the relationship between saving faith and works of righteousness? Sometimes an inability to distinguish can create confusion. But we look to Saint James to answer the question!

    There are vocations that endeavor to deal in certainty. Take engineering: I’m not certain that I would feel comfortable driving over a bridge designed by a person who simply ‘felt’ that their design would have integrity. I want somebody who will crunch the numbers and who understands beam and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Haines avatar

    More Than The Cloak Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on May 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,386 views

    Many people settle for the cloak of respectable religion. They claim to believe what everyone else believes – no more and no less. But Jesus came to call us into a growing relationship with him.

    Me (my dilemma or question / Key Question) In a recent NCAA cross-country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for fellow runners to follow him. Delcavo was able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Keys To Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 50,361 views

    The Lord Jesus gave us key principles of success in the parable of the sower and the seed. Let us ask God for wisdom in applying these timeless truths to our lives, relationships and ministries.

    Keys to Success (Mark 4:1-21) The Lord Jesus gave us key principles of success in the parable of the sower and the seed. Let us ask God for wisdom in applying these timeless truths to our lives, relationships and ministries. Illustration - Last week a Taiwanese tourist visiting Australia was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Inner Desire Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014
     | 3,748 views

    Coveting—our envy of another’s possessions and blessings has the potential to destroy our relationship with God and with others. A life of thankfulness and gratitude is commanded instead of coveting.

    Exodus 20:17 “Inner Desires” INTRODUCTION One of the most popular arguments to persuade parents is, “But mom, dad, everyone’s doing it.” How did this work for you when you were young? This is the excuse that we use when confronted by the ninth and tenth ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    I Want To Be A Sheep? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 23, 2011
    based on 89 ratings
     | 33,099 views

    Max Lucado once noted that sheep are dumb, defenseless and boring. Why would we want to be a sheep? The answer to that question says a lot about us and our relationship to God.

    OPEN: During Summer camp I remember hearing the following song: “I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa” It went on to say “I don’t want to be a hypocrite… because they’re not hip with it” “I don’t want to be a Pharisee… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ