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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    God The Gardener

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,094 views

    God wants us to grow. Like plants, if we actually want to grow, we’ve got to be pruned. God’s discipline is always loving. Accepting it is the key to becoming who God means us to be.

    In Hampton Court near London (start video-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxzG6C-jrwE), there is a grapevine under glass; it is about 1,000 years old and has but one single root which is at least two feet thick. A formidable root. Some of the branches are 200 feet long. Without careful tending, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Some Fruit To More Fruit Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,641 views

    Based on Bruce Wilkinson’s study

    I admit that I am not much of a gardener, but let me share what I know. The best way to garden is to put on a wide brimmed straw hat and some old clothes. And with a hoe in one hand and a cold drink in the other, tell somebody else where to dig. I’d be a great gardener if I could only grow green ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Hot Buttons Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,334 views

    Say certain things and you will hit people's "hot button" causing them to quickly react emotionally! Preachers in the Bible had a habit of hitting people's hot buttons. When they did, they were presented with a choice between God's way or man's way.

    Hot Buttons Series: Acts Chuck Sligh January 21, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 22:17-24 - "And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Fox avatar

    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,515 views

    The Good Shepherd protects the sheep from the wolves. Wolves are always circling the flock, just waiting for their chance. Are you willing to stand with the Shepard? Are you willing to be a sheepdog?

    Good Shepherd 25 Apr 2021 Richardson I read an article about a band of killers and thieves roaming the Iraqi countryside. As if this country hasn’t had enough problems, now they have these gangs stealing sheep and attacking shepherds. These killers work in well trained teams with each member ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Unity At Any Cost?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    Are we willing to compromise truth for the sake of unity?

    UNITY AT ANY COST? John 17:11 "And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are." Ephesians 4:3 "Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Hinduism & 2nd Chances Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    Our “rebirth” is spiritual. We are born-again, not of flesh, but by the Holy Spirit. We don’t need another chance. This life isn’t a dress rehearsal for another life!

    “Hinduism & 2nd Chances” Scripture> I Cor 8:4-6 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Hinduism is one of the oldest and most complex of all religions, and it takes many forms. It did not have a precise beginning or single founder but evolved over a period ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    How Do I Make Right Decisions

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,073 views

    The process to making the right decisions.

    INTRO: Have you ever thought you were making the right decision, then you get into it and—oh, what a disaster. One of many poorly made decisions in my life was when I was playing ball in the summer. Over the past several years I played on Roberts Electric. They called and were wondering if I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Who Packed Your Parachute

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,750 views

    We say that we love and trust the Lord. Do we love Him or is He our parachute when we are in danger?

    WHO PACKED YOUR PARACHUTE? PROVERBS 3:1-9 READ PROVERBS 3:1-9 INTRO- I KNOW WHAT YOUR THINKING IF YOU LOOKED AT THE TITLE OF THIS MESSAGE. WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HE DOING NOW? THIS IS A MESSAGE ABOUT TRUST. THIS IS A MESSAGE ABOUT FAITH. THIS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jonathan Falwell avatar

    The Ultimate Ride: The Ideal Family

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,964 views

    Today we reach the conclusion of our series, and I want to share with you from God’s Word about what the IDEAL FAMILY looks like.

    The Ultimate Ride: “The Ideal Family” Today, we conclude the series, The Ultimate Ride. Over the past 7 weeks, we have been talking about things necessary to make sure our families and lives are transformed by the amazing power found in God. Today, we continue our discussion on this topic. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hietsch avatar

    The Only Choice That Matters

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    There is the Jesus bus that goes to the Father and eternal life with Him. There is the Satan bus that goes to death. There are only two buses -- choose life.

    Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18 With increasing age comes the desire to have those you leave behind know who you are and whose you are. Many things have happened to cause me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Powell avatar

    Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Into Winter Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,504 views

    This sermon was written for the first Sunday of Advent, and focuses around the first encounter of Lucy in the land of Narnia.

    Through the Wardrobe into Winter Isaiah 9.1-3 I. Introduction I would like for everyone to place there imagination hats on with me this morning as we journey into an enchanted land known as Narnia. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and each of us needs to find our inner child. I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Don't Be Overcome, Be An Over Comer!

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,821 views

    David is calling out to God. In one he says, my heart is overwhelmed, and in the other he says, My soul refused to be comforted. Have you ever been in a place where your heart refuses to be comforted or where the circumstances of life seem to totally over

    Psalms 61:1. Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. 2. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3. For You have been a shelter for me, And a strong tower from the enemy. Psalms 77:1. I cried out to God with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    Timing

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,713 views

    I heard someone say once that the definition of “luck” was “preparation meeting opportunity.”

    I heard someone say once that the definition of “luck” was “preparation meeting opportunity.” The point the speaker was making was that those people we consider “lucky,” having fallen into some overnight success, are really people who quietly and diligently prepared for an opportunity they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Moses Don't Do It!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,027 views

    Holiness! Speaking to the rock, beating the rock? Obediance to God, where do we stand with all our faults?

    170509 Moses don’t do it Numbers 20:1-13. When I went to high school we had a maths teacher by the name of Mr Wells, what stands out about Mr Wells was that he was tall about 6’2” or 3”. He always wore sandals and walk socks as well as a collared shirt; he had a long back ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    How Should We Then Live? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,125 views

    While most people --including many professing Christians -- indiscriminately follow the popular culture and focus their lives on either looks, materialism, popularity, success, power, prestige, or social acceptance -- why should we pursue God and godlines

    How Should We Then Live? 2 Peter 3:11-12, 17-18 1. I just came back from a pastor's conference, and I had a good time. We did not have too much free time, but I was able to work in a sermon outline and borrowed my room mate's computer to send the outline to Jane. . I brought two commentaries with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible