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  • Rick Brown avatar

    Where There Is Root There Will Be Fruit

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 23, 2008
     | 6,644 views

    Inspecting the fruit of others life. Looking for acceptance or denial of Christ by the fruits a person bears.

    AWHERE THERE IS ROOT THERE WILL BE FRUIT@ 1 JOHN 3:4-10 INTRO: ILL: IF I WAS TO GO TO AN APPLE TREE AND SAY TO YOU THIS LOOKS LIKE AN ORANGE TREE TO ME AND I WANT AN ORANGE SO I AM GOING TO PLUCK AN ORANGE FROM THAT TREE, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO ME? YOU CAN’T GET AN ORANGE FROM AN APPLE TREE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Price avatar

    Lord, What Do You Want Me To Do?

    Contributed by Mark Price on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,108 views

    Each and every one of us have a purpose. God desires for each of us to know Him though His Son. But beyond salvation, He has a plan for each of us. Eventually, we must ask the question Saul of Tarsus asked: "Lord, what do You want ME to do?"

    Key Verse: 6a Introduction Q: “Lord, what do you want me to do?” What a question! What a novel idea! Asking the Creator what He desires of His creation. You might say that Saul was a “religious man.” Actually he was a very religious man! He knew how to pray. He had devoted himself to the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Transformation Series

    Contributed by Graeme Saunders on Oct 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,956 views

    changing the focus from outward appearance to inward, allowing God to transform us.

    1. Taking off the mask John 4:13 Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, 14 but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Wise Warning

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Nov 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    Christians are warned against being deceived by false prophets.

    A Wise Warning Matthew 7:15-20 INTRODUCTION A. “If you are going to place poison on a shelf where you have healing medicines, you had better label it clearly.” B. Life is full of warnings. 1. Cigarette packs warn of lung cancer and other medical problems. 2. Medicines warn against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan’s Subtle Specious Synthetic Syllogisms

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,845 views

    Satan is subtle in his attempt to detour your walk with Jesus. His strategy is relentless. He is in pursuit of you. The evil one will make several attemts to take you down. He is your enemy and you need to be aware of his schemes to get you to hell. In

    SATAN’S SUBTLE SPECIOUS SYNTHETIC SYLLOGISMS INTRO: A WORD ABOUT SATAN: EPHESIANS 6:10-12 “Finally be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Part Of The Christmas Story That Speaks To Sandy Hook Tragedy

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2012
     | 3,703 views

    A look at the slaughter of the innocents story in light of the recent tragedy in Conn.

    Prop: put a skull and crossbones “ornament” on the sanctuary Christmas tree. Talk about how it doesn't fit with the image. There's a story in the Bible that's part of the Christmas story that creates a similar disconnect. In fact, the disparity between it and the way we want the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Is A Verb

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Aug 10, 2013
     | 4,828 views

    We worship God in the way we live. Worship is a matter of obedience and service: if we love God with all of our hearts and treat others as if they were Christ, we are worshiping God faithfully. Church ritual will never replace real worship. We must repent

    Everyday Christianity with Pastor Kenn Shedenhelm Biblical and theological thoughts on life and events in life. Some will come packaged as sermons- some simply as reflections. Classic Like most of Israel’s prophets, Isaiah was concerned with matters of mercy and justice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Teachings From Hypocritical Liars

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013
     | 2,256 views

    To show that we always need to listen to sound doctrines.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you listening to sound doctrines? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we always need to listen to sound doctrines. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:2 (Amplified Bible) Through the hypocrisy and pretensions of liars whose consciences are seared (cauterized), ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Fresh (New) Church

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 17, 2017
     | 7,946 views

    With the current generation and its notion to question everything including the existence of God, we need to FRESHEN up our Bible Knowledge for the LORD told us that it would be profitable for teaching and defending

    Many nowadays would tell you that CHURCHES are a thing of the past; and that they are OBSOLETE; that they have outlived their purpose. Let us read from Hebrews before we go any further. Hebrews 10:19-25 A REFRESHED CHURCH has a REFRESHED PERSPECTIVE. What do I mean by that? Some of the ...read more

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    Works, Worship, Hypocrisy, Life!

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Mar 11, 2016
     | 4,261 views

    Jesus returns to the house of Mary and Martha. What He finds there is works, worship, hypocrisy, and life!

    WORK, WORSHIP, HYPOCRISY, LIFE! John 12:1-8 It’s the final weeks of the life of Jesus on earth. • Jesus has gone back to the home of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. • He went there, I believe, to find comfort and rest among friends before heading to Jerusalem to face His ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Beatitudes - Encouragement For Inner Peace

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 29, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,304 views

    Understanding beatitudes as a means of discipleship

    Weekend Message/Devotion February 3, 2019 Matthew 5:1-12 Beatitudes - Encouragement for Inner Peace Our gospel reading for today is Matthew’s account of The Sermon on the Mount. I have drawn heavily from writings by Warren Wiersbe and Myron Augsburger in preparing this message. I can tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Embarrassing Whine Of The Ungrateful Believer Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 22, 2023
     | 2,085 views

    Jacob makes a striking (and embarrassing) statement in his audience with Pharaoh: "my years have been few and difficult." Amid all the good things God has given him, what can we learn from his lack of gratitude?

    - Picture the scene. - Joseph has been an incredible, dynamic presence in Egypt, saving the country and the region from this lengthy famine. His brothers came down and, after a long drama, there was a dramatic reunion and forgiveness. They were sent home to bring the whole family to Egypt to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plan B From God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 18, 2021
     | 1,838 views

    God could have written you off as a bad experiment. But your divine friend, now your divine judge, has a plan “B.” He won’t leave you to the nasty existence you chose.

    Christmas Christmas is the favorite day of every child. It’s also the favorite of the child that inhabits the center of every adult. So instead of a sermon, let’s play a Christmas adventure game, a game of pretend. Imagine yourself as Adam or Eve. The first Adam, the first Eve. Alive in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jim Elliott avatar

    Samaritan Story # 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Elliott on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,629 views

    The Samaritan Story

    First we considered an Introduction to this Story Now for The First Sermon Outline - Consider THE LIFE OF THE LORD AS PRESENTED HERE! In the Samaritan Coming to the rescue of this victim. [I] THE CONDESCENSION OF CHRIST CAN BE SEEN This Uncovered Religious.... 1. Prejudices - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building The Kingdom

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,115 views

    This sermon can be help to those who face opposition. Regardless how our adversaries attack or how much they attack, the building of the kingdom is to important to quit, waver, or compromise. If we are serving the Lord, then we are "doing a great work"

    BUILDING THE KINGDOM Nehemiah 6:1-5 Intro: Background of Nehemiah; The heart for the souls of men, how he mourned over the people (1:1-6) How he yearned to return the people back to fellowship with God. (2:4-5) How he left his comfort to serve God (1:11) He followed God’ leading (2:18) He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist