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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Abide

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,243 views

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    Abide John 15:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Abide.html 3 elements: The Vine, the branches, and the fruit. Jesus has just warned His followers that He is leaving, but that He will send His Spirit in His place. He will be up in heaven, but will send down a life line, a way to remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfect Justice And Suffering Saints Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 27, 2014
     | 5,544 views

    Pain ends suffering for Saints at their physical death, but only begins for those who have not obeyed the Gospel and have not FEARED GOD.

    PERFECT JUSTICE and SUFFERING SAINTS: 2 Thess. 1: 1-12 Listen to this statement: Christianity is NOT a self-help religion. It is NOT a self-improvement course on improving your own self-righteousness. The Reality of Christianity is this: You have failed to meet God’s Perfect Standard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Living In Your Grace Period?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,617 views

    The question I want you to ask yourself this morning as we look at the parable of the fig tree is “Am I living in my grace period?” If you are, I hope that you will see your need and be motivated by God’s Spirit to allow Him work in you making you what y

    When I was in the insurance industry, I constantly had to deal with people seeking to maintain their policies perpetually in what they referred to as the policy’s grace period. A grace period is defined as the additional period of time a lender or an insurance policy issuer provides for a borrower ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord’s Vineyard Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,681 views

    The vineyard is symbolic of God’s kingdom on earth, and believers are responsible for tending the vineyard until Christ returns. Those who reject the vineyard owner's Son (Jesus) will be driven out of the vineyard and have no place in it.

    This evening we are going to look at what is called the “Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers.” Our main text will be taken from Mark chapter twelve; however, before we look at Mark, let’s turn to Isaiah chapter five. In Isaiah we find a parable called the “Parable of the Vineyard,” which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Beginning With The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,780 views

    God is angry with sin and indifference. The church cannot afford to reralize that God will bring us to account for how we live before a lost world.

    Beginning with the Church Ezekiel 9:1-11 Introduction: In Jerusalem, the Temple was to be a sanctuary, a place that was to be set apart, consecrated, dedicated and purified. It was to be a place that radiated the presence of God to Israel and would send ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kept In Perfect Peace: A Sermon For The Second Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2024
     | 504 views

    How cn one be at peace in such a violent and evil world?

    Kept in Perfect Peace Isaiah 26:1–3 NKJV In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; God will appoint salvation for walls and bulwarks. Open the gates, That the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in. You will keep him in perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Vine & Branch Study Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,525 views

    PART 3 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

    The Vine & Branch Study Part III Am I A LEAF LOVER OR A FRUIT FANATIC How successfully do you set priorities for your life from the perspective of what God? Wants? Do you see your priorities changing as you mature to as a Christian? Think of leaves as those things in your life often even good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abide In The Vine

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,633 views

    Jesus prayed that we remain in unity, but from the beginning there have been divisions. What creates unity? Let’s find out in John 15:1-8.

    Prelude: Jesus prayed that we remain in unity, but from the beginning there have been divisions. Purpose: What creates unity? Plan: Let’s find out in John 15:1-8. The True Vine John 15:1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” Jesus describes himself as the true vine, sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ow! That Hurts! (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,865 views

    This is the second portion of a sermon on God’s discipline in our lives. Part of a series on abiding in Christ

    Nov. 2, 2003 John 15 “Ow! That hurts!” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION Talk about the story in the Old Testament where the Israelite spies who had gone into Canaan brought back a single cluster of grapes that was so large that it had to be carried on a pole between two of the men (Numbers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Pessimistic And Complacent Opinions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,775 views

    A little girl had just finished her first week of school. "I’m just wasting my time," she said to her mother. "I can’t read, I can’t write and they won’t let me talk!"

    Overcoming Pessimistic and Complacent Opinions (Zeph. 3:16,17) "The Lord your God in the midst of you is mighty. He will save. He will rejoice over you with love. He will rest in His love. He will shout over you with singing." OPINIONS On the first day of school, a first-grader handed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus, The True Vine

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,410 views

    Fruitful Christian living is a result of abiding in Christ.

    JESUS, THE TRUE VINE John 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION United Parcel Service takes pride in the productivity of its delivery men and women. On average, a UPS driver delivers four hundred packages every working day. The company gets such high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Ow! That Hurts!

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,190 views

    In order to get Christians to increase in their fruitfulness for Him, God cuts things out of our lives.

    Oct. 26, 2003 John 15 “Ow! That hurts!” Introduction Indian Jones and the Last Crusade is one of my favorite movies—it’s great entertainment but it packs a powerful punch of a message about finding happiness and joy. In the climactic scene of the movie, Indiana Jones is grasping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Some Fruit To More Fruit Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,449 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

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    The Vine Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,422 views

    This message is taken from John 15:5 and blended with Old Testament references to Israel being the Vine...

    "The Vine" Introduction: Well this morning, we are going to look at the last of the 7 I AM statements of Jesus found in John. So far we have looked at these I AM statements from Jesus: • I am the Bread of life • I am the Light of the World • I am the Door • I am the Good Shepherd • I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Success Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,015 views

    This sermon is based on the illustration of vine and the branches in John.

    01/30/00 - What's In It for Me? …Success! Every follower of Jesus wants to be valuable to him. We look forward to the day that he will come back for us and say, "Well done, good and faithful servant". When the "day of the Lord" your life will be judged to be successful or meaningless depending ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ