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  • The True Vine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,099 views

    Explore and understand the importance of abiding in Jesus as the source of true spiritual fruit.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into John 15:1-17, a passage that speaks to us about the source of true fruit, the prerequisites for producing fruit, and the incredible benefits of abiding in Jesus. Let's take a moment to read that passage together now: [Read passage] ...read more

  • "The God Of New"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,792 views

    A sermon for the New Year

    “Do not call to mind the former things, Or ponder things of the past. “Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” Well, here we are, at the end of another year. And I mean really the ...read more

  • Dealing With Unruly Members Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 21, 2018
     | 3,217 views

    Message 14 in our Colossians series exploring the need to deal with the flesh.

    Chico Alliance Church “Dealing with Unruly Members” Continually pursue the eternal Continually contemplate the eternal Conclusively deal with our “members” on the earth “THEREFORE” In light of the realities mentioned above Paul calls for further action. Paul shifts from the teaching that there ...read more

  • The Fruit Of The Vine Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,264 views

    The vitality of our spiritual life is dependent upon our connection to Christ the “true vine.”

    In Hampton Court near London, there is a grapevine which is about 1,000 years old. This grapevine has one root which is at least two feet thick, and some of the branches are 200 feet long. Despite its age the vine produces several tons of grapes each year. Although some of the smaller branches ...read more

  • Sin Accomodating Churches-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2016
     | 3,774 views

    5 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

    SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-V—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: Pretense Golf: Negotiations between union members & their employer were at an impasse.  The union denied that their workers were flagrantly abusing their contract's sick-leave provisions. One morning at the bargaining table, the company's chief ...read more

  • Understanding Seasons Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 41,867 views

    God takes us through seasons as part of our life- journey. This sermon helps us understand why God allows seasons in our lives.

    UNDERSTANDING SEASONS IN LIFE By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Ecc 3:1-11 Acts 7:55-60, 14:19-20, Seasons apply to every aspect of life. 3:1 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is ...read more

  • Staying Connected

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,122 views

    Our world in into staying connected. Jesus expalins that relationship with God is like a grape vine. You have to stay connected.

    Staying connected John 15:1-8 We live in a country and even world that is probably more connected than any one could have imagined 20 maybe even as little as 10 years ago. Having phones in every house seems to have been around for ever. Mom always told me to call if I was going to be late. ...read more

  • Cling To The Vine And You Will Bear Fruit John 15:4-6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,390 views

    In John 15:5 Jesus shared a powerful truth with His disciples that has the power to transform our lives and our walk with God.

    Cling to the Vine and You Will Bear Fruit John 15:4-6 Introduction: Today, we’re going to dive into a powerful truth that Jesus shared with His disciples—a truth that has the power to transform our lives and our walk with God. This truth is found in John 15:5 (NLT), where Jesus declares, “Yes, I ...read more

  • I Do And I Don't Do Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,601 views

    We have all either heard or asked the questions: Why did you do that? What were you thinking? Paul asked himself the same questions initially gave himself the same answer that we often give: I don't know! Why DO we keep making the same mistakes in

    “I DO and I DON’T DO” Romans 7:14-25 We have all heard the question, and probably asked it far too often: “Why did you do that? What were you thinking?” A lot of times ...read more

  • Resurrection? Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 22, 2025
     | 482 views

    People all through the ages either believe in a resurrection to a life eternal in the heavens or they do not believe in life after this physical life. There are people who believe in God Almighty and do not believe in a resurrection. They have been deceived by Satan and his angels

    People all through the ages either believe in a resurrection to a life eternal in the heavens or they do not believe in life after this physical life. There are people who believe in God Almighty and do not believe in a resurrection. They have been deceived by Satan and his angels, his beasts and ...read more

  • Restoring Time/Balance To Our Hurried Lives. Part 2

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Nov 23, 2012
     | 5,658 views

    This message looks at our hurried lives and how we can hav some spare time.

    Restoring Balance to our Hurried Lives. ISAIAH 40: 27-31. Job 3:26. I have no peace! I have no quiet! I have no rest! And trouble keeps coming! 1. What happens when I put a little time/ balance in my life? A. It gives one peace of mind in our lives. B. It means that I’d have Better ...read more

  • How, And Why, Do We Abide In Jesus? (John 15:1-17) Series

    Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 28, 2022
     | 4,855 views

    Abiding in Christ is not about spiritual disciplines. It's about obeying Jesus, above all else by loving his church.

    Today, we have the privilege of working through John 15:1-17. Some of you will be familiar with these verses. And if that's you, as we start reading, you will maybe find yourself thinking that you already understand this passage. You won't expect to learn anything, or be challenged. ...read more

  • True Personhood Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006
     | 3,251 views

    God wants us to bear fruit that will last. We can do that by remaining connected to Jesus, the true vine.

    What does it mean to be human? That’s the question we’ve been asking since the beginning of February when we began this series on humanity. What is the nature of true personhood? How can we best fulfill God’s desire for us his creatures, us his people? We’ve seen how God made men and women in his ...read more

  • Fruitful Lives

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,152 views

    We must see ourselves as branches connected to Jesus rather than Jesus being connected to us.

    John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: When we lived in Nederland, Texas, we had some shrubs in our front flower beds that seemed to grow 6 inches overnight. I cut and cut those shrubs. The more I cut; the more they grew. Finally, I cut them to within 6 inches of the ground hoping they would ...read more

  • Ready For Trouble

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
     | 2,863 views

    Being prepared for the troubles Christians are sure to have

    READY FOR TROUBLE I Peter 3:13-17 Sunday, August 16, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee We spoke this morning about trouble coming. Tonight, we’re going to look at the basic things that will prepare us and sustain us in the day of trial. When’s the last time you had something happen and you questioned ...read more