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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Withering Religion

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2020
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     | 3,157 views

    Judgment begins at the house of God.

    A WITHERING RELIGION. Matthew 21:12-22. Today’s passage brings together two events which are not unrelated to each other: the cleansing of the Temple, and the withering of the fig tree. Both are figurative of the state and changing status of the old Jewish faith at the dawn of the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consider It Joy

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,089 views

    To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

    Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shadow And The Sacrifice

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 5, 2008
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     | 3,921 views

    The first covenant was a shadow of the perfect sacrifice that would purge our guilty conscience

    “Shadow and the Sacrifice” Hebrews 9:1-14 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper November 2, 2008 Introduction: In our text, he shows that the old covenant sacrificial system was temporary and imperfect. It could not provide a clean conscience for the worshipers. God designed that old system ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles (9 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,049 views

    In chapter 5, we discovered that the Lord had to purge the early church of hypocrisy.

    The people learned to fear the Lord, and those who loved Him went on serving Him faithfully, filling all of Jerusalem with their doctrine. Look at Acts 5:28, We read, “Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Bearing Fruit"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,990 views

    A sermon about abiding in Christ.

    John 15:1-10 “Bearing Fruit” Over and over again in the Old Testament, Israel is described as being the Vine or the Vineyard of God. In Isaiah 5:7 the prophet declares: “The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel.” In fact, the vine had actually become ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Marked For Life Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 15,859 views

    Find out the importance of Gilgal in the life of the believer. The place of pruning, promise and presence.

    MARKED FOR LIFE (From Grace to Victory) Joshua Chapter 5 From all appearances now was the time to attack the enemy. The people of Israel were filled with the excitement and motivation of having miraculously crossed the Jordan. They apparently knew the enemy was in disarray from the standpoint of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Dangers Of Hypocrisy, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    Acts Series: 23rd Sermon--The Problem in the Church, The Purging of the Sin, The Punishment of the offenders.

    The Dangers of Hypocrisy, pt. 2 Acts 5:1-11 1. The problem in the church If satan cannot conquer the church he’ll try to corrupt it, if not from w/out, then from w/in. Reminds us of story in Joshua where children of Israel suffered defeat in the little village of Ai…36 men lost their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Count On Remnants

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 9, 2020
     | 1,800 views

    Remnants are delivered in judgment, but remnants do not deliver from judgment.

    Ezekiel 14:12 The word of the LORD came again to me, saying, 13 Son of man, when the land sinneth against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out mine hand upon it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof, and will send famine upon it, and will cut off man and beast from it: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grape Expectations (2) Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,138 views

    In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time....Since chastening and pruning are both painful, how can we distinguish between them?

    GRAPE EXPECTATIONS part 2 Last week we started learning about the "cultivation of grapes." In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time. If a branch is bearing no fruit, the vinedresser picks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life In The Vine

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 6, 2009
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     | 6,235 views

    At time when technology is making it easier to stay connected with others - are we running the risk of failing to maintain our primary connection?

    Dakota Community Church June 7, 2009 Life in the Vine John 15:1-8 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Father, Son, & Disciple

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 19, 2014
     | 4,882 views

    A perspective on John 15: 1-8. What fruit will the true vine and its branches produce? The fruit that Jesus, the true vine produces is distinctive like no other and is difficult to find in our world.

    John 15: 1-8 Father, Son, & Disciple. The wild grape vine with its trailing branches is one of the lowest bushes and yet its fruit is highly prized, and was the favoured fruit of kings for thousand of years. The wild unattended vine is easily damaged producing very little and poor quality fruit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,076 views

    This sermon reveals what it means to abide in Christ and its importance.

    Abiding in Christ John 15:1-8 This concept of “Abiding in Christ” is one of the most important aspects we can learn. The word itself is a verb. Abiding is therefore an action and means to continue, remain, dwell, live, or to lodge. We can then say that to abide in Christ is to remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Joyride - Pt. 1 - Running On E Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 3, 2013
     | 7,772 views

    We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

    Joyride - Pt. 1 – Running on E I. Introduction Life is a series of ups and a series of downs. Cycles that loop. Turns and shifts that sling us in a different direction than we anticipated. Our life often feels much like an amusement ride! And not the kiddy ones. The white knuckle, scream ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Vance Elzinga avatar

    One Thing Series

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,562 views

    This message focuses on one particular aspect of this passage - that the Lord prunes us to make us more fruitful. Practical application in this message is to consider what the Lord may be calling me to prune from my busy life, in order to do the best thi

    Hook/Opening Overcommitted? Many of us feel/are. But here’s a list of busy/committed: Billy Graham and ____. James Dobson and _____. Joni Earikson and _____. Jimmy Carter and _____. Bill Bright and ______. (RCA) Betty Voskuil and _____. Gary Smalley and ______. “Our world has been greatly ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Schultz avatar

    What Kind Of Branch Are You?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 15, 2003
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     | 43,129 views

    1) THE THROW-AWAY BRANCH 2) THE PRUNED BRANCH 3) THE FRUITFUL BRANCH 4) THE CONNECTED BRANCH

    JOHN 15:1-8 WHAT KIND OF BRANCH ARE YOU? (Please note that two illustrations in this sermon are taken from esermons.com) 1) THE THROW-AWAY BRANCH 2) THE PRUNED BRANCH 3) THE FRUITFUL BRANCH 4) THE CONNECTED BRANCH Now that the weather is getting warmer, more and more people are planting ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran