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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The True Vine Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 291 ratings
     | 41,732 views

    This is the final part of a series I did on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

    June 29, 2003 John 15:1-8 “The True Vine” Intro I’m going to ask the ushers today to pass around some clusters of grapes. Would you be very careful to grip the clusters of grapes only by the branch, rather than by the individual grapes, and then simply pick off one grape for yourself and pass ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Helpless, Not Hopeless

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 23,459 views

    Discover where to place your hope to give you strength through helpless moments in life

    Someone recently asked me if a particular phrase came from the Bible. The phrase was something like this, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." I replied that this phrase is a non-biblical cliché. Because many Christians quote this ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When The Car Pool Dies Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,332 views

    Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life.

    September 21 & 22, 2002 2 Timothy 4: 9-22 “When the Car Pool Dies” Mildred and Helen always rode in the front seat. Linda and Diane and Susie were always in the back seat and Jackie rode backwards or sideways in the fold out seat of my station wagon. That is because she was the only one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pass The Peace Please Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,342 views

    The fifth part of Sermon on the Mount Series, how we bring peace to those around us.

    The year was 1938, the date was October 6th the place was London England, the speaker was Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and this was the message "We should seek by all means in our power to avoid war, by analysing possible causes, by trying to remove them, by discussion in a spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    But I Love Steak! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,228 views

    We are to be known first for our love.

    BUT I LOVE STEAK! I Corinthians 8:1-13 S: Love and freedom C: Love is a larger priority over freedom Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO BE KNOWN FIRST BY OUR LOVE. ?: Why? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 8:1-13, two issues that need the application of love. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting God And Bearing Fruit Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,746 views

    In this sermon we examine two more keys to spiritual growth.

    Scripture Today we continue in our series of sermons on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Forgive For Health

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
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    When we refuse to let go of our desire for revenge, when we refuse to forgive as God told us to do, we are really telling God that we don’t trust him to resolve the situation correctly, and that we can do his job better than he can.

    (Other Scripture passages) 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15 Psalm 32 or 32:1-8 Luke 7:36-50 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Lessons Learned From A Failure Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    Moses’ great failure actually led to a greater salvation.

    Lessons Learned from a Failure Exodus 2: 11-25 Ever considered starting life as a failure? Of course not, who would? But did you realize that many successful people began as failures. The great Polish pianist, Paderewski, was told by his music teacher that his hands were much too small to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 4,725 views

    The first part of a series based on Charles Swindoll’s Bible study of Acts. This message deals with the nature of the Church.

    Stephen N. Collins 06/08/2008 Being the Church Part 1: What is the Church, Anyway? Icebreaker: (Strike a match) 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a small flame was lit. That small flame spread and became a little bigger, then a little bigger, then it started spreading quickly, consuming the minds ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Survive Life's Storms Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
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    Final sermon in the "Being the Church" series, focusing on why bad things happen in our lives and how we can overcome them.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 9/28/08 Being the Church How to Survive Life’s Storms Scripture: Acts 27 Icebreaker: Good news, bad news for a pastor: Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad News: You lost two of them in the swift current. Good News: The Women’s Guild voted ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sleeping In Church Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,107 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    There’s no getting around the fact that today’s text contains a part that strikes us as humorous, and the fact of the matter is that sometimes, we can do some funny things in church. A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, “If I had all the beer in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Rejoicing In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,261 views

    In this sermon we see a fourth blessing of justification, which is rejoicing in suffering.

    Scripture In Romans 5:1-11 we read of several blessings of justification. Let’s read Romans 5:1-11, paying special attention to verses 3-5, which is our text for today: "1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Calloused Hearts Of Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 11,540 views

    Why do people not believe in Christ even in the face of overwhelming evidence? As a person resists the Holy Spirit his heart becomes calloused and his sensitivity to God diminished. The interaction of human will and divine judgement is examined in the lig

    Calloused Hearts of Unbelief Fortifying the Foundations # 29 John 12:37-50[1] 2-29-04 This morning in our study of the gospel of John we stand at the end of Jesus’ public ministry. In chapters 13-17 Jesus is alone with his disciples before his arrest. He has much to say to them. There is much ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Running Into The Wall

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,649 views

    Now is the time to believe in Jesus.

    RUNNING INTO THE WALL John 12:27-50 S: Jesus Th: Believing in Jesus Pr: NOW IS THE TIME TO BELIEVE IN JESUS. ?: How? How do we connect with belief? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of John 12:27-50 three issues that we approach in order to connect with belief. The _____ issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Strong In The Lord" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,263 views

    Paul calls us to stand in the Lord’s strength; but we’re not just observers either (#14 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Finally be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is clearly divided into three main subjects. The divisions are so distinct, that most commentators ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox