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  • Steve Malone avatar

    You're Not The Vine Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,484 views

    In this conversation we will dive into what Jesus is actually saying to us in His teaching about the vine and the branches.

    You're Not The Vine John 15:1-11 OKAY – today we are going to conclude our series, ‘Powerful Passages…’ NOW – we will no doubt pick this up again and have a few powerful passages sequels sometime in the future, because there are so many passages that I would have loved to for us to dive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are One

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 22,038 views

    This Sermon is about the importance of unity in the church.

    Text: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14 Title: We Are One By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that we are living in some amazing times when our horizons are both expanding and contracting. Never before has it been so easy to be in direct contact with people from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Avoiding Short Cuts Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 18,722 views

    Antioch was a booming church with great potential. But they lacked one thing that would make them great.

    TITLE: Avoiding Short Cuts OPEN: Several years ago the Chattanooga Free Press told the story of a woman who had decided to take a short cut to cleaning the birdcage that housed her favorite canary Chippie. Having a busy schedule that day, she decided to clean the cage with the vacuum cleaner. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lords Yoke.

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,742 views

    The THE YOKE OF REST, is for those that "Come unto Christ," seeking rest from their heavy labour and load of sin, and delight to serve under the yoke of love and delight in the kingship of Christ.

    THE LORDS YOKE. HHM Sept. 29, 2002 Pastor Jim Parisi MAT 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Free At Last

    Contributed by Jerry Hammonds on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,121 views

    Living the Spirit filled life. Knowing that Sin cannot control, condemn, or claim you!

    Introduction: We want to please God! When we were born again, God implanted within us a new nature. This new nature desires to live in accordance with God’s Word and will. But the old sinful nature, constantly seeks to reassert itself in our lives. What generally results is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • James May avatar

    Prince Of Peace Instigates War

    Contributed by James May on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,349 views

    The Prince of Peace has come to bring a sword and not peace to the earth. The Peace that He brings can only be experienced if we are covered by the Blood of the Lamb.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Kill Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    What does this command prohibit and how does it fit in our society today.

    A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat, one little boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Good Samaratian

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 169 ratings
     | 11,238 views

    A sermon about helping others

    6th Sunday after Pentecost The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 ’No don’t take my money, please don’t hit me again. Stop I beg you stop. Here take what you want, take my wallet take my money, but please leave Hey, were am I?? Oh, I remember, the robbers, I see ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Be A Victorious Christian

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 17,860 views

    We can learn from the children of Israel by following the Lord Jesus and know real victory!

    Small children can say some funny things...especially when it comes to matters pertaining to church and listening to the stories in the Bible. Here are some stories someone gave me: A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, "And why is it necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missionary Burnout: Causes & Cures

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,390 views

    A personal testimony of one missionary’s struggle with burnout and how he found relief.

    MISSIONARY BURNOUT: CAUSES & CURES BY GREG WADDELL II CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 "WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK?" I. INTRODUCTION A. Background My wife and I have been missionaries for 18 years. In 1982, with $150 of monthly support coming in, we hit the road with our one-year-old daughter to raise funds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Improve Your Scriptural Meditation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,619 views

    How to Improve Your Scriptural Meditation

    How to Improve Your Scriptural Meditation 1. COMMIT yourself to the goals of scripture. Stick with certain key verses that will guide, assure, convict, and provide insights into important decisions that you will need to make. When I learned how to commit my way to the Lord, my thoughts starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sin Is Serious

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    Sin is serious

    Sermon on Mount Dealing Ruthlessly with sin Matthew 5:27 "You have heard that it was said, ’Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Keep The Pot Small Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,290 views

    Using "The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth" this series shows how growing a church is the oposite of growing a Bonsai tree.

    On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church Keep the Pot Small Some of you are familiar with the name, Kenneth Hemphill. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. Ken- I’ll use his name as if I know him personally- has an unusual hobby--- he collects and grows Bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bridgette Nevils Gloster avatar

    What God Can Do With Nothing

    Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,684 views

    A different look at the story of creation...reflecting on how the creation story mirrors how God operates in our lives today.

    If we were to all truly evaluate ourselves, check our credentials and sum up our value and true worth and then from that subtract God from the equation the truth of the matter is we would come up with NOTHING We would be left with something that is void, empty, formless, and without light. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Returning To The Lord

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,302 views

    Steps to Renewal

    1 Samuel 7:3-17 Returning to the Lord Introduction When God brought the Israelites into the land of Canaan, one of the things He told them to do was to drive out all the heathen nations from the land. They were to leave none of them behind as they took over the land. After they crossed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist