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  • James May avatar

    Your Source Determines Your Fruit

    Contributed by James May on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,673 views

    Only by being connected fully to the True Vine, Jesus Christ, can we bring forth fruit that is right for a repentant heart.

    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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    The Revolutionary Power Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 2, 2004
    based on 111 ratings
     | 8,627 views

    God by his grace has given believers the power to forgive others when they have offended us. How do we do that? Why do we bother?

    ?The Revolutionary Power of Forgiveness When the first missionaries came to Alberta, Canada, they were savagely opposed by a young chief of the Cree Indians named Maskepetoon. But he responded to the gospel and accepted Christ. Shortly afterward, a member of the Blackfoot tribe killed his father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preserving Power For God's People

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 12,539 views

    No people whose guardian is Jehovah God can be overcome while they are actively serving and obeying Him, for God preserves His people.

    Preserving Power For God?s People Text: Ps.34: 7; I John 4: 4b; II Kings 6: 15-16 Intro: The biblical accounts of God?s miracles performed through Elijah and Elisha are some of the most extraordinary and exciting found in the pages of God?s Word. The account under consideration today, Elisha ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Remember Who You Are." Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,551 views

    This sermon looks into the characteristics found in a true believer and calls us to put it into practice in our daily living to keep us from the deadly master of sin.

    Romans:6:15 – 23. “REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE!” ON THE 28TH MAY 1972 THE DUKE OF WINDSOR, THE UNCROWNED KING EDWARD 8TH DIED IN PARIS. THE SAME EVENING A TELEVISION PROGRAMME REHEARSED THE MAIN EVENTS OF HIS LIFE. EXTRACTS FROM EARLIER FILMS WERE SHOWN, WHICH HE ANSWERED QUESTIONS ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead Or Alive

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,915 views

    This message is part of an 8 sermon series on the book of James. Taken from James 1:13-18, this message focuses on the problem of temptation and sin.

    Dead or Alive James 1:13-18 CHCC: October 10, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Illustration: One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So he called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Coat Of Many Colors - #6 Crimson Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 9, 2013
     | 4,691 views

    This is study about the different color’s that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Hopefully through this study, we can get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

    This is a series of messages on the coat of many colors – Free Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, “A Coat Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road Back Home Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 817 views

    The prodigal son’s life choices left him in need of care; his benevolent father lovingly welcomed him home.

    The Road Back Home Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Turn / Repentance / Luke 15:11–24 The prodigal son’s life choices left him in need of care; his benevolent father lovingly welcomed him home. INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Leaving home is something of a natural process of growing up. • With that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's God Up To Part 2

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 25, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,420 views

    Remember God’s incredible offer of life and love through the riches of His grace when we deserved hell and death

    WHAT’S GOD UP TO PART 2: THE RESCUE PLAN Eph. 2:1-10 Feb.3, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church Vacationing in Arizona, a group of Brit. tourists spots a cowboy by the side of the road, with his ear to the ground. "What’s going on?" they asked. " 2 horses, one grey one chestnut, are puliing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Never Alone Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 30, 2023
     | 2,676 views

    Jesus wants us to be so connected to Him in this way – that His peace protects our minds and hearts against the invasion of anxiety.

    We have been doing a series of messages from the Gospel of John and today we are in John 14. In the beginning of this chapter, Jesus had just finished telling them that He is the only way, the only truth, and the only life and that the Father has been working through Him to accomplish His work and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Problem In The World, The Greatest Promise Ever Given And The Greatest Power Ever Known

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,090 views

    A sermon to adults taken from 2 Corinthians 4:11-18

    2 Corinthians 4:11-18 12/8/24 a.m. I was reading a while back about a set of twins named Natalie and Monica Rex. Two beautiful young ladies who are now 30 years old. Because of me having a twin brother this story was interesting to me and it really touched my heart. These two have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Message Of Blessing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 129 views

    We are called to shine Christ’s light through everyday acts of kindness and presence, bringing hope and God’s love to those around us.

    There are evenings when the sky looks like God tossed diamonds across black velvet. You step outside, breathe deep, and remember that the world is bigger than your worries. Streetlights glow. Porch lights flicker. A candle on a kitchen table warms a whole room. And into this very world—our ...read more

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    God’s Response To Every Situation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 127 views

    The sermon emphasizes turning to God in every circumstance through prayer, praise, confession, and community, trusting that sincere prayer brings real change and healing.

    Friends, welcome. If your week has been full of sighs, or full of songs, you’re in the right place. If you carry aches that have no easy answers, or blessings that make you grin in the car at a red light, you’re in the right place. James talks to folks like us—tired teachers and young parents, ...read more

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    The Amazing Names Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 163 views

    God meets us in our need by giving Himself—our Counselor, Strength, and Father—inviting us to bring every burden to Him in prayer.

    Friends, welcome. If your heart feels hurried, your calendar crowded, your mind a little muddled, you’re in the right place. The Lord meets us here—where questions hum and worries tug. Long before our schedules became so loud and life so layered, God gave us a name to whisper in weary seasons: a ...read more

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    Who Hath Known The Mind Of The Lord?

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    Our mind is important in our Christian walk in three ways.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WHO HATH KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading The Spiritual Life (Part 3 Truth) Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,759 views

    Looks at Truth from the true worshipper’s perspective and the role of Truth in the believer’s life.

    Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Florida January 2002 True Worshippers Do So "In Truth" We started this series on the spiritual life with this text: John 4:23 "But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ