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  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Saul's Testing

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,183 views

    A look at the testing of Saul at Gilgal. Looks at what God was attempting to do in Saul’s life. Encourages the people to walk in obedience

    1 Samuel 13:5-14 Saul’s Testing Purpose Statement: To encourage the congregation to walk in obedience. Background: Samuel doesn’t arrive at Gilgal when Saul expects him. The men are terrified of a terrific army in front of them. Saul and the men are filled with fear. Fear leads Saul to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Habits Of Pruning, Part 2: Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 13, 2021
     | 3,714 views

    Fasting is probably the least understood of the spiritual disciplines. But it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding.

    [I am very grateful to SermonCentral contributor Jim Luthy for his sermon "To Fast or Not to Fast." His opening illustration and structure formed the backbone of this sermon.] Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. How many of you are tea drinkers? I know we are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vine And The Branches Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 31,092 views

    When we’re connected to Christ, the True Vine, our lives bear fruit.

    The Vine and the Branches Introduction: When I lived in the Bavarian city of Wurzburg I admired the vast hillsides of grapevines. Grapes are the most widely grown fruit in the world. Grapes have been cultivated as far back as ancient Egypt, 2,500 years before the birth of Christ. The grapevine ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Are We Ready For Him? Series

    Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Oct 3, 2013
     | 3,275 views

    “If Jesus is coming down now, Are we ready for Him?!”

    Last night in the midst of silence and darkness I heard a distinct whisper “If I am to Come Down now, are you Ready?” In the continuing disappearance of the shrill night that raised a thousand questions that scorched me in acute embarrassment as I bewilderingly realized confessing to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God's Garden"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 3, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,161 views

    sermon about remaining in Christ, peace through affliction and bearing fruit.

    “God’s Garden” John 15:1-8 I’ve been told that a rose bush, left to itself, will get all straggly and tangled, and grow in on itself. And if left in this condition, it will produce a bunch of not-so-good roses. It will, quite literally, get in the way of its own ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When God Sends A "Great Storm" Into Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2013
     | 5,943 views

    A look at why God sends storms our way.

    WHY WOULD GOD DELIBERATELY SEND A "GREAT STORM" INTO YOUR LIFE? The two most likely reasons are pruning or discipline. - Jonah 1:4; John 15:1-8. WHAT ARE THE RESULTS OF OUR DISOBEDIENCE? The two biggest are a bad witness for God and bad results for us. WHY WON'T GOD LET US WALK AWAY? Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Abiding Believer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 8, 2022
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     | 4,307 views

    We try to find our fulfillment in life through all types of vines. All these will take life from you, no matter how much they promise something more. The only source of real meaning in life is the one who gives us life and that is the Lord Jesus Christ

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I was looking at a recent Axiom/Momentive Poll where they asked Americans how they felt going into 2022. Over 51% said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Where Is Your Trust ?

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,298 views

    Trusting God one hundred percent as seen in King Hezekiah’s life.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: We see the reality of the verses here in Isaiah 30 being lived out in Isaiah 37 where King Hezekiah and the whole of Judah is under threat by Assyria - they are confronted with a BIG and REAL PROBLEM - a multiplication of the forces of darkness against them. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Success God's Way

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,703 views

    God wants us to be successful in all things. It may not start out that way but as we grow in our love and devotion to God, we will begin to prosper in all things. Success without God is not success. It is failure. Success must be measured to God’ stand

    Success God’s way God wants us to be successful in all things. It may not start out that way but as we grow in our love and devotion to God, we will begin to prosper in all things. Success without God is not success. It is failure. Success must be measured to God’ standard. Success ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Palm Sunday 2019

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,553 views

    Some reflections on Palm Sunday

    TSJ 2019 Palm Sunday 2019 This morning’s Gospel reading relates the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – usually accepted to have been in AD 29. Indeed in my opinion it is the most important week in history. We know the story of Palm Sunday so well that it is hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Coffee Can Teach Us About God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 919 views

    You might be wondering how something as simple as coffee can teach us about God. But as we delve into this, we'll see how God’s truths can be found in the most ordinary of things.

    What Coffee Can Teach Us About God Introduction: Today, we're going to explore an everyday item that many of us cherish—coffee. You might be wondering how something as simple as coffee can teach us about God. But as we delve into this, we'll see how God’s truths can be found in the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Everything You Are Going Through Is Preparing You For What You Prayed For.

    Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Feb 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 721 views

    Everything you’re going through is preparing you for what you prayed for. God answers prayers through challenges that build the strength, wisdom, and character to sustain His blessings. Trust that every delay and struggle is part of His plan to equip you for what’s ahead.

    Everything You Are Going Through Is Preparing You for What You Prayed For It’s one of those truths that’s easy to say but hard to live out—especially when life feels like it’s falling apart. But here’s the thing: God doesn’t waste anything. Every struggle, delay, and setback is shaping you for ...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
     | 17,064 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

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    Part 2: God Shows Us The Process Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 28, 2024
     | 761 views

    1. God reveals Himself to us. 2. We make our requests to God. 3. God always gives right response.

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 2: God Shows Us the Process of Prayer Genesis 18:16-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 28, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has spent time in God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake Annotated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crawling Out Of The Brokenness Hole #5 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,290 views

    This series examines some of the emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

    March 10, 2002 John 15:1-8 “Crawling Out of the Brokenness Hole” Alan Nelson, the pastor of the Scottsdale Family Church chronicles a time in his life that is very familiar to me. His story is much like my own. Every church I have pastored has done well. We have always grown, not always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist