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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Growing In Fruitfulness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2023
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     | 1,272 views

    The privilege and responsibility of being friends of Jesus.

    GROWING IN FRUITFULNESS. John 15:7-17. When we abide in Jesus, His words abide in us. We are nourished by His Word, and cultivate our relationship with Him through prayer (John 15:7). Thus our wills become conformed to His will, and our prayers are found to be in perfect harmony with the mind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Into The Vineyard

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,094 views

    In Jesus’ comparison of the vineyard to the fruitful Christian life, He makes it clear who is responsible for what in the production of fruit.

    Oct. 12, 2003 John 15 “In the vineyard” INTRODUCTION 1. The Vine – Jesus  Genuine The church is not the true vine. Jews believed that to be cut off from their religious institutions was just about as bad as it could get. The disciples were going to face being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saul's Testing

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,330 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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    Special Attention And Plenty Of Fertilizer

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 11, 2014
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     | 5,883 views

    We are commanded to bear fruit but if we do not give our fruit away it will only rot.

    Have you ever visited a vineyard? We often go to the vineyard in Vale. It is the Woodmill winery. As you drive into their location you are surrounded by acres of grape vines. If you go during the peak season they hanging full of clusters of grapes. I thought it would be fun to perhaps plant some ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Vine And The Branches Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 31,640 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

  • David Dykes avatar

    The Secret To A Fruitful Life Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,212 views

    God’s plan for your life isn’t that you’ll be successful. Instead, He wants you to be fruitful.

    INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series “GRACE-FRUIT: Jesus Living in Me.” Over the past nine weeks we’ve examined the nine flavors of the Fruit of the Spirit. In order to put the Fruit of the Spirit in the full context of Galatians, let’s read Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Success God's Way

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
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     | 10,863 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
     | 9,642 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

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    What Coffee Can Teach Us About God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,058 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
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     | 970 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

  • James Jackson avatar

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

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 13, 2021
     | 3,881 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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    Where Is Your Trust ?

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,483 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

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Part 2: God Shows Us The Process Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 28, 2024
     | 1,033 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

  • Dev Prasad Cruz avatar

    Are We Ready For Him? Series

    Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Oct 3, 2013
     | 3,390 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
     | 11,405 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