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"Grape Expectations From The Vine To The Branches” –

Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 15, 2002

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This sermon focuses on the four types of followers that claim connection to Jesus Christ as their Savior. Their proof is evident by the fruits they bear.

“Grape Expectations from the Vine to the branches” John 15:1-8 JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. JN 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Being Fruitful Disciples

Contributed by Alan Bing on Jan 31, 2004

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to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully.

John 15:1-11. Being fruitful disciples. Aim: to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully. Intro: I wonder how many of you got ‘How to’ book or video or DVD for Christmas like ‘How to take perfect digital photos’ or ‘How to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Plutonium At Iconium

Contributed by Kent Simmons on May 22, 2002

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The gospel message like the potential of Plutonium represents enormous power for those who will receive it.

Sermon Notes “Plutonium at Iconium” Acts 14:1-7 Kent Simmons Scripture Passage: AC 14:1 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. [2] But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom's Walk

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002

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As believers, we are called to walk in the freedom that is ours through the Spirit of God and to remember the cost of that freedom.

FREEDOM’S WALK ROMANS 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION: In a few days, our nation will celebrate Independence Day. It is a day set aside to celebrate our freedom as Americans and to reflect upon what it means and what it cost for us to be free men and women. Those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Some People Refuse To Be Saved? - Rom. 10:1-11

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 29, 2001

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Why Do Some People Refuse to Be Saved? - Rom. 10:1-11

Why Do Some People Refuse to Be Saved? - Rom. 10:1-11 We in America now boast of being the strongest nation on the earth with 285 million people. However, only 28% of Americans claim to have been born again leaving 205 million who are yet to make a decision to trust Christ for eternal life. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Conviction For Witness—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 14, 2002

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Who will bear witness of/to Jesus’ revelation? 17 convictions for bearing witness to Jesus’ revelation. Part 1 of a 2 part sermon.

A CONVICTION FOR WITNESS—I—Revelation 1:9-20 Need: Some of us have trouble ‘witnessing’. We allow other things to call us away from that responsibility. The apostle John was convicted to record the fantastic images of Jesus’ revelation. Those loyal to Christ will be convicted to bear record of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

S.w.o.t.

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

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S.W.O.T. is an acronym for Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. While time this morning does not permit us to expound on an exhaustive SWOT analysis of our church, let us consider some of our major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and t

As we come to the end of this year and face the beginning of a New Year with a clean slate, we need to good look at our church and ourselves. We need to see where we are and where we should be. In the business world, many companies when planning use a method of business analysis called SWOT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing God's Power

Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 24, 2001

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We experience God’s power when He abides in us.

7-8-’01 EXPERIENCING GOD’S POWER A. Armstrong Thought for the day: “Those who yield their lives to God, experience his power.” 1 Pet 1:5 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. There is no work of God upon the earth without the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5, Romans 1:16, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 5, 2003

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God desires for man to be reconciled back to a right relationship with Him. He has provided the church with everything it needs to accomplish the mission of reconciliation and has given us “Spiritual Gifts” for this purpose.

“Spiritual Gifts” 1st Corinthians 12:1-11 God desires for man to be reconciled back to a right relationship with Him. He has provided the church with everything it needs to accomplish the mission of reconciliation and has given us “Spiritual Gifts” for this purpose. We has the body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Good Deeds Good Resurrection, Bad Deeds Bad???? Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

based on 27 ratings

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The fourth way we will be judged.

GOOD DEEDS GOOD RESURRECTION, BAD DEEDS BAD???? #4? This is the end of the series of sermons on were we will end up after the final resurrection. If you remember we found we will all stand before the judgment seat. ROMANS 14:10 12 10 But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Christian Church

How Jesus Measures Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Jesus knew that human success is often a temptation that leads to greater worries, riches and troubles in this life. The Lord Jesus said, "Still, others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth

How Jesus Measures Success Illustration: One thing I do, . . . I press toward the goal. --Philippians 3:13-14 In Daniel Schaeffer’s book on Esther, Dancing With A Shadow, he summarizes with a single sentence the lives of each of the main characters in that wonderful Old Testament book. For ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ow! That Hurts!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

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In order to get Christians to increase in their fruitfulness for Him, God cuts things out of our lives.

Oct. 26, 2003 John 15 “Ow! That hurts!” Introduction Indian Jones and the Last Crusade is one of my favorite movies—it’s great entertainment but it packs a powerful punch of a message about finding happiness and joy. In the climactic scene of the movie, Indiana Jones is grasping ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Close Encounter Of The Best Kind

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 9, 2002

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One personal encounter with the Living God is better than all the revival stories ever told.

Back in the seventies there was a movie that maybe you remember. It was a big hit because at the time there were reports from all around the world concerning UFO sightings. It was a phenomenon that continues today though we don’t hear as much about it. The movie was “Close Encounters of the Third ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pass The Salt, Please!

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 5, 2007

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Our influence in the world is not to be contained or limited to the wall of a Church and not being used to impact the world around us.

Sermon Text: Matt 5:13 (Believers Are Salt and Light) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. Plot Outline: This film contains not only some incredible surf ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

New Wine Old Bottles

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 2, 2008

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Just as wine has its own unique vintage so does your life. Each year that you have lived so far has a kind of vintage by which you grade it. Some were very good years, robust and full of flavor. Others were off years not too sweet but palatable. Other

New Wine Old Bottles The title of todays message says it all. We are closing out 2007 and soon we will all step into 2008. But how do we step into the New Year? What do we bring with us from the old year and what do we hope for in the arrival of new one? I think it is good for us to take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:37-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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