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  • James May avatar

    God's Fig Trees

    Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,555 views

    In the parable of the fig tree, the owner passed by the fig tree 3 times before he threatened to cut it down. How many times must Jesus pass by us before He finds fruit on our branches?

    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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    Encounter With Evil!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 28, 2014
     | 2,697 views

    You need not fear the devil when you have the King with you! Are you listening? You can meet the devil and the evil forces at any time when you have a tight communion with the Lord at all times.

    Encounter with evil: 1 King 18:2”So Elijah went to show himself to Ahab. Now the famine was severe in Samaria.” Deuteronomy 28:1 “"And if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the LORD your God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Yes Virginia, There Is A Tribulation

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 23, 2017
     | 6,051 views

    THE NEXT GREAT EVENT ON THE CHURCH CALENDAR IS THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH. THOSE LEFT BEHIND FACE THE TRIBULATION PERIOD. THIS IS A SEVEN YEAR PERIOD OF TIME, BROKEN INTO TWO THREE AND A HALF YEAR PERIODS OF TIME THAT DANIEL SPEAKS ABOUT.

    YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A TRIBULATION DANIEL 9:20-27 SEVERAL DECADES AGO, AROUND CHRISTMAS, A NOW FAMOUS ARTICLE WAS PRINTED IN A NATIONAL NEWSPAPER IN THE UNITED STATES ENTITLED “YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS.” THE AUTHOR OF THE ARTICLE TRIED TO ANSWER THE QUESTION AS TO THE AUTHENTICITY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (The Rumble In The Jungle)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,451 views

    THE RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE IS KNOWN AS THE GREATEST FIGHT OF ALL TIMES IT TOOK PLACE ON OCTOBER 30,1974 A TIME WHEN SOUL TRAIN WAS ON TV AND DON CORNELIUS HAD EVERYBODY GIVING THE SAME BENEDICTION WHICH WAS PEACE AND SOUL

    Matthew 4:1-11 (KJV) 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Stuck In The Middle With You"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013
     | 14,181 views

    At one time or another all of us have been faced with decisions that are not easy to make. At times neither option looks very good. When we get to this point there are several options we have. Here they are.

    “Stuck in the Middle with You” Exodus 14 At one time or another all of us have been faced with decisions that are not easy to make. At times neither option looks very good. When we get to this point there are several options we have. We can (1) stay where we are and do nothing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Lose The Cross In Christmas Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2013
     | 5,256 views

    Distractions are often times intentional. They are created in order to get you to focus on the unimportant in order to prevent you from seeing what is really important. Can that happen at Christmas time? Do you really have to ask???

    John 3:16-18 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. “Whoever believes in Him is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 8, 2017
     | 8,762 views

    Does the Lord hear all prayers? To whom should we pray? Why do we pray? Prayer is necessary for an interactive life with God. We cannot compartmentalize our lives into God-time and our-time.

    Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6:5-15 so you can follow along. What is prayer? Communication with God Worship Thanksgiving Requests Spiritual understanding Needs Worship (again) (Congregational reading of the Lord’s Prayer on PPT from the KJV) So, let’s go ahead ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Quick Tempered Man Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 31, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,808 views

    Temper or anger is an universal human experience. Everybody feels anger from time to time though we may express it differently. It is important to understand our anger, realize what causes it, and how to control it.

    A QUICK TEMPERED MAN PROVERBS 14: 17; 29-30 There are many passages in Proverbs that depict a hot temper. They teach what a hot tempered person is likely to do and how we should relate to him or her. Rash outburst and action are said to bring unpleasant results. Thus great stress is placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Blind Man Who Could See

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,526 views

    This was the last time Jesus would come through the city of Jericho before his death on the cross. One day Jesus will pass by where you are for the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny.

    Intro: This was the last time Jesus would come through the city of Jericho before his death on the cross. One day Jesus will pass by where you are for the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny. In this story we see the blind man: (1) At the right place; (2) With the right ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    All Hope Was Lost

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 14, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,091 views

    To establish that during our lives, while serving Christ, perilous times and raging trials will press upon our faith. It will be then that we need to remember the promised reassurances of God in time of need and then wait for His providential rescue.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Witness: “Amidst Perilous Raging” 2. Paul’s Witness: “After Promised Reassurance” 3. Paul’s Witness: “After Providential Rescue” Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme “All Hope was Lost!” As some might know, it is easy to witness Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Perrine avatar

    Let's Rekindle Your Ultimate Concern!

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 2,997 views

    Lent is a time for reflection, a time in which we are called to examine our spiritual life. This message is intended to encourage those who are perplexed by their own sin and help them come to see that there is an ever-present possibility of change.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Well, here we are. Spring has sprung, so it would appear. Daylight Savings Time has begun, and we have been enjoying wonderful weather—a bit early, but who’s complaining! I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hit The Stop Button And Get Off The Merry-Go-Round

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2016
    based on 46 ratings
     | 22,119 views

    Jesus will meet us at what ever level our love and commitment. It is time for us to hit the stop button and to get off of the "Guilt" Merry-Go-Round. It is time to move forward in the faith and to be conformed into the image of Christ.

    For those unfamiliar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the message. Today’s readings were: Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14 and John 21:1-19. The Prairie Home Companion tells a story ... of a man ... from Lake Wobegon. He would come to the altar time ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Christmas - Part 1

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 9, 2020
     | 2,210 views

    Time and time again God tried to get His message of love through to His human creation with little response. Finally, when there was no other way, He wrapped up His message in person. Jesus was and is that message.

    There’s a story about a man in Wales who sought to win the affection of a certain lady for 42 years before she finally said, "Yes." The couple, both 74, recently became "Mr. and Mrs." For more than 40 years, the persistent, but rather shy man slipped a weekly love letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Grant Adams avatar

    How To Live With Your Mind Made Up

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 6, 2020
     | 2,611 views

    At times, I wish more of the decisions of life were like the decision we made at salvation. A one-time thing. But it seems every day we are called on to make decisions, we just made the day before.

    1. Jesus was confronted with indecision His entire life. a. Not personally, but with and in His ministry b. He was continually giving people a choice c. John 6:60,61, 64-69 d. Matthew 10:32 2. Decisions were not strange to Paul a. Paul chose to serve Jesus b. He could have gloried in the flesh, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Did The Tribulation Just Begin?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2020
     | 6,162 views

    In these times of lockdown, some have begun to imagine that the Great Tribulation just began. Rather than focusing on such idle speculation, the Word of God would encourage us to shine brightly in difficult times to turn many to righteousness.

    “Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction will come upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist