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  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Dependence On God

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 31,113 views

    I actually forgot my notes for this message (audio) and God literally taught me a ton about dependence - fitting it was on the very night I was speaking on dependence.

    DEPENDENCE ON GOD “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Dependence starts with surrender. Surrender is the act of giving up or yielding oneself or the possession of something to the power of another (Meriam-Webster dictionary). You will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blank Checks

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 12, 2007
     | 2,387 views

    God answers our prayers...so what do you pray for?

    Blank Checks We are using the same block of scripture this morning, technically last Sunday I only covered three or 4 of the verses. This particular scripture has this repeating pattern using the word abiding that can make it easy to skip over like a flat rock across a pond, just touching down ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    One Thing Series

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 21, 2007
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     | 3,632 views

    This message focuses on one particular aspect of this passage - that the Lord prunes us to make us more fruitful. Practical application in this message is to consider what the Lord may be calling me to prune from my busy life, in order to do the best thi

    Hook/Opening Overcommitted? Many of us feel/are. But here’s a list of busy/committed: Billy Graham and ____. James Dobson and _____. Joni Earikson and _____. Jimmy Carter and _____. Bill Bright and ______. (RCA) Betty Voskuil and _____. Gary Smalley and ______. “Our world has been greatly ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Determining An Authentic Christian

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,768 views

    Some ways to identify if a person is an authentic Christian.

    DETERMINING AN AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN John 15:1-11 INTRO: How do you determine an authentic Christian? Many people could profess to be believers, but they may only speak words. Jesus gave a means of determining the real Christian. Look at their lives to see if they are bearing fruit. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    A Work In Progress

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,043 views

    Every thing you do in God is to be enjoyable and not miserable. This sermon will challenge you that trials and tribulations come to grow you into the person God has called you to be.

    John 15:1-11 The verses below describes an allegory not a parable. A parable is realistic; but an allegory may not be. In an allegory, Christ might be a door or a vine, believers might be sheep or branches. v. 1 – I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Pruning – (v. 2 – he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruitful Dependence

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008
     | 1,929 views

    How can I produce the good works essential to the Christian life?

    Fruitful Dependence Text: John 15:1-6 Text idea: Christ teaches His disciples that they must depend on Him constantly in order to produce the fruit expected of all who are spiritually alive. Sermon idea: We must produce acceptable good works and can only do so through Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dreamers And Producers

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,062 views

    This sermon is about how we need to be producing for God and not just sitting back in the pews.

    DREAMERS AND PRODUCERS A few years ago I attended a science fiction writer’s convention. One of the speakers said something that has stuck with me over the years. He said that “the world is made up of two types of people: Dreamers and Producers.” Dreamers are very common in the writing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    The Identifying Mark Of A True Believer

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 20, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,637 views

    We can sometimes be fooled by people who claim to be Christians but really have no relationship with Christ, but Jesus revealed a way that we could identify true believers.

    THE IDENTIFYING MARK OF A TRUE DISCIPLE Text: John 15:1 – 8 Introduction: • When I was a kid I used to watch a game show called “To Tell the Truth” • Three contestants appeared, all claiming to be the same person, and a panel of judges had to guess who was the real person by that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,840 views

    Jesus declares Himself to be the vine.

    4 Relationships Shown Here: 1. The relationship between the gardener and the vine (God and Jesus).  Marked by care, love and protection.  The Father loves the Son dearly and works to protect Him.  The Father will not allow fruitless branches to suck the life out of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Connected?

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 24,954 views

    Are you connected to Christ or has sin caused a cut in your relationship with Him

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "I Chose You To Bear Fruit"

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,311 views

    sermon for deacon ordination

    I Chose You to Bear Fruit Aug 28, 2011 Deacon ordination of Brandon Wells,Roy Hankins, Bill Tiller. Among the saints, Christ sets some people apart as deacons. • But if you are where you belong, there has been a call from the Lord preceding, equipping, inspiring, and finally enabling your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    I Am The True Vine Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,040 views

    What are the implications for us as Christians when Jesus presents Himself as the True Vine? The message explores this truth as we endeavour to encourage believers to produce the fruit of righteousness.

    “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    I Am The True Vine! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 83,140 views

    Jesus said He is the vine and He is the one that gives life and He is the one that enables a vine to produce fruit. Without Him we can do nothing so it is imperative that we stay connected to the true vine.

    I am the true Vine I Am Series Thesis: Jesus said He is the vine and He is the one that gives life and He is the one that enables a vine to produce fruit. Without Him we can do nothing so it is imperative that we stay connected to the true vine. Visual Illustration: I have a vine from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Wanted A Few Good Servents

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,746 views

    Help wanted people who will serve the Lord with their very best.

    WANTED A FEW GOOD SERVENTS John 15: 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Abiding Principle

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,750 views

    Listen to Romans 5:10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Intimacy with God begins now. He desires for His followers to cultivate His presen

    The Abiding Principle John 15:1-2, 5-6, 15 1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal