To Live A Rewarding Life
Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 30, 2002
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Learn the three commitments, when acted on over a lifetime, will turn any life into a rewarding life
Someone made the comment, "Christmas has come and gone." If Christmas were only the preparation, the decoration, the sales and the get-togethers, I could understand. But if Christmas is the birth of Jesus Christ into this world and into your life, then Christmas can never really leave you. What ...read more
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Denomination: *other
Intimacy With God
Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 4, 2003
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This sermon uses John 15 to tell us why intimacy is so important. I cannot tell you where the outline came from, I have had it in my bible for years.
Years ago Father John Powell told the story of Norma Jean Mortenson: "Norma Jean Mortenson. Remember that name? Norma Jean’s mother, Mrs. Gladys Baker, was periodically committed to a mental institution and Norma Jean spent much of her childhood in foster homes. In one of those foster homes, when ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
It's Not An Option! (Living Out The 2nd Greatest Commandment)
Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 10, 2003
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I talk about how serious Jesus was that we show love to one another; I also give some practical suggestions on living it out.
It’s Not An Option(Living the Second Greatest Commandment)January 11, 2002Intro: If you knew your death was coming soon what would you say to those you love? Watch this clip from the movie “My Life” with Michael Keaton and Nichole Kidman…(This is the scene towards the end of the movie where he ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Importance Of Fruitfulness Series
Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 10, 2003
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God desire for man was that we would be fruitful. This sermon outlines the basic concept of fruit bearing.
THE IMPORTANCE OF A FRUITFUL LIFEThe Leader needs to be an example in everything they say and do. We all reproduce after our own kind; we must desire to reproduce healthy solid Christians. This lesson is about the fruitful life.Galatians 5:22-2322 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus Lifts Us Up
Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003
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John 15:2 has been the cause of a lot of confusion for many Christians. We read that “He cuts off every branch in Me that does not bear fruit,” and we wonder what type of “fruit” is He talking about? If I fail, will He cut me off?
Jesus Lifts Us UpJohn 15:1-5by S. M. HenriquesHave you ever felt as though you needed a fresh start? Well, who hasn’t? President John Kennedy found himself wishing once that he could start over. In 1963 he visited West Berlin, and made an impassioned speech which would be remembered for years ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
When Pruning Season Comes
Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003
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Sometimes God moves in our lives in such a way that it causes us pain, and our wounds are fresh and oozing. God is working a great work in our lives, even if we do not understand what is happening at the moment.
When Pruning Season ComesJohn 15:1-10In the early morning, just as the sun begins to brighten the sky, a man moves silently through a vineyard. He has work to do, and he does it with determination and precision. He pauses to sharpen a pruning knife, because he knows that he will be most ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
A Fresh Look At Christmas
Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
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a sermon I got off of sermon central and reworked
A fresh look at ChristmasEric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of ChristDecember 8,2002I have one of those grandfathers who has a great sense of humor at least I think he has a great sense of humor. He has a habit of saying things that will most likely get him into trouble. I remember the ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Virtues To Guide Our Lives (1 Of 10) Series
Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jan 29, 2003
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This sermon introduces this series, The Core Virtues of the Christian Life, which is based on the Fruit of the Spirit by recognizing our need for virtues that define our character as Christians.
There is a lot of talk today about core values, especially in the business world. Companies, churches, and even individuals are spending time to determine what is most valuable to them. Once these values are established, the values define the boundaries of how they do business. Churches are ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
Bitter Or Better Series
Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003
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Intro on James, #1 Do trial and testings make you a bitter or better Christian?
Book of JamesIntroduction & 1:1-4The Book of James was written by the half brother of Jesus.It is also believed to be one of the first books of the Bible that was written.The Book is also a practical book rather than one of theology. It is call “the little big book”, it is often times ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
If Only
Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 3, 2003
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We often live our lives thinking "If Only," and this attitude foils the contentment God wants us to live in daily.
If OnlyTCF SermonJanuary 12, 2003As a rule, Man’s a foolWhen it’s hot, He wants it cool.And when it’s cool, He wants it hot,Always wanting What is not.Now isn’t that so true? When we have the hot summer weather here in Tulsa, we complain about how dreadfully hot it is.When it gets cold ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The 4 Stages Of "Fruit Bearing" In Christians
Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
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Fruit in the Christian life
THE FOUR STAGES OF FRUIT BEARINGJOHN 15:1-8I REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS LIKE WHEN I BECAME A POLICE OFFICER AND HOW PROUD I WAS OF THE FACT THAT I WAS FOLLOWING THROUGH WITH A DREAM I HAD SINCE CHILDHOOD. MY DADDY WAS A STATE TROOPER IN NEW ORLEANS WHEN I WAS ABOUT FOUR YEARS OLD AND I CAN REMEMBER ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Twelve Types Of Spiritual Fruit
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2004
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The Master is seeking a harvest. In lives He’s redeemed by His blood; He seeks for the fruit of the Spirit, And works that will glorify God. A fruitful life is a joyful life
Twelve Types of Spiritual Fruit - John 15:1-16 Jesus taught: "You did not choose me but I chose you that you should go and bring forth much fruit." Jesus said: "You will know them by their fruit." Illustration: Imagine the beauty of fields where the tassels of dark green corn and heads of ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Eleven Ways God Improves Us With Pruning
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 28, 2004
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Jesus said that His Father prunes His children. The richest, the fullest, the most fruitful lives are those that have been strengthened through the painful process of tribulation. We have no right to believe that God will use us until He has cut away wha
Eleven Ways God Improves us With Pruning (John 15:2)Illustration:Every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. --John 15:2 I have several grapevines in my garden, and each year I cut out loads of long, spindly vines. Unless I remove these, they will take all the strength ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Series
Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004
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Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare: a type of Christ’s sacrifice. Through fasting, we lay down our life (needs, wants, desires) for a friends...
“The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare II: Fasting & Prayer”(Roll delicious food footage) When it comes to food, we humans can get pretty territorial, can’t we?Food is an all-consuming passion for people today, especially here in America! We love our food, don’t we? Some of us eat to stay alive, ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
We Believe Therefore We Speak
Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004
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Pentecost Sermon
John 15:26,27"When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.We Believe, Therefore We Speak What in the world happened to those ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
