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  • Mike Hays avatar

    Commitment To Excellence

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 31,639 views

    As followers of Jesus we are to be committed to excellence in every sense of the word.

    Commitment To Excellence Luke 8:4-15 Commitment is key. No matter what it is that we are talking about there is no greater determining factor than our commitment. I'm not talking about commitment by coercion. I'm not talking about commitment by convenience. I'm not talking about commitment by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Obstacles To Maturity

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,782 views

    In the parable of the sower and the seeds, Jesus identifies three categories of obstacles to maturity.

    The Bible uses a lot of agricultural metaphors. The prophet Isaiah describes Judah as a vineyard planted on a fertile hillside. “He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a winepress as well. Then he looked for a crop ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Seed ,the Sower And The Soil

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,822 views

    We need to prepare our hearts to recieve the Word of God.

    Jesus’ Criticisms Here is a list of Jesus’ criticisms about religious leadership in his day: They did not practice what they taught (hypocrisy). They put heavy burdens on others but not themselves (legalism). They sought and loved public recognition (pride). Status, respect and titles were ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Secrets Of Your Heart

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    This is a New Year’s sermon.

    SECRETS OF YOUR HEART Luke 8:4-15 Introduction: 1. New Year’s resolutions. Why bother? 2. The motive of your heart is a major factor in your success or failure in keeping with your commitments. 3. In this parable: The sower represents God. The seed represents God’s Word. The soils represent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Soils Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,854 views

    The love of God is impartial, the word of God is essential, our response is crucial.

    Stories Jesus Told - 1 "The Four Soils" Lk. 8:5-15 INTRO.: Today, we begin a series of messages on "The Stories Jesus Told." some of them are identified as parables. Others are not and may be true stories He used to illustrate spiritual truth. Jesus was the master story teller and used stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parable Of The Sower

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    This sermon deals with Jesus parable of the sower.

    MUB 4-3-05 LUKE 8;4-8 4While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable: 5"A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds of the air ate it up. 6Some fell on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Phillip Wright avatar

    Think Of What You Are Doing!

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on May 28, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,239 views

    Having the knowledge of Christ and failing to share only proves that it means nothing to you; because if it truely did you would not be able to be silent.

    Think of what you are doing! Luke 8:16-21 By: Rev. Phillip A. Wright Jewell Baptist Chapel North Bay, NY. Introduction: This morning we will look into the Parable of the Revealed Light. Did you ever have something that others would love to have seen or look at and never said anything? Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenric Jameison avatar

    Good Soil, Good Tree; Good Fruit

    Contributed by Kenric Jameison on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,687 views

    What kind of tree are you? We all need to become good, full, filled, nourishing trees for Christ. But good soil is required so we can all reach our potential of bearing good fruit.

    Good Soil, Good Tree; Good Fruit Luke 8:5-18 Amplified Bible Everything God made on this earth has an ear to hear. How do I know that? We can find examples of it throughout the Word. In Mark 4 and Luke 8 Jesus tells his disciples to go to the other side with him. Jesus falls asleep and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Two Daughters Desparately Needing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,596 views

    Luke tells us more about the women in Jesus’ life than any other gospel. Jesus on his way to deliver one daughter is detained by another one. Study the details... Discover your duty.

    Luke’s gospel has several unique features. I’d like to point out a couple of these: First, Luke is the only Gentile writer in the Bible and yet by volume, he contributed more that any other New Testament writer, more even than Paul. We’ve said this before, but it bears repeating. Second, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Planting The Word

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    In this message we will see not only how the Word of God is planted, but we will see the power of the planted Word.

    "PLANTING THE WORD" TEXT: LUKE 8:1-56/HEB 4:12 INTRODUCTION In Hebrews 4:12 we read; "THE WORD OF GOD IS LIVING AND ACTIVE. SHARPER THAN ANY DOUBLE EDGED SWORD, IT PENETRATES EVEN TO DIVIDING SOUL AND SPIRIT, JOINTS AND MARROW; IT JUDGES THE THOUGHTS AND ATTITUDES OF THE HEART..." Turn in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Tung avatar

    The Seasons Of Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by John Tung on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,481 views

    A Christian’s spiritual life goes through a process that is often similar to the seasons of the year.

    THE SEASONS OF SPIRITUAL LIFE Luke 8:11-15 John Tung, 11-16-03 I. Introduction November is an interesting month. You have rain, sometimes, even snow, in November. It gets warm and it gets cold. It is windy; it is mild. And of course the leaves turn beautiful colors. It has a little bit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Parks avatar

    What Is A "Good And Noble Heart?"

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 32 ratings
     | 11,642 views

    Jesus said that Only the "Good and noble heart." receives the word and produces fruit. Do I have a Good and noble heart?

    What Is A Good & Noble Heart? Introduction: 1. Last week we studied the parable of the sower. 2. We learned that the Word of God only bears fruit when planted in a, "Good and noble heart." 3. We discussed the need for Chritians to broadcast the seed of the word so that it could bear permenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Mary Magdalne - Mother's Day

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 7, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,254 views

    Mary Magdalene in an incredible example of a woman you Satan had all but destoryed being used by God in fantastic ways.

    Mary Magdalene Notable Women and their accomplishments. 1.) Notable women of our day: Golda Meyer, Margaret Thacher, Sen., Mayors, etc. 2.) TCR #3871 Special Distinctions of Women in the Bible. (1) Last to leave the Cross. (Mk. 15:47) (2) First at the Tomb. (Jn. 20:1) (3) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    What A Christian Hears

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,958 views

    A sincere Christian witness is dependent upon a particular manner/quality of listening. BUT What does a sincere Christian witness hear? A sincere Christian witness hears that...

    WHAT A CHRISTIAN HEARS—Luke 8:16-21 The sincerity with which we approach God’s voice. The manner/way/sincerity in which we listen affects our Christian witness. Jesus told the multitude that the way in which they listened to Him was of utmost importance to their witness. A sincere Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    How's Your Heart?

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 415 ratings
     | 34,006 views

    In order to experience real growth in your life, the condition of your heart will determine what God’s Word can do in your life.

    Luke 8:1-15 "How Is Your Heart?" By Rev. Mark Hiehle The Parable of the sower, is a very familiar portion of scripture. It can be very tempting to think to yourself, "I’ve heard this story, hundreds of times before, and there is nothing new here for me." Because we think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene