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The Parables Of Christ
Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002 (message contributor)
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1. I Have A Dream
Contributed on Jul 15, 2002
Equality. A contrast between the world and the Kingdom
Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: I Have A Dream Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction: Crying Foul It’s not fair Not a typical family unless you hear the words "It’s not fair" "She always goes first" "He always gets more" "He never gets into trouble" [life ...read more
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2. Here's Your Sign
Contributed on Apr 14, 2003
A look at the nature of Jesus’ parables.
Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Here’s Your Sign Matthew 13: 1-3, 10-17, 34-33 ["The Parables of Jesus: Introduction To The Parables" From a sermon series on the parables found at: http://www.higherpraise.com/outlines/pa.htm.] Introduction: song "Here’s Your Sign" by ...read more
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3. The Sower
Contributed on Apr 14, 2003
In spite of 3 out of 4 soils failing the sower keeps on sowing.
Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: The Sower Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat there; and the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many ...read more
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4. Something Old, Something New
Contributed on Jul 16, 2003
The need for Christians to be relevant for today’s ever-changing culture.
Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Something Old, Something New January 27, 2002 Matthew 13:51-52 "Have you understood all these things?" They said to Him, "Yes." And He said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of ...read more
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5. The Growth Factor
Contributed on Jul 16, 2003
A look at how God grows His church.
Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: The Growth Factor February 3, 2002 Mark 4:26-32 And he said, "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed upon the ground, and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he knows not how. The earth ...read more
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6. To Count The Cost
Contributed on Jul 16, 2003
A look at the cost of following Jesus.
Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: To Count The Cost February 17, 2002 Luke 14:25-35 Introduction: Ill-commercials for products -build up products -add bonus products/ features -then "How much would you expect to pay?" -finally "Just 3 easy payments of ...read more
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7. Maxed Out
Contributed on Jul 16, 2003
The pain of forgiveness.
Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Maxed Out February 24, 2002 Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: My experience of being robbed How we often respond to such experiences Fear, Anger, Bitterness, Seek Vengeance Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my ...read more
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8. A Day Late And A Dollar Short
Contributed on Jul 16, 2003
What it takes to be prepared for the coming Kingdom.
Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: A Day Late And A Dollar Short March 10, 2002 Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction: Pop Quiz A teacher’s ultimate torture [use it, or lose it-my interview experience] -tests how prepared we are, or how well we are preparing ourselves In ...read more