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  • Marty Baker avatar

    What If There Is No Re-Vote

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 7,834 views

    A contemporary message on the pain of spending eternity without Jesus Christ

    What If ... There is no Re-Vote? Dr. Marty Baker / November 12, 2000 They said it would be close. The closest in 40 years. They asked what if: what if it's a tie (the tie goes to the runner, right)? What if Gore wins Florida but not Michigan? What if Bush wins Pennsylvania but not Wisconsin? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Which One Are You?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 5,416 views

    The Bible teaches a solemn and terrible truth about the reality of hell

    Two weeks ago there were about a hundred protesters picketing the Second Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. This was a group of Hindus who were upset that the Southern Baptist Convention was encouraging its churches like Second Baptist, which incidentally has over 10,000 members, to make a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,353 views

    God’s Kids are His "Pearl of Great Price"!

    The Pearl of Great Price Matthew 13:45-47 “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.” In the 13th chapter of Matthew, Jesus is speaking in parables to explain to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hell

    Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,614 views

    Hell is a reality within God’s created order.

    Passion/Palm Sunday March 27, 1994 Sermon: "Hell" Rev. David Anderson Matt. 13:49-50; Zech.9:9-10; Philp.2:5-11; Mark 15:1-39 Sermon ~ “Hell” Matthew 13:49-50 + + + Our Lord spoke about the doctrine of hell, and often, even as we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Kingdom Of Growth

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 12,250 views

    As Christians we must constantly seek to grow in Christ

    A Kingdom of Growth Matthew 13.31-35 September 28, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Experiments of Lord Kelvin: Lord Kelvin was famous for scientific experiments, he created a new temperature scale for extreme temperatures - Kelvin scale, Kelvin once suspended a large piece of metal from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Treasures And Pearls

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,898 views

    Once we learn what the Treasure is, what do we do with it?

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Have you ever really wanted something? I mean really longed for it? Desired, needed, craved, hungered for something so bad that it hurt? I know that I do that with some food. I’ll start thinking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Three Parables:the Treasure, Pearl & Fish. Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    A fresh look at these parables, that leads us to better understand God’slove and grace towards us

    Three parables: the treasure, pearl & fish. Mt 13:44-52 WBC 1/9/2 pm The good thing about parables - had lots on parables. Want to re-visit because God has re-visited me on it! These ones That’s the great thing about parables - so much in them. As many ‘truths’ as there are facets - So good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Sell Out Or Sold Out

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,382 views

    This sermon deals with our commitment level to follow Jesus Christ. How much are we willing to give up for Him?

    Sell Out, Or Sold Out 7/28/2002 Genesis 26:1-11 Luke 14:25-33 Matthew 13:44-47 If somebody asked you, on a scale of one to 10, with one being very low and 10 being the highest rating you could have, “how sold out to Jesus are you”, what number would you give yourself? Now if the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    Mastering Our Treasures In Order To Move Forward

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 20,106 views

    Christ has given us certain treasures that we are to maximize in order to move forward in our faith.

    In this “The Parable of the Householder,” Jesus compares believers to “masters of the household.” The Lord wants us to recognize that He has placed us ‘in charge’ of our divinely-designed destiny. We are the masters of the ‘treasurers’ He has given us. Yes, God has granted us rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    Something Old, Something New Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    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 a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    The Pearl Of Great Price! Series

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,415 views

    A look at the measure of a disciple of Christ who is sold out to the Lord

    "The Pearl of Great Price" Matthew 13:44-52 & 1 Chronicles 13:8-14 MY HEART HAS BEEN EAGERLY AWAITING THIS TIME WITH YOU THIS MORNING TO SHARE A MESSAGE FROM GOD THAT CONTAINS WITHIN IT THE POWER TO TRANSFORM SOMEONE’S LIFE THIS MORNING. THE CHALLENGE WILL BE FOR YOU TO BEAR WITH ME EARNESTLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Dragnet Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,468 views

    A sermon on the parable of the dragnet (Matthew 13:47-50)

    Sermon for 2/16/2003 The Dragnet Matthew 13:47-50 Introduction: The Dragnet from TV. 1. Dragnet = A system of coordinated procedures used in apprehension, especially of criminal suspects. dummmm! dumda- Dum- dum! That program, by the way, captured the intent of this parable better than any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • eric carey-holt avatar

    The House Holder Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,325 views

    Do we appreciate the great treasure we have available to us? Do we appreciate its greatness because it alone points us to Him who is the centre and theme of its revelation, Jesus Christ?

    THE HOUSE HOLDER—Matt 13:51-52 TEXT "Have you understood all these things?" Jesus asked. "Yes," they replied. 52 He said to them, "Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Casting The Net

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,108 views

    Using one of Jesus’ parables, the sermon is designed to encourage Christians to witness.

    INTRODUCTION A. John Powell tells of watching his Theology of Faith class come in. 1. Tommy had long hair and he wrote him off as very strange. 2. Tommy was an atheist (objected to a God who loved unconditionally). 3. After turning in final exam, “Do you think I’ll find God?” “No.” 4. “Oh, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    How Can A Good God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 19, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,527 views

    Questions: 1. What is hell like? 2. Is hell forever? 3. How can a good God send people to hell?

    It is captivating to watch the movie industry and their fascination with spiritual issues — twisted as they may be at times. There are any number of films dealing with angels, the spiritual world, and even heaven and hell. One of the most graphic of these was the film Ghost starring Patrick ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist