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  • Mark Hall avatar

    Parable Of The Talents Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 12, 2023
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    I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God. The parable of the Talents is a glimpse of the Judgment Seat of Christ and the importance of being prepared for that moment.

    PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Please open your Bible to Matthew 25 as we continue with our eternal reward series with today’s message, “The Parable of the Talents.” The parable of the talents is a behind the scene glimpse of what it will be like when we stand before Jesus Christ, the eternal King of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    Understanding The Move Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 4, 2023
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    Understanding How God uses the Spiritual Gifts through man

    One of the greatest scriptures that inspires me to study is Hosea 4:6 which says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Desire And Duty Mark The Spiritual Giver

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    (with Dick Holden) (PRIORITY AND PRIVILEGE OF GIVING) 1.

    (with Dick Holden) (PRIORITY AND PRIVILEGE OF GIVING) 1. Desire -- Example of Macedonians (:1-5) a. Context of giving 1) much affliction 2) deep poverty b. Nature of giving 1) according to their ability and beyond 2) gave of their own accord 3) begging to participate 4) gave themselves first to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    The Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001
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    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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Ministered To People According To Their Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    Jesus knew that new believers needed a different diet of spiritual food and exercise than the more mature. The Lord Jesus knew the wisdom of Heb 5:14 which says, "But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish

    1. Jesus knew that new believers needed a different diet of spiritual food and exercise than the more mature. The Lord Jesus knew the wisdom of Heb 5:14 which says, "But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil." Application: Ask the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eagles Strength

    Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 2, 2002
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    Those that wait on the Lord will renew their strength.

    Eagle’s Strength Psalm 27: 13 -14 – Fainted – Overwhelmed, done in, given up, to tire as from wearisome flight Goodness – God’s ability to make things go well Wait – To bind together by twisting Isaiah 40:28 –31 – Quick Summary Verse 28 – God doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Hamilton avatar

    Oranges Can Change Your Whole Body Series

    Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Apr 17, 2007
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    Think about it ... ORANGES and LOVE are a lot a like ... they can change your whole body!

    Galatians 5:22-23: The Fruit of the Spirit What is your favourite fruit? I really like ORANGES ... although I’m not certain I can call them my favourite fruit ... I really do like them ... I think ORANGES can change your whole body! - Just seeing an ORANGE stirs up something in me that I can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Henderson avatar

    Give Till It Feels Good Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 7, 2007
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    This message discusses giving as one of the seven motivational spiritual gifts found in the Bible. This is a part of a series titled If we are the Body asnd was inspired by the song by Casting Crowns.

    “Give Till it Feels Good” Romans 12:8 We have been talking about what it means to be a part of the Body of Christ....what it means to be connected. Last week we began looking at spiritual gifts. Let me remind you that there are 7 of what I am calling motivational spiritual gifts. These gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 4: When I Don’t Take Responsibility

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2010
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    What happens with failure and how to come back from a failure.

    A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 25:14-30 1. I was tired/weak – unable. 2. I was not ready – unprepared. 3. I didn’t give it the time – uncommitted. 4. I didn’t have the skills – unfit. 5. I didn’t get help – unable to work with others. 6. I didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Prayer Meeting Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 23, 2007
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    Many think prayer is a waste of time, but without the ministry of prayer, our work is a waste of time.

    Prayer Meeting Acts 1: 14 Many think prayer is a waste of time, but without the ministry of prayer, our work is a waste of time. The thermometer of any church is its prayer meeting. You can do more than pray - but only after you have prayed. You can do more than pray after you have prayed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brent Manor avatar

    Investing For The Future

    Contributed by Brent Manor on Jul 27, 2006
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    If we invest our talents now, we have so much to look forward to.

    Matthew 25:14-30 I. Context This story is told in the middle of pages of Jesus talking about His second coming. From Ch. 24 v.1, to the end of Ch. 25, it’s all about the “End of the Age”, and His return to rule this planet, and look at our “accounts”. II. What’s a Talent? NIV notes it’s worth more ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Well Done!

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 14, 2017
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    What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Do we take risks using our gifts or hide them for safekeeping? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally?

    Prelude What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Do we take risks using our gifts or hide them for safekeeping? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Purpose: Let’s see what God expects us to do with our gifts. Plan: Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Aggressive Defense Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018
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    We don’t have the right to judge. It is the heart that is broken over the destruction caused by sin, not the heart that is proud of its sinlessness, that God can use to correct the ills of his world.

    Revelation Chapter 11 1. And a reed rod was given to me, like a staff, saying, “get up and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those worshiping in it. 2. And exclude the court that is inside the temple and don’t measure it, because it is given to the nations, and they will trample down ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Spiritual Gifts - What Are Yours?

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 4, 2023
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    Spiritual Gifts are a biblical concept and a Fundamental Belief of our church, and yet most of us don’t know what our Spiritual Gifts are – to the peril of the body.

    August 05, 2023 Today we are talking about Spiritual Gifts. Clear back in the book of Exodus, God told Moses that He was going to gift certain men in Israel with the gift of craftsmanship for the construction of the Tabernacle: • Exodus 31:1-5 - Then the LORD said to Moses, 2 "See, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Settling Our Accounts

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 17, 2023
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    We must be faithful to invest our lives into the responsibilities God gives to us. The parable also warns us of the dangers of being lazy and passive by burying our talents.

    ONE OF THE GREATEST DAYS OF RECONING FOR ANY AMERICAN IS APRIL 15TH WHEN OUR ANNUAL TAX RETURNS MUST BE FILED. WE MUST GIVE AN ACCOUNT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TO OUR EARNINGS, GIFTS, INTEREST, AND CHARITABLE GIVING. I’VE HEARD IT SAID THAT IF WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE, THEN WE HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist