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  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 22, 2019
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     | 4,331 views

    The parables of Jesus are the “open secrets (mysteries) of the kingdom of heaven”. Parables are ‘spiritual’ truths — truths about spiritual things which cannot be seen with the eye of sight, only seen with the eye of faith

    The Parable of the shrewd steward Did Jesus commend a dishonest steward. Luke 16:1-15 The parables of Jesus are the “open secrets (mysteries) of the kingdom of heaven”. Parables are ‘spiritual’ truths — truths about spiritual things which cannot be seen with the eye of sight, only seen with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sleeping Christians. Series

    Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Nov 5, 2022
     | 2,296 views

    Mark 13: 36-37 KJV "Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch."

    THE SLEEPING CHRISTIANS. Mark 13: 36-37 KJV "Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch." The above last sentence was a direct expression from our Lord Jesus Christ. He is very much aware of the past, the present & the future. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Better Priorities In The New Year PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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     | 1,248 views

    The sermon encourages prioritizing God's presence, pursuing purpose through Him, and promoting prosperity by seeking His kingdom and righteousness in our daily lives.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. It is a joy and a privilege to be in fellowship once more, to share in the Word and the wonder of our Lord. As we gather in this place of worship, we are reminded of the words of the great Martin Luther, who once said, "I have so many things to do ...read more

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    Making Sense When Life Makes No Sense PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
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     | 875 views

    Explores the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, encouraging us to perceive life's purpose, acknowledge God's power, and pursue His glory.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ. Gathered here today, we stand on the precipice of a grand revelation, a divine truth that has the power to transform our lives. We are here to gather wisdom from the sacred words of Ecclesiastes, words that have weathered the test of time and have been a beacon of ...read more

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    The Empty Expedition Of Enjoyment Series

    Contributed by James Mcdonald on Sep 18, 2007
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     | 5,531 views

    Solomon’s personal testimony of his empty expedition to find satisfaction without God.

    The Empty Expedition of Enjoyment Illustration This past Tuesday, Stacy and I went up to Freeport to encourage a local homeschooling support group. The group had advertised the event in their area, seeking to increase attendance a bit. I received an email from a friend of mine, Bob, who attends a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hallowed Be Your Name - Part One Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 3, 2023
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     | 2,037 views

    In part of one of unpacking 'hallowed be Your name,' we will look at what pursuing holiness is not and why we must pursue it.

    Hallowed Be Your Name Matthew 6:9 OKAY – so we are in an in-depth verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew... (The King and His Kingdom)... AND CURRENTLY – we are doing a deep dive into the most well-known prayer in the world, a prayer that Jesus unveiled in His Kingdom Manifesto, a prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Scandal And Cover Up

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
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     | 8,982 views

    This is about David’s affair with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah.

    Have you ever heard someone say, “Oh, the Bible is so boring. It’s just a bunch of ‘begets’ and ‘begots’ and a bunch of stuff that happen thousands of years ago”? Our passage today certainly cannot be considered boring. We have a sex scandal at the highest levels of government. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Contemporary Reflection On Jesus' Cleansing Of The Temple And St. Paul’s Temple Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,471 views

    A Contemporary Reflection on Jesus' Cleansing of the Temple and St. Paul’s Temple of the Holy Spirit

    A Contemporary Reflection on Jesus' Cleansing of the Temple and St. Paul’s Temple of the Holy Spirit Scripture: John 2:13-25 Reflection The narratives of Jesus' cleansing of the temple and St. Paul's teachings on the temple of the Holy Spirit hold profound significance in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Key To Abundant Life

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Dec 23, 2024
     | 565 views

    This sermon delves into the different kind of abundance rooted in Jesus.

    Scripture Reading: John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Introduction What does it mean to live an abundant life? Is it about wealth, power, or achieving our dreams? In today’s world, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Back To One Lord, One Faith, And One Father Over All

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Mar 16, 2025
     | 256 views

    The most valuable moment in time is found at the Cross of Christ. His death, burial and resurrection not only redeemed us by the blood of the Lamb but also made us a new creation. Its time to Let Jesus make us new all over again.

    READ IT OR WATCH IT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pRy6WSGtDQ If you had an OFF switch how many ways would you want to use it? What attitudes and actions would you want to escape? How many bad choices in life would you want to leave behind? How many ways would you want to separate from ...read more

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    A Garment

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,205 views

    Many people struggle with the concept of how righteous acts in a believer’s life will be used as proof that a believer accepted God’s gracious free gift of salvation. This Sermon deals with this issue.

    Matthew 22: 1-14 A woman and her young daughter were attending the wedding of a relative. This was the first time the little girl had ever seen a wedding ceremony. She was in awe by the pomp and beauty of everything; the music, the formal atmosphere, the decorations, the bride and groom and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Ways Of A Man

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
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     | 9,065 views

    This message deals with the way the Lord works with the inner motives of a man and how that ultimately all have to stand the test of time.

    THE WAYS OF A MAN TEXT: Proverbs 16:2 Proverbs 16:2 KJV All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. I. INTRODUCTION—THE DEATH OF OSAMA BIN LADEN -The pursuit of this terrorist. Came about because of a tip the CIA received from a prisoner in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Deep Changes Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 28, 2025
     | 203 views

    To what degree am I receiving the Love of God. Where are we in our love for God and for each other? Where do we need to grow? Where do we need to change?

    In order to fulfill God’s mission for us as individuals and His church, we need to continually mature in our total being (mind, emotions, and will). As human beings, as men and women, made in God’s image He created us for His purpose and His glory. However, because of the Fall, sin has done its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Help Your Church, Don't Hurt It - Part 1

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 17, 2020
     | 4,028 views

    The church is being attacked today.

    ACTS 20:28-32 “HELP YOUR CHURCH – DON’T HURT IT” – PART 1 A) Whether we realize it or not, our churches are under attack this morning. * You see, the devil and the world hate what is happening here, and they’ll stop at nothing to destroy this place of worship. * How many times have we heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Neglecting Your Spiritual Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 19, 2025
     | 567 views

    Spiritual negligence can ultimately result in backsliding and separation from God. It’s important to identify the warning signs early and return to fervent devotion before it's too late.

    THE DANGER OF NEGLECTING YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 2:1-3 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 4:14-16, Revelation 2:4-5, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Peter 1:5-10, Luke 21:34-36 INTRODUCTION: Many believers start their spiritual journey with great passion, discipline, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God