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  • William Lock avatar

    The Parable Of The Minas

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    Wealth, power and control: a new look at the parable of the minas.

    Luke 19:11-27 The Parable of the Ten Minas Fig trees Fig Trees and the Temple Luke 19:11-27 The Parable of the Ten Minas Cultural/Historical background--then Herod Archelaus/ Rome Jerusalem & the temple system wealth, power, control Cultural/Historical background--now education, food, water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are Never Stuck In Failure Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017
     | 5,230 views

    never give up, no matter the obstacles

    My grace is enough; it's all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9) Today or any other day of the year may have been the final day of your divorce, the day you were rejected, the day you lost your job, or the day you lost a loved one; but remember, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Cultural Diversity And The Spread Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2015
     | 5,481 views

    The Holy Spirit drives us to bring all cultures into an appreciation and acceptance of the faith.

    Thursday of 10th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Just imagine if from your earliest days you were called by the name “son/daughter of encouragement”? Wouldn’t you just naturally become a very positive person? That was the destiny of our apostle, today. Bar-Nabas, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Values Of Life Found In Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 16, 2016
     | 7,116 views

    Three kinds of Life values, dimensions are important only found in Christ. Loose your life and live in Him.

    Text: Mt 13:44-51 Theme: “Three Dimensions of Life” Background: At the larger context Jesus was talking about the Kingdom of God through various parables in 13:1-43. The following chapter has the teaching and miracles of Jesus Christ. The immediate context is about his family ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Moses And Joshua

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
     | 5,965 views

    Moses and Joshua began ministry in God's presence.

    A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Began ministry in God’s presence. Moses, “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Ex. 3:4). Joshua, “The Lord spoke unto Joshua . . . arise, go over this Jordan” (Josh. 1:1-2). 2. Both saw a Christophany (appearance of Christ). Moses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “a Life Not By Chance!” - 10th Anniversary Sunday At Ccc Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
     | 5,273 views

    Before John the Baptist was born God had a plan . . . . We read about it, and believe it to be true, yet are we willing to believe God could have a plan for us as well?

    Coastal Community Church is now 10 years old. That is amazing, and amazing to see what God has done over the last 10 years! Nearly 100 people over this same period that have made professions of faith! Including two last night! As you saw in the slide presentation, and as I was reminded just how ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Second Generation Faithfulness Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 111 views

    Moses, Joshua: Both began ministry in God’s presence.

    A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Both began ministry in God’s presence. Moses: “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Exodus 3:4). Joshua: “The Lord spoke unto Joshua … arise, go over this Jordan” (Joshua 1:1-2). 2. What is a call from God? a. Burden b. Desire c. Fruit – usefulness 3. Both saw a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Despised But Anointed

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 143 views

    This message will help you embrace your divine anointing, rise above human rejection, and walk with confidence knowing that no despising can stop your destiny.

    DESPISED BUT ANOINTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:28-37 Key Verse: “And David said to Saul, Thy servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock… The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Second Generation Faithfulness Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2024
     | 1,046 views

    Different leaders have different strengths and God uses a leader accordingly to his giftedness.

    A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Both began ministry in God’s presence. Moses: “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Exodus 3:4). Joshua: “The Lord spoke unto Joshua … arise, go over this Jordan” (Joshua 1:1-2). 2. What is a call from God? a. Burden b. Desire c. Fruit – usefulness 3. Both saw a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reckoning With Racial Division Part 2 - Healing The Wounds Of Our Heritage Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,776 views

    Pursuing the priority of racial reconciliation and unity

    We are continuing in our series this morning entitled HOLDING OUT HOPE IN A WOUNDED WORLD. A series allowing us to face the critical social issues in our common lives and to discover how the Spirit of God is imparting to us a great opportunity; an opportunity to rise above the temptations of either ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Introduction To Romans

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,106 views

    Intro to Romans

    Text- Romans 1:1-7 Title- Introduction to Romans Romans 1:1-7 Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To The Book Of James Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
     | 8,687 views

    Introductory sermon in a series on the Book of James.

    If there is one thing we learned in the last five weeks as we spent some time going back to the basics of our faith, it is that our faith in Jesus is not just about what happens to me some day when my life here on earth ends. Living as a disciple of Jesus, as the ambassador for His kingdom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introducing... Zechariah Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,172 views

    And in the midst of this, all the mess and rubble, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies speaks. “I was very angry… but return to me, and I will return to you… Turn from your evil ways, and stop all your evil practices.”

    Introducing… Zechariah: The Book of Zechariah June 8, 2008 Zech 1:1-6 Intro: When Jesus taught his disciples to pray that God’s kingdom would come, he taught them more than how to pray: he opened his heart to them and challenged them to be inspired by the same vision he had, and for which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cleaning House

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 19, 2011
     | 7,379 views

    The Jesus of the Bible is consumed with passion and angry about injustices so he does something about them.

    Cleaning House July 17, 2011 John 2:13-22 Intro: For those of you who grew up going to Sunday school, how many of you remember the beloved flannelgraph? For those of you who didn’t, the flannelgraph is old-school media in church… a simple board with a background picture, made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your God And Your Mission Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 16, 2016
     | 7,579 views

    If you want to lead well in a bad world, you need to know your God, and what he's called you to do.

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Your God and Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness