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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "two Lost Sons"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2019
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     | 12,558 views

    A sermon focusing on the elder son in the prodigal son parable.

    “Two Lost Sons” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 This is probably one of the best known parables of Jesus in the Bible. I’d say it is right up there with “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” It is usually referred to as “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gbemisola Fafowora avatar

    Be Strong In Your Spirit

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 3, 2021
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    We as the body of Christ are to be spirit dominated not flesh dominated.

    For sometime now the Lord as been helping me to understand that we need to live in the spirit and not in the flesh, unfortunately the body of Christ here on earth live mostly in the flesh and this is why we are not seeing enough of miracles in our lives. God in his faithfulness will often show up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "The Missing Bride At The Wedding”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 8, 2023
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    The Ten Bridesmaids story is an answer to the question of the disciples in Matthew 24:3. With the current wars, and protests, warnings about WWIII, people are again asking: When will the end come? Jesus simply says: "Watch and be prepared."

    In Jesus Holy Name November 12, 2023 Text: Matthew 25:10b,13 “The Missing Bride at the Wedding” This is a great parable about the danger of being unprepared. I know there have been weddings that I officiated, but the “bride” was 30 or 45 minutes late, so everyone just waited. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Taking The Pleasant With The Unpleasant

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
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    Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free? NO there’s a cross for everyone and there’s a cross for me. Even though many disciples relished the privilege to preach in the name of Jesus, persecution caused many to quit. They thrived on the

    1. Why do you think some people grow tired of their jobs? Every job has its so called good and bad points. Yet, some aspects of service are not always considered as pleasant but nevertheless are necessary. Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Mancina avatar

    If Christ Isnot Risen

    Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,126 views

    All of Christianity hinges on the fact that Christ is risen.

    If Christ Is Not Risen I Corinthians 15: 12-17 1. If there is no resurrection then Christ is not risen 2. If Christ is not risen then.  Preaching is in vain  Faith is in vain  Anyone who says that He did is falsely testifying of the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bud Martenn avatar

    Consider Him

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
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    The highest thoughts a man can have is when he considers Jesus Christ

    CONSIDER HIM Heb.12:1-3 1. The word “consider” > analogizomai > ana = up, upon + logos word, logic 2. Literally to - analyse, think upon, study, contemplate, meditate, concentrate 3. The entire book of Hebrews is a consideration of Jesus Christ (3:1)(7:4)(12:3) 4. We (like the Hebrews) so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Serving The Church Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,616 views

    SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES

    QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS -- MEN OF DIGNITY BIG IDEA: SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES INTRODUCTION: Wiersbe: "The first deacons were appointed to be assistants to the apostles. In a local church today ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Curse And Cure For Spiritual Blindness Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,870 views

    exposition on Matt ch 16

    THE CURSE AND CURE FOR SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Matthew 16 v. 1 - 20 v. 1 - 12 Two types of blindness v. 1 - 4 "the blind who will never see" The pharisees with the saducees - old rivals united against Christ. Note 3 reasons for their blindness (1) Sin - John 3 v. 19 "men loved darkness rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Focus On The Finish Line -- Wait Vs Worry Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,472 views

    2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET

    BIG IDEA: 2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET Or put more simply: WAIT VS. WORRY INTRODUCTION: The middle of a race is no time to stop running and evaluate where you stand! THE APPARENT PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED SHOULD NEVER DISTRACT ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Demonstrate That Christ Did Not Come To Destroy The Law But Fulfill

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,882 views

    How to show that Christ did not come to destroy the law but to fulfill it with infinite wisdom, love and meaning

    How to Demonstrate That Christ Did Not Come to Destroy the Law But To Fulfill It (Acts 22:14-30) 1. How can we present Christ so people will know He did not come to destroy the Law but to fulfill it? Paul gives us a fine example of how he taught the Jews that Jesus did not come to abolish their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Travis Johnson avatar

    The Triumph Of Grace

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    This devotional can be used for a prayer meeting or Bible study. It examines the wonderful grace of God in Romans 8:1-4

    THE TRIUMPH OF GRACE Romans 8:1-4 Intro: Rom. 8 is the great peak of doctrine & experience in this epistle. This chapter declares the victory we have through the Holy Spirit. This chapter gives us the answer to mans sinfulness which is the sanctifying Spirit. The rescue of the human from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Surviving Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    surviving life

    Intro: the other day a man said the biggest lie the devil would have people believe is that he doesn’t exist. Tonight, there is a warfare that goes on, it isn’t a physical one, but a spiritual battle, and to survive this warfare you must be equipped with spiritual things. Surviving Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Augustine avatar

    Looking Unto Jesus

    Contributed by Paul Augustine on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 75,369 views

    This is a sermon for believers to Hold on to Jesus Christ and run the race set before them

    ‘LOOKING UNTO JESUS’ Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction: One of the common dangers in Christian life is ‘RELAPSE’ in John 6:67, Jesus asks His disciples a very deep question, “WILL YOU ALSO GO AWAY”? Jesus knows His disciples, and the disciples also know Jesus, but still He asks …the reason is found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Continuance Principle Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    To note that a true disciple of Christ is one who continually lives according to Words of Jesus.

    Marks of Discipleship #1: The Continuance Principle Text: John 8:31-32 Thesis: To note that a true disciple of Christ is one who continually lives according to Words of Jesus. Introduction: (1) We are to be disciples of Christ. (a) A disciple is “one who accepts and assists in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • alan balatbat avatar

    Don't Just Be Hearers

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    What does it really mean when Jesus said "Come Follow Me."

    1. The Foundation of Discipleship is Obedience (v.46) "Why do you call me, ’Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? We must remember that when Jesus preached this sermon, his audience stood in widening concentric arcs. Closest stood the freshly chosen Twelve. Around them spread a “large crowd of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist