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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    A Gracious Master / The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The Unjust Manager

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 53 ratings
     | 36,703 views

    This parable is deeply embedded in Middle Eastern tradition and culture, and it is to that culture that interpreters should turn.

    By the fourth century the parable of the unjust manager ..... which we read today ...... and the parable of the prodigal son were separated by ..... a chapter division. If the monks who established those divisions ...... had kept the two parables in the same chapter, ....... The entire history of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Healthy, Growing Church

    Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,000 views

    A sermon that looks at the essentials of a healthy, Biblical, growing church.

    Acts 2:42-47 (NET Bible) 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together and held ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than Resolutions Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2018
     | 3,844 views

    Vision for 2018, growth based on church health, not necessarily numbers.

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, Title: More Than Resolutions, Date/Place: WHBC, 12/31/17, AM A. Opening illustration: Jonathan Edwards resolutions, Continuation of growth or health? Quote from the Words to Winners of Souls about pastors who can assess numbers… (p. 20) B. Background to passage: With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Health

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    A message focusing on the goals and vision for 2018, health, not numbers. If we aim for health first, growth will come.

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, Title: More Than Resolutions, Date/Place: WHBC, 12/31/17, AM A. Opening illustration: Jonathan Edwards resolutions, Continuation of growth or health? Quote from the Words to Winners of Souls about pastors who can assess numbers… (p. 20) B. Background to passage: With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Prayer

    Contributed by Nathaniel Sadela on Jun 22, 2017
     | 10,108 views

    Building a culture of prayer

    Prayer is an essential part of our Christian race, since it has a pivotal role to play in the fulfilment of our destiny. The more we pray, the more we understand God's ways. The deeper we plunge into prayer, the clearer His ways and thoughts become to us (Isaiah 55:8-9). The mysteries of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Bible Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 4, 2016
     | 9,465 views

    Let us purpose our hearts to give Gods word the Bible the proper place in our lives and in our homes and let us pray the Lord will bless us as we make it the light we follow as we make our way along the path the Lord has called us each to walk

    The Bible Way 2 Timothy 3:14 -17 KJV 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Strength For The New World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 692 views

    Emphasize the enduring relevance and strength of God's Word in navigating our ever-changing world.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather today, not as strangers, but as a family bonded together by the love and grace of our Heavenly Father. As we navigate through this ever-changing world full of challenges, uncertainties, and complexities, we often find ourselves ...read more

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  • Pat Cook avatar

    Christmas Bread

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 161 ratings
     | 40,483 views

    The relevance of Bethlehem, with thoughts gleaned from other sources. Good for a Christmas communion service.

    Matthew 2:1-12 – Christmas Bread A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg who many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is full." The Jewish lady said, "But your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And The Fbi Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,487 views

    Recently a Baptist Pastor in Illinois received a visit from the FBI. They came in response to an anonymous caller who took issue with something the Pastor said in his sermon. Like this Pastor, the message of Jesus was controversial in his day. If Jesus

    INTRODUCTION Recently a Baptist Pastor in Illinois received a visit from the FBI. They came in response to an anonymous caller who took issue with something the Pastor said in his sermon. According to the Baptist Press news service, “Nov. 23, 2004, started out like any other normal morning for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Us A King! Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
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    The cry for a king in 1 Samuel 8 was not merely a political request; it was a spiritual rebellion.

    GIVE US A KING! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Supporting Texts: Hosea 13:10-11, Deuteronomy 17:14-20, Romans 12:2, Judges 8:22-23, John 18:36 INTRODUCTION: The cry for a king in 1 Samuel 8 was not merely a political request; it was a spiritual rebellion. Israel had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worship On God's Terms Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 2, 2010
     | 3,261 views

    Cult is part of culture, even materialistic culture; our cult must be conducted as God wishes.

    Feast of St. Francis of Assisi October 4, 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy Series By all testimony, including his own, Francis was a self-willed man. Even when he heard God’s call, we see over and over again his early actions as those of someone who is making his own way. The Francis of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Flee From Secularism Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,349 views

    Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian church to flee from idols is relevant to our temptations to secularism.

    Flee from Secularism I Cor. 10:1-14 Most of you probably saw the story in the news last week about a man in Afghanistan who could be sentenced to death because he converted from Islam to Christianity. Under the religious laws of that nation, converting to Christianity is a crime. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Great American Culture War: Religious Liberty, Gay Rights, Naturalism & The Christian Faith

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 2,180 views

    The United States once again finds herself at a crossroads. The lines have been drawn. The shots have been fired. The culture war seems to rage on endlessly. Left vs. right. Liberal vs. Conservative. Secular vs. Christian.

    The United States once again finds herself at a crossroads. The lines have been drawn. The shots have been fired. The culture war seems to rage on endlessly. Left vs. right. Liberal vs. Conservative. Secular vs. Christian. These are some of the most difficult and muddy issues to delve into. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Compromise Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 6, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    This is the 16th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#16] THE COMPROMISE OF TRUTH Judges 17:1-13 Introduction: In this story about Micah, we see how personal desires and cultural influences can lead us away from God’s truths. Micah's decisions remind us that when we put our own opinions above God's guidance, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Came

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Mar 27, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,294 views

    An exploration of the thoughts and emotions of the women as they visited the empty tomb and their relevance for us

    They came because somebody had to. They came because it was expected. They came because the men were too scared to come out of hiding. They came because it was the women’s job anyway. They came because it was only right and proper. They came because they were in mourning. They came because all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army