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  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Not The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 28, 2021
     | 4,153 views

    In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the younger son squandered his inheritance. And yet, his father received him back. So, is what we do with our money not important?!’ The Parable of the Dishonest Manager is Jesus' answer.

    "Not the prodigal son" Today we’re looking at what is often called the Parable of the Dishonest Manager, or the Parable of the Shrewd Manager, or similar. A rich man entrusts his manager with stewardship of his assets. The manager wastes his master’s wealth. The rich man demands an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Behave In A Meeting Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 29, 2021
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     | 2,701 views

    This is the 67th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

    Series: Action [#67] HOW TO BEHAVE IN A MEETING Acts 20:1-12 Introduction: Once again, we see Paul leave and travel to other towns. This was part of his 3rd Missionary Journey. Acts 20:1-6 There are 2 passages in Scripture that Ministers love- The favorite of Youth Pastors is from 2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caleb, The Wholehearted Dreamer

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 6, 2021
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     | 4,382 views

    Wholly following the Lord can be boiled down to three words. Trust and obey. Others in the Bible did that, but only Joshua and Caleb are immortalized for it. They are the example to follow. Any of us can wholly follow the Lord. All of us should.

    Introduction: If you describe someone as a dreamer, you might mean that they spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for things that they would like to happen, but which are improbable or impractical in their own strength. Caleb was dreamer who was connected to a dream making God. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lessons From A One Talent Man

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 10, 2021
     | 2,616 views

    What do you do if you are a one talent man? God has given everyone at least one talent. 1. Don’t Hide it! 2. Don’t Excuse it! 3. Just use it!

    God is the creator of all things, even people. 1. Personality = Peter and Andrew 2. Ability = Talents 3. God cares about small = insignificant things about us. Matthew 10:29-31 What do you do if you are a one talent man? God has given everyone at least one talent. 1. Don’t Hide it! 2. Don’t Excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Labor Day – "Well Done. . .”

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,708 views

    If we’re honoring work, shouldn't we go to work an hour early on Labor Day & say to our boss, "I'm so thankful for this job that I'm here early, & I don't even want to be paid for today, because I appreciate my job so much."

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Gen. 2:2,7,15, 3:17 19, 7:33; Matt. 7:23, 25:21; Luke 10:2; Col. 3:23-24 A. This is Labor Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encouragement To Proceed

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 2, 2023
     | 1,169 views

    Everybody has a job, a calling, a gift. Often, we are discouraged during our Christian walk of faith. If we know and see someone struggling to follow their call, why not help them?

    Often, we are discouraged during our Christian walk of faith. We have felt the call of God, and as we strive to follow His will, it seems as though we cannot accomplish or reach that goal God set before us. We should try to remember that God is with us. He would not have placed that calling within ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Fruit Do I Bear?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 4, 2023
     | 1,201 views

    In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about the fruit in people’s lives.

    False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious however who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Our Duty?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 6, 2023
     | 2,444 views

    What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty?

    What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within the church, the church service, our Christian service in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are We To Do If There Is A Tater Family In Our Church?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 8, 2023
     | 1,580 views

    Although the title to this message mentions a Tater Family, the passage of Scripture speaks about the servants working with the pounds. Do Christians of today resemble the servants in the Scripture?

    This is the story about the pounds. This story tells of a certain nobleman who received a kingdom, and it showed the followers of Jesus what they were to do during the time between when Jesus would leave and his Second Coming. The followers were to be unwavering and fruitful while he was gone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Are The Saints? (Feast Of All Saints - Year B)

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 27, 2021
     | 3,298 views

    A look at our understanding of what the Feast of All Saints is about and how it can inspire us in our Christian walk. (Based on a sermon I wrote many years ago)

    In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. When our culture transforms a "holy day" into a "secular holiday," it almost always manages to focus on the wrong side of the equation. Let me explain what I mean. The number of shopping days left till Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Serving Jesus' Way Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 29, 2022
     | 2,996 views

    When Jesus washed the feet of the disciples, he broke cultural conventions but also provided an example for his followers to emulate.

    Surprised by Underwhelming Expectations I rarely introduce myself as Pastor. It’s not that I don’t want people to know the role I play, but I don’t want my title to become a barrier. Sure, it may open some conversations, but it may also hinder others as people might think I’m some holy man - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Being Faithful?

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 2,584 views

    A template for us to see if we are being a faithful or unfaithful servant to the Master.

    Are you being faithful? Matthew 25:14-30 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing In The Lord Committed To Serve

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 3,010 views

    We need to understand that when we are committed to serve we are put in the position of a servant. Some of us may find that hard to do or be, but if we want to grow in the Lord we have to be: 1) a servant, 2) committed to that service.

    Growing in the Lord Committed to Serve Deuteronomy 10:12 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, We need to understand that when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way To Emmaus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 20, 2023
     | 1,139 views

    Serving Christ and working for change for the better is the best way to live.

    On The Way To Emmaus – Luke 24: 13 - 35 Intro: The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815. General Wellington of England faced the powerful leader Napoleon and his French army. As they fought against each other in this famous battle, England waited prayerfully to hear the outcome. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Using Heaven’s Resources In Your Life

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023
     | 1,783 views

    Everything God has is mine. I’ve got all the resources of God in my heavenly bank account.

    You have everything you need to live the rest of your life the way God wants you to live it. The problem is that most Christians don’t know how to make withdrawals from that heavenly bank account. That’s what I want to talk to you about. The word of God indicates means whereby we come into what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist