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  • David Smith avatar

    The Parable Of The Sly Bastard

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008
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    if you want to know how to handle money, take your lead from this sleaze-bag criminal accountant in Luke 16, for he was smart enough to know the most valuable thing that you...

    One of the lads at Fight Club on Tuesday night approached me with a question: "You know that parable Jesus tells about the merchant who found the pearl of great price?”, he asked. “Yeah”, I said. “Well, I want to know who is the merchant in the story supposed to be?” This is not the standard sort ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Parable Of The Sly Bastard (A Sermon On Luke 16:1-9)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 24, 2007
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    If you want to know how to handle money, take your lead from this sleaze-bag criminal accountant in Luke 16, for he was smart enough to know the most valuable thing that you.

    One of the lads at Fight Club on Tuesday night approached me with a question: "You know that parable Jesus tells about the merchant who found the pearl of great price?”, he asked. “Yeah”, I said. “Well, I want to know who is the merchant in the story supposed to be?” This is not the standard sort ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Diversity Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
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    THE QUIENTESSENTIAL TEXT ON GOD’S DESIGN AND MANDATE CONCERNING: THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH; AND HIS ORDAINED STRUCTURE FOR FULFILLING HIS PURPOSE! IT IS ALSO GOD’S FORMULA FOR “CHURCH GROWTH.”

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 4. DIVERSITY IN UNITY (Eph. 4:7-16) INTRODUCTION (important to use accompanying slideshow): Have you, like me, ever wondered wondered how it is that a container made up of many, curved pieces of wood can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Go, Call Thy Husband, And Come Hither Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 27, 2010
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    . THE WARNING THAT CONCERNS ME- ALARMING A. The possibility they denote B. The opportunity they disregard II. THE WONDER THAT CAPTIVATES ME - AMAZING A. It is so amazing in that it embraces the unwanted before salvation B. It is so amazing in t

    “Go, call thy husband, and come hither” John 4: 1-42 I. THE WARNING THAT CONCERNS ME- ALARMING A. The possibility they denote B. The opportunity they disregard II. THE WONDER THAT CAPTIVATES ME - AMAZING A. It is so amazing in that it embraces the unwanted before salvation B. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guts And Glory

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 1, 2010
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    Inspirational and motivational message from the 2010 Olympics

    I. THIS VERSE CALLS TO MIND WHAT’S HAPPENING TONIGHT IN VANCOUVER, CANDADA A. Closing Ceremonies – Anyone Watch Opening? Anyone Watch Olympic Events? 1. Four years of hard work is over - celebration – marking end of all events 2. Medals have been handed out 3. After the flag ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Kind Of Offering Are You Giving?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 22, 2014
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    Many seem to think excuses are a good offering. We study the types of offerings in the Old Testament. Tithes, Burnt, Grain, Thanksgiving, Peace, Guilt, etc. G You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving.

    *WHAT ARE YOU OFFERING GOD? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SHOW ME YOUR GIVING AND I WILL SHOW YOU YOUR PRIORITIES... Hebrews 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. Hebrews 13:11 For the bodies of those beasts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Psalm 75: 4-6 The Presidential Election Is Over

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 29, 2012
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    There was and still are millions of Americans that are unhappy with how the Presidential election turned out, many felt like finally we may get a leader that hopefully can help the disastrous fix our nation is in, but it was not to be. The sad fac

    Psalm 75: 4-6 THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS OVER 11-17-12 There was and still are millions of Americans that are unhappy with how the Presidential election turned out, many felt like finally we may get a leader that hopefully can help the disastrous fix our nation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Matters Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 29, 2015
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    Wives must be submissive to their husbands and husbands must be considerate and respectful to their wives. How do YOU measure up with these two statements? Peter continues in his letter to encourage us to live honorably in our homes with each other.

    Marriage Matters 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 7 1 Peter 3:1-7 Introduction - Last week we talked about our testimony and how important it is in several ways: • With those around us • With those in authority • With those we work for • When suffering unjustly - Why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Feeling The Weight Of The World"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 23, 2012
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     | 10,612 views

    A sermon focusing on the mercy and love of Christ.

    Luke 13:10-17 “Feeling the Weight of the World” In his book, When a Nation Forgets, Erwin Lutzer retells one Christian’s story about living in Hitler’s Germany. The man wrote: “I lived in Germany during the Nazi Holocaust. I considered myself a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Believing Without Seeing!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 1, 2013
    based on 59 ratings
     | 31,986 views

    "Look at yourself and doubts will increase...look at God, and doubts will cease." Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Believing Without Seeing! John 4:45-54 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BelievingSeeing.html Jesus returns to the site of His first public miracle, and He’s going to work a second public miracle. In between the two was a miracle not so public. It was more internal than external, and it was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Back Troubles?

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2018
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    A look at the prevalence of back trouble, its causes and the symptoms that attend it. At each juncture we see the parallels to back trouble in the spiritual realm.

    BACK TROUBLES? Eph. 4:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Why do people never eat clocks? Because it’s really time consuming. 2. There’s that moment when you put your steak on the grill and your mouth waters all over from that amazing smell. Do vegans feel the same when you mow the grass?“ 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Find The Right People To Serve Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 21, 2017
     | 10,688 views

    Teamwork, Empowering Others, Growth

    The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Find the Right People to Serve Acts 6:1-7 (p. 762) February 26, 2017 Introduction: Jon Weece in the book “Jesus Prom” says: “When we stop moving, we start dying. Too many churches are filled with too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From The Potter’s House

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 3, 2019
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     | 21,036 views

    Just like Israel, we are clay and God is working to shape us into vessels of beauty and honor. Often we see ourselves as flawed, but God is pleased to turn flawed vessels into something wonderful.

    LESSONS FROM THE POTTER’S HOUSE Jer. 18:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In Johnson City, Tennessee, a police officer and his partner pulled over an unlicensed motorist. They asked the man to follow them to the police station. 2. But while on their way there they spotted a North Carolina vehicle ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brad Cowger avatar

    The Barriers And Benifits To Change

    Contributed by Brad Cowger on Apr 9, 2016
     | 6,608 views

    The sermon highlights the Benefits and Barriers Moses faced as he took Jethro's advice to adjust his leadership style..

    Barriers and Benefit of Wise Change Exodus 18 Introduction: A. How do you feel about Change? I don’t know how you feel, but the older I get the more I dread change. They divide people in several groups when it comes to change. 2.5% INNOVATORS 13.5 EARLY ADOPTERS 34% Early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Be Real"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2013
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     | 9,510 views

    A sermon about authenticity.

    Luke 18:9-14 "Be Real" So, who are you, really? I'm not talking about the person who appears to have everything perfectly under control, or the persona who has been created, layer-by-layer, through the painful, embarrassing or shameful experiences of life... ...the protective shield we build ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist