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  • Duane Boehm avatar

    Heart Or Lip Service

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 9,222 views

    In this sermon we deal with the controversy Jesus dealt with in facing the traditions of the Elders.

    HEART OR LIP SERVICE Mark 7:1-13 * Text in red represents the voice of Jesus Christ* 1- And the Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered together around Him when they had come from Jerusalem, 2-and had seen that some of His disciples were eating their bread with impure hands, that is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    The Gifts Go On

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 4,759 views

    We will explore what Paul teaches about spiritual gifts. I think a great deal of controversy could have been avoided on this topic if people would have simply studied this a little more closely.

    Church conflicts happen for pretty unusual reasons. In the 1890s there was a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, Kentucky. The church had just two deacons, and those two men seemed to be constantly arguing and bickering with each other. On a particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Luttrell avatar

    No One Likes An Unknowing God Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Aug 25, 2014
     | 3,175 views

    We are told that God knows everything, but what does it mean when Jesus states He does not know when He will return? A closer look reveals this verse to be a source of great encouragement and blessing, not controversy.

    Background: Ill: We get quite frustrated as human beings when we hear the following three words, “I don’t know.” “Doctor, will I need surgery?” (I don’t know) “Honey, do you know when you will be home?” (I don’t know) “Boss, am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Blizzard avatar

    The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet Series

    Contributed by David Blizzard on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,640 views

    This is the third parable Jesus told in response to the Pharisees question about His authority in cleansing the Temple.

    THE WEDDING BANQUET PARABLE – Matthew 22:1-15 This is the third parable that Jesus told in response to the Pharisees’ question about his authority. The first one of the two sons dealt with Israel’s rejection of God the Father. The parable of the vineyard dealt with the rejection of God the Son. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Matthew 22: The Parable Of The Great Big Party!

    Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,954 views

    Father Dave’s take on the Parable of the great big party!

    Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ’Tell those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Matthew Cook avatar

    A "Compelling" Message

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 24, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,679 views

    The Parable of the Great Banquet

    The Great Banquet – A “Compelling” Message April 24, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following joke about dining: A man went into a restaurant and sat down. The waiter came up to him. The man said, “I’d like a cup of coffee with no milk.” “A cup of coffee with no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You're Invited!!!

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,036 views

    The parable of the wedding feast.

    You’re Invited!!! Matthew 22:2-14 July 10, 2005 Matthew 22:2 "The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son. A Heavenly Wedding Celebration  Christ the groom will be united with His bride • The church is the bride of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Excuses"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,451 views

    Come, for everything is ready now. And there is no legitimate excuse to refuse.

    Dwight L. Moody once preached a sermon from this parable; something I’m going to tell you about at the end of this sermon. His title was “Excuses” and as a sort of salute to the great preacher I’ve given mine the same title. I’ve never seen his sermon so any resemblance in this sermon to his is ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    You're Invited To Dinner!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,695 views

    This parable sets forth the great truth that the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is truly "a whosoever" gospel.

    YOU’RE INVITED TO DINNER! “Now it happened, as He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath, that they watched Him closely.” Luke 14:1 (NKJV) “Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, Blessed is he who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Johnson avatar

    You're Invited

    Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,327 views

    God gives all a gracious invitation to His banquet.

    The Parables of Jesus are wonderful little stories given to us in very earthyly language to illustrate the most profound heavenly truths. Jesus communicates to us in ways that we can understand and identify with readily. In this story a man made a great feast, he went all out to make it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Dykes avatar

    The Skin Of A Reason Stuffed With A Lie Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 29,970 views

    The parable of the great banquet is a picture of the invitation God extends to us to come to His eternal banquet of salvation–some accept and others refuse this great invitation.

    Excuses: The Skin of a Reason Stuffed with a Lie Luke 14:12-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do. An excuse is actually the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Albanese avatar

    No More Excuses

    Contributed by Martin Albanese on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 43,099 views

    A sermon to look at the excuses we use in our life that hinders the move of God in our lives

    NO MORE EXCUSES! (Sermon notes take from a book called Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned: But I Have Several Excellent by James W. Moore.) Luke 14:15-24 NIV - When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God." (16) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,846 views

    We must cling to God even when we cannot find comfort in Him. Sermon idea & title borrowed from Eugene Pansler. Great Sermon, Brother Eugene.

    Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks into Comebacks Job 13.15 September 19, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A During the loss of first baby, Kaylea, a well-intentioned deacon named Brother Allen came to the house for a visit. (Scan picture of Kaylea from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Excuses

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,858 views

    This is about making excuses.

    Have you ever noticed that everyone has an excuse? Take this story for example. Nine GI’s were late for morning roll call. The first didn’t arrive until 7 PM. The Commanding Officer confronted him and yelled, “Where have you been, soldier?” The soldier explained. He said, “Sir, I had a date ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "What Do You Do?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,084 views

    A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost Taking care of the poor

    14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Lectionary 22 September 2nd Luke 14:1, 7-14 "What Do you Do?" "One sabbath when he went to dine at the house of a ruler who belonged to the Pharisees, they were watching him." Luke 14:1, RSV. "Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran