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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    The Seed And The Sower - Part 1

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016
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     | 5,739 views

    The parable of the Seed and the Sower is full of spiritual insight for us as we see the world as a place where the Lord wishes to plant seeds and to harvest souls. In this first part we look mostly at the Scripture between the parable and the explanation

    Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Parable - “A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.” What might be an example of a simple, non-Biblical story that could be considered a parable? The Tortoise and the Hare (briefly describe) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Words Are Full Of Power

    Contributed by James Dina on Oct 4, 2020
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    When you speak, heaven begins to work because there is power in the words you declare. Every word that comes out of your mouth should be a word of life, to edify, motivate, and bring comfort.

    WORDS ARE FULL OF POWER "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." (Proverbs 18:21) “.....The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life..” (John 6:63) Words are full of power, both to wound and to heal, to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Superiority Bias Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 16, 2019
     | 2,931 views

    The human race suffers from three sin-related problems that alienate mankind from the true God.

    Superiority Bias (Romans 2:1-29) 1. This week was a tough week, losing Ginny. I know many of you are hurting, as are Marylu and me. Ginny was quite a woman of God as well as everyone’s friend. 2. She was also very much enjoying and looking forward to this series in Romans. She was a woman of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Labor Of Love

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
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    We are called to a labor of love in all we do, as we serve Christ in our work.

    Labor of Love Ephesians 6:5-9 September 1, 2013 How do you feel about your job? Studs Terkel, the famous Chicago author, interviewed hundreds of people about their jobs and recorded what they said in his 1974 book, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Phillips avatar

    Follow Me

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 26, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    A command that Jesus has given to the world. It was hard to do then and just as hard today, but we must Follow Him!

    Follow Me #1 A.1 MARK 1:1 20 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,"Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way; 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness,’Make ready the way of the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Consequence Of Sin

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 9, 2015
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    Jeremiah hard a hard assignment from God. It was to go and tell them that their sin had consequences and judgment was coming.

    The consequences of Sin Jeremiah chapter 19:1-19:13 Introduction- This morning I would like for you to turn to Jeremiah chapter 19:1-19:13. We are going to look at the prophet Jeremiah and what God told him to tell the people of Israel. Jeremiah was a young prophet that watched as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Got Your Back!

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 384 ratings
     | 181,793 views

    When you feel as if the devil has knocked you down for the last time, Isaiah reminds us that God has our back!

    GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK! ISAIAH 59:19-21 (Deut 20:1-4) I’ve got a message for those of you who have ever found yourself in the midst of trouble… I’ve got a message for those of you who have found yourself in the midst of problems… In the midst of circumstances… I’ve got a message for those of you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    9 Blessings In Christ Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 20,924 views

    The blessings in Christ that we find in Ephesians chapter 1

    9 BLESSINGS IN CHRIST Ephesians – Riches In Christ Ephesians 1:1-14 This morning we’re going to start a new series, on the book of Ephesians. If you have your Bible turn to Ephesians Chapter 1. The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church in Ephesus in about 62 AD, from his prison cell in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Providence Of God

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 18,394 views

    When the circumstances of life knock us down, the only sure footing we have is the Word of God and confidence in the providence of God.

    The Providence Of God Rom. 8:28 Introduction Have you ever been swimming at the seashore and found yourself knocked down by the waves and suddenly you’re in trouble. You remember how that can happen if a big wave comes and knocks you down and you go in over your head. You begin to thrash around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent Petitionary Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 15, 2016
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     | 4,386 views

    Jesus emphasises the importance, validity and efficacy of persistent petitionary prayer. The basis of our prayer is our relationship with God.

    PERSISTENT PETITIONARY PRAYER. Luke 11:1-13. It all began with Jesus at prayer, and with the disciples’ desire to learn from Jesus how to pray (Luke 11:1). Surprisingly, we are encouraged to pray in much the same terms as Jesus Himself. Our address towards God is to be one of familial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Scott avatar

    Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,813 views

    We live in a negative world. The Bible is full of positives. In the parable of the Prodigal Son & the Elder Brother, we see both optimism & pessimism.

    “Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World” INTRODUCTION: There are many books on POSITIVE THINKING. The book “The Power Of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale was required reading when I was a student at Trinity College. There are all kinds of “helps” out there to help us maintain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    By The Sweat Of Your Brow

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 13,049 views

    Christians need to be hard-working people.

    BY THE SWEAT OF YOUR BROW Gen. 3:19 “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.” INTRO.- Sweat and dirt. Those don’t sound very inviting or interesting to me. DO THEY TO YOU? God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Travis avatar

    A Painful Parting

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,887 views

    Sometimes it is hard to say good bye

    A PAINFUL PARTING Ac 20:18-38 I. THE CHARACTER OF HIS OWN MINISTRY (18-27) 18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Honoring Others Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,445 views

    Why is it so hard to honor others?

    INTRO: A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was more powerful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Searching For The Perfect Gift

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,984 views

    The gift that God desires is not hard to find

    1. The Bible is Under constant Attack a. distort and destroy b. making it relevant to modern man NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE - Our Mutual Joy “Opponents of gay marriage often cite Scripture. But what the Bible teaches about love argues for the other side. - Lisa Miller We cannot look to the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist