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The Laborers In The Vineyard

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

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This parable appears only in the Gospel of Matthew. The Lord Jesus would often take some unusual things and use those things to teach us a spiritual lesson.

In this parable, He used WORK and WAGES to teach us a spiritual lesson. Illus: When it comes to labor and management, I think about the man who applied for a job. It went something like this: • Manager: "I'm sorry I can't hire you, but there isn't enough work to keep you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What's That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Mar 28, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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God can use the simplest of His creation to accomplish His will.

What’s That In Your Hand Christian? Exodus Chapter 4:1-5 And Moses answered and said, But behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath Not appeared unto thee.2 And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, a rod.3 And he said ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Showing Favortism

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 5, 2004

based on 8 ratings

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We judge books by the cover, even though we are told not to. As Christians, we are commanded to avoid showing favoritism.

Showing Favoritism, James 2:1-13 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 20, 2003. Introduction [ILLUSTRATION] a plainly dressed man who entered a church in the Netherlands took a seat near the front. A few minutes later a woman walked down the aisle, saw the stranger in the place ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Encounters: The Samaritan Woman Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 13, 2004

based on 47 ratings

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This is about Jesus and woman at the well.

This is a rich passage. I could spend a couple months preaching from this passage. Give background of animosity between Jews and Samaritans. Women were marginalized. Read John 4:1-42. What does it mean that Jesus had to go through Samaria? Was it divine or geographically necessary? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Encounters: On The Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Sep 7, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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This is about Jesus’ walk with the two on the Road to Emmaus.

We don’t always get all the facts right away when something momentous happens. The day of 9/11 was filled with confusion and speculation. More confusing the closer to NYC and WTC. Recap Passion Week: triumphal entry, Last Supper, prayer, arrest, trial, execution, and burial. Now there were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Meaning Of Suffering

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 1, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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We will never be tried beyond our strength.Jesus Christ our Lord shows us that suffering and death have meaning and helps us to carriy our burdens cheerfully.

SUFFERING There is a natural revulsion to suffering in us all. No one likes pain or irritation. Our natural inclination is to avoid suffering at all costs. What a lot of weeping there is in the world! If we could gather it in one place it would fill a sea, a great ocean. We are not free from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Catholic

Why Jesus Rejoiced With Rejoicers And Wept With Those Who Weep

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 30 ratings

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1. Jesus knew that people generally do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.

1. Jesus knew that people generally do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. The Lord really empathized with people by using the power of the Spirit to identify with all aspects of their lives. Jesus fully comprehended the pain, suffering and heartaches of people because He ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Sep 23, 2003

based on 270 ratings

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Jesus is the Good Shepherd who calls for His sheep to follow.

*Ask the children in the congregation: If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Why is it that no one ever says they want to be a sheep? It is never a mascot of a sports team. But from the Christian perspective, it is often seen as a romantic or complimentary thought to who we ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Law Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

based on 55 ratings

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What is the purpose of the Law - its like an external supervisor. Grace gives us in internal partner to make us like God - not just obey external rules.

Why are there speeding tickets? They exist because people drive faster than the posted limit - they are a notice that you’ve broken the law and have displeased the authorities and must pay for it. If no one ever drove too fast there’d be no need for tickets. Or if you always rode in a bus with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Help Your Friends Grow In Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 16 ratings

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Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust.

HOW TO HELP YOUR FRIENDS GROW IN FAITH INSTEAD OF FRUSTRATION Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Grow In Faith To Avoid The Mistake Of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 67 ratings

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How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21 Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Reactionaries Grow In Faith Instead Of Frustration

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 21 ratings

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Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires.

Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. This principle is illustrated by a true story told by Dr. Howard Pope. He tells ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hating My Family Series

Contributed by Leslie Ferguson, Jr. on Sep 6, 2006

based on 1 rating

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Could Jesus really mean for us to hate our families?

What If Jesus Really Meant What He Said? Hating My Family? In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1) • And in the midst of this marvel, God also created the concept of family. • Man, woman, marriage and children--they are all found in the first four chapters of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Burning Bushes And Other Calling Cards

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 31, 2007

based on 20 ratings

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God wanted to use Moses as His tool to set the people of Israel free and He used a burning bush to get his attention. What is the burning bush in your life these days?

Burning Bushes and Other Calling Cards Exodus 3-4 Exodus 3:1-2a (NLT) One day Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he went deep into the wilderness near Sinai, the mountain of God. [2] Suddenly, the angel of the Lord appeared to him as a blazing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion Restored

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

based on 59 ratings

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Paul’s encouragement to Timothy

Intro: 2 Timothy the first chapter is a great chapter to read if you need your passion restored. To understand this book, you must realize the time in which it was written. Christianity was booming for a while and churches were being established everywhere. Revival had swept the nations and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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