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  • William Morris avatar

    Come And Be Satisfied Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 13,497 views

    The forth message in a series of messages on the Great Invitations of the Bible. This message deals with God’s Invitation to us to come and drink the living water and eat teh bread of life.

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Isaiah 55:1-2 Title: Come and Be Satisfied (Great Invitations of the Bible) Date: February 16, 2003 Introduction: If you look back at Isaiah 54 you will find that it is a chapter of preparation for a great invitation. It is a chapter of comfort and faith. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Had To Act

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,754 views

    Many who encountered Jesus found it impossible to remain neutral about Him. Today everyone has their own idea about Jesus. Some of these ideas are based on what others have said and some of them are their own thoughts. What is your public stand on Jesus?

    Opening illustration: A US congressman, John Lewis, was 23 years old when he participated in the historic 1963 civil rights “March on Washington” led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Half a century later, journalist Bill Moyers asked Lewis how he was affected by Dr. King’s ‘I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Unrepentant Pharisee & The Repentant Sinner Woman”

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,077 views

    Back in the days of our text it was customary in Israel that when an invited guest would come into the house of the person that invited him, that it was a respectable thing to do in giving the honored guess a kiss on the cheek to show honor and as

    “THE UNREPENTANT PHARISEE & THE REPENTANT SINNER WOMAN” LUKE 7: 29-31==32-50 12-06-08 Back in the days of our text it was customary in Israel that when an invited guess would come into the house of the person that invited him, that it was a respectable thing to do in giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Lessons From The Graveyard

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,612 views

    Lessons to learn as we think about death and the rest of our lives - am I ready and are those around me ready? What will I do with the rest of my days?

    Tuesday was All Saints Day and therefore this Sunday is All Saints Sunday. I don’t know if you realized it. I remember how it was in Poland – a national holiday – one of the big ones. Mostly people spend the day with relatives, walk in the cemetery, clean the graves of family ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith In Daily Living

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2018
     | 6,354 views

    Folks, the only way to come to God is to come by faith. But, faith has to rest upon something or someone. So what is it that Christian faith rests on? It is the Word of God!

    8-6-04 Title: Faith in Daily Living Text: “Someone might say, “You have faith, but I have deeds.” Show me your faith without doing anything, and I will show you my faith by what I do. “(James 2:18) Bible Reading: James 2:14-26 Introduction: There seems to be something mystical about faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fished Out Of The Sea Series

    Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017
     | 5,245 views

    "Jesus’ authority as kingly Messiah rests not in spectacle or selling-out or cutting corners, but rests on His reliance on the Father and Jesus’ costly obedience to the Father even along the road to the cross."

    “The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement at the beginning of his ministry in Galilee. And to the two pairs of brothers… “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Do You Want?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,422 views

    The thing Jesus wants is to invite us into a life changing relationship with him.

    Title: What Do You Want Text: John 1:29-42 Thesis: The thing Jesus wants is to invite us into a life changing relationship with him. Introduction In an article from The American Scholar by Arthur Crystal, entitled "Why Smart People Believe in God" Crystal mentions some of those smart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "crumbs"

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 6, 2023
     | 1,967 views

    As we come to this table and feast on this bread and wine, I am so grateful that God is the One who made up the guest list and not one of us and you should also be grateful that I am not the one who determines who may or may not sit at the table, amen?

    [This sermon was part of a Communion Service.] Welcome to the Lord’s Table. Today we ‘feast’ on … [hold up a piece of bread and a communion cup]. To the naked eye, this doesn’t seem to be much of a “feast,” does it? A typical ‘royal’ feast in Jesus’ day would start out with an appetizer to whet ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Living In Peace Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 2, 2022
     | 2,350 views

    An advent series inviting the people to live in God's peace.

    God’s Peace December 4, 2022 We’re in one of the most drama filled months of the year. As we prepare for Christmas, planning menus, shopping, parties and family gatherings. And when we get together with family, that can lead to some interesting, some funny and some not so fun moments. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ask, Seek, Knock

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 9, 2025
     | 269 views

    Jesus invites us to seek him out and come to him

    June 5, 2025 Women’s Retreat, Luther Park Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, Seek, Knock Knock, knock, (who’s there?) Dozen (Dozen who?) Dozen anyone want to let me in? Oh, groan! That’s the proper response to a knock-knock joke. They’re all about the pun. And as Oscar Wilde noted, a pun ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Does Jesus Care?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,041 views

    A wonderful invitation for the times when we feel "God-forsaken"

    Does Jesus Care? Heb. 4:15 INTRO.: Sometimes, when we suffer deeply, we are led to wonder if God cares about our suffering. The songwriter, Frank E. Graeff was led to ask, “Does Jesus Care?” His verses ask question after question about God’s concern for our needs, but the answer does not come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Will You Dine?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,165 views

    God has invited us to a heavenly "banquet;" but will we dine?

    Matthew 22:1 – 14 / Will You Dine? Intro: A mother and her young daughter were attending the wedding of one of their relatives. It was the first wedding the little girl had attended and she was really impressed. During the ceremony she leaned over and whispered: “Mommy, why is the bride dressed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mathew Seven-Seven People Part One (Asking)

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    Jesus invites us in Mathew 7:7 to ask of him.

    Mathew Seven-Seven People part one (asking) Matthew 7:7-8 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    The Table Of The King

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 16, 2012
     | 7,188 views

    God invites us to His table, at the Marriage Feast of the Lamb!

    The King’s Table May 13, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God invites us to His table, at the Marriage Feast of the Lamb! Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supplemental Passage: "Then he *said to his slaves, 'The wedding is ready, but those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    The Gift Of Light Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 6,035 views

    To invite people walking in spiritual darkness to follow the light of Christ.

    [S] I want to tell you a story that occurred around Christmas around 1980 give or take a year. It was Christmas break in Fort Lupton, Colorado and me and two of my friends had gone duck hunting on the Holton farm which included the North Platte River. A fresh coat of powder snow had fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist