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  • 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
     | 29,998 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

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    We Are The Landowners Managers

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 22, series A

    21st Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 22] October 5, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, enable us to hear your Word with open hearts and minds, especially as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Buy The Farm

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,449 views

    A sermon that looks at the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value in light of the surrounding parables.

    Do you know where the phrase “buy the farm” comes from? It is actually rather recent in its usage. It started perhaps during WWI but certainly by WWII, having been recorded only in the 1950’s. Professor Jonathan Lighter has compiled the origin in the Random House Dictionary of American Slang. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Rich Man & Lazarus

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,844 views

    Explanation & application of this uncomfortable parable (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Rich Man And Lazarus Reading: Luke chapter 16 verses 19-31 Quote • J.D. Rockerfeller’s advice on how to get rich: • (1). Go to work early. • (2). Stay at work late. • (3). Find oil! This chapter starts off with The Parable of the Shrewd Manager. • A parable about money; • In which Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What Do When You Mess Up Bad! - Parable Of The Prodigal Son Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,982 views

    Jesus uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to teach us some important things about God the Father.

    “The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 1 “What To Do When We Mess up Bad” or The Parable of the Loving Father Luke 15:11-32 It has always troubled me that you as a congregation seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 4,990 views

    The Bible says if we don't understand this parable we will not know any of the other teachings of Jesus

    “And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His teaching.” I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giving Up To Gain

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    We should value what God wants above all to the point of giving up everything to gain it.

    One time, Brother Jun was walking on the streets of Binondo. He then saw a ring on the sidewalk. But, it looked like an imitation jewelry. Nonetheless, he picked it up, brought it home and gave it to his wife, Sister Yvette. It remained in her jewelry box for about two years. Later on, she had it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Servant Like That

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,356 views

    Stewardship based on the parable of the talents

    One of my favorite stories is contained in an old issue of "The Guidepost Christmas Treasury."   I have told the story before but for me is it like one of those bed time stories that you could listen to over and over.  It is the story of a young man named Paul.  It was the Christmas season and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Affluenza [april Fools Message] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 184 ratings
     | 32,676 views

    The Parable of the Rich Fool. "Affluenza" is the disease, the love of money is the root cause, and this story of Jesus is the cure! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Ample Fool’s Day Luke 12:16-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RichFool.html Why is it that when life is going the best and we have the most, that we act the most foolishly? When supplies are ample, or we are celebrating a great victory, or someone praises us—we take such opportunity to show what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God And The Lost

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,523 views

    Man tends to get lost from time to time. All along the way God wants us saved and continues to search for us.

    GOD AND THE LOST Luke 15:1-32 Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Luke 15 is a beautiful chapter, sometimes called the gospel in the gospels. 2. It depicts man’s plight and God’s right in such vivid detail that no one can possibly misunderstand God’s longing for us. 3. The Pharisees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiveness (The Parable Of The Two Debtors) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,944 views

    Forgiveness – The Parable of the Two Debtors. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus and the Pharisee (vs 36 & 39). (2). Jesus and the Woman (vs 37-38). (3). Jesus and the parable (vs 41-43) (4). Jesus and forgiveness (vs 44-50). SERMONBODY: Ill: • Dale Carnegie once noted; • That there was only animal that the grizzly bear would allow to eat with ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Parable Of The Old Garments And Old Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 15, 2024
     | 778 views

    The Parable of the Old Garments and Old Wineskiins

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are continuing on with our study of the parables of Jesus. This fascinating study has discovered some remarkable truths of the Kingdom of God. We've also learned about the significance of adequately ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Camel Through A Needle: A Parable Of Impossibility Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 26,086 views

    In the parable of the rich young ruler, he was on a quest to find what was missing in his life, a quest everyone is on.

    INTRODUCTION What do you think this red paperclip is worth? Do you think I could trade this red paperclip to someone for a house? You say, “Impossible!” What if I told you someone actually traded a red paperclip for a house? I’m not making this up. In 2005, a Canadian named Kyle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Parable Of The New Cloth And New Wine Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,715 views

    Traditions and the word of God. Can traditions justify us before God.

    The parable of the new cloth and new wine Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-22; Luke 5:33-39 A tradition is a long-established custom or belief passed on from one generation to another (Oxford). Because of that, many traditions are good and necessary. Paul speaks several times of some traditions in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Parable Of The Great Feast - A Thanksgiving Perspective Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,140 views

    Life in Christ is expressed as a banquet, a feast that God invites everyone to enjoy.

    “The Great Feast –A Thanksgiving Perspective”. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational