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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Parable Of The Rich Fool

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,386 views

    Parable is a short story that illustrates a moral point and Jesus illustrates that in the parable of rich fool.

    The parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12:13-12:21 Introduction- Please turn to Luke 12:13-21. This is the parable of the Rich fool. It is the recorded words of Jesus addressing a conflict between two brothers over an inheritance. The words of Jesus goes much deeper than two brothers arguing ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Beginning Of The End: Revelation 11:15-18 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,635 views

    Jesus comes the second time 1. to Judge the dead 2. to reward his saints, all those who reverence His name, but small and great 3. to destroy those who destroy the earth

    11 15 The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.” 16 And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Soldier Views The Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 15, 2016
     | 6,197 views

    Hardness of Heart, Hope, Spiritual Awakening

    4 Views from the Cross – A Soldier Views the Son of God Matthew 27:45-54 (p. 697) March 20, 2016 Introduction: Doug Fraley, my youth minister at Southland when I was around 7 years old taught me something about my conscience that I’ve never forgotten...He said our conscience is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Live Passionately Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,022 views

    The 3rd week of the one month to live series. In this message we are challenged to live a life of passion like Christ.

    Living Passionately, One Month To Live Week Two Teach us to number our days and recognize how few they are; help us to spend them as should. – Psalm 90:12 (LB) A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Moore avatar

    National Frog Day

    Contributed by David Moore on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    The Plague of Frogs, and a lesson on procrastination.

    National Frog Day Text: Exodus 8:1-15 Introduction: Not a lot of people know this, but last Sunday was officially National Frog Day in this country. Believe it or not, on that day we were supposed to be examining local ponds and rivers for frog spawn, and ensuring the protection of everyone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wanted: Ditch Diggers Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,544 views

    What do you do when the things that were expected are interrupted or even stopped? When your expectations go unfulfilled? Have you had to deal with some unfulfilled expectations recently? God knows how to help!

    I got myself into remodeling an apartment’s bedroom into a bathroom. I thought the cost would be about $400-$500. It turned out to be closer to $1200. Ever get involved with something that turned out to be more of a hassle than it should have been? I think we all can testify to getting ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Four Certainties About The Future Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,614 views

    The story of the Rich Man and Lazarus illustrates some much needed insight into what the future holds for everyone who dies before Jesus comes.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies? Four Certainties About the Future Luke 16:19-31 I’ve conducted lots of funerals through years. Most have been quite normal. A few have been a little different. But I never had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Who Do You Listen To? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,010 views

    Over the years I've learned that I've got to be careful who I trust and listen to. I've found that the experts can even be wrong? So if I can't even be sure of the experts... who can I listen to that I can always trust?

    OPEN: (I put a copy of the covers of the “National Enquirer” and the “Globe” on screen side by side) How many of you ever seen these magazines at the supermarket? These are what are known as “tabloid magazines.” As you can tell from the headlines, these are not reliable news sources. In fact, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Master Of Flattery

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2019
     | 3,548 views

    A study in the book of Psalm 12: 1 – 8

    Psalm 12: 1 – 8 Master of Flattery 1 Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. 2 They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. 3 May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Mastering Success For Life!

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,464 views

    We are in for an amazing journey to find the keys to mastering success for our lives! This sermon will also challenge churches on the importance to being successful!

    Mastering Success For Life! Jeremiah 29:11 We are in for an amazing journey to find the keys to mastering success for our lives! Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book…continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is written in it. Only then will you succeed.” NLT Rarely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Preparing For The Storms Of '07

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,973 views

    The question is not "if" storms will come in our lives, but "when" will they come. How do we prepare ourselves beforehand to be ready?

    Preparing for the Storms of ‘07 Acts 27:13-14, 39-44 January 7, 2007 Toni and I have some very good friends who just retired to Florida. They moved during the first week of November into a lovely home in Port Charlotte, on the Gulf Coast. They had built a very successful business and were able ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Red Tile

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,304 views

    A science professor likened Jesus fulfilling 8 prophecies to finding a white tile painted red on the bottom and scattered with other white tiles covering all the dry land on earth with just one pick. Here are 8 Jesus fulfilled as a baby.

    I hold in my hand today a very old book. I know it doesn’t look old. In fact, according to the front page, it was first published in 1988 based on a copy write from 1976. But actually this is not a book at all. It is a collection of historical documents and letters that spanned 3,500 years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    Hidden Treasure & The Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,976 views

    How do you view situations, and misgivings & how do you view salvation? This message prompts us to look beyond the dullness that others see as junk which could become someone else's treasure. May we realize that hidden treasure must be sought after to discover its wealth and potential.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 13:44) (44) "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Working Well With Others Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 209 ratings
     | 81,033 views

    At first glance, Nehemiah chapter 3 looks a bit dry. One commentator refers to it as a "colorless memorandum of assignments." It reads much like the book of 1 Chronicles with its long lists of names that are difficult to pronounce, information that seems

    Working Well with Others Have you been watching the Olympics? NBC isn’t very happy with their ratings but it’s been fun to watch the different sports. As the athletes compete, they’re all seeking a medal and the recognition that comes with it. Those who win a gold are held up as heroes. While most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    A Practical Look At The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,410 views

    A second look at the parable of the Good Samaritan, this time looking at the very practical ways the Samaritan helped the wounded man.

    A Practical Look at the Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-35 February 21, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE/FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Being a pastor, I get calls for help quite a bit, usually from people who I’ve never met and who have no connection to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan