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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Unfinished Business

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,474 views

    When bad things happen, people have unfisished business. Jesus turns to the religious and says that they do too.

    Unfinished business Last Sunday we were at a day of celebration of ministry and we had many things to celebrate. But our world circumstances gave us another agenda. We talked about what the real “acts of God” are in today’s world. The acts that the living body of Christ does to reach a world ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Spiritual Fruit

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,362 views

    Christians must be Fruitful. They need do wht God designed them to do.

    Spiritual Fruit Luke 13:1-9 Last week being the anniversary of 911, we continued using scripture to point out what Jesus taught about disasters and tragedies natural or accidental and the death that leaves unfinished business. We compared two situations in Jesus Day with some of the terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Parable Of The Gracious And Merciful Gardener

    Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Mar 14, 2004
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    Lent 3C: Looking past the Law and the barren fig tree, we find the Good News that Jesus let himself be cut down rather than let the fig tree (us) be cut down.

    With One Voice # 713 - Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil Let us pray: Lord, let our hearts be good soil. Plant the seed of your Word in our minds and hearts, and help it to bring forth fruit in our lives. Amen Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do bad things happen at all? Questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Response To Tragedy: Repent!

    Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,956 views

    When tragedy strikes, we can wear ourselves thin asking why; or we can use the occasion for turning our life around.

    INTRODUCTION Terror has struck again. Over 200 people were killed in Madrid this week and thousands more were injured. Like 9-11 this bombing of a train in Madrid was a heartless act by wicked fiends. It is only natural for compassionate people like you and me to be filled with anger and raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fig Tree In A Vineyard

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,512 views

    For the fig tree to be in a vineyard, it was planned and nurchured. Int he parable the owner give a grace period before judgment.

    In the scripture before today’s reading Jesus is talking to crowds of people. He warned his disciples about the Pharisees, but they are not the real problem. There is someone else that can mislead you. It is God that you want to be happy with you, not man. He teaches that just because things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Except Ye Repent

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    It’s not optional, it’s a command

    EXCEPT YE REPENT There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Explain This Tragedy"

    Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 167 ratings
     | 8,101 views

    Tragedy reminds us that sin is universal, life is uncertian and repentance is urgent.

    "HOW TO EXPLAIN THIS TRAGEDY" Luke 13:1-5 A. Jesus categorically rejects the idea that there is necessarily a relationship between sin and suffering in a person’s life. 1. We should note that Jesus offers no other explanation for why these things happen. He only tells why they did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Madmen And Falling Towers

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,411 views

    When tragedy strikes where should we look? What would Jesus say to our hearts if we have ears to hear? Where would He have us focus our attention?

    Madmen and Falling Towers 9-16-01 As I listened to all the comments and opinions about the horrible day this week in which the World Trade Towers fell I was disturbed. I was in shock at the sight and angry with the perpetrators but my spirit was troubled about something else. We will not forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Bless America?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    In the wake of September 11th, this is a challenge to remember that we’ve got some repenting to do for our sin, too.

    In recent days, from a number of sources, I have been given the proclamation of thanksgiving that Lincoln issued in 1863. (I’ve seen it in church newsletters and been sent it via email.) It is being sent because the words ring with a relevance to our present situation. Lincoln, after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,540 views

    Sermon 2 in series on fear

    The Fear Factor WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? One of my favorite passages of Scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 because it speaks of the struggle of life and at the same time the ultimate victory. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 In every way we’re troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Few, The Proud, The Chosen

    Contributed by Eric Bates on Jul 26, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,616 views

    This sermon on re-finding our place in the vineyard is set to be publshed in the Adventist Review on a future date.

    The greatest stress I ever faced in my “career” as a student was standing in a line on the polished gym floor with my classmates. Opposite the line were my two most athletically gifted peers chosen by Coach to select the kickball teams. The wait was agonizing as each “team captain” analyzed each ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Why Do Good People Suffer? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 30,101 views

    Why do bad things happen to good people? Suffering gets our attention and reminds us that we cannot make it without God.

    Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-9 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve preached on suffering before. In fact, one lady wrote me a note reading, “Pastor, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Barren Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 23,707 views

    Jesus was responding to news about a calamity Luke 13:1-5. He was told of how Pilate (the Roman governor) had killed some Galileans (Jews from Galilee, the same region Jesus was from), and had anticipated the thinking of those who brought Him this news.

    THE BARREN FIG TREE—Luke 13:6-9 INTROUDUTION As we were making our way through the parables of Jesus as recorded in Matthew’s gospel, we noticed several that were directed toward the nation of Israel in particular. "The Two Sons", this speaks of the rejection of John the Baptist- Mt 21:28-32. "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Curse Of The Barren Fig Tree

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 52,997 views

    Sermon on the parable of our Lord on the barren fig tree.

    THE CURSE OF THE BARREN FIG TREE TEXT - Luke 13: 1-9 INTRO. - There is a message to everyone in this great parable of Jesus. God extends mercy and grace to all. He provides and meets needs. He loves and cares. But God has his limits. He looks to see what we will do with what he has given us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Call To Repent

    Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    Understanding Why Bad Things Happen

    JESUS’ CALL TO REPENT Luke 13: 1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Tragedy and injustice have always been a part of life 1. Jesus spoke of two that took place in His day a. There was a tower in Siloam that fell killing 18 people b. There were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist