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  • John Bright avatar

    Being Faithful & Wise Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 17, 2022
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    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text. Luke 12:35-48

    "Being Faithful & Wise" Luke 12:35-48 A sermon for 9/4/22 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 12 “35 “Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; 36 and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Round Tuit

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,844 views

    Many say we will serve Christ one of these days. But here we are a year has passed and many of us have never gotten around to it. In our text Christ addresses the problem of the “Round Tuit” lifestyle of so many.

    ROUND TUIT LUKE 12:36-48 "…that servant who knew his lord’s will and did not prepare, nor did according to His will" INTRODUCTION: We have come to the last Sunday of 2003. Over the past year we have preached and taught on salvation, discipleship, stewardship, separation, spiritual gifts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewards Of God's House Series

    Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
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    Part 3 of a 4-Part series on Christian Stewardship; this part dealing with the things of God - the building, the body, and other material things.

    LESSON 3 - STEWARDS OF GOD’S HOUSE TEXT: Luke 12:42-48; 1Co 4:1-2 Introduction: So far in our series of Stewardship, we have learned that the measure of a life is not in things gained, but in character produced. We learned how to make the choices that are so important to Godly living. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Aug 11, 2001
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    What to say when you are found sleeping at your desk - Be prepared for the Kingdom of Heaven arriving unexpectedly: preparation through Baptism and the Eucharist.

    Sermon: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Parish Mass with Holy Baptism Text: Luke 12:32-48 +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Be Prepared! The motto of the Scouting Movement. It is a motto which would serve us all well this morning, as we should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Always Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,499 views

    Be ready for his return!

    Theme: Book of Luke Purpose: to live on purpose, be watchful and ready for his return • A teacher asked the children in her Sunday school class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?" "NO!" The children all answered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Be In Readiness

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 27, 2008
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     | 6,765 views

    Whether we live to see the second coming of the Lord or are called home to Him at the end of our lives, we do not know the day or the hour of His return and we need to live in readiness, looking toward the appearing of the Lord.

    Introduction First month of 2008 almost over- 1/12th of year gone. Prophetically- across differing streams of ministry- there is a serious about the season in which we live Local pastors- sense that God is beginning to move in a special way- dream Pastor Merton Clark had. Important- understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Responding To Opposition To Being A Christian

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 15, 2007
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    Throughout history there is always been opposition to Christianity, this sermon deals with some of the ways we can respond to such opposition

    49“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! 51Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52From now on there will be five in one family ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,394 views

    Jesus reminded the disciples that the very thing that they should be doing when He comes back is serving. He wants to find servants who have given their hearts to live out God’s purpose and to serve the needs of others.

    A Servant’s Heart Luke 12:35-44, 48b What a great church huh? Too often that’s the attitude we’ve been conditioned with in our lives. It’s the way we approach restaurants we eat at, stores where we shop, the services we pay for and sometimes it even impacts the expectations we bring to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Which Servant Are You?

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
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     | 7,899 views

    To determine if you are committed or not.

    WHICH SERVANT WILL YOU BE? Luke 12:41-48 Peter in this text is asking the Lord, of who He was referring to in this text. He was referring to the previous parable in this chapter. But Peter and the others were not getting what Jesus was saying. If we would actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Life Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2005
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     | 7,238 views

    1. Christ’s delay should cause watchfulness, not forgetfulness. 2. Faithfulness is measured in terms of relationships.

    “[Jesus said,] ‘You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.’ Peter asked, ‘Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?’ The Lord answered, ‘Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Growing Shallow Roots Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006
     | 4,264 views

    How attached are you to this world and how much do you worry about being provided for here? How attached are you to heaven? What happens when God doesn’t answer your prayers?

    Moving is an all-encompassing experience. It’s been some years since I’ve had to move my family, but I remember it well. Especially if you are moving yourself it really causes you to examine all the stuff you’ve accumulated over the years and get rid of a lot of junk. As the day of the move nears ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    How Good Stewards Manage Money Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,582 views

    In this sermon today I want you to notice six principles of wise money management.

    Scripture D. James Kennedy, pastor of the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, tells a story of a man who came to Peter Marshall, former chaplain of the Unites States Senate, with a concern about tithing. He said: “I have a problem. I have been tithing for some time. It wasn’t too bad when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Travis Markes avatar

    His Return Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,796 views

    Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

    “Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus” “His Return” Luke 12:35-48 There’s a story about a lady who married a banker. He died and left her some money. She was looking for a little fun, so she married an actor, but he died a few years later. Then, she met a preacher and married him. She commented ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    What Does It Take To Be Ready? Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
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     | 12,593 views

    We need to be watchful and ready for Christ’s return

    “What does it take to be ready? - Luke 12:35-59” Gladstone Baptist Church - 21/1/07 am It is embarrassing when we are caught off guard by our bosses. Do you remember that TV commercial that was airing a couple of years ago about 2 young guys who were playing a computer game across their work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving: Much Obliged!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 18, 2012
    based on 16 ratings
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    I am convinced that we have been given far more than most of the people of the world, & therefore in God’s sight we are "much obliged." God has given much to us & therefore He expects much from us.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Please turn to the 12th chapter of the Gospel of Luke. Our text for this morning is found in this chapter & we will be looking at several parts of it before we’re finished. I really do love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ