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Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

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Have you done a Spiritual Inventory of your life lately?

Spiritual Inventory Sunday October 15, 2000 Luke 12:13-40 13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.” 14 Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Our Lord absolutely refused to sit in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Just A Lookin' For A Home

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

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This sermon is about living on the ready, prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

Just A Lookin For A Home / Luke 12: 22-40 Intro: Give each person present three small slips of paper. Instruct them that they are being evacuated from their home and can only take 3 items that they can carry all at the same time. Write one of these items on each slip of paper, fold in half and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Round Tuit

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 27, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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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

Scripture: Luke 12:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by John Foster on Apr 14, 2001

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So many people in Church (and life) have talents and skills that they are wasting. This sermon encourages people to used their God given gifts for His glory and suggests that their life will be more fruitful if they do so.

As I start my sermon this morning I want to ask if anyone here today likes to receive presents. Does anyone have with them today a present that they received from someone? [ask around room and get people to tell about the special present and who gave them] There’s something special about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Methodist

A Touch Brings New Life

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

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This sermon lays the vision for the first Sunday of a brand new church.

A Touch Brings New Life Psalm 139:1-6 Hebrews 10:19-25 Luke 12:40- 48 Look at your hands for a moment. God has placed within those hands the power for you to bring new life into the lives of others through a simple touch. A touch on the shoulder of one who’s discouraged, brings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living A Life Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2005

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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

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Methodist

The Measure Of A Life Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

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Part 1 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship responsibilities.

Part 1 - THE MEASURE OF A LIFE Introduction: Stewardship is about much more than money. In fact, money is really a very small part of our stewardship. Stewardship is about how we live our lives. Christian stewardship is the management of your life for God. How then do you measure the success of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24, Luke 12:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Heavenly Head On Your Shoulders Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 13, 2004

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Jesus gets tough on hypocrisy and worldly desires. All that stands in the way of the kingdom of God must go!

Does Jesus ever say things that make you mad? Sometimes when we get close to someone and there are disagreements, we get mad at each other. Does that ever happen in your family? Some things have to be said and done even when it makes for an angry response. Jesus knew when to be soft and when to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-59, Matthew 24:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dressed For Action

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Mar 15, 2002

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"Let your loins be girded.." - urges hearers to be ready for service to God. Looks at attire - contemporary and ancient and the clothing of our Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Lent IV March 10, 2002 Luke 12:32-40 “Dressed for Action” “Be dressed for action and have your lamps it; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Misery Of Spiritual Mismanagement Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

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Jesus entrusted us as His servants to do His work and be obedient to the truth we’ve received. If He came today, what kind of servant would you be?

The Misery of Spiritual Mismanagement Luke 12:40-48 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION According to Luke 12:40-48, Jesus is telling us we are all to be managers of important resources. Some people do a good job, and others are poor spiritual managers. Which kind are you? Beginning in verse 35, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Baptist

7 Figures Expressing Christian Influence And Responsibility

Contributed by Brandon Kessler on Nov 5, 2002

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Descirbes what we as christians should be doing with our lives.

Seven Figures Expressing Christian Influenece and Responsibility We as Christians have certain responsibilities that we need to fulfill in order to live a life pleasing to God. We need to have a good influence on every one we meet. God also wants us to tell them about Christ. Sometimes all you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-10, Luke 12:35-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

: "How To Plant Eternal Seeds Of Charity In The Course Of Our Daily Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

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Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 12: 32-40 (32-48), August 12th, 2001 Title: “How to plant eternal seeds of charity in the course of our daily lives.”

Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 12: 32-40 (32-48), August 12th, 2001 Title: “How to plant eternal seeds of charity in the course of our daily lives.” Jesus is pictured as giving instruction to his disciples as he is journeying toward Jerusalem. The material in this section comes from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Are You Ready In Faith"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001

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11th Sunday after Pentecost Ready for the coming of Jesus

Luke 12:32-40 "Are you ready in Faith" Are you a fool? Let me repeat that statement. Are you a fool? Listen to the following story, then decide if you are a fool or not. "A certain lord kept a fool or jester, in his house as a great men did in olden times for their amusement. This lord gave a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40, 1 Corinthians 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Prepared!

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 27, 2001

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Death is just around the corner. Jesus could return at any moment. Are you prepared?

In days gone by, kings and nobles were accustomed to having court jesters, or fools as they were called, to entertain them. Many years ago there lived a king who enjoyed the folly of his court jester. Jokingly the king gave his jester a scepter and told him that if someday he found someone more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

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