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  • A Proper Response

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,086 views

    God asks the impossible, disciples replyt increase our faith (proper response) He does - at the cross

    Concordia Lutheran Church, Cerritos Redeemer Lutheran Church, Southgate Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, La Mirada Pentecost 19, October 3, 2010 (note - this sermon was preached simultaneously by myself and two of my deacons, covering two churches in pastoral transistion - results were amazing - ...read more

  • Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,642 views

    Why was the dishonest servant commended for his act of dishonesty? What is this parable trying to teach?

    Parable of the unjust steward Problem areas Why was the dishonest servant commended for his act of dishonesty? Verse 8 says that it was because he was shrewd. In other words, Jesus was not commending the dishonest servant because he was dishonest but for the shrewdness of his action. We have ...read more

  • How To Study Parables Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010
     | 9,272 views

    The word parable is translated from the Greek word parabole which means “to place beside”. A parable, then is a story that places one thing beside another for the purpose of teaching. How then should we study parables?

    The study of parables What are parables? The word parable is translated from the Greek word parabole which means “to place beside”. A parable, then is a story that places one thing beside another for the purpose of teaching. It is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. When Jesus ...read more

  • Mustard Seed Size Faith

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,932 views

    We should expect that even small faith can have a big impact, if...

    During the time we lived on Guam Cheryl and I were fortunate enough to spend two weeks vacationing in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. I could go on for hours about how wonderful Australia is and how much we enjoyed our time and the people there. (It was a much needed break from the pressure cooker ...read more

  • "Close To The Source"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,175 views

    A sermon about making the decision to be happy.

    Luke 17:11-19 “Close to the Source” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN It happens a lot. Something occurs, or is about to happen and suddenly we become very religious. Perhaps a person finds a lump in their breast and, in fear and ...read more

  • Restored In Our Father's Love Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,641 views

    Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love.

    Summary – Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love. Return to Prodigal Son but with focus on the blessing the Father brings itself… and how that reflects what Jesus bears in himself… and imparts to all who receive his life as ...read more

  • What Is Hell?

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
     | 3,504 views

    Scripture describes God as both an all-consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29) and an illuminating light (Psalm 119:105; 1 John 1:5). Both the rich man and Lazarus saw the same reality: God in all His blazing glory. One expereinced heaven; one expereinced hell.

    Intro Many people believe that Christianity is one, big, fat lie. It must be, they assume, because they see so much injustice in this world. They say, “How can there be a God if He allows so much evil to exist?” Even in the Bible we find complaints about injustice in this world. ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Forgiving Father

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    So what do we learn from this parable? We learn who the Father is, and what His nature is.

    Intro Today, Jesus tells us a parable, a story. You probably know the Parable of the Prodigal Son. And the point of the parable is simple: When the lost are found, you rejoice. Instead of being a spoilsport, looking down on someone else, you rejoice when a sinner repents, and you join the ...read more

  • Restoring The Blessing Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
     | 5,227 views

    The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim, but the blessing of God as Father.

    Today we’re beginning a new series. We’ve entitled this series “Living in the Blessing.” The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim…. but rather something more foundational to life. It is the blessing ...read more

  • Recognise, Receive, Respond, Rejoice And Rise Up

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,325 views

    A challenge and encouragement to recognise Jesus, receive direction from Jesus, respond obediently to Jesus, rejoice in Jesus and rise up forgiven by Jesus.

    Jesus was travelling the border between Samaria and Galilee. Samaria is the Biblical name for a part of the territory that many people call the West Bank. Jesus called it Samaria; and Galilee was where Jesus spent a lot of time. He was travelling this border (17:11) as part of his final journey ...read more

  • Are We Grateful To God?

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,961 views

    Before we criticize the nine lepers who were not grateful for their cure, we should ask ourselves if we are grateful for the good things that we have received from God.

    I’m sure you have all heard of Rudyard Kipling. He is the author of famous books like The Jungle Book and Captain Courageous. His writings not only made him famous but also brought him a fortune. A newspaper reporter came up to him once and said, "Mr. Kipling, I just read that somebody ...read more

  • The Failure Of The Resurrection! Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,773 views

    There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the

    I don't know how many of you were at this year's annual 'Smith Lecture', but it was a good night - highly stimulating and intellectually challenging - and afterwards Ange and I got into a discussion over dinner where she made the comment that the older she got the more impressed she was at how ...read more

  • Angels Carried Him To Abraham's Side

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,810 views

    The rich man and Lazarus had quite different lives and quite different deaths. What does this teach us about where to look for happiness?

    Text: Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Angels Carried Him to Abraham's Side A. Beware the alternative B. Find comfort in the promise Season: Pentecost 19c Date: October 3, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Angels-Carried-Him-to-Abraham_s-Side-Luke16_19-31.html Grace and peace to you ...read more

  • Look Who "Gets It"!

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,468 views

    As far as Jesus is concerned it's not so much religiosity and background but practiced faith in him which counts. This story isn't as much about thankfulness as it is about WHO was thankful.

    Is anyone here a Canadian? If you were Canadian you would know that tomorrow is Canadian Thanksgiving. In the States we have Thanksgiving on November 25th this year. The Chinese had their Autumn moon festival a few weeks ago. The Koreans had their three day harvest festival, Chuseok, just a ...read more

  • What's The Power Of A Mustard-Seed Faith?

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,686 views

    The power of faith is in the promise. That truth helps us understand Jesus' words so that we learn to rebuke sin and forgive the repentant.

    Text: Luke 17:1-10 Theme: What's the Power of a Mustard-Seed Faith? A. The power to spiritual help others B. The power that does not look inward Season: Pentecost 20c Date: October 10, 2010 Web page: ...read more