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How To Reach Outward...

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

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In a community where 40% of the people don’t give a rip about church what are we to do? How are we to approach them.

The 1950’s was a boom time for the Church in the U.S. and the favorite game for believers was “Hide and Seek”. Congregations would hide behind their walls and stained glass windows and those outside would seek us out. If you hadn’t noticed the world doesn’t play “Hide and Seek” anymore. Today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can Go Home Again

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003

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The saying "You can’t go home again" is not true when speaking spiritually.

There is a saying: “You can’t go back home again.” But in this parable Jesus tells us of a young man who did indeed go home. After a long and grueling absence from his father he finally made his way homeward. You too can come back home—no matter how long you’ve been away; no matter how far down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God

What Happens After We Die? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 26, 2003

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This is the fifth message in the series. This sermon deals with the two directions or path for those who have died. The path of the unbeliever and the believer. For the believer it is a trip to heaven. For the unbeliever, it is a trip towards judgment

ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE What Happens After We Die? Luke 16:22 OPENING ILLUSTRATIONS: A young business owner was opening a new branch office, and a friend decided to send a floral arrangement for the grand opening. When the friend arrived at the opening, he was appalled to find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 28, 2003

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PENTECOST 20(C) - Lord, increase our faith by making us forgiving and teaching us humility.

INCREASE OUR FAITH! PENTECOST 20 - LUKE 17:1-10 1Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Final Word

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

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A word about Hell.

The Final Word Luke 16: 19-31 Introduction: Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Holiness

Dead Man Talking: The Reality Of A Place Called Hell

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 5, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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What would the dead tell us if they could speak to us from beyond the grave?

"Dead Man Talking: the reality of a place called Hell" Matthew 7:13-23 In 1875 General William Booth shared what happened to be a prophetic message of the greatest danger facing the Church in the 20th Century of being a false gospel that would preach Conversion without Conviction, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 6, 2003

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First message in the series "God’s Lost and Found" from Luke 15. This message is deals with the fact that all are lost sheep in need of the Good Shepherd to find and carry them to the safety of the sheepfold.

INTRODUCTION: Luke chapter 15 is what I like to call “God’s Lost and Found Chapter”. It is not three separate parables but rather one parable (v. 3) with three parts. Jesus uses three illustrations in this chapter to answer the Scribes’ and Pharisees’ accusation that He associated with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Awful Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 7, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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Is there a real litteral hell? Is the story in Luke 16 a parable or a real story? Hell is real and it will be an awful reality to those who are there throughout eternity.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism The Awful Reality of Hell By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby (Preached at Stateline Christian Church, Alabama) Our text today is from the book of Luke 16:19-31. Today the subject of hell is one that is seldom preached. It is believed to be a real ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Waving Bedsheets In Glory

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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The complete and total forgiveness of God at the return of a prodigal

"Waving Bedsheets in Glory" Luke 15:11-24 Not very many times in my short ministry that I’ve struggled with knowing what the will of my Master is for a message to preach from the pulpit. At times I may have desired to preach a different message than what Christ has led me to, but this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Of The Sower

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 17, 2003

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The church of Jesus Christ has been commissioned to sow the seeds of hope for the next generation.

Seeds of the Sower HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Feb 16, 2003 The church of Jesus Christ has been commissioned to sow the seeds of hope for the next generation. With all that is going on in the world today… wars and rumors of wars Mt 24:6 – And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Luke 16:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness Is Conditional I Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

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An introduction to the issue of forgiveness. We forgive as God forgives us. God forgives us conditionally, otherwise you would have universalism. Even believers must confess their sins before the relationship is completely restored.

Forgiveness, Part 1 Forgiveness is Conditional Introduction Some of what is taught in evangelical churches today is taught on the basis assumption. I have a special impatience with those who assume, but the problem is that I am sometimes one of them! Questions we will attempt to answer in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Increase Our Faith - Part One Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

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...a church will pray and pray for a miracle to take place and then when it happens…they don’t believe it.

INCREASE OUR FAITH Text: Luke 17:5 There is a legend of a small town in which there were no liquor stores or nightclubs. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on Main Street. One of the churches, in the area, was so disturbed that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5, Acts 12:5-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Increase Our Faith - Part Two Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

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We have decided that we should not limit the glory of the Lord with our unbelief.

This morning I want to continue the emphasis on FAITH. You can find our Key Verse in your bulletin.Luke 17:5 And the apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith."As a body of believers, we’ve recognized the need for us to begin to allow the Lord to "Increase our faith."The Lord has greater ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-20, Luke 17:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Under New Management

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 20, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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God has placed his resources in our hands. We will have to give account for how we managed those resources, and we will have to bear the consequences of poor management.

February 16, 2003 Luke 16:1-3 “Under new management” INTRODUCTION It was Valentine’s Day, and everyone knows that there is no better day to propose than that one. So a young man decided that he was going to take the plunge and ask his sweetheart to marry him. He took the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Silver Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 21, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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2nd Message in the series "God’s Lost and Found" from Luke 15. This message deals with the second illustration in the parable, that of the Lost Silver.

INTRODUCTION: Last week we started a study on Luke chapter 15, “God’s Lost and Found”. We looked at the fact that this is not three separate parables, but rather one parable that illustrates God’s love for those that are unlovable. In this parable are three examples of Jesus affirming His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

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