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  • How To Study Parables Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010
     | 9,335 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
     | 19,085 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
     | 4,215 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

  • What Is Hell?

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
     | 3,598 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

  • Recognise, Receive, Respond, Rejoice And Rise Up

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,417 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
     | 5,008 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
     | 5,834 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

  • Persistence In Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,132 views

    In the Parable of the Persistent Widow, Jesus was training and preparing His disciples to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and the life of prayer, which flows from such faith.

    Intro Jesus told His disciples a parable that they should always pray and not lose heart. Jesus was training and preparing them for when they would no longer see Him walk the earth but would, instead, have to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and ...read more

  • Angels Carried Him To Abraham's Side

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,939 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

  • "Are Your Prayers In The Dead-Letter Department?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,973 views

    A sermon on prayer based on Luke 18:1-8 and 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Luke 18:1-8 “Are Your Prayers in the Dead-Letter Department?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN No doubt you have heard about the Postal Service’s “Dead Letter Department.” That’s the place ...read more

  • Look Who "Gets It"!

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,511 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
     | 12,915 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

  • What Will It Be Like?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 13, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,305 views

    A biblical glimpse of the Latter Days, using Old Testament and New Testament scripture.

    LET’S TAKE A LOOK •••• At the different groups in •••• The End Times prophecy. •••• LET’S START WITH THE JEWISH NATION IN THE BIBLE •••• God focuses on the Jewish Nation •••• But He doesn’t forget about the Gentiles LUKE 21:24 says, “Jerusalem will be trampled under the feet of the Gentiles ...read more

  • Be Persistent

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,207 views

    God never gets tired of hearing our prayers regardless of how many times we pray for the same thing.

    Text: “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). Have you ever felt like giving up because you thought something was too difficult for you to learn or do? Maybe the therapy you were going through caused you pain and ...read more

  • "God Is Not Our Cosmic Bell Hop"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 15, 2010
     | 6,812 views

    A sermon dealing with "the persistent widow", and thus our "requests" (as noted by C.S. Lewis and quoted by Dallas Willard in Divine Conspiracy. Jesus uses "contrast" to teach us about God's character and desire to answer our prayers and change our "worl

    In Jesus Holy Name October 17, 2010 Text: Luke 18:1-8 Pentecost XXI - Redeemer “God is Not Our Cosmic Bellhop” Jesus told his disciples a parable. In our journey though the Gospel of Luke we have ...read more