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  • Joseph Marshall avatar

    A Foundational Parable Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020
     | 4,684 views

    Why is it so important to understand the Parable of the Sower?

    1. Jesus indicates that if you do not understand the parable of the sower, you will not have the foundation upon which to build your understanding of other parables. 2. The parable of the sower contains four basic elements that are essential to understanding the kingdom of God: A. Sowing – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 144,000 Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,957 views

    In the Christian classic, Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan wrote this parable about the character Faithful: First they scourged him, then they buffeted him, then they lanced his flesh with knives; after that they stoned him with stones, then pricked him w

    THE 144,000 Revelation 7:1-17 In the Christian classic, Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan wrote this parable about the character Faithful: First they scourged him, then they buffeted him, then they lanced his flesh with knives; after that they stoned him with stones, then pricked him with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Patient - Have Faith

    Contributed by Mark Christian on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,520 views

    Sermon starts focused on our patience built on our faith, but changes focus to God’s goodness, compassion and mercy upon which our faith rests.

    Be Patient – Have Faith Mark Christian A couple of years ago, I heard Patrick Mead, a missionary to Africa and many other places, describe a very real picture of faith. He told of a family in Africa who had stored up a year’s harvest of grain. Each day, the mother and father would ration out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Constancy Of Love Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    3rd on a series of 3 on 1st Cor 13

    Constancy of love. 13:8–13. 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.10 But when that which is perfect is come, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    How Far Is Too Far?

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    Can someone go so far that God can’t redeem them? What can we learn from King Manasseh?

    How far is too far? How much sinning is too much sinning? How bad is too bad for someone to be and to lose hope of a future with God? How late is too late to come to oneself and reconcile with God? How simply disgusting and awful is it possible to be and turn to God? Christians are sensitive to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Go Fishing

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 227 ratings
     | 17,249 views

    We are called to be "fishers of men".

    LET’S GO FISHING MARK 1:14-20 Introduction: 1. We all have certain things we like to do with our leisure time and one of my favorite is fishing. a. A couple of weeks ago, my family and I wanted to do some fishing up in the mountains, but due to all of the fires, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 1: Affirmations For Life Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 31, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    Part 1 of "What does the Bible really say about the death penalty" series - To understand the Bible’s teaching on capital punishment we must understand God’s heart and affirmation regarding life.

    What does the Bible really say about the death penalty? PART 1 Affirmations for LIFE from God by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC TEXT: Exodus: 21:12-17 (NLT) 12 “Anyone who hits a person hard enough to cause death must be put to death. 13 But if it is an accident and God allows it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living A Life Of Legacy

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 17,824 views

    Every believer needs to look at the impact of how they are living and what they will leave behind when they pass from this life to the next

    Living a Life of Legacy 2 Timothy 4:6-8 January 19, 2003 Morning Message Introduction Just before the National Championship game; Jim Tressel gave a speech to encourage the players and raise them to another level. In that speech he asked the players a very powerful question: What do you want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Kingdom In Jesus' Hand

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 13,915 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany Series B Healing of peter’s mother in law

    5th Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1:29-39 "God’s Kingdom in Jesus’ Hand"   There are two events in today’s gospel lesson which this sermon is centered around. The first is Jesus being taken to Simon’s mother-in-law as she lay sick with a fever. The second is Jesus going to a "lonely place" to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dead Man Walking

    Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    Jesus, the Baby who was born to die

    DEAD MAN WALKING The specially invited, all-be-it reluctant, audience stands transfixed. Their eyes are focused on the figure the other side of the glass. His gaze fastens on to the woman. Unblinking, he continues to stare at her, seeming to gain strength from her very presence. The tubes ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Memorial To My Mother, Juanita Shepherd

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 6,646 views

    My mother, Juanita Shepherd, passed from this life on June 30, 2002. This message was given in her memory.

    A MEMORIAL TO MY MOTHER, JUANITA SHEPHERD Ephesians 5:1-2 "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." INTRO.- Someone said, "It’s better not to have lived than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Withe The Good Shepherd You Are Kept Safe

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    Sermon ofr Good Shepherd Sunday

    With The Good Shepherd You Are Kept Safe The thief was in the sheep pen again this week, wasn’t he? The thief stole our security with the violence and death that comes with terrorism. Israel continues to be plagued with suicide bombers and our country remains on alert against terrorist attacks. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    The Perfect Provider

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 15,158 views

    Discover the nature of God’s provision in His revelation of Himself as "Jehovah Jirah"

    The Perfect Provider Genesis 22:1-14 INTRO: 1. ILL. A pastor had received a offering for the poor and had in mind who he was going to give to. Went to her house. It appeared she was home. Windows opened, flower pots set out. Knocked and knocked, but no answer. Next morning she answered the door, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overflowing In Hope

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 249 ratings
     | 21,593 views

    This message offers the source and necessity of hope in Christ contrasted with the hope the world may give us

    Overflowing in Hope Romans 15:4-13 A city slicker moved to a farm and bought a cow. Shortly after, the cow went dry. A farmer, who got word of this, expressed surprise. The city man said he was surprised too. “I can’t understand it, for if a person ever was considerate of an animal, I was of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Germain Brown avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 11,182 views

    Just come back to Him...

    THE PRODIGAL SON This story is based on Luke 15:11 - 32. In a far away land, where no man had ever gone before, came Mr. Christopher Columbus and discovered it after the Indians did. Many, many years later, came to live a man named Mr. Sir, and started killing chickens, fried ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational