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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 3: Choosing By Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
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    Abraham’s Journey of Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 13: 5-18 1. Nephew. "And Haran (Abram’s older brother) begat Lot" (Gen. 11:27). 2. Dependent on Abram. After Lot’s father died, Abram took the position of spiritual head over Lot. 3. Wealthy. Lot got the family inheritance after his father Haran died. Apparently a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here's Your Sign Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    A look at the nature of Jesus’ parables.

    Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Here’s Your Sign Matthew 13: 1-3, 10-17, 34-33 ["The Parables of Jesus: Introduction To The Parables" From a sermon series on the parables found at: http://www.higherpraise.com/outlines/pa.htm.] Introduction: song "Here’s Your Sign" by Billy ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Sower Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 17,473 views

    In spite of 3 out of 4 soils failing the sower keeps on sowing.

    Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: The Sower Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat there; and the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Kind Of Tree Are You? Series

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,817 views

    This was a sermon as part of our purpose-driven series - Know, Grow, Show and Sow. This was the show sermon that bridged the gap between Grow and Sow. It can stand alone with some minor tweaks.

    If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? It’s a question you might get asked in a job interview or by a psychiatrist right after they administer the Rorschach test Jeremiah uses vegetation to contrast those who trust in God and those who turn away Those who don’t believe in the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard White avatar

    Just Like Jesus Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    Max Lucado wrote a very good book by this title which gave me the idea for this series. God loves us the way we are, yet he loves us too much to leave us that way. The heart of Jesus is a listening heart and is lead by the hand of God

    Just like Jesus part 2: Ears to hear Jesus tells a story about a seed scatterer and soil. MT 13:1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tour Of A Greenhouse

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 2,876 views

    In pursuit of a vision of discipleship, this sermon explores the picture of the church like a greenhouse: growing, nurturing, and transplanting. Concluding with a call to examine the soil of our soul.

    Becoming a Greenhouse pt 2: Tour of a Greenhouse Matt. 13:1-9; 18-23 The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-9; 18-23): “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pathway Ground Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,282 views

    A look at the Parable of the Sower

    I believe that it is the work of the preacher to preach and teach things that will cause us to grow and stretch our belief and faith in God. I hope that in the time that God gives us to work together here in this community that I will be able to do just that. I want to challenge you, teach things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Fluff Is Gone.

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Jan 7, 2006
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     | 3,502 views

    The fluff of the dandelion is a good example of ourself.

    When the fluff is gone. In the summer when the dandelions are at the point when they fill the grass with what looks like cotton balls on a stick , we notice how beautiful they are , how delicate they are. We usually will single one out and hold it in our hand , careful not to hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parables Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,567 views

    Looking at the parables

    Matthew 13 Parables of the Kingdom 8/24/97 Intro: Today we are going to talk about some of the parables of the bible. What is a parable? Many times it has been called "an earthly story with a heavenly meaning." Really, it is simply a word picture to better help us understand. Jesus knew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guaranteed Return-30,60,100 Times

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,296 views

    The message challenges the listeners to become "good soil" and receptive to the good news of the Gospel.

    Guaranteed Return – 30, 60, 100 Times Matthew 13:1-9 There are approximately 60 parables in the New Testament. Jesus told common life stories with word pictures to connect with the people and teach Biblical truths. Most of the parables had a deeper meaning. Jesus used word pictures to capture ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    How Is Your Soil

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 157 ratings
     | 12,765 views

    I describe four types of soil in Matthew 13 with an emphasis on changing the condition of our soil.

    When Watching the Krispy Kreme Donut machine, or as I like to call it the “Dream Machine.” I noticed something that made me very upset. At the end of the conveyer they were throwing away a bunch of the donuts. First there is the dough plopper that makes the doughnut shape. But as I watched I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lord, Spare Us From Skewed Priorities

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    The gospel shows us how Christ prioritized our salvation through his own life, death, and resurrection. Now, we are equipped to prioritize our lives in service to him.

    An old Native American tale recounts the story of a chief who was telling a gathering of young braves about the struggle within. “It is like two dogs fighting inside of us,” the chief told them. “There is one good dog who wants to do what’s right and the other dog always wants to do what’s wrong. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Whose Fruit Is It? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 29,693 views

    Jesus tells us that we’re expected to "bear fruit." What does that mean and how can we do it so that we honor His desire in our lives on this matter?

    OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a man and his wife were driving to thru Cape Cod, when they spotted a field loaded with blueberries. They stopped and proceeded to eat their fill. As they turned back to the car, the husband noticed that the rear door was open. In the back sat a Cape Codder munching away ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Sowing The Seeds Of Love

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 15,675 views

    A brief wedding message about being the right kind of soil, not letting problems choke out the joy, and keeping God’s Word in the marriage.

    Homily I’d like to share a brief word to you from God’s Word, encouraging you in your new life. Jesus told a story once about 4 kinds of soil that a farmer scattered some seeds in: 1) on a footpath - birds came and ate the seeds 2) in shallow soil - it grew up quickly but soon wilted for lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 2: The Seasons Of Life

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,851 views

    Series: The Bible and Retirement

    A. INTRODUCTION - REVIEW 1. Winter – Dreams and planning (childhood). 2. Spring – Planting and preparation (youth). 3. Summer – Growth and hard work (adult). 4. Autumn – Harvest and enjoying the fruits of your work (retirement). B. PERSONAL JOURNEY THRU THE SEASONS 1. The direction is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist