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  • David Smith avatar

    The Parable Of The Great Big Party (Matthew 22:1-14)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,379 views

    Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is like a great big party!!! But this is a party with a twist to it. ...

    Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ’Tell those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Jesus And Sinners Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,366 views

    If we are going to be disciples of Jesus then we must adopt His attitude toward sinners, and follow His example in reaching out to the lost.

    Introduction: A. I think that most of us know that God loves sinners and wants them to be saved. 1. The Apostle Paul wrote, “This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-31)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,812 views

    A man had two sons, and I bet he wished he’d had more daughters! ...

    Jesus said "What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ’Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ’I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ’I go, sir’; but he did not go. Which of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Spiritual Training (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,728 views

    ’I do not box as though beating the air’ - the little known fight career of St Paul! ...

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Owens avatar

    Jesus The Teacher Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 37,482 views

    Jesus is the greatest teacher who ever taught. In this sermon we discuss what made Him such a great teacher, and what His teachings will do for our lives.

    A. Did you hear the story about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his boots? 1. She pulled while he pushed and the boots still didn’t want to go on. 2. Finally, after the second boot was on, and she had worked up a sweat, the little boy said, “Teacher, they’re on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shift - Politics

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,781 views

    Jesus had his own way, his own politics. We must make a shift away from world influences and be influenced by the ways of Jesus.

    When a person in our community found out that this was my eighth year of ministry at this church he told me the following. The first 3 years a pastor is at a church the congregation loves you. The second 3 years a pastor is at the church the congregation puts up with you. The last 3 years a pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • P. A. Solomon avatar

    The Anointed Servant

    Contributed by P. A. Solomon on Feb 3, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,764 views

    A sermon on the the three fold purpose for which the Anointed Servant came into our lives.

    Subject : The Anointed Servant Text : Isaiah 61:1-7 Theme : The Purpose of the Anointed Servant Introduction : There are many things that have a purpose in life. Take newspapers for example; their main purpose is to keep us informed about what’s happening around us. However for my dog the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Questioning Christ And Christianity

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,867 views

    There are three different questions in this text. 1- The marriage question 2- The Resurrection question 3- The Law question

    INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that when Herbert Hoover ran for election as President of the United States at the height of the prosperity boom in 1928, one of his campaign promises, expressed as a campaign slogan of the Republican party, was “A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,222 views

    Part 9 preaching through Matthew, the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, covering the first of the Beatitudes.

    Sermon-2/9/03-Matt. 5:1-3-Poor In Spirit/Dependance on God The Sermon on the Mount-Vintage Christinianity-Taught on this passage more than possibly any other in the Bible-learn more and more each time. When we look at the Christian faith as it is practiced today it can appear to be clouded by ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Casting Out To Catch The Outcast

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    A Guide Ministry through a biblical principle

    Casting Out to Catch the Outcast Jesus tells Simon to put the boat out and cast down his nets, it is a carpenter’s son and teacher telling a fisherman how to fish. It is a little like a pastor telling a CEO how to run technical aspects of his business! Not only that, but Simon’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Three Sides Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,033 views

    Well this passage today reveals three sides of the life of Abraham. In this passage, he is visited personally by the Lord. During this visit we are given a glimpse at three sides of this great man’s life.

    Following In the Footsteps of Faith THE THREE SIDES OF ABRAHAM Genesis 18:1-33 Intro: Everyone in this room wears many different hats. For instance, I am a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a Pastor, a friend, among many other things. Well this passage today reveals three sides of the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preciousness Of Our Lord

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,177 views

    Jesus is Precious in His Person, Provision, and Promises.

    I. He is Precious in His Person A. His Precious Name - Stone - One of His names - vs. 4, 6 1. It is a Special Name - No name above it. 2. It is a Saving Name - Ac 4:12 B. His Precious Worth -vs.7 II. He is Precious in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Belief That Isn't Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,135 views

    Many people believe Jesus for the things that He does. That’s not the kind of belief that Jesus is looking for.

    Several years ago a famous liberal named Norman Cousins wrote an editorial for a magazine called the Saturday Review. Understand that he was no friend to Christianity when he wrote this. But what he wrote was true and should convict us all. He wrote about a conversation he had on a trip to India ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Routines - Customs - Practices

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    This sermon illustrates some of the routines, customs, and practices of Jesus.

    Do you have a routine? What is your routine? Do you do the same things over and over the same way day after day? We are creatures of habit. If you were to take next week and record your actions and movements I believe you would find a repetitious pattern. We do many things out of habit. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When You're Hot And When You're Not

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,017 views

    Let’s consider what was wrong with the Pharisees in order to find out what is sometimes wrong with us or what is lacking in our devotion to the Lord.

    INTRO.- Who’s hot and who’s not? It all depends on your viewpoint and what kind of TV news you watch. But if you have been watching the TV news at all you will get a glimpse of who’s hot and who’s not in the world of entertainment. Emmitt Smith of “Dancing with the Stars” fame is hot and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ