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The Pharisee & The Tax-Collector - A Sermon On Luke 18

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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Father Dave’s sermon on the parable of the tax collector and the Parisee. Father Dave challenges the conventional understanding of the Pharisee.

Luke 18 - Jesus told them another joke. I know your translation says ’parable’ rather than ’joke’, but ’joke’ is not a bad translation. We don’t tell parables nowadays, we tell jokes, and they’re pretty similar - both have punch lines, both can help you to see life in a different way, both can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What To Do When Trouble Comes

Contributed by S Henriques on Jun 24, 2003

based on 131 ratings

| 16,587 views

When trouble comes, we sometimes wish we could run away. But Scripture offers us an alternative--and it works!

What To Do When Trouble Comes Psalm 46 S. M. Henriques Have you heard the story of "Alexander and the Horrible, Terrible, Not Good, Very Bad Day"? Alexander was a boy about 7 or 8 years old, and he had one of those days when everything went wrong, disasters one right after another. Nothing went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Witness Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

based on 47 ratings

| 7,190 views

The witness of every Christian is critical. Few realize that all Christians DO have a witness to our world. Tragically the witness of some does more damage to the Kingdom than good.

THE FORWARD WALK ¡V PART FOUR ¡§THE WALK OF WITNESS¡¨ JOSHUA 22:9-34 (NIV) ¡§So the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh left the Israelites at Shiloh in Canaan to return to Gilead, their own land, which they had acquired in accordance with the command of the Lord through ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:9-34

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah's Vocation Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 22, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 6,667 views

God may not be asking you to change your occupation, but he wants to be sure you understand your vocation.

Last Wednesday a man in his late 30s called to talk about changing his career. He is a devout Christian, strongly committed to his family, and very active in his church. A couple of years ago he spoke with his pastor about it, but he didn’t feel the urgency then that he feels now. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Narnia: Delivering A Grown Up Story To The Child Within

Contributed by Daniel Donaldson on Nov 27, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 2,356 views

Can the words of this inspired author take us to a place of deeper, yet childlike faith in the story behind the story of Christmas, in a land called Narnia?

Narnia: Delivering a Grown Up Story to the Child Within Dan Donaldson November 27, 2005 In a few days, in fact already, you will be subjected to a massive advertising campaign to urge you to take your children to see a new film, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” The timing was no accident. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting A Handle On Loneliness

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 12, 2010

based on 24 ratings

| 14,229 views

In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – I will make him a help meet. Loneliness is one of the most heart wrenching feelings you can experience. You do not have to be alone to feel alone. You can

HOW CAN I HANDLE LONLINESS? INTRO: It has been said that an individual can live forty days without food, four days without water, four minutes without oxygen, and about four seconds without hope. In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Surprising Jesus.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

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The Surprising Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 5 verses 17-26. Ill: • (a). DVD – Rolf Harris - Jake the Peg (on Youtube or email me) • (b). Kids Talk illustration I WANT US TO LOOK AT THE 4 TYPES OF PEOPLE IN THIS STORY: (1st) The friends of the paralysed man. • Ill: Have you ever had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Brethren

The Leaders House

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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The Leaders House (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 8 verse 40-55. ill: A man went to his doctor complaining about severe headaches: • His doctor told him to stop smoking, which he did, (The headaches persisted). • His doctor told him to stop drinking alcohol, which he did, (The headaches still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-55

Denomination: Brethren

Steps To Forgiveness And Healing Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

based on 40 ratings

| 37,949 views

We are looking at this from three angles today, the first angle is Freedom for your soul, freedom for the offender and accepting God’s forgiveness.

Healthy Hearts Happy Homes Steps to Forgiveness and Healing Sunday February 6, 2004 Intro: This series we are calling Healthy Hearts Happy Homes is focusing on the issues that are common to all people but few have real freedom in. They are issues that plague Christians and non-Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

#2-3 Understanding The Power Of Division Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 6,031 views

We study the power of disagreement and division and this negative power will destroy God’s plan.

UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF DIVISON By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts. This lesson is part two and three of a three part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Did you hear about the good news? An old woman called their Pastor to discuss a matter of great ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Better Beware Satan Is Trying To Destroy And Kill You

Contributed by Levi Wright on Feb 27, 2007

based on 74 ratings

| 31,404 views

Sermon on how Satan sets traps to destroy and kill the children of God.

Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “You Better Beware.... Satan Is Trying To Destroy And Kill You” Peter 5:8-11(Contemporary English Version) 8 Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obstacles To Kingdom Life- Judge Not... Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 3,910 views

Sermon #7 in the Sermon on the Mount Series, Deals with Matt. 7:1-6 where Jesus urges us not to condemn others and warns that we will be judged by the same standard we use on others.

The Sermon on the Mount #7 Obstacles to Kingdom Life – Judge not… Matthew 7:1-6 CHCC: October 21, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This is the 7th in our series on The Sermon on the Mount, so I want to take a minute to review. This sermon is a cohesive talk by the most brilliant Teacher who ever lived. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is God's View?

Contributed by David Kellett on Oct 30, 2006

| 2,368 views

Why did Saul think that God was not a part of the battle?

Review: We are in the book of 1st Samuel, up to chapter 17. What has happened up to this point? The Jewish people demanded a king, a king so that they could be “Just like everyone else”. So God gave them a King, who was like the world, and the world’s view of a great king. Saul was the very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

based on 16 ratings

| 61,141 views

Every person who receives Jesus as their forgiver and leader needs to keep on growing in their faith.

Growing in Christ Acts 9:20-31 Intro: Saul had repented of his former way of living and had put his trust in Jesus. He had been forgiven for all of his sins, and had invited the Lord to be the leader of his life. Now what did that look like in Saul’s life? Did it make any difference in what he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Out Of The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 8, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 5,064 views

Jesus turned water into wine. What is it just a good trick? Or was there more to it? This is the beginning of a series on the 7 signs of Jesus in the gospel of John.

OUT OF THE ORDINARY As I was meditating on Jesus’ miracle of turning water into wine, a phrase popped into my head – “joie de vivre”. I knew of it mostly from theology texts and usually guessed at its meaning and pronunciation. But this phrase kept nagging me, so I decided to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

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