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  • David Dykes avatar

    Undertaker Or Risk-Taker?

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,780 views

    Every good thing in our lives is a gift from God. We are all accountable for management of the resources God gave us: We either pass or fail.

    Undertaker or Risk-Taker? Matthew 25:14-30 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Even though kids are small, that doesn’t mean they aren’t smart. Today’s children are smarter than any previous generation. Children in a Boston school system were asked to write down some of the wisdom they accumulated in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 18,756 views

    Those who appreciate the depth of sin that God has forgiven in them will forgive others as well.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. Parables, as I’ve noted before, are short and simple. They don’t have complex plots, or dozens of characters, like a Russian novel. You don’t need a Ph.D. in theology or Hebrew literature to understand them. And yet, despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Business

    Contributed by Michael Stover on May 26, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    Kingdom Business is what we are to be about.

    Jesus said to seek first the kingdom of God. Everything else comes in second, and it comes in a far second. I. See the Reality of the Kingdom A. Tangible Evidence B. Walk by faith and not by sight II. Seek the Rule of the Kingdom A. ‘Kingdom’ means rule, authority B. Your heart is a throne and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hidden Treasure

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 24,437 views

    No act of faith or obedience, whether great or small, whether seen or unseen, will go unrewarded.

    This morning, I’d like to address a simple question: Is it worth it? Is the payoff worth the cost, is the potential reward worth the risk? We face that question all the time, for the simple reason that everything has a cost. Nothing is free. Even gifts usually come with some kind of strings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Rich Man & Lazarus”,

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 51,420 views

    A parable that tells us much about the human heart

    “The Rich Man & Lazarus” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts You may be thinking, “Hey—wasn’t Stewardship Sunday last week? Although I’m sure there’ve been plenty of sermons on this parable that condemned the misuse of money, that’s not what I want to focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "Wearing Out The Judge" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    Variety in how we pray can help us to be consistent and persistent

    “Wearing Out The Judge” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When the subject of prayer comes up, it raises some questions. First of all, since God already knows our needs, why even pray? Obviously God doesn’t need a briefing—He doesn’t need to be informed ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Seed, The Soil, And The Sower

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 9,617 views

    How sweet it is when God blesses us with the benefits of reading, hearing, and learning His Word!

    Introduction: This week is the first week that there are people selling sweet corn and candy corn at the intersection! I personally enjoy the opportunity to taste these delicious “first-fruits.” It also can be a reminder of how God is working our lives through His Word. How sweet it is when God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Have A Dream Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 9,517 views

    Equality. A contrast between the world and the Kingdom

    Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: I Have A Dream Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction: Crying Foul It’s not fair Not a typical family unless you hear the words "It’s not fair" "She always goes first" "He always gets more" "He never gets into trouble" [life experiences] Crying ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Pearl Of Great Price Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 27,231 views

    IS THIS FOR YOU He had it all, at least on the surface. He had good business, a fine family, status in the community, he had everything it would appear, but not quite enough. Some men craved after gold or silver or jewels not this man those things were a

    PEARL OF GREAT PRICE—Matt 13:45-46 TEXT "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. INTRODUCTION In The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure, I suggested that Jesus was depicting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Barren Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 23,448 views

    Jesus was responding to news about a calamity Luke 13:1-5. He was told of how Pilate (the Roman governor) had killed some Galileans (Jews from Galilee, the same region Jesus was from), and had anticipated the thinking of those who brought Him this news.

    THE BARREN FIG TREE—Luke 13:6-9 INTROUDUTION As we were making our way through the parables of Jesus as recorded in Matthew’s gospel, we noticed several that were directed toward the nation of Israel in particular. "The Two Sons", this speaks of the rejection of John the Baptist- Mt 21:28-32. "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Another Year Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,911 views

    Traditionally, the New Year is a time of new beginnings. It is a time when we make a commitment to do better this year than we did last year! Out with the old and in with the new. But, isn’t it strange that the same problems and perplexities that we went

    SERMON---ANOTHER YEAR---Luke 13:6-9 Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, `For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Friend At Midnight Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,793 views

    The model is the Lord’s Prayer and this pattern of prayer has been a part of the Christian tradition for centuries. This model lays out a way that we can pray to God and shows how we can have an effective life in prayer. Jesus did not just show this to th

    THE FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT—Luke 11: 1-13 TEXT Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,607 views

    Personal Application Prayer is one of the strongest and most fundamental aspects of the Christian life and we cannot expect growth in grace, without time in prayer.

    SERMON—PRAYER—Luke 11:1-13 TEXT Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Dragnet Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,812 views

    A sermon on the parable of the dragnet (Matthew 13:47-50)

    Sermon for 2/16/2003 The Dragnet Matthew 13:47-50 Introduction: The Dragnet from TV. 1. Dragnet = A system of coordinated procedures used in apprehension, especially of criminal suspects. dummmm! dumda- Dum- dum! That program, by the way, captured the intent of this parable better than any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hidden Treasure Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,339 views

    In light of both the present and future blessings found in the kingdom of heaven, perhaps we can appreciate why many consider the kingdom one of exceeding value.

    THE HIDDEN TREASURE—Matt 13-44 TEXT "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. In our study on "The Parables Of Jesus", we have seen different ways in which the message of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist