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  • William Mouser avatar

    Why Did Jesus Teach In Parables?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 24, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,218 views

    By teaching in parables, Jesus simultaneously revealed truths to his disciples, and concealed truth about himself from those whose hardened hearts had already rejected it.

    Isaiah 6:1-10, Romans 11:1-11, Matt. 13:1-3, 10-16 Why Parables? In preparation for today’s homily, I went to Amazon on the internet and punched up all the titles they had with the word “parable” in them. I got about a thousand hits. Next, I requested a listing of all the titles they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    R-E-S-P-E-C-T Series

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,126 views

    A deeper look at the benefits of Respect.

    R-E-S-P-E-C-T A Little Respect Can Go A Long Way “Attitude” Series I. Introduction A disgruntled old man sat in a rocking chair on the front walk of his business. He owned one of those mom and pop grocery stores on the corner in a small town. As he rocked back and forth, he watched the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Before I Die

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,712 views

    Why does Luke include the story of Simeon in his gospel? Four lessons based on his cameo appearance.

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What do you most want to do before you die? Hike the Grand Canyon? Run the Boston Marathon? Have grandchildren? Win $315 million in the lottery? What do you have to do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    We Are Family!! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 22,442 views

    Each member of the body of Christ is called to be FAMILY!

    First Baptist Church February 24, 2002 John 19:25-27 November 24th was a cold night, it was around 12:30 am and I had just fallen asleep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Develop A Winnng Attitude

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 168 ratings
     | 28,654 views

    The Apostle Paul in the book of Philippians gives excellent counsel on how to develop a winning attitude in life.

    Develop A Winning Attitude Philippians 3:12-14 The Apostle Paul gives helpful counsel in the book of Philippians on how to develop a winning attitude. Both of our boys and one daughter played little league baseball. When they were on Little League teams we were in Taylor, Michigan planting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Survivor: A Matter Of Finishing Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,494 views

    Part four in Television series, looks at how we need to start, continue and finish.

    So, who’s it going to be? The dentist, the bartender or the deputy? We know it won’t be the postal worker as she was the first person voted off this Thursday. When Survivor Two began in Australia last winter the smart money was on Kel Gleason, the US Army intelligence officer who graduated ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Not For Sale

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 32,327 views

    Some things in life are simply not for sale.

    You can tell that the season of summer is here, if not by the traditional signs such as higher temperatures, at least by the signs of garage sales popping up all over the place. Has anyone been to any yet? Has anyone hosted one yet? Picture this. There you are, keeping one eye on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Being A Follower Of Christ Is More Than A Career.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 12,375 views

    Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Luke 14: 25-33 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Being a follower of Christ is more than a career.”

    Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Luke 14: 25-33 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Being a follower of Christ is more than a career.” As Jesus continues his journey to Jerusalem he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Martha, The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000
    based on 249 ratings
     | 19,537 views

    Looks at Martha’s response to Mary

    She was a little steamed, actually she was a lot ticked and who could blame here. Sure she had been the one who had invited the company over, but it wasn’t just her home, I mean her sister could do a little bit to help out. Instead she just sat there staring up at their guest as if it was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Matt Condon avatar

    Living Rightside-Up In An Upside-Down World Series

    Contributed by Matt Condon on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 14,872 views

    Early Christians were accused of turning the world "upside-down". The ironic thing is that it already was.

    Upside-Down World Acts 17:1-9 I was 11 years old and it was summer and I was in my element. Every morning we’d pack up our stuff, climb on our bikes and head down to the neighborhood swimming pool. There were usually a gang of about 6 of us, sometimes more, sometimes less. We got to the swimming ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Don't Steal Anothers Affections Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 4,075 views

    A look at Adultery and the Ten Commandments

    We’re going to do something a little bit different this morning as we look at the seventh commandment. Which is Exodus 20:14 Be faithful in marriage. I’m going to tell you a story. It all started with a man, figures doesn’t it? He wasn’t just any man he was the most powerful man in the nation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    Satisfaction Guaranteed! Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 137 ratings
     | 14,850 views

    #10 in 10 Commandment Series

    #10 “SATISFACTION GUARANTEED” TEXT: Ex. 20:17; Rom. 7:7-8; I Kings 21:1-16; Philip. 4:4-19 INTRO: The last commandment is the lynch pin of the 10, the previous 9 commandments all have a strong overt element to them, they are actions observed, but, this final commandment strikes at the heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Reason For The Season

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    For Sunday After Christmas. Reason for the Season is to reconcile the world. Uses "Unchurched Harry and Marry" by Lee Strobel

    I have been doing parodies of The Night Before Christmas this season. I did one on Christmas Eve and you might remember that on Thanksgiving Sunday I read one The Day After Thanksgiving. In response to the Thanksgiving poem, I got an email with another parody. I don’t know who wrote it, so I can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "You Have Heard...but I Say To You" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,921 views

    Sermon 10 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “You have heard that the ancients were told” “Believing things ‘on authority’ only means believing them because you have been told them by someone you think trustworthy. Ninety-nine percent of the things you believe are believed on authority. I believe there is such a place as New York. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • John Harvey avatar

    Constant Safeguards Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,790 views

    In the acronym of GRACE the C is constant safequards. Safeguards are meant to be devices to protect us from ourselves and others.

    THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. ¡§Constant Safeguards¡¨ September 18, 2005 Intro: We have been looking at the Shepherd¡¦s Covenant over the last few weeks. This is a covenant that has been established by Focus on the Family and their Pastoral Ministry department. It is meant to give a guideline for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist