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  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Prodigality, Love And Grace Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 5, 2016
     | 5,711 views

    A few details of this beautiful parable that we may miss or take for granted because we think the story is so familiar.

    The so-called parable of the prodigal son is one of the—if not the—most beautiful stories in the whole Bible. God, it is pointed out, is like the father in the story. The beauty and power of this story is made very clear in the description and actions of the father. One of the dangers ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    All You Need Is Love, The Love Of God And He Will Do Wonders Through You.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,697 views

    The disciples were focused on their status and not upon the love of God. What were the disciples missing, what should they have known?

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th September 2021; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 12 James 5:13-20 Main Reading: Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Misunderstanding God's Message Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 27, 2017
     | 3,495 views

    Let PRECIOUS HOLY SPIRIT teach you and guide you through the scriptures so you don't miss it

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: MISUNDERSTANDING GOD'S MESSAGE John 7:27-28King James Version (KJV) 27 Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. 28 Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Your Pain, Your Gain

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,228 views

    The Christian can maintain a positive attitude in the face of trials because they provide opportunities to prove God's faithfulness.

    Why do you go through trials? If God really loves you, wouldn't he protect you from the bad things that everyone else goes through? We have many blessings because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Because of your faith in Christ, you know that your sins are forgiven. Your faith in the death ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    The Church Of The Open Door

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 17,723 views

    The greatest thing that God gives to His church is a vision, an open door, an opportunity to be a church to change the world.

    THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR By Jerry Falwell “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 13,229 views

    Many people will perish eternally even though they have been given great opportunity to respond to truth.

    1- Jesus pointed to stories in the Old Testament to teach last day lessons. (In particular Noah & Lot) 2- Each were alike 1. Warning 2. Removal 3. then Judgment. 3- God says that it will be the same in these last days! (2 Pet. 2:1-9, 3:3-14, 1 Tim. 4:1-2, 2 Tim. 3:1-9) 4- I want to draw your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chasing Trophies

    Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,454 views

    Everyone has the opportunity to be the Bride, a trophy that will be presented spotless and pure (Eph.5:27), not dusty and forgotten.

    Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Theme: Created in Christ Jesus Thesis: Are You Chasing Trophies? Title: Chasing Trophies Intro Super Bowl Sunday Most watched event in world today Why? We want to identify with victory! 22 men on field at a time - all want to be victorious all are after ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ronald Keller avatar

    What Is Communion To You?

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on May 2, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 9,214 views

    A Communion sermon that ends with an opportunity for members of the congregation to share briefly one of the things Communion means to them.

    INTRODUCTION When someone comes to my house for dinner, we eat—And because of my wife’s good cooking, it is always good eating. As we eat we talk, and we talk, and we talk… Our guests and my wife and I get to know each other much better. Today, in a few minutes, before we come to the communion ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    My Ministry

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,539 views

    The first message at the beginning of a new ministry provides an opportunity to explain one’s approach to ministry and preaching.

    My Ministry: First Sermon of a New Ministry Colossians 1:28-29 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO My name is Roger Thomas and I am your new preacher. I am proud to be part of you, to live and work with you. I hope in time that you will able to say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    God Invites You To Join In His Work Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,249 views

    God will give His people opportunities to serve Him, so we must be alert to His invitation.

    God Invites You to join in His work II Cor. 5:15-20 INTRO.: Verse 18 of our text tells us God has taken two amazingly important actions involving you and me. First, He reconciled us to Himself through Christ. He provided the sacrifice for our sins that would remove all enmity between us and Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • George Barton avatar

    The Haphakh Phenomenon Throughout Scripture Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Jul 9, 2006
     | 4,074 views

    The Haphakh phenomeon, the principle that man’s extremity is God’s opportunity, is illustrated by ten examples in Scripture.

    THE HAPHAKH PHENOMENON THROUGHOUT SCRIPTURE Have you ever had an experience when you thought that everything was black and against you? You thought that there was no light at the end of the tunnel. Or, if there was a light, as one of Murphy’s laws indicates, it was the light of an oncoming train. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Grasping The Liberating Grace Of God Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,551 views

    Christians have the greatest opportunity in this church age to enjoy and express a life that is liberated by the Holy Spirit of Christ.

    Turn your Bibles to Galatians 3:1-5 Title: Grasping the Liberating Grace of God Theme: Liberating Grace Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read Galatians 3:1-5, “You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Price avatar

    What Is That In Thine Hand?

    Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,181 views

    We all have been blessed with opportunities and abilities. Will you use yours for God’s glory?

    As we think of Moses, there are many events that come to mind. We recall his standing before God in the burning bush maybe as often as any other event. It was when he stood there that God took a very common item - the tool of a shepherd - and made it an extraordiary instrument with which to lead ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Ho Kairos Mou - "My Appointed Time" Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,459 views

    This sermon examines the "appointed time" where Jesus knew that Judas would betray him at the "opportune time."

    February 29, 2006 Matthew 26:14-25 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, "What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?" So they counted out for him thirty silver coins. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    Let Us Place Ourselves In The Lord's Hand This Year! Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,002 views

    The new Church Year is a time for us to look forward to new opportunities of service in the Lord’s kingdom.

    Advent I Isaiah 64:1-8 I guess I should apologize to you all. This is the point of the service where you are expecting to hear a sermon, and I don’t have one to give you. I mean, I figured "what’s one week?" You’ll survive without one, right? Besides, I already had one to do for Thanksgiving Day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran