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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    New Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 11, 2021
     | 5,792 views

    New Wineskins Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 20, 2021

    New Wineskins Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 20, 2021 Intro Well good morning to each of you joining today...and a warm welcome to those connecting at another time. I’m excited to launch us into a NEW series and focus for this summer season. Today we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Reality Of The Treasure Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 7, 2021
     | 2,790 views

    This is the first of four messages looking at the Parable of the Foolish Rich Man. It was part of our annual Money Month

    When you think of a treasure, what crosses your mind? Perhaps something buried by a pirate? When I was a boy, when I thought about treasure, I thought about Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver from Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel “Treasure Island”. By the way, Long John Silver was the ship’s cook, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Importance Of One - You Matter.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 22, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,711 views

    A sermon that uses Jesus parable of the lost sheep and talks how one is important and the individual makes a difference

    The importance of one You matter. One to the power of two Ever been in a huge crowd – like at a rugby game or at some huge event. One feeling you get in such a crowd is the littleness of who you are and your own personal insignificance. Your sense of importance diminishes even more if you realise ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 1, 2021
     | 3,302 views

    Lost and Found Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 27, 2021

    Lost and Found Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 27, 2021 [Note: This message is only slightly adapted from what I had taught entitled “Our Story” when engaging this passage in a series in the Gospel of Luke. Both series called for teaching the text in its entirety ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing Mercy Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 2, 2021
     | 2,315 views

    Choosing Mercy Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – August 22, 2021

    Choosing Mercy Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – August 22, 2021 Intro My added welcome to each of you. I want to begin with a moment to unite us in prayer for Afghanistan. I imagine each of us has seen something of what has unfolded over the past week... and have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ The Cornerstone PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,699 views

    Explore the parable of the tenants, emphasizing the importance of consciously choosing to have Christ as the cornerstone and foundation of our lives.

    Good morning, family! I've got a special message to share with you today, one that's grounded in the solid rock of our faith. We're going to delve into the powerful parable of the tenants in Matthew 21:33-46, and explore the transformative power of having Christ, our Cornerstone, as the foundation ...read more

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    The Prodigal Son PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,375 views

    This sermon's main point is to highlight the depth of God's unconditional love and forgiveness, as exemplified in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

    Good morning, family. Today's sermon is about something so profound, so powerful, that it has the ability to change our lives completely: God's unconditional love, the repentance of the Prodigal Son, and the Father's Forgiveness. As Max Lucado, a renowned Christian author, once said, "God loves you ...read more

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    Lamp Under A Bowl Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,125 views

    Jesus used parables to make truth simple and understandable. However our responses to the truth are not always the same. We all receive the truth, but few of us know how to deal with it. Jesus taught the people by telling them parables; these were short s

    LAMP UNDER A BOWL---MT 5:14-16 TEXT: "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    12 Dollars A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,068 views

    Parable of the Talents - Jesus shared this teaching for those of his day, his followers and for us here this morning. This parable teaches us a few major life lessons about Stewardship. Jesus shared this concept to give the people who follow Him a few rea

    Opening Video Illustration: Chairs clip – this clip reminds us how important our lives are to the Kingdom of Heaven and to each other sitting in this church this morning. ( from sermoncentral.com.) Series: 12 in 2012 Sermon: $12 dollars a changed life! Subject: Spiritual mile marker ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From The Rich Man And Lazarus (Luke, Part 8) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 13, 2022
     | 2,629 views

    Jesus often taught in parables and referred to them as such, but in this passage there is no mention of it being a parable ... this is the story of an actual event, and He makes it very clear that each of us has a choice on where we will spend eternity, because our life choices do matter.

    Lessons from the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke, Part 8) Luke 16:19-31 Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for believers to explore -- We see Luke’s interest in humanity (it’s genuine, rem: career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus interacts with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Awaiting His Return - Ready For His Appearing

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 17, 2023
     | 3,079 views

    Just as the 10 virgins in the parable were waiting for the Bridegroom to appear, Many who call themselves Christians are represented in this parable. Those who are ready - those who are not. Which category are you in? Are you Awaiting HIS Return and Ready for HIS Appearing?

    2023.04.16 Sermon Notes. Awaiting HIS Return - Ready for HIS Appearing William Akehurst, HSWC KEY Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Referenced Scriptures: 1Samuel 16:7, Romans 8:9, 1Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 5:18, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 5:26, 2Timothy 2:15, Acts 3:19, Psalms 23:5, 1Corinthians 11:23, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Way To Measure Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 24, 2022
     | 2,686 views

    Jesus gives us four good ways to measure our lives: 1. Have I rejected God's representatives? (vs. 12-19). 2. Have I repented? (vs. 20-24). 3. Have I received God's revelation? (vs. 25-26). 4. Do I have a relationship with God? (vs. 27).

    God's Way to Measure Our Lives The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 11:12-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 24, 2022) (Revised Feb. 26 to expand section on repentance.) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 11. In this chapter, John the Baptist had been suffering in prison for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Pure Joy!

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    A sermon that looks at Jesus’ parables about the kingdom of heaven - the buried treasure and the pearl of great price. Calls folk to rediscover it’s significance.

    When I was a child a treasure was???? What was a treasure when you were a child? For me it was a new packet of crayons and a colouring in book. A toy gun or a metal tractor? A tree hut. These were all treasures. When I was fourteen I was in the local milk bar when my Father’s wrecked car ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Plan For Financial Freedom

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 195 ratings
     | 42,222 views

    Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Two thirds of the parables that Christ used in teaching deal specifically with finances.

    GOD’S PLAN FOR FINANCIAL FREEDOM (Note: Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Crown Ministries has more material available for further study.) Shortly after his death, someone asked John D. Rockefeller Jr’s chief financial advisor, “He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "the Power Of Persistent Prayer."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,114 views

    This timely message focuses on the parables of 'Ask, Seek, and Knock' and the parable of the unjust judge. The message emphasizes the importance of perseverance in prayer and reassures us that God is a loving Father who responds to the cries of His people who call out to Him day and night.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 7:7-8) (7) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” (8) “For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal