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  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Casting The Net

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,168 views

    Using one of Jesus’ parables, the sermon is designed to encourage Christians to witness.

    INTRODUCTION A. John Powell tells of watching his Theology of Faith class come in. 1. Tommy had long hair and he wrote him off as very strange. 2. Tommy was an atheist (objected to a God who loved unconditionally). 3. After turning in final exam, “Do you think I’ll find God?” “No.” 4. “Oh, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Marvelous Relationship

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
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     | 3,028 views

    Jesus tells how close the Father is with His children through parables.

    A MARVELOUS RELATIONSHIP John 10:1-18 INTRO: The Indian theologian D. T. Niles once noticed a young Indian shepherd boy keeping a huge flock of sheep. He stopped and asked, “How many sheep do you have?” “I don’t know,” answered the boy, “I can’t count.” Niles asked him, “How do you know if some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obstacles To Maturity

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,973 views

    In the parable of the sower and the seeds, Jesus identifies three categories of obstacles to maturity.

    The Bible uses a lot of agricultural metaphors. The prophet Isaiah describes Judah as a vineyard planted on a fertile hillside. “He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a winepress as well. Then he looked for a crop ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Enemy Is Responsible

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,934 views

    A sermon on the problem and end of evil from Jesus’ parable of the weeds and wheat.

    An Enemy Has Done This Matthew 13:24-30 The world has been staggering from the overwhelming catastrophes that have taken place since the beginning of this year. The devastating earthquake and resulting tsunamis in Japan left over 28,000 people dead or missing. There are mudslides in South Korea ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Tragedy Of Buried Treasure

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,554 views

    Jesus' parable about the servants who were given talents by the master.

    Matthew 25:14-30 – The Tragedy of Buried Treasure This morning I would like to share with you with a thought or two from a familiar passage in the Gospels. Jesus was in the midst of telling stories and parables expressing spiritual truths, and He told this one shortly before His death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Final Harvest Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012
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    The good news about the parable of the weeds is we don’t have to speculate about the meaning, the Lord gives us a full interpretation. Four personal lessons we can apply to our lives.

    INTRODUCTION In Matthew 13 Jesus tells seven classic parables about the Kingdom of heaven. Last week we studied the parable of the Sower, which also is recorded in Mark and Luke. Today we’re going to examine the parable of the “Wheat and Weeds,” which appears only in Matthew. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,434 views

    What is it that hinders us from doing the good that we should be doing? We are often like the Priest and the Levite, sometimes we just miss the point of our faith. Sometimes Christianity becomes just a religion to us and not a lifestyle

    “Parable of the Good Samaritan” Introduction: At approximately 3:20 on the morning of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old …(Kitty) Genovese was returning to her home in a nice middle-class area of Queens, NY…. She parked her ….(car) in a nearby parking lot, turned-off the lights and started the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 4, 2021
     | 3,205 views

    Can you imagine what a wonderful world this would be if every Christian lived like the Lord Jesus?

    I love that song that we sing sometimes called, “TO BE LIKE JESUS”. This world is filled with people who only think of themselves but if everyone was like Christ this would be a world of LOVE AND COMPASSION! Illus: The story is told of General William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent & The Four Corners Of My Heart

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2020
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    This is an Advent message on the Second Coming of Christ and our need to be prepared at the coming. By looking at the parable of the sower, we discover the 4 types of soil manages to live in each of our hearts.

    The Four Corners Of My Heart 11/29/2020 Matthew 24:36-51 and 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent means the “coming.” The Bible is divided into two parts. The Old Testament and the New Testament. The books of the Old Testament points to One who is going to come to put ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Is Lord! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2014
     | 6,072 views

    The freedom that Christ brings from legalism (strict adherence to the law) is critical for us to see today. This sermon leads us in answering the question: "How exhausting is it to pretend to be free, but live as a prisoner to other’s rules?"

    Jesus is Lord! Mark 2:1-27 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ascension Of Jesus

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 22, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,676 views

    What Does Jesus' ascension means to me? What is Jesus doing now. How does Jesus' return relate to His ascension?

    Over the last few weeks since Easter, we have been looking at the events that transpired after the resurrection of Jesus. We considered the guards guarding the tomb. They were as close to being eyewitnesses to the actual resurrection as anyone. But they were bought off and they spread a lie the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Little Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
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     | 533 views

    This sermon explores the eternal presence of Jesus, the healing power of His teachings, and the importance of humbly honoring His promises.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred assembly where we gather together, not as strangers, but as a family, united under the banner of Christ's love. Isn't it a blessing to be here, in the house of our Lord, surrounded by the fellowship of believers, ready to immerse ourselves in the ...read more

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    Winning In The Kingdom Court Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 20, 2022
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     | 5,426 views

    We should plead our cases before the Kingdom Court, knowing we have an Advocate (Jesus) to aid in our defense against the accusations of the prosecutor (Satan). Based on the "Dangerous Prayers" book by Francis Myles.

    Tonight, we are going to view a fresh perspective on prayer from Dr. Franics Myles in his book on “dangerous prayers.”(1) Now, I have taken some time to wade through his book and weed out the muck. Let me get started by saying that I have heard it said, “Prayer is a walkie-talkie for warfare, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shoulders Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2014
     | 9,582 views

    Exploring Isaiah's statement that "the government will be upon His shoulders." Christ the Lord bears His people on His shoulders.

    “To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [1] The story of the entire Bible can be told by focusing on the shoulders of mankind. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Naming Jesus, Knowing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,888 views

    Naming Jesus is no substitute for knowing Him.

    Naming Jesus, knowing Jesus 27/10/02 am WBC Acts 19:8-21 Introduction You know- when Jesus does something in you- you just - can’t get it out of your head - can’t stop speaking about it… o comes out in every sermon Last week I was struck about this image of ‘getting closer to Jesus’ …. Desire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist