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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
The point of the parable is to highlight the infinite, precious worth of knowing Jesus and being known by him.
TITLE: HE’S MY ALL IN ALL SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 13:44 Lots of people are completely content to have Jesus as a Savior, forgiving them of all their sin. Fewer are ready to have him as the Lord of their life, leading and growing them in godliness. • We think of Christ as our Savior • We think ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:44
Denomination: Baptist
I love Jesus’ parables. Sometimes they’re like exploding birthday cakes. Sometimes they’re like a mirror. Sometimes they’re like an onion. And sometimes, like Jesus’ parable of “The Good Samaritan,” they can be all three.
I love Jesus’ parables. Sometimes they’re like exploding birthday cakes. Sometimes they’re like a mirror. Sometimes they’re like an onion. And sometimes, like Jesus’ parable of “The Good Samaritan,” they can be all three. [Read Luke 10:25-37] Let’s begin to examine the different layers of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:17-18
Denomination: United Methodist
Seventh in this series. The main point of the Parable of the Good Samaritan is that eternal life isn't a matter of what I must do for God bu rather what God has done for me.
This week as I was preparing for this message I did as I often do after I first spend time with the text itself and looked at some other sermons on this passage just to get a feel for how others handle this parable. And in the process I ran across what seemed to me to be a pretty good sermon on the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Jesus wants to produce life in you and through you. His number one desire is healing the one thing that can stop you—a calloused heart.
Healing for Calloused Hearts Matthew 13:1-23 Pastor Jim Luthy Let’s try a few riddles from justriddlesandmore.com. Write down your answers and I’ll give the solutions at the end. 1. Cathy has six pairs of black gloves and six pairs of brown gloves in her drawer. In complete darkness, how many ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Ezekiel 11:17-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus answers the question: "Who is my neighbor?" for the lawyer who wanted to know who he HAD to love, and who he DIDN’T HAVE to love.
“The Good Samaritan” Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: Can you name some FAMOUS NEIGHBORS? o Mr. Rogers Neighborhood … sweater, sneakers … “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be my neighbor?” o Dennis the Menace … “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” o Ricky & Lucy Ricardo … Fred & Ethel ...read more
God graciously entrusts us with His gifts, calling us to faithful stewardship, repentance, and fruitfulness, while offering mercy through Jesus despite our failures.
Friends, gather your hearts and breathe in this grace-soaked moment. Jesus tells a story that sounds like the evening wind moving through vines—soft at first, then strong enough to stir us awake. It’s a story about ownership and oversight, about the Owner’s kindness and the tenants’ choices. It’s ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46
Topics: Wicked Tenants, Parable
Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 6 of 7
THE SINNER’S PRAYER (LUKE 18:9-14) Famed Holocaust novelist Elie Wiesel tells the story of the great rabbi Haim-Gedalia of Upshpitzin, who interceded fervently with God for an innkeeper who was notorious for his many sins. “Very well, I forgive him,” said the Almighty. The rabbi was pleased with ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father
Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father Luke 15:11-32 August 23, 2009 Merriam-Webster online Dictionary defines ‘prodigal’ as, 1: characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure: lavish <a prodigal feast> <prodigal outlays for her clothes>; and 2: recklessly ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
A Parable describing the Love of God for His children as compared to that of a father and mother.
The Love Of A Father John 3:16 By John Teem Jr. Written in October 2009/ Shared Jan. 10, 2010 A Father chooses to have children Our Heavenly Father wanted to have children to call His own To Love, raise and spend time together with, and to be like Him. He could not do this on His own. It takes ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 103:8-14, John 3:16
Denomination: *other
A drama for children: God gives gifts.
A Better Day Everyday (Based on the Parables of the Talents, Matt. 25: 14) Theme: God gives gifts. Aim: 1. To teach the children that God gives us the gift of Jesus. 2. To teach the children to use Jesus everyday. Materials: Toothbrush Watch TV Remote Control A power tool (Electric screw ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:14
Denomination: Lutheran
You must learn the language and literary method that the people in Jesus used if you truly want to understand the Scripture. Hillel's method of asking questions is the optimal way.
Near Eastern people in Yeshua's (and later on) wrote in allegories, metaphors, and parables. Is this healing story real? In the minds of Near Eastern people, it does not matter. The lesson of the story is the key. The lesson is that everyone must open their eyes to reading the Torah and live ...read more
Scripture: Mark 7:21-37
We are taught to be like Christ.
LUKE 10:30-37 "JUST LIKE JESUS" A) This is one of the most familiar parables that Jesus taught called "The Good Samaritan." * The interpretation is evident! * Christ was trying to get across to a certain Jewish lawyer the truth about neighborly kindness! * His main teaching in this story is ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:30-37
Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Kingdom Investments and Rewards
Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Kingdom Investments and Rewards Luke 19:11-27 April 11, 2010 I want to talk to you today about kingdom investments and rewards. God gives all of us one life to live and expects us to live a life of faith and a life of faith is one of risk and reward. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:11-27
Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Some Characteristics of the Kingdom
Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Some Characteristics of the Kingdom Luke 13:18-21 Last week we saw that Jesus healed a disabled woman as a sign post pointing to the presence of the Kingdom. Jesus exercised Gods authority and rule with the afflicted woman and so this raises issues about ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:18-21
Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Example of the Good Samaritan
Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Example of the Good Samaritan Luke 10: 25-37 Today we see a lawyer, who s essentially an OT scholar, ask Jesus the question ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ This was not an honest question as he was trying to see how Jesus measured up ...read more
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