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  • John Beach avatar

    No Gain Without Pain

    Contributed by John Beach on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,805 views

    There’s no Get without Give, no Gain without Pain

    “THERE’S NO GET WITHOUT GIVE AND NO GAIN WITHOUT PAIN” (Mat. 16:24-28) 3/31/2005 The words that Jesus spoke here and that Matthew recorded for us…strikes a Death Blow to the current trend of modern day contemporary Christianity. So much of our modern day Christianity is bent on a self-centered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 5, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 36,361 views

    The younger son wanted blessing without relationship. So did the elder son. And so do we today.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. As we’ve noted before, a parable is a short story which is intended to teach or illustrate some spiritual truth. Parables are small but powerful, and this is demonstrated by their familiarity. Few of us, I imagine, could explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time To Lift Your Eyes

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,791 views

    It’s now. Not later.

    Removed by author ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Choose The Lowly Place

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    Find your place in ministry. If you do not seek, you will not find.

    Choose the Lowly Place Rev. Phillip A. Wright Luke 14:7-14 7 So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them: 8 "When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Two Sons Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 106 ratings
     | 19,959 views

    The Parable of the 2 Sons - The character quality of giving AND keeping your word, and of genuine repentance to do the right thing. Much needed today! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    My Two Sons Matthew 21:28-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TwoSons.html This parable begins with Christ’s “What think ye?” and is designed to make us think. Some perish for lack of thought, and many more for wrong thinking. A. What the Father Commanded: “Son, go work today in my vineyard” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's About Grace Series

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 29,088 views

    God’s grace is a free gift that is available to all of us. It is a free gift that we receive but it isn’t what we deserve. It is about mercy, not fairness. And, it is for the last as well as the first. Thankfully, what we can all say is, It’s about gr

    A story is told about Fiorello LaGuardia, who, when he was mayor of New York City during the worst days of the Great Depression and all of World War II, was called by many New Yorkers “the Little Flower” because he was only five foot four and always wore a carnation in his lapel. He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Older Brother

    Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,451 views

    Here’s a different look at the parable of the lost son from Luke 15. It’s a narrative sermon that focuses not as much on the lost son, but more on the rest of the story...the older brother’s reaction.

    The Older Brother 2/24/2008 AM By Matt Stidham for the Whitewright Church of Christ I’d like to begin by telling you a story this morning. This story is a pretty common family story...while you’re listening to this story, some of you might be able to think of a family you know that could very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Bull Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,753 views

    Relationships are central to our lives. Who we connect with determines our destiny, our peace, and whether we live a full life.

    “Bovine Basics” Pt. 2 – Dealing With Bull A. Review Two weeks ago I challenged you not to have a cow. You hopefully remember that out of the life of Jeroboam I taught you some bovine basics such as: 1. Not everyone will be happy about your call, destiny and purpose. People will have their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Magnanaimous Provider

    Contributed by Lancelot Waldron on Oct 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    In the parable of the tenant the Lord shows that he is a provider of all our needs, a provider that makes us accountable , a provider that offers many chances to change and a Lord who provides an everlasting victory.

    The Parable of the tenant: The Magnanimous Provider Matt 21: 33-43; Mark 12:1-12 ; Luke 20:9-19 Intro: Introduction of the myself to the congregation , review Congregational , Rev. John , her husband’s funeral , many from congregational joined with your celebration of her ministry. Deaconess ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Communion Meditation: What God Wants

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 6, 2008
     | 6,357 views

    God wants us to welcome his Son, serve him faithfully, and return to him the fruit of our lives and labor.

    Title: What God Wants (A Communion Meditation) Text: Matthew 21:33-46 Thesis: God wants us to welcome his Son, serve him faithfully, and return to him the fruit of our lives and our labor. Introduction This story reminded me of my agrarian roots where it was customary for absentee landowners to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Go To The Street Corners"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,530 views

    God is not a buzz-kill.

    Matthew 22:1-10 “Go to the Street Corners” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Have you ever heard about a party… …perhaps, you knew, through friends, or whatever that another friend or acquaintance was throwing a party, but you never received an ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    We Should Always Be Ready

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,635 views

    A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 27 - Matthew’s story of the Ten Bridesmaids.

    26th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 27], November 9, 2008, “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you have claimed as your sons and daughters, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Ten Virgins And A Bridegroom"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,475 views

    A sermon about putting faith into action.

    Matthew 25:1-13 “Ten Virgins and a Bridegroom” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Immediately before this passage Jesus is talking about His Second Coming. “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, not the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Use It Or Lose It

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    A sermon about using the gifts of God for God’s Kingdom.

    Matthew 25:14-30 “Use It Or Lose It” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Author Dan Kimball is quoted as saying: “You can’t do nothing. Whatever it is that you try, at least you will be able to stand before Christ one day and say ‘We gave it our best ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Is Your Neighbour? Series

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,959 views

    my neighbour is the one I meet and can assist if they are in need

    Most of you this past spring filed your income tax returns, and some of you I imagine are like me wondering if perhaps there is something else you could deduct so that you could pay less tax. But, have you ever wished that you could pay more tax? I’ll never forget the day that my dad told me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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