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  • Mark Haines avatar

    Take The Checkered Flag Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 6, 2005
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     | 6,046 views

    The final sermon in this NASCAR series that uses Parable leading to Textual Exposition to call people to generous living.

    Bible Text: 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: Take the Checkered Flag Topic: Christian Living / Stewardship Theme: Purposeful Growth in Christian Living / Stewardship of What We Have Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to commit ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Is It The Thought That Counts?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 6, 2009
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     | 5,423 views

    Jesus’ parable of the dishonest but shrewd steward shows us that what people want is something real, not just nice thoughts; and that the use of God’s money is our finest responsibility.

    My brother-in-law has a unique ability, a very special talent. He has the ability to go into a men’s clothing store, size up all the merchandise available, and cane out with the very worst, the most atrocious looking stuff that money can buy. What is worse, he does that when he is shopping for me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That's No Excuse!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2007
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     | 9,910 views

    The divine call never comes out of recognition of a special talent or particular piety or readiness to serve. It comes because God has decided you’re it!

    That’s No Excuse – Jeremiah 1: 4 - 10 Intro: As a high school teacher I think you hear every excuse that was ever given. Things like: “My little brother tore up my homework.” “I had to work late and didn’t get to it.” “I didn’t understand it.” --- And when we leave school we do not leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom Feola avatar

    Choosing Life Not Death. Real God, Real People Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Feb 6, 2012
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     | 5,453 views

    In Life God entrust things to us, Time, Talent and Treasure and as good stewart’s he wants us to use them for His Honor and Glory.

    Choosing Life Not Death Part 4 Real God, Real people We’re going to be wrapping up our stewardship month today. We have seen that , Making a decision to choose God or putting God first in our lives is a decision to choose life, and it positions us to receive His Blessings. Deuteronomy 30:19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Minutes To Go!! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,960 views

    If the world is going to hear about the gospel, God is going to use our lives, our money, our talent, our prayers, our testimony, our witness!!

    In Jewish history it is recorded of this statement about Joshua… "The face of Moses was like the face of the Sun, while the face of Joshua was like the face of the moon." This is understood to mean that the greatness of Joshua was reflection of his teacher, Moses, which is a tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Little Time, So Much To Do

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009
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     | 7,975 views

    We have all received grace upon grace; therefore, we are called to share our talents just as Peter’s mother-in-law did.

    So Little Time, So Much to Do Isaiah 40:27-31; Mark 1:29-39 Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 8, 2009 Introduction: We continue with the first chapter of Mark. As always, Mark tells the story well and fast. His favorite word is “immediately.” There is very little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To .... Work ....

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 30, 2023
     | 1,822 views

    God created us to work - He gave us talents, skills and gifts - He uses work for us to learn how to live together and for each other.

    Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31; 2:15; Colossians 3:23-24 Theme: How to – Work … Celebrating Work – and How God created us to work… INTRO Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! How many of you remember an old Tennessee Ernie Ford song that went like this: [Verse 1] Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Moving In A 5 Fold

    Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jun 28, 2022
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     | 2,412 views

    Gifts and talents are given in the body of Christ for the developing, maturing, and the equipping of the saints. God thinks of the body of Christ when he gives out offices and functions in the church.

    Ephesians 4:4-6 (NKJV) says 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you[a] all. – Gifts and talents are given in the body of Christ for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Nov 10, 2017
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     | 32,098 views

    In order to make an impact for Christ, believers need to be out there serving the Lord with all our heart through the gifts, talents and skills He has given us.

    All believers are called to be the light of the world, as Jesus stated in Matthew 5:14. Regardless of where we are in life, we are encouraged to make the best use of our time for Jesus, utilizing the skills, talents, resources, and spiritual gifts He has given us. God desires for us to be worthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 656 views

    Obedience is the foundation of spiritual authority and divine favour. God does not accept substitutes for obedience—sacrifice, talent, position, or charisma cannot replace a heart yielded to Him.

    OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Proverbs 21:3, John 14:15, Isaiah 1:19-20, Hebrews 10:5-9 INTRODUCTION: God places a high premium on obedience. In His kingdom, obedience is not optional—it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Endgame (Christ The King Sunday 2020)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 3, 2022
     | 2,732 views

    This parable about the sheep and the goats (Matthew 25:31- 46) illustrates three things, compassion, reciprocity and judgment.

    THE ENDGAME Text: Matthew 25:31 - 46 Matthew 25: 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Three Deadly Thorns

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 14, 2016
     | 9,704 views

    A message about our spiritual priorities, showing the danger of the thorns of worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desire of other things in the parable of the sower/soils.

    Three Deadly Thorns Introduction: The parable of the soils is found in three of the four gospels, but for the purposes of our sermon this morning, lets look at the fourth chapter of Mark. In the parable of the four soils, Jesus paints a visual picture of a farmer scattering seed around and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Raymond avatar

    Loving The Lost With Abandon Series

    Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,629 views

    3rd Sermon on the astounding mathematics of grace. This one is on the parable of the lost sheep. I also have graphics available.

    (Count out 99 people and have them stand up. Then pick out 1 and ask this question) Which group is most important? Which group is the most valuable? In the economics of the world, it’s the ninety-nine. Insurance professionals will get out their actuarial tables and tell you that you have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Owens avatar

    Tuesday - Opening Closed Minds And Penetrating Callused Hearts Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,852 views

    On Tuesday of the final week of Jesus' earthly life, He spent the day teaching His disciples, the crowds and the religious leaders. His teaching was designed to confront some and comfort others. The choice is always ours.

    A. Did you hear about the guy going around different towns and jabbing people with knitting needles? 1. The police believe he was trying to make a point and was following some sort of pattern. B. The word “needle” can be used as a noun or a verb. 1. As a noun, a needle might be: a small slender ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Reverend Cooper McWhirter avatar

    "In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Wheat And The Tares' [part Five]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016
     | 8,103 views

    as with all of Jesus’ parables there is “a message behind the message,” and this parable is no different. In a word, it’s not only important what Jesus said, but what He did not say!

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 14, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Wheat and the Tares” Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 There are several interesting facets to this particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed