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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    Use It Or Lose It

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 15, 2008
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     | 6,880 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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    Shrewd Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on May 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    Does "accidental" repentance "count?"

    Shrewd Christianity The Parable of the Shred Manager (Luke 16:1-9) 1There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. 2So he called him in and said, “What’s this I hear about you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Older Brother

    Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,094 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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    The Example Of The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 4,191 views

    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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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keys To Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 50,974 views

    The Lord Jesus gave us key principles of success in the parable of the sower and the seed. Let us ask God for wisdom in applying these timeless truths to our lives, relationships and ministries.

    Keys to Success (Mark 4:1-21) The Lord Jesus gave us key principles of success in the parable of the sower and the seed. Let us ask God for wisdom in applying these timeless truths to our lives, relationships and ministries. Illustration - Last week a Taiwanese tourist visiting Australia was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth About Hell Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 13, 2014
     | 8,468 views

    In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus presents the reality of Heaven and Hell through the story of a rich and poor man.

    For many people, the prospect of entering a new year is one of excitement and hope. The slate of the old year is wiped clean, and there is a fresh optimism for what is to come. We tend to have concern as a person loses hope and plunges into despair. The concept of no hope would by most ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Lessons On Religion

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 16, 2010
     | 2,978 views

    In the story of the Pharisee and tax collector, Jesus contrasts true and false religion.

    Lessons on Religion Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION A. Are some things what they don’t appear to be? 1. Have you ever thought you might not be who you think you are? 2. Is it possible to think you are a Christian when you’re not? 3. The world seems flat when you look at the horizon, Columbus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Eternity In Mind

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,667 views

    Living with eternity in mind helps us establish priorities in our daily living so that God’s purposes and plans are always more important than ours.

    Living with Eternity in Mind Matthew 25:29-46 Introduction 1. We are deciding now what our eternity will be. 2. Only what we invest in eternity will endure forever. 3. How much of what we are doing with our lives is eternal? 4. How much of what we are doing reflects our belief in an eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responsibility-What God Expects

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,421 views

    God gives his children gifts and talents to use as we await death or his Second Coming.

    Responsibility-What God Expects Luke 19:11-27 INTRODUCTION A. Show entitled “Millionaire” that was once on. 1. Each week a wealthy man looked for someone to give one million dollars to. 2. Some recipients were wise and frugal and some were foolish and wasteful. B. Regis’ show ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responsible Stewardship

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,845 views

    God has given us gifts, talents and opportunities, and he wants us to use them in his kingdom work.

    RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP LUKE 12:47-48 INTRODUCTION If there is one message of importance we need to hear today, it is responsibility. We are raising a generation taught to believe that we can escape responsibility for our actions. One of the Andy Griffith episodes begins with Andy and Barney ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoring The Blessing Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
     | 5,540 views

    The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim, but the blessing of God as Father.

    Today we’re beginning a new series. We’ve entitled this series “Living in the Blessing.” The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim…. but rather something more foundational to life. It is the blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Seeds Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,984 views

    Most Biblical scholars regard the “kingdom of God” as the central theme of Jesus’ message.

    The Gospel of Mark #11 – “Kingdom Seeds” Mark 4:21-34 Intro – 1. ILL – In an earlier century, a large boulder laid in the middle of the roadway. Traveler after traveler walked past the boulder, veering off the side of the road to get around it. All the while, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Kingdom Investments And Rewards Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,415 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prodigal Father: Looking At The Older Brother Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,347 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother Luke 15:25-32 September 20, 2009 We have seen that ‘prodigal’ means being characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure, to be lavish, or extravagant. More than anyone else in this parable, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prodigal Fathe Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 4,571 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational