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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 13:31-32 - Small Seed, Incredible Potential - Part 13 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 12, 2011
    based on 67 ratings
     | 26,935 views

    It was no ordinary seed. It was a seed of destiny, a seed of promise, a seed of kingdom significance, the seed of the KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

    Matthew 13:31-32 - SMALL SEED, INCREDIBLE POTENTIAL - Part 13. When I read the Parable of the Mustard seed I am left with some serious questions. Jesus just tells the story in two sentences and leaves it at that. No explanation. He just says "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bigger Barns

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2013
     | 6,396 views

    A sermon on Luke 12:13-21 on life, money and stewardship (Outline and material adapted from Jack Peters at: http://www.sermonseeds.org/Luke/Luke%2012.htm under Money Principles)

    HoHum: There have been times when we have gone to a high school football/basketball game and the kids asked for some money to buy candy. I gave them $5 and they returned with some candy. I ask for a piece and their answer is “no.” Here is what they don’t realize. First – I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Weeds

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 110 ratings
     | 7,884 views

    There may be those in the church that we see as nominal Christians or hypocrits. How do we deal with these people. Jesus tells us in this parable.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Discuss my hatred of weeds and how they destroy the beauty of a lawn. 2. Sometimes we look at certain people in church as weeds. 3. Are there weeds in church? Where do they come from and how do we deal with them? 4. Remember time when some thought I was a weed - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Prodigal Son Series

    Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Aug 12, 2016
     | 10,579 views

    THEME: Justifying grace

    INTRODUCTION: All of us have experienced God’s amazing grace. Justifying grace is sometimes called “conversion” grace. It has been described as, “just-if-I-never-sinned.” John Wesley described his experience of justifying grace as the “assurance” of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Cushy To Cursed

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 12, 2015
     | 5,003 views

    Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool. This sermon helps discover that what others consider blessings may actually be under a curse. Also a view point on the desires of the heart.

    There was a rich, miserly, old man whose money was his God. He never cared about others, only himself. Every day he would check on his investments and his bank account. He would glow with joy over his wealth. One day, while sitting in his chair, he had a heart attack. He was told that his heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Don't Excuse Yourself From God's Banquet Of Salvation

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 8,157 views

    In the parable of the great banquet Jesus gives us a graphic warning about excusing ourselves from God’s feast of salvation in time and in eternity.

    “Are you looking for just the right excuse for a certain situation? Ask your pastor he has heard them all.” Although more of joke than advice there is some truth to it. Pastors do hear a lot of excuses. But I think it would be more correct to say that only God has truly heard all the excuses ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God’s Lost & Found Department

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,661 views

    Luke 15 could aptly be called the Lost & Found chapter of the Gospels. Looking at the similarities & contrasts of these 3 stories – the Lost Sheep, the lost Coin and the lost Son.

    GOD’S LOST & FOUND DEPARTMENT Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAUGHT IN THE ACT 1. There are times when we start to look down on someone else, and we find that we ourselves are guilty of the same things. 2. A third-grade teacher had three boys named William in her class. Because she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Red Grocer Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2012
     | 3,958 views

    A study of the gospel of Luke 13:18-19

    Luke 13:18-19 The Red Grocer “18 Then He said, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and put in his garden; and it grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.” A few ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Of Grace And Envy

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,134 views

    How is the Kingdom of heaven to be understood in light of laboring for Christ while the world enjoys the pleasures of sin? The parable of Jesus in Matthew 20 is helpful here.

    Matthew 20:1-16 Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Jesus introduces this parable saying that the kingdom of heaven is like this. That's an impressive, if not disturbing introduction to this particular parable for many reasons. I believe that the kingdom of heaven in Matthew's gospel applies ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Financial Advice From A Crooked Manager

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jun 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,078 views

    "Financial Advice from a Crooked Manager" is an exposition of the Parable of the Unjust Steward in Luke 16:1-13. Sermon Point: There is no discipleship where there is no stewardship. The sermon teaches three godly principles of financial stewardship: (1)

    FINANCIAL ADVICE FROM A CROOKED MANAGER Luke 16:1-13 Some people avoid church because they feel the preacher is just after their money. And some pastors and churches intentionally avoid the subject of money. Their motives may be sincere. But their strategy is misguided. You cannot be a devoted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Squandering Grace Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 13, 2025
     | 515 views

    We must make the most of every opportunity God provides for us each day. May we never brush off or squander our time, talents, and resources to be spiritually fruitful.

    THROUGHOUT THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH, WE HAVE SEEN MANY GREAT REVIVALS AND GREAT AWAKENINGS. HOWEVER, OF LATE, WE NOT ONLY WONDER WHEN THE LAST TIME REVIVAL HAPPENED, BUT WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OUR CHURCHES TODAY? I AM WONDERING IF THE CHURCH BECAME INVOLVED IN A THREE-WAY RACE AGAINST A SLOTH AND A ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ritchie Guerrero avatar

    Give Careful Attention To What You Want. Series

    Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Nov 3, 2020
     | 7,351 views

    When God created us, he gave us the best gift, with no other creation have it but only human. The “free will”. Our will is powerful, that it can break or make us. Genesis 3:1-4; 6 Luke 12:13-21

    Introduction: When God created us, he gave us the best gift, with no other creation have it but only human. The “free will”. Our will is powerful, that it can break or make us. Genesis 3:1-6(NKJV). 3 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,120 views

    Sometimes we feel like we’re outnumbered by people who don’t believe in Jesus. There are times when we’re the only ones who want to do the right thing. But Jesus tells us that his kingdom may look small but in fact it will grow to be like a mighty tree th

    A Combined Children’s talk and sermon How big do you think God’s Kingdom is? As big as the Simpson desert or Kakadu? As big as this whole land of Australia? Jesus said the kingdom of heaven was like a mustard seed. Now I can’t show you a mustard seed but I did bring some other seeds with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,468 views

    Being ready for the return of Christ. The parables of Jesus in Matthew 25 give us a model for being ready. First Sunday of Advent, Year B

    It’s hard to believe that Christmas season is upon us again. The craziness has begun. I was reading in the paper the other day that a Wal-Mart employee out in New York was killed by injuries sustained while trying to prevent a mob from entering the store at 5 am the Friday after Christmas. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Son Come Home Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022
     | 1,838 views

    If we were to read the preceding verses, we would notice that this is the third parable Jesus has put forth concerning “lost things.”

    If we were to read the preceding verses, we would notice that this is the third parable Jesus has put forth concerning “lost things.” In verses 3-7, Jesus tells of a lost sheep. It could be lost souls. In verses 8-10, it is of a lost coin. It could be lost service. In verses 11-24, He is telling us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist