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    Another Year Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,313 views

    Traditionally, the New Year is a time of new beginnings. It is a time when we make a commitment to do better this year than we did last year! Out with the old and in with the new. But, isn’t it strange that the same problems and perplexities that we went

    SERMON---ANOTHER YEAR---Luke 13:6-9 Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, `For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Friend At Midnight Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,949 views

    The model is the Lord’s Prayer and this pattern of prayer has been a part of the Christian tradition for centuries. This model lays out a way that we can pray to God and shows how we can have an effective life in prayer. Jesus did not just show this to th

    THE FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT—Luke 11: 1-13 TEXT Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,814 views

    Personal Application Prayer is one of the strongest and most fundamental aspects of the Christian life and we cannot expect growth in grace, without time in prayer.

    SERMON—PRAYER—Luke 11:1-13 TEXT Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Hidden Treasure Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,526 views

    In light of both the present and future blessings found in the kingdom of heaven, perhaps we can appreciate why many consider the kingdom one of exceeding value.

    THE HIDDEN TREASURE—Matt 13-44 TEXT "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. In our study on "The Parables Of Jesus", we have seen different ways in which the message of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The House Holder Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,726 views

    Do we appreciate the great treasure we have available to us? Do we appreciate its greatness because it alone points us to Him who is the centre and theme of its revelation, Jesus Christ?

    THE HOUSE HOLDER—Matt 13:51-52 TEXT "Have you understood all these things?" Jesus asked. "Yes," they replied. 52 He said to them, "Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Citizenship Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Phil Inglis on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,720 views

    The Kingdom of God promises blessings are available to us NOW! We are all able to affirm our citizenship of the kingdom of God and claim the promises of that Kingdom today.

    Today is Australia Day, today is the day that we celebrate our citizenship of this great country and also welcome new citizens into our fellowship. I don’t know whether you have seen this on the news but the Prime Minister, in an attempt to drum up nationalistic and patriotic sentiment has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Leaven-Yeast-Mt 13:33 Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 73 ratings
     | 25,268 views

    Where the kingdom is depicted as having remarkable growth despite humble beginnings, and was probably told to reassure Jesus’ disciples that their involvement in the kingdom would not be for nothing

    THE LEAVEN-YEAST-Mt 13:33 Mt13: 33 He told them still another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough." INTRODUCTION Our previous study examined ‘The Parable Of The Mustard Seed’ Mt13: 31-32, Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Use It Or Lose It! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 22,306 views

    The parable of the Ten Minas is a wonderful lesson for Christians and how to take advantage of opportunities to serve the Master, the resources He has given us and how we will be judged by our management of these gifts.

    Use It or Lose It! Luke 19:11-27 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION One of my heroes is Billy Graham. Although he is in his mid 80s, and battling Parkinson’s disease, he is still preaching the gospel. In 1996, he and Ruth were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service to America. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Into The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Paul George on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,135 views

    Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors.

    The Way Into The Kingdom of Heaven Mark 1:15 Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors, but Jesus tells them, in the prospect of that kingdom approaching, they must ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 226 ratings
     | 19,564 views

    One of the forgotten doctrines of the church today. What you believe about this doctrine affects your vision and how you live.

    Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Hell is the forgotten doctrine. Go to you neighborhood Christian book store and ask for the commentary and theology section. After walking by all the "Jesus Junk" (pictures, jewelry, trinkets, ect), the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blocking The Door To Heaven

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 19,041 views

    In religious leaders’ refusal to accept God’s way not only did they not go through the door but also blocked the door to heaven for others.

    In Matthew 23:13 Christ pronounced judgment upon the scribes and Pharisees when He said, "But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in." Christ condemned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Field Of Dreams Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 14,078 views

    Part 3 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! From the parable of the field and the parable of the pearl we learn that the kingdom of God is valuable and costly. But the question is, "What makes the kingdom so attractive and desirab

    FIELD OF DREAMS Matthew 13:44-46 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 19:16-26 (NIV) 16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 18,956 views

    Those who appreciate the depth of sin that God has forgiven in them will forgive others as well.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. Parables, as I’ve noted before, are short and simple. They don’t have complex plots, or dozens of characters, like a Russian novel. You don’t need a Ph.D. in theology or Hebrew literature to understand them. And yet, despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Business

    Contributed by Michael Stover on May 26, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,219 views

    Kingdom Business is what we are to be about.

    Jesus said to seek first the kingdom of God. Everything else comes in second, and it comes in a far second. I. See the Reality of the Kingdom A. Tangible Evidence B. Walk by faith and not by sight II. Seek the Rule of the Kingdom A. ‘Kingdom’ means rule, authority B. Your heart is a throne and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hidden Treasure

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 24,654 views

    No act of faith or obedience, whether great or small, whether seen or unseen, will go unrewarded.

    This morning, I’d like to address a simple question: Is it worth it? Is the payoff worth the cost, is the potential reward worth the risk? We face that question all the time, for the simple reason that everything has a cost. Nothing is free. Even gifts usually come with some kind of strings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist