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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The 7 Stages Of The Prodigal Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 24,397 views

    Do you have ever wonder whatt causes someone to walk away from God or how it could even happen to you? Learn the stages and how to get with God and even stop the Prodigal in his tracks.

    The 7 Stages of the Prodigal We can be a prodigal and not even know it. The young man in this parable "came to himself" when he was slopping with the pigs. But if we are aware of the stages we might come to ourselves much earlier and avoid some of the consequences of being estranged from God, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hell? No! Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,954 views

    Gain a clearer understanding of Hell, what blinds us to it’s trap, as well as how to stay out.

    “Hell? No!” (Luke 16:1-31) I’d like to give you a short, one-question quiz today. Ready? Here we go… Q: Of the following topics, which two did Christ talk most about in his preaching? Heaven, Marriage, Money, Children, Hell, or Sandals. Go ahead. Take your 2 picks. Believe it or not, it is hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Loves Us When We Are Uncomfortable Series

    Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    Michael Yaconelli’s "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

    Template Oct 15, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 3 Felt Need: Did Jesus have to turn everything upside down to get people like me to listen? Hoped for Results: Jesus was against the status quo, he loved the adventure of the unknown. Message: God loves us when we are uncomfortable Scripture: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Able Available & Actively Seeking God Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    When Jesus comes around your life are you like Zacchaeus who couldn’t wait to see and experience Jesus - or are you like the third servant in Jesus’ parable who wants nothing to do with the family business?

    If you’ve ever been laid off and received unemployment insurance you know the saying "able, available, and actively seeking." It’s what you’ve got to do in order to continue receiving those benefits. You are able to work, you are available to accept work, and you are actively seeking to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Getting Busy Doing God's Work Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,201 views

    What God expects the church to do with the resources He has entrusted to us.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Title: “Get Busy Doing God’s Business” Introduction • This parable follows the one of the ten virgins; Jesus is pouring the idea into His disciples that His return was not as soon as they had believed. o We must understand at this point the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Attitude Means Everything Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    The heart from which we pray is as important as what we pray.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Luke 18:9-14 Title: “Our Attitude Means Everything” I. The Two People (9-10) • Let’s forget everything we know or perceive when we think about a Pharisee and a tax collector. o We must try and understand how Jesus’ followers would have understood what He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Which Side Of The Door? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,581 views

    when God closes the door on the last day which side will you be left standing on?

    Luke 13.22-30 The story is told of a little Jimmy who came home from school and asked his parents the following question: “Where did I come from?” Mum looks at Dad, Dad looks at Mum – the ‘birds and the bees’ moment has suddenly arrived. Mum smiles and as she leaves the room she says ‘This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "We Are One With The Spirit"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 14, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,032 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter Part of Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer

    7th Sunday of Easter John 17: 20-26 "We are One with the Spirit" "I do not pray for these only, but also for those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Wicked Husbandmen Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,040 views

    Even wives and ladies can be ’husbandmen’ [vinedressers] in the field in which we are planted. But what do we think of the ’boss’ and how do we treat His Son? Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    The Wicked Husbandmen Matthew 21:33-41 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WickedHusbandmen.html 1. The vineyard immediately brings to mind Israel - cf. Isa 5:1-7 2. The landowner who planted the vineyard is God 3. The wicked vinedressers [husbandmen] represent Israel’s leaders - cf. Mt 21:45 4. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithfulness Yields Fruitfulness

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,743 views

    End Time 3 (A) - Believers are reminded that faithfulness yields fruitfulness. This means we are to always use God’s gifts and never abuse God’s gifts.

    FAITHFULNESS YIELDS FRUITFULNESS (Outline) November 18, 2007 - END TIME 3 / SAINTS TRIUMPHANT - Matthew 25:14-30 INTRO: Jesus uses another parable to teach us about the seriousness of his judgment on the Last Day. Last week the parable of the ten virgins taught us to be prepared by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    Dare we talk about this fire that Jesus mentions? Is it real? Is it a literal place with literal fire and wailing and gnashing of teeth? I am convinced that it is. Let me tell you why.

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 4 The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Matthew 13:36-43 We have been working our way through the kingdom parables in Matthew 13 for the past few weeks. My hope is that each of us is gaining a much better understanding of three things: 1) that the depth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Henderson avatar

    The High Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,218 views

    In this message we look at 5 snapshots/pictures of the church. These snapshots help the listener see the NT church as it is intended to be.

    “The High Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 I think that one of the most deceptive things we see in our world today are ads that tell us one thing but when we look closer there is a lot they are not telling us. Ads for cars are notorious for this. You’ve seen them. They advertise a car at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ The King Will Return To Judge

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,460 views

    End Time Last (A) - Christ the King will return to judge. The "goats" will be forever punished. The "sheep" will be forever in heaven.

    CHRIST THE KING WILL RETURN TO JUDGE (Outline) November 25, 2007 - END TIME LAST / CHIST THE KING - Matthew 25:31-46 INTRO: Scripture is very clear in teaching that Christ will return as the King to judge the living and the dead. The second coming of the Son of God will not be as Savior ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Matthew Grise avatar

    Anguish In The Flame Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,304 views

    Luke 16:19-31. In this parable, Jesus describes the fate that awaits those who perish in their sins.

    ONE MINUTE AFTER YOU DIE HEAVEN, HELL, & WHO WILL GO WHERE SELECTED SCRIPTURES ANGUISH IN THE FLAME LUKE 16:19-31 INTRODUCTION - Today we embark on an intriguing journey. We are going to attempt; hopefully with some success; to consider a subject that is at the very core of our existence. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Foster avatar

    You Think Your Life Is Sorted? Well Think Again! Series

    Contributed by John Foster on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,816 views

    Some people have heard of the teachings of Jesus Christ. They have read the bible. They have eaten the bread and drank the wine in church. The trouble is that although they know OF Jesus they do not yet know him personally.

    You think your life is sorted? Well think Again! This is the stark message from our bible reading in Luke’s Gospel. This is the first episode in our 10:30am series of sermons leading up to Easter and just beyond. Over the next few weeks we are walking with Jesus through the latter part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist