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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 1, 2009
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    We are not to ask who is our neighbor; we are to be a neighbor.

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? (Luke 10:25-28) 25On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Crooked Manager

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2009
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    God is looking for Single Minded people

    LUKE 16:1-13 GOD IS LOOKING FOR SINGLE MINDED PEOPLE Sermon This is one of the most difficult parables to understand - because at first blush it looks as if Jesus is condoning sharp practices. On careful reflection however, I don’t think he is. The Story is a bit of an enigma There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Parable Of The Prodigal Son Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 12, 2009
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    Jesus in the Parable of the Prodigal Son reveals the true nature of the father

    Parable 11 - Parable of the Prodigal Son Visit to Pasadena • The year was 1973 • I had been accepted to college in England • Decided to visit Bob in California on the way to England • For 10 years I had been reading in a particular prophetic magazine about the imminent fall of the US • The country ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Parable Of The Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 5, 2008
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    The parable not only applies to those who have never met Christ, it also applies to those Christians who have lost their way in the busyness of their lives - vicars and pastors included!!

    Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to what his friend said about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Parable Of Rich Fool Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jul 7, 2008
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    Store up riches towards God because you never know when He will demand your soul

    Luke 12.13-21 The Rich Fool Did you know you can purchase almost anything on eBay these days? Just this past week an Australian man has sold his complete life – his home, his possessions, his job and his friends – the bidding had gotten to £400,000. Not so long ago a 20 year old student in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Parables Of Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jul 7, 2008
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    To whom should i be a neigbour?

    Luke 10.25-37 The Good Samaritan We often say of someone “they are a good Samaritan.” We have ‘The Samaritans’ who help people in crisis find a listening ear. The term ‘good Samaritan’ has become part and parcel of our everyday vocabulary. No doubt we all know the parable but I am also quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Parable Of The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 12, 2008
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    This talk reflects on 1. The Status of the prodigal son 2. The State of the prodigal son and 3. How the prodigal son came to his senses

    RB 13-07-8 The Parable of the Prodigal Son Lk 15:11-32 The key to understanding this story can be found in the opening verses of Luke 15. Let me read them to you: Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Parable Of The Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
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    The mustard seed is not the smallest seed on earth, but it is the smallest of the garden herbs. Yet it outgrew them all.

    PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED Matthew 13:31-32 INTRO: As we have seen before, Jesus used parables in His teaching to show His followers a comparison to His heavenly kingdom. The parable of the mustard seed shows how the kingdom is like the mustard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2008
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    The parable of the Wheat and Tares reveals to us that our duty is to the Master of the ’field’ and to remain faithful to Him and do what He commands us do. We cannot become the ’Holy Spirit’ for others, we must allow Christ to ’judge’ spiritual content of

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2008 Date Preached: July 23, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Wheat and Tares Sermon Text: Matt 13:24-30; 36-43 24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Line Parables

    Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 25, 2008
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    Even though the rich blessings God intends for us may appear to be of no more value than a seed or a handful of yeast we should not deceive ourselves.

    Lectionary 17 A Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 This morning we heard a number of “One – Line Parables” that Jesus used to describe the Kingdom of God to illustrate how God’s power and authority is visible and expressed in our world. Unlike the longer “Story Parables” like the Good Samaritan or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Parable Of The 2 Sons Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2008
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     | 17,270 views

    Jesus speaks thru parable to teach us the basic premise of obedience...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 29, 2008 Date Preached: July 30, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the 2 Sons Sermon Text: Matt 21:28-32 28 “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Parable Of A Broken Covenant Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on May 13, 2009
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    God uses Hosea’s broken marriage to paint a picture of covenant unfaithfulness, but the story doesn’t end there because God is a pursuing God.

    This is one day when our nation pays special attention to the importance of motherhood. Many of you have planned some special way to observe this day with a meal, a gift, or a visit. And it is wonderful that you can do that. I also recognize that Mother’s Day is not easy for a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Parable Of Someone Else Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009
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    This message examines our tendency to expect someone else to carry our load within the church.

    The church family was shocked this week to learn of the passing of one of our most faithful members. Your state of shock is obvious as you begin to look around to try and figure out who is not here. I was saddened when I learned that Someone Else has gone on to receive his reward. This death leaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Parable Of The Pharisee And The Publican Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 20, 2009
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    When religion replaces Christianity, the result is spiritual superiority

    Parable 13 – The Pharisee and the Publican In our unit complex we have a gym which I religiously use six days a week  One of the pieces of equipment there is one of those treadmill walkers  It has all sorts of fancy programming, adjust the speed, incline, personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Parable Of The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Oct 1, 2012
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    Jesus describes end times events by looking at the fig tree and what we should look for

    Parable of the Fig Tree Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction In order for us to fully understand this parable in Matthew 24, we really need to look at the context in which Jesus spoke it In Matthew 24, Jesus had left the temple and was walking with His disciples As they are walking, Jesus begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist