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  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Stuck On The Road Series

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007
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     | 7,559 views

    The victims of our world would like for us to be the Good Samaritan, to stop and help so they are not stuck on the road. Anything less is to fail in our mission.

    A farm boy accidentally overturned his wagonload of wheat on the road. The farmer who lived nearby came to investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called out, “forget your troubles for a while and come and have dinner with us. Then I’ll help you overturn the wagon.” “That’s very nice of you,” Willis ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thy Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020
     | 2,539 views

    When we pray "Thy Kingdom come", what do we mean by this? Jesus spends much time teaching on the kingdom that is to come and how we can be involved in it. In order to understand your role in the kingdom, we must first understand what the "Kingdom" is.

    What are we saying when we pray, “Thy kingdom come”? 1. “I know this world’s system is not your kingdom.” JOHN 18:36 2. “I know you have a greater kingdom.” LUKE 17:21 3. “I know that your purposes are eternal.” MATTHEW 6:33 4. “I know I must resist the temptation to live for the here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mysteries Of The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020
     | 3,140 views

    Can we truly understand the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven? If we can, how do we do so?

    1. If we are going to live for God’s Kingdom, it is essential that we learn a new way of thinking. 13:11. 2. Truths regarding God’s Kingdom will only be learned by people who have a desire to know them. 10-11. 3. The more you are willing to learn the truths of God’s Kingdom, the more God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sower Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020
     | 2,452 views

    Who is the Sower? What is he sowing?

    1. Jesus is the Sower. Matthew 13:37. -We are to participate in this great work of sowing the seed. Psalm 126:5-6, I Corinthians 3:6-8. -It is not our work, it is God’s work. 2 Corinthians 5:20. 2. Jesus came to sow the seed of the Gospel. Mark 1:38. 3. Sowing the seed of the Gospel is the purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seed Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020
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    What is the seed that the sower is sowing? Why is it so important?

    1. The seed is the focus of the parable. a. The seed gives the sower his purpose. b. The seed is what brings new life. c. The seed is what has the potential to make life productive. d. The seed is man’s connection to the Kingdom of God. 2. The seed is God’s Word. Matt. 13:18-23, Luke 8:11. 3. Only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A-- 15th Sunday, Year A --The Sower

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 17, 2020
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    It is the intuitive mind alone that can penetrate the essence and heart of a parable. Then it becomes a living reality, thoroughly relevant to one’s own life.

    “To throw alongside” a story with cryptic meaning is called a parable in Greek. In Zen Buddhism, a parable is like a “koan,” which is a spiritual inquiry using perplexing language intended to rouse a student’s innate wisdom-mind to apply it to their own life. As Rabbi Ibn Ezra said of parables, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Wheat And Weeds Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 25, 2019
     | 4,323 views

    Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has for people. Klyne Snodgrass

    The Kingdom Is Like … Wheat and Weeds April 28, 2018 Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kingdom Is Like...mustard Seeds And Yeast Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 13, 2019
     | 4,552 views

    Both a mustard seed and yeast are small and seemingly insignificant.

    The Kingdom Is Like … Mustard Seeds and Yeast May 12, 2019 Matthew 13:31-33 NIV He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wedding Feast Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019
     | 4,672 views

    How do I know if I’m a Pharisee? 1. If I struggle to enjoy the party. 2. If I get distracted by other parties. 3. If I’m not trying to populate the party

    Wedding Feast Matthew 22:1-14 How do I know if I’m a Pharisee? 1. If I struggle to enjoy the party. Vv.1-4 2. If I get distracted by other parties. Vv.5-7 3. If I’m not trying to populate the party vv.8-14 Opening illustration Turn with me to Matthew 22:1-14 Begin a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loamy Hearts

    Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,658 views

    As a church and as a Christian, it is our job to sow seeds…to preach, teach and witness. It is God’s job to regenerate hearts, save, and mature.

    Introduction Is anyone here do much gardening? What is the dirty secret among successful gardeners? Loamy soil! Every gardener quickly learns that good soil is vital for a healthy, productive garden. Good soil means it has nutrients to feed the plants and a texture that holds water long enough for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Buried Treasure And A Pearl

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
     | 7,707 views

    Have you ever had to disguise a secret to keep someone from discovering it too soon? Well the parables are in some way like that. They tell of something that you know is important but you can’t quite figure it all out. The answers seem elusive.

    A Buried Treasure and a Pearl Matthew 13:44-46 44 “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. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Welch avatar

    Who Is My Neighbor Or Am I A Neighbor? Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,396 views

    Message on the parable of the good Samaritan.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Who Is My Neighbor? Or Am I a Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Introduction One of the scribes came and heard them (Jesus and the Sadducees) arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What commandment is the foremost of all?" Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "No Place Like Home” Subtitled: "Party All The Time”

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Oct 10, 2017
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     | 10,336 views

    This the story of the prodigal son and how went from be a lie of the party and seeing the light.

    “No Place Like Home” SUBTITLED: “Party All The Time” Luke 15: 11-32 INTRODUCTION I would like to leave with you this thought, “No Place Like Home” or if there was a subtitle to this message it would be, “Party All the Time”. We see here in our scripture that Jesus is telling a parable of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 5,041 views

    The Bible says if we don't understand this parable we will not know any of the other teachings of Jesus

    “And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His teaching.” I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Choice Is Yours Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 6,550 views

    The Parable of the Sower

    The Parable of the Sower – 3 “The Choice is Yours” Romans 1:16-17 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal