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  • David Taylor avatar

    Some Characteristics Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 6,202 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Some Characteristics of the Kingdom

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Some Characteristics of the Kingdom Luke 13:18-21 Last week we saw that Jesus healed a disabled woman as a sign post pointing to the presence of the Kingdom. Jesus exercised Gods authority and rule with the afflicted woman and so this raises issues about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Example Of The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
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     | 5,093 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Example of the Good Samaritan

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Example of the Good Samaritan Luke 10: 25-37 Today we see a lawyer, who s essentially an OT scholar, ask Jesus the question ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ This was not an honest question as he was trying to see how Jesus measured up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Example Of The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 4,145 views

    The Example of the Good Samaritan

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Example of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Today we see a lawyer, who s essentially an OT scholar, ask Jesus the question ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ This was not an honest question as he was trying to see how Jesus measured up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Buried Treasure"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 14, 2014
     | 7,784 views

    Which servant are you?

    "Buried Treasure" Matthew 25:14-30 What is going on in this parable? "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who is leaving on a trip. He called his servants and handed his possessions over to them." This parable sits square in the middle of three parables Jesus told in Matthew Chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Truth About Hell Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 13, 2014
     | 8,365 views

    In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus presents the reality of Heaven and Hell through the story of a rich and poor man.

    For many people, the prospect of entering a new year is one of excitement and hope. The slate of the old year is wiped clean, and there is a fresh optimism for what is to come. We tend to have concern as a person loses hope and plunges into despair. The concept of no hope would by most ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Kingdom Investments And Rewards Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,284 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Kingdom Investments and Rewards

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Kingdom Investments and Rewards Luke 19:11-27 April 11, 2010 I want to talk to you today about kingdom investments and rewards. God gives all of us one life to live and expects us to live a life of faith and a life of faith is one of risk and reward. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New And Improved

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,043 views

    Jesus shares three mini-parables that all have the same theme: He came to bring truth about God that is new and improved.

    “New and Improved!” Matthew 9:14-17 Advertisers have long known the two most magic words for marketing are “new and improved.” They may only change the packaging or make a minor modification, but studies have shown that consumers are more likely to buy products that say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Seeds Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Apr 30, 2012
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     | 6,924 views

    Most Biblical scholars regard the “kingdom of God” as the central theme of Jesus’ message.

    The Gospel of Mark #11 – “Kingdom Seeds” Mark 4:21-34 Intro – 1. ILL – In an earlier century, a large boulder laid in the middle of the roadway. Traveler after traveler walked past the boulder, veering off the side of the road to get around it. All the while, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Lord’s Got Talents!” Series

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 5, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,773 views

    There is a lesson imparted here suggestive of the “America’s Got Talent” in the Parable of the Talent hosted by the First Talent show Host- Jesus .

    Introduction: This sermon outline was outstandingly been suggestive in a way by one of the most popular global TV show nowadays, “America’s Got Talent”. And there is one great Parable of a Talent Show inspired by the Lord Jesus Christ more than 2000+ years ago... as usual, He is the first Talent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keys To Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 50,265 views

    The Lord Jesus gave us key principles of success in the parable of the sower and the seed. Let us ask God for wisdom in applying these timeless truths to our lives, relationships and ministries.

    Keys to Success (Mark 4:1-21) The Lord Jesus gave us key principles of success in the parable of the sower and the seed. Let us ask God for wisdom in applying these timeless truths to our lives, relationships and ministries. Illustration - Last week a Taiwanese tourist visiting Australia was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Have A Calloused Heart?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2019
     | 7,676 views

    We're all in the process of our hearts getting softer or getting harder in relation to God. We look at the 10 signs of a calloused heart and four things you can do to soften your heart.

    DO YOU HAVE A CALLOUSED HEART? Matt. 13:10-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Difference of Origins 1. A New York Reporter needed to find out the public’s opinion about an event happening in Ukraine (“Man on the Street” segment). 2. So he went to Times Square and stopped three people to ask them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    And Now, The Weather Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 22, 2020
     | 5,480 views

    The Big Idea: We don’t always like the warnings Scripture gives us. In the parable of the wicked tenants, Jesus warns the religious leaders of of the consequences of not bearing the fruit God is looking for.

    Since we’ve titled this series “Good News,” a lot of the sermon titles have related to the news—“The most trusted name in News,” “A Slow News Day,” “The Rest of the Story—” stuff like that. So that’s where this title comes from, and I’ll talk more about this later. An interesting thing about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Listen To A Sermon

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 12, 2020
     | 3,066 views

    How many sermons have you heard in your life? What has been the result of all those sermons you have heard? Are you any closer to the Lord as a result of all those sermons?

    HOW TO LISTEN TO A SERMON How many sermons have you heard in your life? Depending upon your age, you may have heard hundreds of sermons. Say you hear about 40 to 50 sermons a year based on your worship attendance. For the average person who has been attending church for about 40 years that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hold Up On That Roundup!

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 20, 2020
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     | 3,654 views

    Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the weeds to reveal characteristics of the Kingdom of God. God's kingdom isn't obsessed with judgment and eradicating evil, and neither should we.

    July 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Hold Up on that Roundup! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. My father loved tending a garden and he passed that love along to me. When I was about 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let's Be Good Ground For Jesus

    Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 4, 2020
     | 3,402 views

    This message uses Jesus' Parable of the Sower to encourage believers to face the obstacles that hinder us from spiritual growth in our lives.

    ALL RIGHT, EVERYONE! PAY ATTENTION! THIS IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO HEAR! Have I aroused your interest? Are you at least curious what I'm about to say that can justify such verbal arm-waving? Will you be upset (or at least disappointed) if I proceed to tell a story about some guy who has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance