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  • James Kirkland avatar

    The Dry Bones Of The Prodigal

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Apr 30, 2014
     | 9,865 views

    The parallel stories of the Valley of Dry Bones to the Prodigal's of today.

    Ezekiel 37:1-14 The Dry Bones of the Prodigal We read this morning the event of the Dry Bones, the dry bones, the dried out spirit of God’s chosen people. The Lord was then and is now calling His people to come home to Him. I cannot count how many sermons and stories I have heard about these ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Prodigal Son Part Two Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 15, 2014
     | 4,956 views

    We almost always condemn the actions of the prodigal son, but what about the older son that stayed and had a fit that his father would welcome back his wayward brother. What does God have to say about that?

    The prodigal son part two Luke chapter 15:24-15:32 Introduction Last week we looked at the prodigal son, it is a familiar verse where we see a rebellious son takes his inheritance to a far off country and lives a wild life until his money runs out and he realizes that what he had was not so ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Message You Cannot Afford To Ignore.

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 5, 2014
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     | 8,357 views

    Living for the Lord-Make sure we are carefully following Him

    ONE MESSAGE YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 Intro: Sometimes I will hear a TV or radio preacher make this startling claim, “You need to get a copy of this message! It may be the greatest single message you will ever hear! This is the one message that you cannot afford to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Religiously Transmitted Diseases

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,074 views

    Did you know that there are spiritual diseases you can catch from practicing your religion? Jesus shows us two of them in Luke 15:11-32. Let’s explore them together.

    RELIGIOUSLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES 2 RELIGIOUSLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN LUKE 15:11-31 September 20, 2009 ________________________________________ (I credit Ed Gungor for the title of this message. His book entitled "Religously Transmitted Diseases" served as a jumping off point for me to write ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 13:33 - The Incredible Hulk And Yeast - Part 14 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 21, 2011
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     | 8,089 views

    Many seem to have a problem with this parable? The trouble is that whenever yeast is used figuratively in the Bible it is usually speaking about "the bad guys" and the influence of sin, hyprocrisy, or their false teaching, (1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Galatians

    Matthew 13:33 – THE INCREDIBLE HULK AND YEAST - Part 14 I’m thinking THE INCREDIBLE HULK! When Bruce Banner gets mad, he is transformed into a huge, out of control creature (I can’t help it. I have a grandson who loves cartoon characters and he always wants me to play the bad guy or the monstrous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sigue Orando Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Sep 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,244 views

    Sigue orando porque el buen Padre te está escuchando

    Intro: En los primeros meses después del nacimiento de mi hijo Josué, nos dimos cuenta de que sus ojitos amanecían prácticamente pegados porque secretaba lagañas abundantes. De hecho, a veces ni podía abrir los ojos porque las lagañas se habían secado formando un adhesivo poderoso entre párpado y ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love Takes A Detour - Sermon I Series

    Contributed by James Webster on Feb 25, 2014
     | 8,062 views

    This Series was preached from the Series, Don't Just Go To Church Be the Church a 4-week sermon series encouraging the church to be the hands and feet of Christ

    CATLETTSBURG SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2014 LOVE TAKES A DETOUR LUKE 10:25-37 OPENING COMMENTS • We just finished a series in January of “Making Friends for Jesus” • Hopefully we came away from that series with 2 goals in mind. o Turn in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Special Attention And Plenty Of Fertilizer

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 11, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,973 views

    We are commanded to bear fruit but if we do not give our fruit away it will only rot.

    Have you ever visited a vineyard? We often go to the vineyard in Vale. It is the Woodmill winery. As you drive into their location you are surrounded by acres of grape vines. If you go during the peak season they hanging full of clusters of grapes. I thought it would be fun to perhaps plant some ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How Can I Love My Neighbor?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 20, 2013
     | 6,518 views

    1. Settle the question of salvation (vs. 25-29). 2. Strive to overcome your selfishness (vs. 29-32). 3. Follow the example of Christ’s compassion (vs. 33-37). 4. Bring hurting people to the healing place (vs. 34). 5. Be willing to pay the price (vs. 3

    How Can I Love My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2012 *Some years ago, I was blessed to be part of a mission team in South Asia. It was about nine months after a major earthquake in the region. Over 100,000 people were killed, many more were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    And Let The Party Begin Series

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 23, 2013
     | 8,243 views

    The prodigal returned to God: he sought reconciliation with his Father. He no longer simply thought it over; he was now repenting and going to the Father

    20 “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Heroes: Thor Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,737 views

    This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

    Holy Heroes: Thor Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/6/2013 If you’re just joining us, last Sunday I explained that Blooming Grove is going to be entering a float in this year’s Halloween Parade in Carlinville. The theme for the parade is Superhero Celebration and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Ungrace Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jul 11, 2013
     | 6,526 views

    Many times the unsaved and unchurched are pushed away from Christianity by parishioners who create an atmosphere of ungrace.

    25 “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Rise To The Occasion

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 17, 2013
     | 5,742 views

    The Good Samaritan raised to the occasion by being compassionate, by being willing to take risks, by be willing to set aside schedules, and by being willing to make sacrifices,

    Luke 10 25-37 Rise to the occasion Hospital have been named after the Good Samaritan Good Samaritan Laws have been passed as a result of this parable A helping generous person is called a Good Samaritan 1. What I see in this story today is, "the Good Samarian Raised to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Peter Sapp avatar

    Give Thanks For Everything

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,877 views

    In the story of the prodigal son, the older son completely missed seeing all of his own blessings because of his clouded vision towards his brother.

    Luke 15:25-32 Pray I'm guessing that you've probably heard this story that Jesus is telling to the Pharisees of the day. We picked up at the very end of it, and only read that part because most of the time after hearing the whole story people start to nod off at this part and really miss the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Have Your Relationships In Order Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 13, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,330 views

    This is the reworking of a sermon I did several years ago. 1. God is concerned about your relationship with YOURSELF 2. God is concerned about your relationship with OTHERS 3. God is concerned about your relationship with HIM

    How To Have Your Relationships In Order TEXT: Luke 15:11-32 Let us begin this morning by reading our text. It is found in the gospel of Luke chapter fifteen: And He said, "A man had two sons. "The younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of the estate that falls to me.' So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational