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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "the Power Of Persistent Prayer."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 2, 2025
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     | 3,105 views

    This timely message focuses on the parables of 'Ask, Seek, and Knock' and the parable of the unjust judge. The message emphasizes the importance of perseverance in prayer and reassures us that God is a loving Father who responds to the cries of His people who call out to Him day and night.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 7:7-8) (7) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” (8) “For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Farmville - Life On The Farm Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 19, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,403 views

    Farming is no game. Understanding life on the farm is necessary for survival. Learn the laws and learn the lessons in order to live successfully in Farmville.

    Farmville Life on the Farm – Part 1 I. Introduction Unless you have spent some time on Facebook you are probably asking, “What is Farmville?” I am glad you asked! Farmville is a real-time farm simulation game. The game allows members of Facebook to manage a virtual farm by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    0803b Trinity Iii: The Hound Of Heaven, Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jun 7, 2008
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     | 4,552 views

    The lesson from these parables is that Jesus DOES give up on some people, and that only seeing it in this way is there any good news. If you think the message of these stories is that God never gives up on anyone, I suggest you have gotten it backwards.

    Sermon: The Hound of Heaven, Part II Text: Luke 15:1-10 Occasion: Trinity III Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, June 8, 2008 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church Luke 15:1-10, NKJV: Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Tares And Wheat

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015
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     | 8,531 views

    Believers and unbelievers, good and bad, all people are mixed together and one day God will separate the two. in the meantime, we have a responsibility to resolve conflict in a Godly manner.

    Tares and Wheat Matthew chapter 13:24-13:30 36-43 Introduction- We continue to study in Matthew the words of Jesus giving us life application lessons. Text- Matthew 13:24-30 How many at times believe that life for an unbeliever seems to be better than the life of a believer? How many feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Soil Solutions For Spiritual Success!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 29, 2014
     | 4,550 views

    In order to be fruitful productive Christians, we need to have our heart properly prepared by the Holy Spirit to be wholly receptive to the Word!

    And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Want You To Fail

    Contributed by Frank Jackson on Aug 5, 2014
     | 16,012 views

    If you are have been put down or told that you are a failure, this sermon is for you!

    I Want You to Fail Biblical Text: Luke 15: 11-14 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    ‘u’ See What I’m Say In Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2012
     | 4,277 views

    A study in the Gospel of Mark 4: 33 – 34

    Mark 4: 33 – 34 ‘U’ See What I’m Say In 33 And with many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were able to hear it. 34 But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples. There were two other Gospels ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Lost But Found

    Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,129 views

    From the parables of the lost possessions as told by Jesus, this sermon draws several important messages including a call to unbelievers to get out of their lost status and come to Jesus Christ, and also a challenge to believers to aggressively participat

    LOST BUT FOUND Text: Luke 15: 1 – 36 (KJV) By Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa Introduction Losing and finding things is a life long phenomenon even form the Biblical times. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Other Son Series

    Contributed by David Mcbeath on Dec 12, 2011
     | 15,958 views

    Continuation of the prodigal son and the firstborn's reaction to the father's celebration. The father is disrespected because the older son refuses to attend. The father goes out to find the lost son for the second time. Jesus is redefining who is lost in

    Series: Lost Message: The Older Son Texts: Luke 15:11-24 Date: August 7 Pastor: Dave McBeath This morning we continue our LOST series as we look a third time at what is commonly known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Now it is strange we call this parable the Prodigal Son and focus on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seed And The Soil Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,718 views

    How the kingdom of God works in the life of a believer

    Text: Mark 4:26-29 Title: The Seed and the Soil And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, 27 he sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how. 28 “The earth produces by itself; first the blade, then the ear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    The Church Of Christ 4

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 8, 2016
     | 2,782 views

    Jesus' parable of the sower taught the truth of receiving the word of God, from the beginning to everlasting life wherein the will of man is challenged to meet the rigorous standard coming out of the word of God---to live with us for ever..

    THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 4 by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 8, 2016) “And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:...” (St. Luke 8:4-21, King James Version [The parable of the sower]). Greetings In The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Sower Sows The Seed

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010
     | 3,828 views

    It's not rocket science, but really very clear. We have a task, and God uses our work and accomplishes what He wills with it.

    Passage: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Intro: Not skipping over vv10-17, do them next week. 1. it is a digression, and very important, but want to do this parable so we understand it. 2. when we look at parables, we have to be very careful. 3. tendency to attach meaning to every detail of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Randall Long avatar

    Let's Be Good Ground For Jesus

    Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 4, 2020
     | 2,773 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

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    Do You Know Your Neighbor?

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 23, 2015
     | 4,765 views

    In the parable of the Good Samaritan Jesus tells about the inter-action of six characters to a wounded man. This sermon briefly analyzes each character.

    Let’s begin today with a fun little quiz. I am going to name some neighbors from TV shows and you try to identify which show it was from. Some of these shows are really old so, unless you are my age, you may not know them. But all these shows are being shown in reruns. So let’s get ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Plant Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,123 views

    Recognize the condition of our hearts as the soil in which the seed of the Gospel is planted, and to make conscious choices to create an environment where our relationship with God can grow.

    Today we're going to talk about our hearts and how they're like soil for the good news of Jesus. We're going to look at a story Jesus told in the Bible, called the Parable of the Sower. You can find it in Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23. So, let's start with a cool object lesson. I want you all to grab a ...read more

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