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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Persistent Prayers

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021
     | 3,505 views

    Jesus often taught in parables. Among his many listeners, some folks understood their meaning and some folks didn't. And that is still true today, because we all tend to hear what we want to hear.

    The Lord used these parables to convey a truth to the listeners then, and to His listeners now, by taking a physical situation to teach a spiritual truth. Luke 18:1-8 is a parable about prayer. This is made clear in the first verse of this parable, look at Luke 18:1, we read, “And he spake a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "Prayers The God Hears:" The Pharisee And Tax Collector

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,518 views

    In the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector, we’ll be looking at those prayers God hears. However, is all speech skyward prayer, and are they the prayers God hears and answers. In a study of contrast, Jesus’s looks at prayer and the type of prayers God hears.

    Parables to Live By “Prayers the God Hears: The Pharisee and Tax Collector” Luke 18:9-14 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlUjYOQFsro Over the years, I’ve seen and heard quite a few prayers, and what others consider being the type of prayers that God hears. Now, almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "Green Pastures"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,424 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Lord provides spiritual nourishment, the comfort of life and fellowship for those who follow him.

    19 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Lord provides spiritual nourishment, the comfort of life and fellowship for those who follow Him. REFERENCES: Green Pastures – a metaphor for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God Has The Answers We Need! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2021
     | 3,905 views

    1. Go to God for the answers you need (vs. 14). 2. Let Jesus point you to the right priorities (vs. 15). 3. Put your full trust in the Lord's plan for your life (vs. 16-17). 4. Let Jesus do something new in you (vs. 17).

    God Has the Answers We Need! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 20, 2021) (I revised the background on October 22, 2021 to mention the gap between Matthew 4:11 and 4:12.) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 9 some of John the Baptist's disciples went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 6: Are You Ready For The Rapture? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 12, 2023
     | 3,361 views

    Here Jesus stressed 3 essentials related to our readiness: 1. The priority for us to get ready (Matt 24:40-44). 2. The proof that we are ready (Matt 24:45-51). 3. The way to prepare (Matt 25:1-13).

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 6: Are You Ready for the Rapture? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:40-51, Matthew 25:1-13 (Initial reading: Matthew 24:40-44) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 12, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24, and we will study three more of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Tares Among The Wheat

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 38 ratings
     | 12,689 views

    To establish that denominational institutions, orders, or so called religious bodies are merely tares among the wheat. This lesson deals with the origin and practices of denominationalism.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Seed of the Son's Kingdom 2. The Seed of Satan's Kingdom 3. The Sentence of the Son’s Kingdom Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme of most importance to all who would seek the kingdom of God. Our Lord taught much in parables ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marred And Made Again

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 18,101 views

    Jeremiah’s visit to the potter’s workshop was the means of God’s giving him an acted-parable of what he could do with the marred nation of Israel and mankind in general.

    MARRED AND MADE AGAIN One of the pleasures of being away from home on holiday is to have the opportunity of just standing and staring at interesting sights, such as a craftsman at work - perhaps a potter. The prophet Jeremiah did this once. He tells us what he saw: "The pot he was shaping from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Maturing Christian's Blessed Assurance Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    Picture # 11 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The maturing Christian’s blessed assurance of salvation is seen in the picture of the Parable of the Good Shepherd.

    Picture # 11 The Maturing Christian’s Blessed Assurance of Salvation as seen in the Parable of the Good Shepherd. John 10:1-21 The God-Man who enters by the gate is the Good Shepherd. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. We usually think of the shepherd in terms of tender care, but in biblical times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    A Father's Relationship With His Sons

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 29, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,740 views

    Father’s Day Sermon. The parable of the Prodigal Son gives us insight to the kind of relationship the father had with his sons that every Dad should aspire to cultivate with their children.

    A FATHER’S RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS SONS A. Jesus introduced God as a Father of love, compassion, forgiveness; a Father we can approach with our FEARS, PROBLEMS, SINS, and STRUGGLES, and He will always be there to HELP us. COMMENT: The concern of most fathers is, “How do I as a father present God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Nightlight Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,202 views

    #6 in Proverbs and Parables series (#5 not available) Matthew 25:1-13 with Proverbs to keep Watch over our Work, the Words we Say and the Words we Obey

    Night Light Proverbs 12-13 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Notice the moral of that Parable: Therefore keep watch. The 5 Foolish Virgins obviously did NOT keep watch. After all, they were sound asleep. But wait a minute… the 5 Wise Virgins were also sleeping. So what does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Harold Laubach Jr avatar

    Seperation From Christ, Not Possible! Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Nov 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,790 views

    Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ, A sermon from Romans 8:35-37, but also using Luke 15, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, as a good lesson.

    A son once left home against his parents will and went to live in California. You know, the California everyone dreams about, the beaches, the movie stars. The California that is in movies, and you hear about in songs. Well, then there is the real California. Soon he was out of money, out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Seeking The Kingdom

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,178 views

    Jesus described the pursuit of the kingdom thru the parables of the Hidden Treasure & the Pearl of Great Value. Participation in the kingdom of heaven is sought by the saints of God. But Why? We seek the kingdom for its...

    SEEKING & ENTERING The KINGDOM—Matthew 13:44-46 Attention: Career search vs. Job search. Investment Broker/Knows Value-Investment Potentials-Affordability Need: —Lax/Indifferent/Mediocrity reigns/Just ‘get by’/So-So. —Busy(own lives to lead)/Push God out in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    We Are Gomer

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 6, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,083 views

    James Montgomery Boice calls the enacted parable of Hosea and Gomer "the second greatest story in the Bible," a depiction of God's embracing, pardoning grace. In it we see that We are Gomer.

    We enact a parable of grace every time we observe the Lord's Supper. Another living parable was dramatized by Hosea the prophet. He was told by God to marry a wayward women who would prove to be unfaithful. He did so, to depict God's grace. It was not unusual for God to ask His prophets to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Real Righteousness

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 29, 2019
     | 3,958 views

    Luther's studies reveled that we are saved by grace through faith, and not by works. That thought is the heart of what the reformation. This sermon ties into the reformation with the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.

    Opening and Introduction Tonight, is a special day as we celebrate the reformation. Just over 500 years ago, Martin Luther nailed 95 theses on the Wittenberg church door, which changed the landscape of Europe, and the world. Luther’s disagreement with the Catholic church was very similar to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Love Neighbor: The Greatest Commandment Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018
     | 6,431 views

    Equally as difficult in loving God is learning what it means to love our neighbor as a disciple of Jesus Christ. This sermon reflects on both the greatest commandment as well as the parable of the Good Samaritan

    All You Need is Love: Loving Others: The Greatest Commandment, Part 2 Mark 12: 28 – 34 We spent last week looking at what it means to love God. Hopefully, we discovered that we love what we’re passionate about, and that to love God is to desire Him, to devote ourselves to Him, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist