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  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    How's Your Heart?

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 415 ratings
     | 35,721 views

    In order to experience real growth in your life, the condition of your heart will determine what God’s Word can do in your life.

    Luke 8:1-15 "How Is Your Heart?" By Rev. Mark Hiehle The Parable of the sower, is a very familiar portion of scripture. It can be very tempting to think to yourself, "I’ve heard this story, hundreds of times before, and there is nothing new here for me." Because we think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Practical Love

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,736 views

    Jesus is calling His people to live a life of practical love for the world to see.

    Practical Love Luke 10:29-37 October 21, 2001 Introduction A survivor of a Nazi death camp wrote these words very bitterly: "Here’s to a world that did not care. To those who had eyes but would not see. To those who had ears but would not hear. To those who had voices but would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Complacent Or Passionate Heart, Which Will It Be?

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 8,600 views

    The abundant Christian life is a choice that starts with how we listen and respond to the Word of God.

    Intro: There once was a not so bright fellow who saw an advertisement for a cruise. The sign in the travel agency window read “Cruise -- $100 Cash.” I’ve got a hundred dollars, he thought. And I’d like to go on a cruise. So he entered the door and announced his desires. The fellow at the desk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time To Go Home

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 26,017 views

    The only way to come back to the Father’s is to first come to yourself and realize that the Laws of the Father are in place to protect us.

    It’s time to go Home Luke 15:11-24 The Parable of the Prodigal is one of many parables Jesus used in His ministry. He used this particular parable in addition to others while He was addressing the publicans and sinners in the presence of the Pharisees and Scribes. Now Jesus begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Study Of 12 /13-34

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,274 views

    ¶Il n’était pas rare que les personnes en Palestine prennent leurs conflits non réglés aux rabbins respectés ; ¶mais Jésus a refusé d’être mélangé dans n’importe quelle problème au sujet de l’argent. ¶Mais hors de cette demande là est venu à Jésus une oc

    COMPLEMENT D’ETUDE LUC121334 Il n’était pas rare que les personnes en Palestine prennent leurs conflits non réglés aux rabbins respectés ; ¶mais Jésus a refusé d’être mélangé dans n’importe quelle problème au sujet de l’argent. ¶Mais hors de cette demande là est venu à Jésus une occasion de ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Plant In Faith, Harvest In Joy

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,204 views

    God will bring about incredible yields when we sow our lives in faith, trust, and hope. Putting all our trust in God promises blessings beyond imagination.

    Plant in Faith, Harvest in Joy Matthew 13:1-9 July 10, 2005 I want to tell you a story about Bill and Helen, two people now well into their eighties, who have a faith that is rock solid and which serves as an example for any who come to know them. About twenty years ago, Helen was scheduled for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    False Security

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,416 views

    The error of placing your trust in material things.

    False Security Luke 12:13-21 January 16, 2005 Luke 12:13-21 (NLT) Then someone called from the crowd, "Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me." [14] Jesus replied, "Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?" [15] Then he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Careful Out There...but Trust Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    The parable of the weeds and the wheat...We have to be careful and discerning, but we also have to trust Jesus to sort out the weeds and bless the wheat.

    Be Careful Out There…But Trust Jesus Matthew 13:24-30 July 17, 2005 The “Star Wars” saga is now ended. I remember going to the first “Star Wars” movie with my wife and a couple of friends when I was in seminary. We had Episdoe IV, “Star Wars: A New Hope” and then Episode V, “The Empire Strikes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Kingdom Of God Is Like...

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,718 views

    Signs of the kingdom are found in some moments of life that seem to be the most insignificant.

    The Kingdom of God is Like… Matthew 13:31-32 July 24, 2005 Toni and I like to get away for a couple of days every once in a while, just to get reacquainted with each other. It often happens over our anniversary in the middle of July. We like to go to Chicago to do all the tourist stuff: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    0809 Trinity Ix: Prodigal Son: The Missing Ingredient Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,299 views

    If you miss a key ingredient of this story, you end up turning its meaning on its head.

    Sermon: Prodigal son: The Missing Ingredient Text: Luke 15:11-32 Occasion: Trinity IX Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 24, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, August 12, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Money Matters

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,147 views

    Using earthly resources for kingdom purposes.

    Luke 16:1-2 (NLT) Jesus told this story to his disciples: "A rich man hired a manager to handle his affairs, but soon a rumor went around that the manager was thoroughly dishonest. [2] So his employer called him in and said, ’What’s this I hear about your stealing from me? Get your report in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Our Father Is Rich In Mercy

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,677 views

    Lent 4(C) - Even when were dead in transgressions and sins God made us alive with Christ because God our Father is rich in mercy.

    GOD OUR FATHER IS RICH IN MERCY March 26, 2006 -- Lent 4 - Luke 15:11-32 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Certainly today’s text is a familiar parable that we may have heard many times. It is still good to refresh our memory of the divine meaning here for our learning. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Luc 10/25-378

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,588 views

    D’abord, regardons la scène de cette histoire. La route de Jérusalem vers Jéricho était une route notoirement dangereuse. Jérusalem est de 2.300 pieds au-dessus de niveau de la mer ; la mer morte, dont près Jéricho tenu, est de 1.300 pieds au-dessous de n

    D’abord, regardons la scène de cette histoire. La route de Jérusalem vers Jéricho était une route notoirement dangereuse. Jérusalem est de 2.300 pieds au-dessus de niveau de la mer ; la mer morte, dont près Jéricho tenu, est de 1.300 pieds au-dessous de niveau de la mer. Tellement puis, en ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,347 views

    What happens when believers stray and how we make it back into the fold.

    25, September 2005 Dakota Community Church Lost Sheep Proverbs19: 27 Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge. 1Peter 2: 25 For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Isaiah 53:6 We ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,005 views

    Many people struggle with this well-known parable. Jesus seems to condone rather selfish, shady money-dealing. Actually the Gospel of forgiveness lies at its heart: are we ready to forgive?

    I don’t know about you, but I do have certainly difficulties with this parable. I’ve always tended to skirt around them, I must admit. But with this text in front of me for this morning I was forced to think about it more seriously. And I find that many of the problems are actually only on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican