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  • Frederick Davison avatar

    "Mammon Of Unrighteousness—his Eternal Flesh And Blood Oblation” Series

    Contributed by Frederick Davison on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,736 views

    The Mammon of Unrighteousness is not your works or ways, your merits or deeds, but the Eternal Flesh and Blood Oblation of our Dear Lord Jesus

    “Mammon of Unrighteousness—His Eternal Flesh and Blood Oblation” 2 Samuel 22.26-34; 1 Corinthians 10.6-13; St Luke 16.1-9; Psalm 54; TLH 366 the Sunday Sermon preached for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—UAC by the Rev. Frederick E. Davison, Pastor August 17, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Sinners Does Receive

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,303 views

    This is an invitation to trust in him. This is an exhortation to preach about him.

    “Clariza, have you seen my keys?” And then the search begins: under the couch, in the kitchen, in my office, in the laundry. We look like crazy because as always, I am running late. Then I hear those glorious words: “Here they are.” What a relief. This morning our Savior Jesus Christ is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesucristo Recibe A Los Pecadores

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,794 views

    Esta es una invitación a confiar en él y una exhortación a predicar sobre él.

    “Clariza, ¿has visto mis llaves?” Cada unos días se escuchan esas palabras en mi casa. Y luego empieza la búsqueda: bajo el sofá, en la cocina, en mi oficina, entre la ropa sucia. Como locos las buscamos porque como siempre ando tarde para una cita. Cuando de repente se escuchan las gloriosas ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Make The Most Of Your Master's Mammon

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,291 views

    how to use the things of this world to the glory of God’s Kingdom

    October 7, 2001 Luke 16:1-13 1 Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in and asked him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer.’ 3 “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Upward And Outward

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,031 views

    The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C; The people of the world live lives that are DOWNWARD and INWARD. As God’s people, redeemed by Jesus’ blood and righteousness, we can live our lives UPWARD and OUTWARD.

    Imagine a ship at sea. The clouds are dark, the wind is strong, and the waves are rough. Is the ship in danger? It all depends on direction—which way it is headed. If it is going toward the harbor, it’s safe. If it is pointed toward the rocks, it’s in trouble! Life is like that. Two identical ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Seed Of Change Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,970 views

    God brings change to our world slowly, one person at a time, but with dynamic results.

    I guess the parable of the sower is a familiar one to most of us. It’s one of those stories that have been told and retold countless times. So the danger is that when we hear it again we can think we already understand everything that there is to learn from it. Yet God’s word is living and active, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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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
     | 26,022 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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    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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    Wise Or Fool Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,792 views

    Jesus consistently and continually preached that we need to be ready. Over and over again we hear him say, “So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

    Wise or Fool Matthew 25:1-13 NOte: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com Now, let’s continue on in our series on the Parables of Jesus. Let’s open our Bible to the book of Matt.25: 1-13, and study the Parable of the Ten Virgins. The main emphasis of this parable is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Jesus Brings The Truth To Light—part 2 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,281 views

    Assumptions. We all have them. We all make them. In fact, we live our lives assuming that our assumptions about people and situations are accurate. It takes something strikingly different to make us stop and look at things from a different perspective.

    Jesus Brings the Truth to Light—Part 2 Matthew 21:28-32 Assumptions. We all have them. We all make them. In fact, we live our lives assuming that our assumptions about people and situations are accurate. It takes something strikingly different to make us stop and look at things from a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 13:1-17 - A Backhoe Wouldn’t Go Astray! - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 8, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,279 views

    Wait a minute! No, this is not about "15 minutes of fame". It’s about "sowing and reaping" longterm. It’s not "The Farmer wants a wife". It’s the FARMER WANTS A CROP. Jesus may have achieved CELEBRITY STATUS but He is not interested in walking out on the

    Matthew 13:1-17 - A BACKHOE WOULDN’T GO ASTRAY! - Part 2 Just as well He didn’t come to HOLLYWOOD. I can see some of his key people pushing back the fans who crowd in and just want to get close enough to touch the edge of his coat or get His AUTOGRAPH. The PAPARAZZI are out in force and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Hines avatar

    It's Your Economy That's The Problem

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Nov 16, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,230 views

    What is God’s Economy plan for our lives

    It’s Your Economy that is the Problem. “It’s the Economy, Stupid!” This buzz phrase become very popular during the first President Bush’s administration, and could easily be used today. Today let’s take a look at God’s spiritual economic plan for His people. Let’s start with something we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Morning After The Night Before

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,879 views

    We all know the story about the party that was thrown for the Prodigal, but what happened the next morning?

    You have all felt the feeling or have heard of someone who has. The dreaded morning after the night before. You hadn’t intended on staying at the party that long, you knew that you had to get up the next morning and yet there it was. As some people say, “it is what it is.” The year I graduated ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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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