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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 13:1-17 - Maybe If I Actually Listened For A Change! - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    In the middle of an argument, my Mum would say something like this - "Maybe if you LISTENED for a change, you would understand what I am trying to tell you!" So often I am not so much listening but simply waiting for the other person to finish so that I c

    MAYBE IF I ACTUALLY LISTENED FOR A CHANGE! - Matthew 13:1-17 - Part 1 In the middle of an argument, my Mum would say something like this - "Maybe if you LISTENED for a change, you would understand what I am trying to tell you!" So often I am not so much listening but simply waiting for the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Once And Future King

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,466 views

    64% of this parable is devoted to Christ asking Christians to give an account for their lives! Christ highlights the great sin of doing nothing -- 35% is devoted to the negligent servant. God help American Christians at the Judgment!

    THE ONCE & FUTURE KING [The Great Sin of Doing Nothing] Luke 19:11-27 INTRODUCTION A. DEMONSTRATION: LIFE IS LIKE BROWNIES 1. My wife makes the best brownies. I’m going to give away these brownies to those who got the slips of paper. Please come up and get them. 2. Imagine this pan of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Four Soils

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,936 views

    A look at the four soils through a science experiment, asking which soil are you.

    Luke 8:4-8 June 22, 2014 What if I told you I had a gift for you? It’s really a good gift too. It’s better than dark chocolate candy with a cup of hot coffee. And let me tell you, it’s hard to get much better than that. Well, maybe it would be having some stuffed pizza first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laborers In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 18, 2014
     | 6,726 views

    The parable of the vineyard in Matthew 20 is almost mind boggling in scope and what can be extracted from it. In this sermon we are taking a look at the relationship between the owner and the workers and becoming an employee and the "doing".

    Now we need to remember that we can never take a scripture out of context. Just before this the Rich Young Ruler asks Jesus in Matthew 19:16b (NASB) “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?” “Do” This was an underlying foundation in the mind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    All In A Day's Work

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 5, 2015
     | 10,240 views

    This sermon looks at the workers in the marketplace waiting on someone to hire them. They are compared to Christians today.

    The young man had just graduated from college and was at his first job interview. He was applying to be an accountant. Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked him, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The young man replied, "In the neighborhood of $100,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Prodigal Son - A Journey Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Scott Wiens on Aug 6, 2013
     | 9,045 views

    There is are tremendous lessons about extending grace to those who are undeserving of grace within this story. This sermon focuses on the story of the prodigal son and examines the different portions of the story and how grace is the key.

    Sermon: The Prodigal Son - The Journey to Redemption Introduction 1The parable of the Prodigal Son a. It is one of our favorite parables…why? i. Because we can relate to it so much better than the other parables ii. It has the timeless story that is repeated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Good Samaritan?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019
     | 3,802 views

    Sometimes the most 'Christian' person is one who does not follow Jesus, but cares for his fellow man

    Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. Teacher, he said, what must I do to inherit eternal life? He said to him, What is written in the law? What do you read there? He answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    God’s Love Is For Everyone!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 11, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,487 views

    no matter what we have done, God still loves us

    Now all the tax-collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, 'This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.' (Luke 15:1-2) The verses you just heard are only a small portion of a lengthy conversation Jesus had ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Having A Heart For Jesus

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 19, 2024
     | 881 views

    This sermon explores our daily choice to follow Christ, the importance of nurturing a receptive heart, and the consequences of neglecting God and His Word.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this hallowed gathering where we come together as a family, united under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come not as strangers, but as members of one body, each one of us a unique, cherished part of the divine tapestry that God has woven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,634 views

    God loves the lost. God loves the found. Who do you know that is lost and needs some spiritual direction? How much effort are you placing in your life in spreading the Gospel?

    LOST AND FOUND LUKE 15:1-10 #lostandfound SEGMENTED NARRATIVE 1 I want you to imagine a very busy shopping center. Perhaps it is your favorite mall. Maybe it is even Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and there are sales after sales and the shopping center is wall to wall people. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Am I Looking For?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,921 views

    "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field...The kingdom of heaven is like ... finding one pearl of great value, .... the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind"

    A certain man went to Church one Sunday. He frowned when the organist missed a note during the opening hymn. He gave a mean stare at two teenagers talking to each other when the congregation was at prayer. During the Scripture Readings he kept looking impatiently at his watch. When the collection ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Jesus Enters "His” Temple”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,642 views

    Another parable from Jesus, about “God’s” character, as Jesus enters His temple, corrupted by the selling of livestock and money changers. Notes from Kenneth Bailey's book "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes" understanding the parable.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 3, 2022 Text: Luke 20 Lent V Redeemer “Jesus Enters “His” Temple” Kenneth Bailey in his book “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes” has suggested that there is a better title for this parable. Instead of “The Parable of the Tenants” he recommends: “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being The Broom! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,641 views

    The parable of ther lost coin. Of the features of the parable have you considered your part, have you considered what it takes to be the broom? A very short illustrative sermon.

    Being the broom. Luke 15:8-10 Jesus tells us this little wee parable about lost people being found; in it he compares those people to a silver coin a lost silver coin. Now in our day and age with rampant inflation a silver coin is for most of us not a big deal. Back in the day this coin a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 4 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 17, 2025
     | 109 views

    We determine where this mustard seed parable fits into Church History and its relationship to the church at Pergamum. Mainly we look at a number of practical issues in being overcomers in a world infiltrated by these foul birds of the air.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 4 of 4 We continue from last time and begin with practical matters to help prevent the evil of the mustard seed for gaining control. These will help in being overcomers. COMING DOWN TO PRACTICAL ISSUES The mustard seed started ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    23. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl Of Greatest Price – Part 3 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025
     | 7 views

    The matching church for the Parable of the Pearl of Greatest Price is the church at Philadelphia, the next in the order. Every one of these Kingdom Parables has a matching church and a period in Church History. We examine in some detail the church in Philadelphia.

    23. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl of Greatest Price – Part 3 of 4 WHAT DOES PHILADELPHIA REPRESENT? WHAT’S ITS PLACE IN CHURCH HISTORY? [1]. INTRODUCTION FOR PART 3 We have completed the Study of the Pearl of Great Price, and looked at the Merchantman and the formation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational