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    The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,647 views

    God's love and invitation to His kingdom is extended to all, but we must understand and be willing to pay the cost of following Jesus, and share His love with everyone, regardless of their past.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a remarkable passage from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 22, verses 1-14. Our theme today is God's invitation to all, counting the cost of following Jesus, and the parable of the wedding banquet. This powerful message reminds us of God's ...read more

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    Finding The King[2015]-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2015
     | 3,610 views

    5 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

    FINDING The KING-V...FINDING The KING’s WORTH—Matthew 2:1-12 Mr. 'M’s' cemetery plot in Carrabelle. There is an archway & small gazebo. It is always beautifully landscaped with flowering plants. During Christmas I discovered that the plot is also rigged for lights & has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah In The Pits Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
     | 8,062 views

    Having defeated the prophets of Baal Elijah is exhausted and afraid but God strengthens him and sends him off to appoint Elisha to take over from him.

    It must have been an overwhelming experience for Elijah on Mt Carmel mustn't it? In fact, to see the lightning fall from the sky and consume everything on the altar, after what was the simplest of prayers by Elijah, must have had an incredible impact not only on him but on everyone present. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    In Search Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017
     | 7,875 views

    A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION AS TWO GRADUATES ARE HEADING OFF TO COLLEGE. A SAD TIME FOR US AS THEIR LIVES TAKE THEM ELSEWHERE, BUT WE ALSO CELEBRATE WITH THEM IN THEIR ACHIEVEMENT.

    IN SEARCH OF WISDOM PROVERBS 1:1-19 YOU’LL HAVE TO FORGIVE ME IF I FEEL A BIT MELANCHOLY ABOUT THE MESSAGE TODAY. THESE ARE VERY SAD SERVICES IN SOME WAYS. EVA AND AMANDA ARE GETTING READY TO LEAVE OUR COMMUNITY TO CONTINUE WITH THEIR LIFE GOALS AND AMBITIONS. THEY WILL BE BACK TO VISIT, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of The Times?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 5, 2021
     | 2,428 views

    Every generation looks for the signs of Jesus' return. Maybe some of those signs are here, maybe not. In either case, we must pay attention and prepare for His return.

    1. The best fairy tales come from the worst fears… Many deal with poverty, famine, and abandoned children. There is often the added element of getting lost in the woods. Hansel and Gretel; Rapunzel; Little Red Riding Hood. . . 2. I want to tell you about a true scary story. It’s called, “The Year ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pursuit Of Excellence

    Contributed by Mike Spain on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 15,066 views

    Here is a motivational message that will drive home the point that pursuing excellence is not always fun, and may not bring instant results. However, the end result (if found in Christ) is worth more than gold.

    The proof of your DESIRE is in your PURSUIT! Daniel 1:8-17 Daniel 3:13-18 Four theorems from the text 1. The pursuit of excellence will most always seem foreign to those on the OUTSIDE looking IN! (See Dan. 1:10 and 3:14) In 1:10 - The official didn’t understand why Daniel would not eat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Behold The Lamb

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
     | 8,024 views

    ON the cross God took your sins and placed them on him, so his death could pay the price for your sins. it is like he picked up your tab at the restaurant.

    Behold The Lamb John 1:29 29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh ( or, beareth) away the sin of the world. I love simplicity..., especially when it comes to the gospel. I think the best sermons in the world are those that make the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wasted And Unused Gifts

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 4, 2025
     | 88 views

    I wrote this devotional to share at our deacon meeting because many of the men take their name OFF of the ballot when we choose who will be deacons.

    Wasted & Unused Gifts This devotional looks at a parable we’ve all heard; the one where the servant buries the one talent his master gave him. Our Master, God Almighty, has given us many talents & abilities to use in the upbuilding of His Kingdom. Are we using them or hiding them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helping Needy People

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 16,300 views

    A preacher’s wife dies leaving a debt she can’t pay. The creditor is on his way to collect her two sons as payment. What to do? God has ways.

    Helping Needy People 2 Kings 4:1-7 Elijah and Elisha are very unique prophets in the Old Testament. They both served the Lord in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. This was after the division and civil war broke out in Rehoboam’s reign. If you are familiar with the history of Israel, you remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Good Deed Must I Do? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,260 views

    The rich young ruler’s question was off-base. It assumes that we can do one overriding deed to win God over; it is possessive; and it is self-centered.

    I am not very good at giving gifts. I just have a hard time, when Christmas and birthdays and anniversaries roll around, a hard time giving the right gifts. It’s not that the folks I want to give to are picky or unworthy; it’s just that I can’t seem to figure out what they want and get it. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Sacrifices

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,952 views

    This is the 6th sermon in a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. The problem with living sacrifices is they keep getting down off the altar.

    “living sacrifices” Now that’s an interesting turn of phrase. It sounds like an oxymoron. Living and sacrifice don’t really seem like they go together, do they? When I think of the word ‘sacrifice’, certain images come to mind. I think of a play made in baseball, where one player is tagged out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Antioch Concept

    Contributed by Tom Anglin on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,215 views

    A challenge to the Church, to take up where the church at Antioch left off, the task: the unfinished business of taking the Gospel to the ends of the Earth!

    Percentage of new church members who have come from another church: 80 -- Pentecostal Evangel, 3/210/92. "To Verify," Leadership. The church is the only cooperative society in the world that exists for the benefit of its nonmembers. -- William Temple, Leadership, Vol. 5, no. 4. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get Out Of The Box

    Contributed by John Slythe on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 228 ratings
     | 19,018 views

    What happens when we take off the blinders of faith and really come to Jesus with the faith of a child who believes in the impossible?

    GET OUT OF THE BOX! A man became lost in his travels and wandered into a bed of quicksand. Confucius saw the man’s predicament and said, “It is evident that men should stay out of places such as this.” Next, Buddha observed the situation and said, “Let that man’s plight be a lesson to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Feet On The Earth - Head In The Sky Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 195 ratings
     | 30,293 views

    Paul tells the Colossians they need to keep their eyes on things above and kill off the things of this earth in their lives. How does that work?

    OPEN: April 17, 1964 something unique and noteworthy took place in America… That event was the introduction of the Ford Mustang. On that day the following events took place: 1. A Mustang had been chosen as the pace car for a stock car race in Huntsville, Alabama. When it drove onto the track, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Big Ears Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,383 views

    James challenges us to have Big Ears when it comes to a make over- this series of messages kicked off the new year

    INTRODUCTION, Well it happened again. There I was minding my business during the Holiday Season. Kathy and I went to the new Pullman Square Movie Theater to see the film “Oceans 12” I got in line to purchase my tickets when it happened – 2 Please, and then he rang up the price and there it was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ