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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Parable Of The Weeds.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2024
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    There is no separating out until the harvest.

    THE PARABLE OF THE WEEDS. Matthew 13:24-30. The interpretation of the parable of the wheat and the tares (MATTHEW 13:24-30) should not be a matter of contention, as Jesus Himself gives the interpretation in Matthew 13:36-43. MATTHEW 13:24. “The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parable Of The Weeds

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Oct 16, 2022
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    The lessons taught in Christ's parables are just as relevant to us today but looking at them in light of the times in which they originated gives us a different perspective.

    Parable of the Wheat and the Tares by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. What a Book 1. Number 1 seller of all times 2. A gift that keeps on giving 3. No matter how many times you read it you can always find something new 4. II Tim. 3:16-17 – NIV – “All scripture is God-breathed and is useful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parables Of Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
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    This sermon encourages self-examination of our faith and commitment to God's Word, urging us to bear spiritual fruit through understanding and living out His teachings.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for the Lord. We are here, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine design of our Heavenly Father, drawn together to seek His wisdom and to grow in our understanding of His Word. The world outside these ...read more

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    Parable Of The Talents Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 12, 2023
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    I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God. The parable of the Talents is a glimpse of the Judgment Seat of Christ and the importance of being prepared for that moment.

    PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Please open your Bible to Matthew 25 as we continue with our eternal reward series with today’s message, “The Parable of the Talents.” The parable of the talents is a behind the scene glimpse of what it will be like when we stand before Jesus Christ, the eternal King of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Living Life With Purpose, On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
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     | 55,718 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Finding God’s purpose and living to fulfill it - starting where you are with what you are doing....

    Series - "Living Life to the Full" Living with Purpose on Purpose (LTF-04) Eph. 1:9-12 There is an abundance, these days, of pop-psychologists hawking their self-help seminars on the sidewalks of almost every sphere of life. Gurus of every ilk flood the internet selling their secret formulas and ...read more

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    Sermon # 31 - The Purpose Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 26, 2025
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    The Parable of the Good Samaritan is familiar to all of us. However, if we study this from a deeper spiritual angle, we will understand God’s greater plan for us as individuals who believe in Him and His purpose for the church at large.

    As we continue our study on the church, for today’s meditation we will study this portion of scripture found in the Gospel of Luke chapter 10. We read in Luke 10:30-35, “To answer this question, Jesus said, “A man was going down the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. Some robbers surrounded him, tore ...read more

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    The Parable Of The Prodigal Son (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 13, 2009
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     | 5,990 views

    God welcomes repentant sinners and rejoices over them.

    [To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] It’s often said that Charles Dickens, one of the most popular writers of all time, considered the parable of the prodigal son to be “the greatest story ever told.” Since this parable is really about the different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do I Expect To Hear?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 13, 2008
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    A Sermon for Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time(A) "As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit" Matthew 13:23

    let me ask a question of all you who are here today—What did you come expecting here to hear? In a fascinating story of his journey across the United States with his pet dog, John Steinbeck tells of a Church service he attended during his travels in the State of Vermont. Tongue in cheek, he says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 13, 2011
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    What we have is given to us, they are not ours. We are given what we can handle by God's sovereign will. We are all different, designed to be that way. We are to invest what we have been given. Our focus is on doing our best, not in comparing or compe

    Beginning from Chapter 24 (p.9), Jesus started to talk about the “signs of the end times”. • He will return one day, but just before He does, what can we expect to see. The disciples asked Him in 24:3. • Jesus went on describe the signs of the end times. Until 24:36 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being A Good Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 10, 2025
     | 337 views

    What does a good neighbor look like? What if you had the compassion of the Good Samaritan that could change the way that you engage with the people around you? Get ready to learn from the greatest Teacher (Jesus) we have!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Being a Good Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 This morning we will be looking at the practice of being good neighbors. Our text comes from Luke chapter 10, versus 25 to 37, ...read more

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    Money Matters

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 17, 2005
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     | 3,014 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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    Parenting With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 12, 2014
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     | 59,743 views

    Psalm 78 is a hymn for the home. It teaches that the responsibility of each parent or grandparent is that our kids & grandchildren know God & His Word, that they understand that the key to success is to know the Lord, to love Him, & to be obedient to Him.

    PSALM 78: 1-8 PARENTING WITH A PURPOSE [Deuteronomy 6:1-9] Today is that wonderful Sunday we call Mother’s Day, a day when we celebrate our moms and the priceless role they play in family and society. Moms, it’s not my intention today to add to your struggles as a mom, because many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cross-Purposes

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
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    Jesus was dead, so what is to be done with the body. Watch how God makes sure that His Son is honored, and how that is with cross-purposes with what men want to do. Is it any surprise that God wins?

    Passage: Matthew 27:57-66 Intro: So Jesus is dead, the crowds are gone, the drama is over, ( or so most thought) 1. the sun has reappeared, but for just a few more hours 2. the earth has stopped shaking, and there is nothing left but the sad sight of three mutilated corpses on crosses. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Purpose Of Tragedies Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,594 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of Tragedies

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
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    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational