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  • Dan Erickson avatar

    The Right Kind Of Dirt

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 237 ratings
     | 15,117 views

    What about all the people who at one time professed faith in Jesus Christ but who now seem to have little interest in the things of the Lord?

    I've made my choice," wrote the basketball star. "I love Jesus Christ and I try to serve Him to the best of my ability. How about you?" No, those are not the words of David Robinson, A. C. Green or any other Christian currently playing in the NBA. That testimony is from a tract written thirty years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word As Seed

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2020
     | 4,707 views

    Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23.

    Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23. The Parable Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Rich Is Your Soil?

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 8, 2018
     | 8,093 views

    Teaches about the Parable of the Sower where Jesus tells His disciples about how the Word of God will be received & what it will produce

    How Rich is Your Soil? In several instances Jesus gave lessons by telling stories called “parables” because they required some thought to fully understand. The lessons were intended for the people who were truly wanting to know more of the Kingdom of God. He wasn't interested in those who came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Left Out Or Left Behind?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,426 views

    The second sermon of a 4 part series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So We Can Say ‘Yes.’

    This morning, take your bulletin or another piece of paper, and a pen or pencil and take a couple of moments to respond to these four questions. (Slide 1) What is contentment? Are you a content person? What would make you content? What is your source of contentment? Now, as we watch this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Miracle Gro

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,424 views

    Several things are robbing us from producing a fruitful crop in our life. Identify what is missing and add the Miracle Gro today.

    March, 2007 “Miracle Gro” Matthew 13:1-23 INTRODUCTION: In rural Palestine the seed was sown in broadcast fashion and the sowing PRECEDED the plowing. The sower deliberately sowed the seed in the path, in rocky places, and among thorns as well as in the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Valley Gate Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021
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     | 2,197 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

    Series: Rebuild The Gates [#4] THE VALLEY GATE Nehemiah 3:13 Introduction: The idea that the Christian life is a “bed of roses” is a trick from the devil. As Christians, we have to go through difficult times. With that in mind, we come to our next gate that was rebuilt- The Valley ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing And Accepting The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024
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    This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

    GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION SHARING & ACCEPTING GOD’S WORD A. Mark 4:1-9 (READ) 1. In Mark 3, we see the CROWDS that are FOLLOWING Jesus growing by LEAPS and BOUNDS. a. “Jesus now has His 12 apostles in place to help Him minister to the people”- Mark 3:13-19. b. Among ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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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
     | 8,181 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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    Recognizing The Receptive Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
     | 3,354 views

    We are called to reach out those around us with the hope and message of the gospel.

    Recognizing the Receptive Series: Spring Life - Identify Matthew 13:1-9, Luke 19:1-10 March 4, 2007 Morning Service This message was prepared using the Springlife materials supplied by the Wesleyan Headquarters. Introduction When I was young, we always planted a garden at my grandmother’s house. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sowing In Good Soil

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,148 views

    sowing the Good Seed, the word of God

    SOWING THE SEED OF THE WORD OF GOD IN GOOD GROUND Today lord willing I’ll try & talk a little about the parable we find in matt. 13: to do with sowing seed, the word of God. Matthew 13:1- 9 Listen as I read the 1st 9 verses; 1 The same day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Promise Of Understanding Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 5, 2013
     | 4,973 views

    Jesus promises that when we pay attention, understand, and obey what we have been taught He will give us the keys to unlock the secrets of the Kingdom.

    Two kingdoms are at war with each other, the kingdom of sin that leads to death and the Kingdom of Jesus that leads to life. Two kingdoms in an epic battle for each of us. Last week I declared that the battle has begun against the illegal actions that sin has taken toward the will of God. Last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Shoes Of Peace

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 31,451 views

    The Roman soldier’s shoes were not an ordinary kind of shoes. They were made out of bronze or brass—usually brass—and the shoes were primarily composed of two parts: (1) the greave, and (2) the shoe itself. These shoes were exceptionally dangerous to an

    SHOES OF PEACE TEXT: Ephesians 6:15; Philippians 4:7 The Roman soldier’s shoes were not an ordinary kind of shoes. They were made out of bronze or brass—usually brass—and the shoes were primarily composed of two parts: (1) the greave, and (2) the shoe itself. These shoes were exceptionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 3, 2023
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     | 12,292 views

    There are endless parallels between men's use of rocks and stones, and who Jesus is. Jesus is the rock, and Jesus is the way.

    TITLE: ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I STAND SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 17:6 / I CORINTHIANS 10:4 Many of the wonders of the world were made of huge rocks, and because of this they have survived in part to this day. We are familiar with - • The Great Wall of China -- seventh century b.c. • The Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Purpose (Father's Day 2018)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 21, 2021
     | 1,713 views

    The father and son (Tug McGraw and Tim McGraw—- withheld till the end like Paul Harvey’s style) that I speak of this morning are both famous. Though they were separated for many years, it is more than obvious that God’s “purpose” was at work in bringing them together.

    GOD’S PURPOSE Text: Romans 8:28 Our church secretary Paula (at Indian Field UMC) often shares insightful thoughts for the day that come from a daily calendar she has. The one that she shared from May 11, 2018 fits very well with the message for today. It reads… “God’s purpose is greater ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Loosed Living

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 7, 2016
     | 6,707 views

    Jesus resurrects us to New Life. Once we are loosed from the old we should live up to the potential he places in us.

    1. Death is Unstoppable Back in March of 2008, the mayor of a city in SW France had a problem. It seems his village was running out of space. Not in housing, nor in the retail district, nor even at City Hall. It seems they were running out of space… in the cemetery. There was no room for any more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ