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  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    God's Plan To Reach The World Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,784 views

    Part one of a two part series on evangelism.

    “Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him”. Introduction *The text that we are using today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Matthew 13:20-21 – Part 5 – Swimming At The Shallow End Of The Pool? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,489 views

    No matter how hardhitting and inspiring and deep the message is on Sunday, many stay at the shallow end and won’t continue with the faith that they profess.

    Matthew 13:20-21 – Part 5 – SWIMMING AT THE SHALLOW END OF THE POOL? He stays at the shallow end of the pool for a long time, refusing invitations to come out into the deeper water, even with his dad. But after a long time considering it, my grandson Zion Brave Bennett thrusts himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Big Picture Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 14, 2013
     | 5,503 views

    God's word is like a seed - it's meant to be planted, to take root, to grow and to bring forth new life! What place do you give the word of God in your life?

    The Big Picture - Mark 4:1-20 - January 13, 2013 Series: I Want To Follow Jesus - #1 I’ll invite you to open your Bibles with me this morning to the Gospel of Mark – Mark chapter 4, beginning in verse 1. Jesus is teaching the people and He is going to tell them a series of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Preparing The Soil Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,519 views

    There are things that hinder the soil of our heart from being truly fruitful, and things that help our soil to be fertile, let’s have good soil!

    1 Peter 2:1-3 VCC August 16, 1998 Preparing the Soil Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) He has exhorted the Christians to personal holiness in chapter 1 After encouraging personal holiness, he commanded them to have sincere love for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building A Better Marriage

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    Three actions for a better marriage.

    Colossians 3:18-19 Building A Better Marriage Introduction A. Skit B. The speaker at a woman’s club was lecturing on marriage and asked the audience how many of us wanted to "mother" our husbands. One member in the back row raised her hand. "You do want to mother your husband?" the speaker asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Parable Of The Sower And The Soils Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 22,985 views

    To stress the importance of preparing your heart to receive the Word of God.

    The Gospel of Mark #11: The Parable of the Sower and the Soils Text: Mark 4:1-20 Thesis: To stress the importance of preparing your heart to receive the Word of God. Introduction: (1) Oftentimes, Jesus spoke in parables. (a) “The Gospels record some sixty different parables of Jesus, most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeds And Soils Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,593 views

    Jesus teaches about the spiritual depth of people and their reception to the Word of God.

    Seeds and Soils June 8, 2008 Me: I know nothing about farming. I can’t make anything but weeds grow in my lawn. But I get fascinated by people who do understand those things. Some people can make any plant grow. When I walk through the garden section at Home Depot the plants all lean over. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life's Greatest Influences

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,177 views

    This message examines scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. Three influences lead people away from God and one influence leads people to God.

    Three Verses One -Life’s Greatest Influences- Matthew 13:18-23 This morning I want to examine scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. I’m titled the message, “Three Verses One.” I want us to look at three influences that lead people away from God and one influence that leads people ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    #2 -- Providence Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,457 views

    We are called to look beyond this world to the Lord--he is always our help.

    All Problems Solved? Last week we looked at our first song for the road, the first of the Psalms of Ascent – and it was one that got us going on the road of faith by reminding us of the need to repent. It wasn’t the happiest psalm. But it was an important one. It set things in perspective. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News Shoes Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 29, 2015
     | 7,023 views

    This part of the spiritual armor is good news for us but very bad news for Satan and his domain.

    Let’s begin today with a review. Paul is in prison chained to a guard 24 hours a day- seven days a week. As he is observing the soldiers uniform, the Holy Spirit begins to speak to him about spiritual armor. He takes note of the belt around the soldier’s waist. He notices that ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Strength In The Soil

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 8, 2026
     | 109 views

    Strength in the Soil. This morning, we look at St. Paul shows his weaknesses as an opportunity for Christ's Strength, and how it reflects into the Parable of the Sower.

    Good MORNING. We’re looking this morning at the call to share God’s Word, as well as show his Love in works of mercy, as found in our Gospel, and our epistle this morning. It would really warm a pastor’s heart if you remember some of Paul’s problems with the Corinthians that led to 2nd Corinthians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Heaven Became Silent

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    Heaven became silent when sin entered into the world, when Jesus died, and when sinners stand before God at the judgment.

    REV.8:1 "WHEN HEAVEN BECAME SILENT" * Heaven is a place of rejoicing! * There are angels that are praising God. * All the saints of old are there marching around the throne saying, "Glory to God and honor to the Lamb that was slain, Hallelujah, Amen!" * Heaven is not a quiet place! * But our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    God's Trust Fund Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 15, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,164 views

    God fives instruction for the blessings through giving.

    GOD’S TRUST FUND Reading in Genesis chapter eight and verse twenty we find one of the first things that Noah did after the flood was to build an altar and offer a sacrifice unto the Lord. Now this offering was pleasing to the Father; and by placing a rainbow in the sky He promised the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    From Zero To Hero Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,958 views

    This is pt 3 of 4 for the From Zero to Hero series. The worlds view of hereos is short sighted and twisted. God’s true heroes are the ones that are solely focused on serving Him. They are the Spiritual hereos that will be remembered not for 15 minutes but

    FROM ZERO TO HERO PART 3 (Noah) HERO WHO PERSEVERED NOTE: 4 OF THE 5 MAIN POINTS WERE ADAPTED FROM DOUG FIELDS, OLD SCHOOL GOOD GUYS MESSAGES. ALL THE BODY IS ORIGINAL FROM PASTOR RYAN AKERS, BUT THE POINTS ARE ADAPTED. Genesis 6:5-22, “5Now the LORD observed the extent of the people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Seeds By The Sea

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 7, 2011
     | 3,001 views

    Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost dealing with spreading God's word.

    Matthew 13: 1 – 9, 18 – 23 / Seeds By The Sea Intro: The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what he said. One evening during a reception, he decided to try an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed