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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Small To Great Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,990 views

    This message focuses on the way God is able to use small things in order to do great things. Using the Text from Luke 13:18-21, Jesus gives two examples of small things God can grow into great things.

    Faith in Action series Small to Great Luke 13:18-21 CHCC: May 16, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Quiz: 1) Which country has the largest population? (China: 1.3 billion) 2) What is the world’s tallest mountain? (Mt. Everest) 3) What type of tree is the tallest? (Redwood) 4) Who is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Growth And Transformation Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 18, 2010
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     | 5,316 views

    A fairly short talk given at an all-age baptism service as part of a series of talks entitled Jesus The Storyteller

    It was a Saturday - the Jewish Sabbath - and Jesus had just had compassion on a lady who had been crippled "for 18 years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all" (13:11). Jesus did a wonderful thing. He placed his hands on her and healed her. She was delighted and praised God for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Setting Our Minds To God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 24, 2012
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    As a Christian, see yourself in God’s Kingdom everyday and live accordingly!

    Let’s start with this question: What do you need to have a kingdom? A kingdom needs a ruler! A kingdom needs people or “subjects”! A kingdom needs a realm or a place! Jesus Christ often talked about the Kingdom of God. The kingdom of God is mentioned over 70 times in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Tale Of Two Churches Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2012
     | 3,823 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 20 – 21

    Luke 13: 20 – 21 A Tale of Two Churches 20 And again He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.” The first Gospel written came from the pen of the apostle Matthew. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Bondage / In Christ You Are Free Indeed

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 26, 2013
    based on 58 ratings
     | 55,636 views

    What binds you? What binds me? What prevents us from standing up straight in a spiritual sense? What is holding us back from being transformed into the image of Christ? What is holding us back from being able to enjoy life fully?

    On the night of December 16th 1773 .... a small group of men banded together, ...... boarded three merchant ships in Boston Harbor ...... and dumped 342 chests of tea into the bay. This group of men, .... who called themselves the Sons of Liberty, ...... took this action .... because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James Snyder avatar

    Parable Of The Mustard Seed And The Leaven

    Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 2, 2013
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    The power of God’s kingdom is living from within. Discovering the inner strength of our fellowship with God is the beginning of a marvelous journey.

    Samuel was seeking a replacement for King Saul who had disappointed him. Samuel did his best to make Saul’s administration successful, but Saul failed and had to be replaced by God’s order. 1 Samuel 16:1 – “And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Michael Adams avatar

    The Narrow Door

    Contributed by Michael Adams on Mar 16, 2010
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    "Someone" (vs 23) asks a general question but God desires personal questons... Thoughts on our walk toward the Narrow Door. Can be a very fun sermon. A call for people to have a deeper walk with God. Concluding sugestions at the end of sermon.

    In some of our previous messages I shared from: 1) Luke 13:31-35 where Jesus weeps for Jerusalem. The Pharisees have a pretense of caring for Jesus by warning Him of Herod's plans to kill Him, all while they themselves desire to do just that. We also talked about the animal imagery used in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fruitlessness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,731 views

    In the middle of faithlessness and unrepentance, God moves graciously.

    Luke 13:1-9, 31-35 “Fruitlessness” INTRODUCTION Two teenagers were driving along a mountain road near Flagstaff. As some of us have a tendency to do, they were going rather fast—about 75 miles per hour. The driver lost control of the truck. The truck crashed through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Webb avatar

    Parable Of The Leaven

    Contributed by Robert Webb on May 10, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,374 views

    Suppose everyone was a soul winner like you, read the Bible like you, prayed like you, attended church like you, what would the world be like?

    Suppose every person in the world was the same type person you are. Husband or wife, son or daughter, father or mother, church member, citizen, employer or employee. Suppose every person was a soul winner like you. Read the Bible like you, prayed like you, attended church life you, had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Mustard Seed And The Leaven Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,966 views

    The parables of the mustard seed and the leaven teach us about the growth of the kingdom of God.

    Scripture Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only has a few months left to live. Jesus knows that he is going to Jerusalem to pay the penalty for people’s sin by his death. He will sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. Luke 12-13 alternates between ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 5,175 views

    Parable of Mustard Seed & Narrow Door (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22) • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • John Bright avatar

    Don’t Miss The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023
     | 1,675 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Don’t Miss the Kingdom" Luke 13:18-35 A sermon for 10/9/22 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 13 22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    What Will You Gain? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2023
     | 2,873 views

    There are two sharply contrasting philosophies of life. One is seen in the rich fool story. It is about going for what the world offers. The other philosophy of life is about going for what Christ offers. Our passage contrasts these two philosophies.

    What will you gain? Mark 8:34-38 The story is told of a rich farmer, his fields were particularly fruitful, so much so that there was not enough room to store everything. He tore down the barns and built new and bigger ones. After the new barns were built, he felt like he could sit back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Mustard Seed And Leaven.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 21, 2023
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     | 974 views

    Two Parables of the Kingdom of God.

    A MUSTARD SEED AND LEAVEN. Luke 13:18-21. I. A Mustard Seed. LUKE 13:18-19. A mustard seed is about the size of a pin-head: and in the right climate, the plant might grow big enough to hold the weight of an adult male. I have heard of a man who built a swing in his mustard tree; another was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Parable Of The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 5, 2024
     | 1,121 views

    What did Jesus mean by this parable and how can I grow in the Kingdom through His words

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org There is an ongoing trend in the Church today that I am constantly aware of and continually speak out against, and this is the apostate church. This is not about personal preference or stylistic differences that ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren