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  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    “no Deposit, No Return” Series

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016
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    This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

    19 ‘There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even the dogs would come and lick his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is At Your Gate Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 8, 2016
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    This message is about reaching out to those who lie outside of our gates - be they Lazarus or the Rich Man. As Jesus reached out so too should the Body of Christ. May it be ever be so true today!

    Scripture: Luke 16:14-31 along with Psalms 146 and Jeremiah 32:1-15 Title: Who Is At Your Gate? This message is about reaching out to those who lie outside of our gate - be they Lazarus or the Rich Man. As Jesus reached out so too does the Body of Christ. May it be so today! INTRO: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "The Hollow Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 22, 2016
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    A sermon about the haves and the have not's.

    “The Hollow Life” Luke 16:19-31 A famous rich person said the following at a college commencement: “A couple of years ago I found out what ‘you can’t take it with you’ means. I found out while I was lying in the ditch at the side of a country road, covered ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Great Reversal

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2016
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    Do we even care? Or are we so busy accumulating wealth and looking for healing for ourselves, that we don't even see the destitute poor?

    Intro Are compassion and money incompatible? Goal Let’s learn how important God considers our care of the less fortunate. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Luke 16:19-31, an unnamed rich man and a famous beggar, Lazarus. We will learn about the dangers of the hard-hearted, selfish use of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?

    Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016
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    God puts people in our path that need love, acceptance, healing, and salvation. They are often packaged in problems. How and what do we do with the people problems in our lives. This sermon also deals with the reality of heaven, hell, and angels.

    “What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?” Luke 16:19 through Luke 16:31 (NIV) 19“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21and longing to eat what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016
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    this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016
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    this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    “a Letter From Hell” [adapted From A Message By Mike Turner]

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016
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    The Rich man, in our text, thought he was financially set. Whatever he wanted he could buy. He didn’t need anything or anyone…OR DID HE.

    “A Letter From Hell” Luke 16:19-31 Newspapers in the former Soviet Union, and other countries started running an article in the early 90’s about a group of scientists who were conducting deep drilling experiments in Siberia. These scientists claimed that they drilled into the core ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Horrors Of Hell

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2018
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    The Bible simply says, “....the rich man also died and was buried.” But the funeral must have been a grand affair. The rich man was most likely laid in the best casket, and there was a procession of mourners to accompany him to his grave . . .

    12-28-03 Title: The Horrors of Hell Text: (Luke 16:23) Scripture Reading: (Luke 16:19-31) Our text for today is Luke 16:19-31. I want to read for you, the results of a poll taken by Time Magazine and CNN News. It was a telephone poll of 1,018 American adults who were asked these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan's Battle Tactic Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 11, 2018
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    This messsage is the 2nd part of Satan's tactic of using the deceitfulness of riches to remove us from our relationship with God.

    Satan’s Battle Tactics Part 4 Scriptures: Proverbs 11:25; 22:6-7; Luke 6:38; 16:19-31 Introduction This is part four of my series “Satan’s Battle Tactics.” Last week I shared with you the first part on how the devil will use money to deceive us. This morning I want to conclude the tactic on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Healing Our Sick Hearts

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2018
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    There is, in fact, something in our nature that yearns for the divine, that longs for goodness and beauty and truth. Original sin has wounded us, but only our own deliberate actions can spiritually kill us.

    Thursday of 2nd Week in Lent 2018 Reformation/Revolution “More tortuous than all else is the human heart, beyond remedy; who can understand it?” If any Scripture verse summarizes the view of the Protestant reformers about the nature of humans, this one from Jeremiah must be it. The RSV renders it ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Steve Ely avatar

    One Month To Live - Pt. 2 - Wasted Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 9, 2018
     | 6,833 views

    The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?

    Pt. 2 - Wasted I. Introduction Time is so important to us that we have even given time power. Time will tell. Time will heal all wounds. I’m not really sure time has those abilities but I know this time is valuable. Time is the most valuable asset any one of us has. As we do our very best to try ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    How Can A Good God Send Anyone To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2018
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    Third in a five part series that attempts to answer hard questions about God, the Bible and faith.

    ENGAGE Growing up, I wasn’t particularly opposed to God. In fact, as I look back, I certainly believed there was a God, and for much of my early life I just assumed that since I wasn’t an axe murderer or a thief and that I’d done more good things than bad things in my life that one day I’d go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Don't Touch The Mountain (And Encounter With God) Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 19, 2018
     | 6,897 views

    The Israelite arrive at the mountain - but still do not have a permanent change of how they live - they want to "touch the mountain." Concludes with invitation to turn life over to God

    Exodus 19:3-6, 16-19 3 Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: 4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Where Did He Go?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 24, 2018
     | 7,139 views

    One of the least studied times of Jesus' life is the period between His death and His resurrection. So, the natural question is, "Where did He go?" Let's see if we can find out.

    If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene