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  • William Baeta avatar

    You Cannot Serve God And Money

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,868 views

    “No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money” Luke 16:13.

    Theme: You cannot serve God and money Text: Amos 8:4-7; 1 Tim. 2:1-8; Lk. 16:1-13 God is concerned about our future and teaches us to also show that same concern. Our concern should lead us to make the right decisions in life. When God created the tree that yields fruit, the Scriptures declare ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Star Of Hope For New Years Eve

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 51,227 views

    The ball that drops at Times Square is called the "Star of Hope" and on its face are the "wishes" of our nation for courage, peace, fellowship etc. But if we listen to Scripture, we have a hope based on something more than "wishing upon a star."

    OPEN: Tonight at 11:59 pm, over one billion people all across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. That got me to wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” and what I discovered was intriguing: · The 1st "time-ball" was installed on top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parable Of The Forgiving Father Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,012 views

    This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father.

    Parable of the forgiving father The text This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father. Therefore I would agree with some people that the parable is better known as the Parable of the forgiving father. (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Is Your God Too Small?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,416 views

    Is our God too small? Do we labor under misconceptions about what he is really like? Isn’t it time that we seek to be more like God and give up trying to make him more like us?

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 25, 2001 IS YOUR GOD TOO SMALL? Isaac Butterworth Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 (NRSV) 1/ Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2/ And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Shouldn’t We Put Family First?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,059 views

    A look at the difficult passages where Jesus calls us to "hate" our families. Why would He ask something like that?

    IT SOUNDS GOOD AND RIGHT: “Family first.” - “Family first” comes naturally for us because it’s so easy to love your family more than anything. - Sure, they aggravate us sometimes, but they are our deepest earthly relationships. When a family is as it should be, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong Body Of The Upright

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 7, 2014
     | 2,978 views

    To compare the wrong and right interpretation of this verse Proverbs 14:11 with proofs from the Bible.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have bodies like the man of steel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare the wrong and right interpretation of this verse Proverbs 14:11 with proofs from the Bible. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 14:11 (Amplified Bible) 14:11 The house of the wicked shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ignoring The One Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,906 views

    Characteristics maturing believers struggle with: 1. We can be Unconcerned 2. We can feel Entitled 3. We can be Unresponsive

    January 29 Ignoring The One Luke 15:11-32 Characteristics maturing believers struggle with: 1. We can be Unconcerned 2. We can feel Entitled 3. We can be Unresponsive When I was a child, I don’t know 6-7 yrs old, I went for a walk to discover what was on the other side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of Two Lost Sons Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 1,641 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet.

    "The Parable of Two Lost Sons" Luke 15:11-32 Pastor John Bright Luke 15 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons.” Pause right there. Those words I just read; they were “Breathed by God”! God wants you to hear His Word right now! So, what is your response? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Wake-Up, Clean-Up, Dress-Up

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,894 views

    Jesus is coming back soon. The signs of His Coming are almost all on display. Paul tells us in Romans 13:11-14 how this knowledge should be affecting our lives: we should Wake-Up, Clean-Up, Dress-Up.

    WAKE-UP, CLEAN-UP, DRESS-UP Rom. 13:11-14 MSG INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this old country farmer. He’s taking his nephew camping for the first time. His nephew had five degrees. He’s one of the smartest men alive. They set up their tent and quickly fell asleep. 2. In the middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Absolute Need For One Another

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 11,532 views

    In an age of social isolationism and disengagement from the body of Christ, the Lord is calling us to be a community of believers again.

    Our Absolute Need for One Another August, 2002 Acts 2: 42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Setting The Course To Enter Higher Dimensions

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 19,524 views

    Thi sermon is about what we must do in order to enter a higher dimension of blessing and fruitfulness in our life

    SETTING THE COURSE TO ENTER HIGHER DIMENSIONS OUTLINE 1.EXPECTATION 2.EFFORT 3.ENTHUSIASM 4.ENERGY 5.ENLIGHTENMENT 6.ENDURANCE 7.EXTENT THE MESSAGE SETTING THE COURSE TO ENTER HIGHER DIMENSIONS 1.EXPECTATION Nehemiah 2:20 John 5:5-9 To enter higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,829 views

    Driven from his home as an "illegitimate" child, Jephthah fought against the odds and elements to rediscover and reinvent himself. His tenacity led him to eventually become the hero and CEO of the nation that originally kicked him out. What to do when th

    I. LIFE IS JUST NOT ALWAYS FAIR A. True In The World, In Church, In Families, In Workplace B. Times When You Feel You’re Unfairly Treated 1. There may be times when you feel underappreciated, favoritism 2. There may be times when you feel excluded, left out II. DEUTERONOMY 23 – LAWS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How To Be An Effective Father

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,317 views

    A Father’s Day Message.

    HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE FATHER Mark 5:21-24; 35-43 INTRO: I come to speak to you, not as an authority on the subject of fatherhood, but as a participant in the reality of being a father. Our world is in great need of fathers who will be effective. In order to be an effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time For Examination

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 19,446 views

    A message for the New Year

    A TIME FOR EXAMINATION 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRO: It is traditional in many churches to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the year. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • L Lee avatar

    Omniscience Of God Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 17, 2010
     | 4,893 views

    Learn more about the character and attributes of God. It is difficult to please God or respond to Him appropriately if we do not know what He is like.

    Omniscience of God The doctrine that God knows everything. Hebrews 4:13 (NIV) Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Psalms 139:1 4 (NIV) For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. O LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church