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  • David Dykes avatar

    God's Dragnet Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,252 views

    A look at the parable of the net in three stages and personal applications of this truth.

    INTRODUCTION In Matthew 13, there are seven parables Jesus told about the Kingdom of Heaven. We looked at two long parables, the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds. Then we looked at four short parables, the mustard seed, yeast, a buried treasure and a pearl of great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time , Year A; 14th Sunday, Cycle A-- Different Yokes For Different Folks

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 13, 2020
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    It is an act not of juggling balls on a stage, but of carrying eggs from a barn.

    A yoke is a wooden frame fitted on working animals to evenly balance the load on each individual animal and allow them to work as a team. Jesus wears the yoke and we are yoked to him. A teacher read to her class the text, “My yoke is easy.” “Who can tell me what a yoke is?” she asked. A boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    What You Need, God Has

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
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    Jesus knew the disciples would face trials, persecution, and death. He knew they would have grief. So he comforted them. And Jesus comforts us as well when we are having problems and face grief.

    Series: “What To Do” See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I’m Disappointed; But I Just Can’t Win; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God Has) As I choose this passage to preach, I knew that these three verses were the three from the entire 16th chapter of John that I would concentrate on. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Authentic Versus Counterfeit Faith (Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,028 views

    This message examines the qualities of saving faith as revealed in Romans 4:18-22. In this chapter, Paul uses Abraham's example to teach the kind of faith response to God that ultimately leads to eternal salvation. Hint: It is not easy believism.

    Intro A major theme in Romans 4 is faith. Paul is aggressively contending for justification by faith alone. The issue we are currently addressing is the kind of faith Paul has in mind when he uses the word. We know from James 2 that some forms of faith are dead and worthless. We know from Jesus’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • John Knight avatar

    Never Give Up, Never Surrender

    Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    Motivation for the ministry and mission of the church.

    Never Give Up! Never Surrender! John 20:19-21; Acts 1:4-8 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Call To Become The Father

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
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    Our Call to become the father in the story involves grief, forgiveness & generosity

    Luke 15:11-32 May 23, 2004 The Call to Become the Father “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen. This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read it yet, read it this summer. We’ll have a little book discussion on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jim Drake avatar

    All You Can Ease Buffet Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,618 views

    God cries out in grief over the death of Israel because of their complacency.

    As you turn to Amos 6 tonight, I want to tell you about the first word of our text. That word is Woe. Everybody experiences grief in different ways. Some people keep it inside. Some people cry. But there are some people who really break down. We’ve all seen pictures of the professional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Moment Of Silence" - Worship Service Of The Godless

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,621 views

    This is not the time for the true church to be silent in the face of people’s grief and uncertainty

    “The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” Psalm 145:18 April 23, 2007 was exactly one week after the now infamous massacre of 32 people at Virginia Tech. I turned on the news that morning, as is my habit, to listen to what’s going on around the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Steve Ownby avatar

    The Wise Men

    Contributed by Steve Ownby on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,513 views

    This sermon is one which describes the stages of expectancy concerning the return of Christ.

    The Wisemen Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: According to history and a little tradition from the beginning of time God’s children have been waiting for the Messiah and according to tradition the Magi came based upon signs and knowledge. We’re living in a time when people fall into one of three ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Called, Chosen And Faithful.

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    This sermon looks at the three stages we must go through to be overcomers.

    (1)INTRODUCTION: This verse shows the three stages a mature Christian, who will appear in the end-times with the Lamb (Jesus), has to go through. In King David we see these three stages. He was CALLED at the age of 17 to be King of all Israel when he was anointed by Samuel in Bethlehem. He was ...read more

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  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Daniel Chapter 7b Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    Do you know what is going to happen next on the world stage?

    Daniel – Chapter 7b Chapter 7 Outline I. Introduction to the Dream (7:1-3) a. The Date of the Dream (7:1) b. The Detail of the Dream (7:2-3) 1. The Four Winds (7:2a) 2. The Great Sea (7:2b) 3. The Diverse Beasts (7:3) II. Information about the Dream (7:4-14) a. The Earthly Empire (7:4-8) 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gullick avatar

    - Building Great - Building On The Foundation - Planning Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,292 views

    A sermon that looks on the first stage of building on God's foundation in a Christians life!!!

    The Cost of Building .Proverbs 16:3Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. 1 Corinthians 3:9-17New King James Version (NKJV) 9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. 10 According to the grace of God which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Issues In Aging: Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015
     | 4,350 views

    MOST OF THE CHANGES WE SHALL SEE IN LIFE WILL HAPPEN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS. MANY WILL NOT BE PLEASANT AND WILL BRING ABOUT A MIXED BAG OF RESPONSES, HOW DO WE MINISTER TO THOSE WITH DIMENTIA AND ALSHEIMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES?

    ISSUES IN AGING: PART II ROMANS 12:9-18 TODAY WE ARE GOING TO CONCLUDE OUR SERIES ON ISSUES IN AGING, BY LOOKING AT THE CHALLENGES THAT WE WILL FACE, IF WE HAVEN’T ALREADY, AS WE GROW OLDER. ONE PERSON I READ COMPARED OUR SENIOR YEARS TO THE FOURTH QUARTER OF A FOOTBALL GAME. YOU COULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    God's Word - God's Hope Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 201 ratings
     | 47,561 views

    This is a funeral sermon that uses a variety of verses to bring hope to families who have lost a loved one.

    God’s Word – God’s Hope I would take nothing away from the grief you feel today. I would not say everything is all right. Because it is not. We hurt. And we know we will hurt for a long time. When someone close to us dies we feel pain – we feel loss. Those are natural feelings. God made us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Wept Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 260 ratings
     | 44,853 views

    Jesus shows tears of emotion over the death of a friend.

    Jesus Wept The shortest verse in the Bible deals with the ultimate aspect of life. It deals with the subject of death. Only two words are found within that verse. Only two words which should penetrate our hearts. Those two words are: “Jesus wept.” The situation is that Jesus went to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational