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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "What Do You Do?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,739 views

    A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost Taking care of the poor

    14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Lectionary 22 September 2nd Luke 14:1, 7-14 "What Do you Do?" "One sabbath when he went to dine at the house of a ruler who belonged to the Pharisees, they were watching him." Luke 14:1, RSV. "Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Prodigal Son Revisited Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 25, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,714 views

    Which would you rather have? The foolishness of God or the wisdom of man? The choice is yours

    The Gospel reading is taken from : Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    You Only Live Once Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    Parables of Eternal Life, Part 5 of 9

    YOU ONCE LIVE ONLY (LUKE 16:19-31) A Sunday school teacher told his class the story of the rich man and Lazarus. He explained that the wealthy man had wonderful clothes, lived in luxury and had all the food he could eat; but he had no compassion for the beggar, who longed for a few crumbs from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Loamy Hearts

    Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,780 views

    As a church and as a Christian, it is our job to sow seeds…to preach, teach and witness. It is God’s job to regenerate hearts, save, and mature.

    Introduction Is anyone here do much gardening? What is the dirty secret among successful gardeners? Loamy soil! Every gardener quickly learns that good soil is vital for a healthy, productive garden. Good soil means it has nutrients to feed the plants and a texture that holds water long enough for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christopher Stanley avatar

    A Man In A Hole

    Contributed by Christopher Stanley on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,898 views

    If can help someone solve a problem, then solve it!

    I want to begin with the parable that I just read: The story of the Good Samaritan. I just want to point out some historical elements. This parable is only included in the book of Luke. Luke was a Gentile in the Jewish religion. See, Christians were not viewed as separate from the Jews until ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    Spreading The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,485 views

    The parable of the sower.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Luke 8:4-16 Title: “Spreading the Word of God” Introduction • What is a parable? o It is an earthly story that uses common life situations to illustrate biblical truths about the Kingdom of God. • Jesus was not interested in just telling entertaining ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ollie Ollie Oxen Free

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,172 views

    A message about how God seeks and saves the lost.

    Ollie Ollie Oxen Free Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Then Jesus told them this parable: "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding People's Unresponsiveness Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,684 views

    A surprise, a realization, an encouragement and a reality check for understanding why more people don’t respond to the Christian message.

    After I became a Christian, I wanted to find a way to share the good news of Christ with my non-Christian friends and family members. I was convinced that if I could find just the right approach, just the right technique, all of my unbelieving friends would come to faith in Christ. At first I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bad Books, Good Lessons Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,544 views

    The Parable of the Crooked Steward teaches us about what God expects of us as regards money. We have to choose whether we will serve Him or serve money.

    Bad Books, Good Lessons Luke 16:1-15 Enron. WorldCom. Martha Stewart. Parmalat. People playing loose and fast with numbers and bookkeeping. Today’s parable sounds like a story straight out of this week’s Time magazine. The parable itself can be troublesome. My temptation was to skip it, to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Good Samaritan"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 224 ratings
     | 46,614 views

    Jesus answers the question: "Who is my neighbor?" for the lawyer who wanted to know who he HAD to love, and who he DIDN’T HAVE to love.

    “The Good Samaritan” Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: Can you name some FAMOUS NEIGHBORS? o Mr. Rogers Neighborhood … sweater, sneakers … “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be my neighbor?” o Dennis the Menace … “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” o Ricky & Lucy Ricardo … Fred & Ethel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    End Times Survival Manual Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,163 views

    The Parable of the Ten Virgins provides a warning about always being ready and waiting.

    The End Times Survival Manual Matthew 25:1-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Authors Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht have turned a rather dull how-to-book into virtual gold mine. Their original book The Worst Case Scenario ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sowing

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 4, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,946 views

    A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Parable of the Sower

    8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 "Sowing"   13:1 ¶ That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat there; and the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    The Rebellious Son Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,334 views

    The Rebellious will always end up in the pig pen of sin if they remain in their rebellion.

    THE REBELLIOUS SON A. An ACCUSATION brought against Jesus more than any other was: "He is a FRIEND of SINNERS!" 1. Luke 15:1-2 (READ and COMMENT) ILLUSTRATION: A lump must have SWELLED in the throat of Jesus and tears WELLED in His eyes. Before Him were people from all walks of life: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    No Excuse For Excuses

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,327 views

    Excuses and how we use them in our lives.

    No Excuse for Excuses LUKE 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION... School Time Excuses Douglas Bernstein, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Open Your Eyes

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,584 views

    You must learn the language and literary method that the people in Jesus used if you truly want to understand the Scripture. Hillel's method of asking questions is the optimal way.

    Near Eastern people in Yeshua's (and later on) wrote in allegories, metaphors, and parables. Is this healing story real? In the minds of Near Eastern people, it does not matter. The lesson of the story is the key. The lesson is that everyone must open their eyes to reading the Torah and live ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist