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  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Christ Is The Sure Anchor Of The Believer

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 12,315 views

    The story of a ship in danger of drifting in a storm but kept safe by its anchor when it fastened to an immoveable object. A Parable of the believer’s security in Christ.

    CHRIST IS THE SURE ANCHOR OF THE BELIEVER Our harbour isn’t big enough to take the cruise liners that visit our Island. They have to stay out in the channel, half a mile from the harbour mouth. We may wonder if they’re secure from drifting when their great engines are no longer turning, when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 18, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 619 views

    This is the 56th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#56] LOST AND FOUND Luke 15:1-10 Introduction: This has been a difficult week. My Aunt Peggy passed away on Tuesday. Because of some Church battles where she attended for over 40 years, she said to just not have a service. I told the family that my brother and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Prepared? Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,833 views

    Are you prepared for Jesus to return?

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Title: “Are You Prepared?” Introduction The Coming of the Bridegroom • There are two future returns of Jesus Christ that are talked about in the New Testament. 1. The Rapture  literally means “to be carried away.” o When Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving's Empty Chair

    Contributed by Mark Otero on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 647 ratings
     | 21,535 views

    The irony of thanksgiving is sometimes those closest to the Father’s blessings can become the least thankful. The Prodigal’s brother demonstrates this reality by his words and actions.

    Thanksgiving’s Empty Chair Luke 15: 25 - 32 INTRODUCE A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Wheat And The Weeds Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,205 views

    It is difficult to tell wheat from weeds at times, but come harvest they will be separated to eternal destinies

    The Parable of the Weeds Matthew 13.24-30; 36-43 This is an MP3/4 player. I bought it off Ebay. From a distance it looks like an IPod nano, but it is not a nano. It looks like a nano, has many of the same functions as a nano but it is not a nano. It is a very good copy. It is deliberately ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Cry At Midnight (The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmaids)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 816 ratings
     | 116,994 views

    Jesus is the returning bridegroom who will arrive triumphantly at the end of the age. Beloved , blessed are those whose lamps are faithfully kept burning as they watch and wait for his appearance. Be Ready for "The Cry at Midnight." (Redone Nov 2017)

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Joshua:24:1-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Matthew 25:1-13. A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old Indian went up ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Do You Love Me? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,778 views

    In series on questions people have asked. Addresses how to convincingly love folks. Expanded outline.

    DO YOU LOVE ME? As you remember, several weeks ago, I gave out some index cards & told you that if you had any questions, or if people had asked you any questions about religion, that if you would write those questions down and turn them in, that I would attempt to answer them. One of the cards ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost And Found #3 Series

    Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    This is #3 of 3 in the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep this sermon tells of the celebration that takes place when the lost is found!

    Segment 3 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Daniel Boone explored the great wilderness of Tennessee and Kentucky. It was Boone who marked the Wilderness Road that brought settlers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Our Church For?

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Sep 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,785 views

    How God seeks out the lost, through the only mediator - Jesus Christ.

    Luke 15:1-10 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Exodus 32:7-14 There’s a story told about the boss of a big company who needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialled the employee's home phone number and was greeted with a child's whispered, "Hello?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    God Is Loving And Patient

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,133 views

    We think we know what we want. But everything is temporary. Only Jesus is the eternal life you're looking for and need.

    Jesus shares a story about a landowner who leases his vineyard. After he leased his property the landowner moved away. When it was time to harvest the grapes the landowner sent three employees to pick up his share of the harvest. The tenants decided they didn't want to pay rent so they beat up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Cedric Portis avatar

    It's Time To Go Home

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 26,190 views

    The only way to come back to the Father’s is to first come to yourself and realize that the Laws of the Father are in place to protect us.

    It’s time to go Home Luke 15:11-24 The Parable of the Prodigal is one of many parables Jesus used in His ministry. He used this particular parable in addition to others while He was addressing the publicans and sinners in the presence of the Pharisees and Scribes. Now Jesus begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Sinners Does Receive

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    This is an invitation to trust in him. This is an exhortation to preach about him.

    “Clariza, have you seen my keys?” And then the search begins: under the couch, in the kitchen, in my office, in the laundry. We look like crazy because as always, I am running late. Then I hear those glorious words: “Here they are.” What a relief. This morning our Savior Jesus Christ is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Welcome To The Neighborhood

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 13,675 views

    This message answers the question who is my neighbor?

    Welcome to the Neighborhood Luke 10:29-37 March 2, 2003 Introduction A plain sweater, white canvass sneakers, a warm smile and a simple song welcomed us every day to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Fred Rogers became a PBS legend. This past week Fred Rogers passed away but his work will live on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Carl Willis avatar

    You're Invited!!!

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,364 views

    The parable of the wedding feast.

    You’re Invited!!! Matthew 22:2-14 July 10, 2005 Matthew 22:2 "The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son. A Heavenly Wedding Celebration  Christ the groom will be united with His bride • The church is the bride of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Introduction Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 5,212 views

    The Bible says if we don't understand this parable we will not know any of the other teachings of Jesus

    “And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His teaching.” I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal