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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Rich Toward God Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 18,654 views

    #14 in Proverbs & Parables series Using the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12 and Proverbs - focuses on Putting GOD ABOVE GOLD, PEOPLE ABOVE PLEASURES, and ETERNITY ABOVE EASE. Preached on EASTER Sunday.

    Rich toward God Proverbs 27-28 INTRODUCTION: On Resurrection Sunday our thoughts turn to heavenly themes. We can sing about Jesus reigning in heaven as the King of all Kings and the Lord of all Lords. The image of the Lamb upon the Throne pictures everything Jesus did for us. He gave his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pathway Ground Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,800 views

    A look at the Parable of the Sower

    I believe that it is the work of the preacher to preach and teach things that will cause us to grow and stretch our belief and faith in God. I hope that in the time that God gives us to work together here in this community that I will be able to do just that. I want to challenge you, teach things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Choice Is Yours Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 6,760 views

    The Parable of the Sower

    The Parable of the Sower – 3 “The Choice is Yours” Romans 1:16-17 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Seed And The Sower - Part 2

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,185 views

    The parable of the seed and the Sower is a snapshot of any society and most likely any congregation. How a person responds to the Word of God indicates what type of soil they are. The seed is perfect. The Sower is generous. What type of soil are you?

    Please take your Bibles and turn to Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 NIV When I was a young teenager I actually did some broadcast sowing of seed. We were renting a field which was only a couple of acres and my Dad had plowed and dragged the field but we did not have a broadcast planter so we filled up ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Vital Signs

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,454 views

    How a beleiver can check the vital signs of their relationship with God.

    Intro: It amazes me sometimes when I go to some people’s home and they have all this vegetation growing in their home. I mean real live plants, not the fake plastic stuff. Anybody can have the fake plastic stuff, but it takes what we call somewhat of a green thumb to keep plants alive in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guaranteed Return-30,60,100 Times

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,584 views

    The message challenges the listeners to become "good soil" and receptive to the good news of the Gospel.

    Guaranteed Return – 30, 60, 100 Times Matthew 13:1-9 There are approximately 60 parables in the New Testament. Jesus told common life stories with word pictures to connect with the people and teach Biblical truths. Most of the parables had a deeper meaning. Jesus used word pictures to capture ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Love One Another

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 10, 2015
     | 6,180 views

    The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus' most familiar stories, and the way we usually hear that parable is as Jesus' way of getting us to ask ourselves, "Am I willing, when the circumstances arise, to be a Good Samaritan to other people?"

    A man approached the gates of heaven and asked to be allowed to enter. Saint Peter asked, "Tell me one good thing you did in your life." The man said, "Well, I saw a group of punks harassing an elderly lady, so I ran up and kicked their leader in the shins." Peter asked, "When did this happen?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Great Supper Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,340 views

    A certain man gives a great supper and extends his invitation - Luke 14:16-17. However, those invited began to make excuses for there absence.

    THE GREAT SUPPER—Luke: 14: 15-24 INTRODUCTION In our last study, we found Jesus at the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees... He had gone there to eat bread on the Sabbath- Luke 14:1 Watched closely by the lawyers and Pharisees who were present, Jesus healed a man with dropsy, and silenced ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seven Sorts Of Simple Fools

    Contributed by John White on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,930 views

    This parable contains several characteristics that are common to those who leave God out of their lives.

    SEVERAL SORTS OF SIMPLE FOOLS Luke 12:16-23 Introduction: Have you ever felt foolish? That you did something to make a fool of yourself? Did you ever look at someone and say, "That person is a fool.." We simple Bible believing Christians are seen by the unbelieving world as fools. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make The Most Of Your Master's Mammon

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,379 views

    how to use the things of this world to the glory of God’s Kingdom

    October 7, 2001 Luke 16:1-13 1 Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in and asked him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer.’ 3 “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cut It Down

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,648 views

    Jesus comes by our lives and looks for fruit.

    Thank you Rev. P.W.Larue SUBJECT: "CUT IT DOWN" Matthew 21:17-22 Verse 17, "And he left them and went out of the city into Bethany: and he lodged there." Luke 13:6, 7 "Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard. Behold these three years I come seeking fruit on the fig tree and find none: cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Much Ado About Nothing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 6,829 views

    911, Part Seven

    EASY COME, EASY GO (LUKE 12:13-21) The worst financial losses in the aftermath of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, according to percentage, are: Bank of America - $86.3 billion, or 36.5 percent Morgan Stanley - $32 billion, or 43.8 percent Citigroup - $138.9 billion, or 58.7 percent Merrill ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Why Not Destroy Evil Right Now? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,035 views

    This message takes a look at how we co-exist in this world with evil and the results that brings. Also looks at the question why God doesn’t destory evil people right now and the hope we have of justice.

    Intro: A) The Sentiments of Asaph in Psalm 73 B) We can relate to his questions. Why is it that evil is so prevalent and appears to prosper while those who do good seem to get trampled upon. And why does it seem that those who do evil seem to get away Scott free? Is there any ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,972 views

    Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 2 of 7.

    BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN (LUKE 7:36-50) I had known for quite a while an elderly man who had two sons. The older son was the valedictorian of his school, a researcher at a Forbes 500 company and a visiting professor at a graduate school. The younger son paled in comparison; he was an average ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    To Forgive Is Divine Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,740 views

    Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 2

    TO FORGIVE IS DIVINE (MATTHEW 18:21-35) Some officers during the Korean War rented a house for themselves and hired a Korean houseboy to work for them. He was a cheerful, happy soul, and they were young and had a lot of fun playing tricks on him. The officers would nail his shoes to the floor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible