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  • Kent Wise avatar

    From Small Beginnings

    Contributed by Kent Wise on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,803 views

    A Message using the Parable of the Mustard Seed

    From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seeing Jesus In The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 21, 2016
     | 5,688 views

    Has anybody received a compliment today? Everybody likes a compliment. But what is the greatest compliment that anybody could ever give you? For a Christian, it would be when another person tells you that they see Jesus in you.

    Seeing Jesus In The Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-36 Introduction: 1. Has anybody received a compliment today? Everybody likes a compliment. But what is the greatest compliment that anybody could ever give you? For a Christian, it would be when another person tells you that they see Jesus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Restored In Our Father's Love Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,861 views

    Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love.

    Summary – Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love. Return to Prodigal Son but with focus on the blessing the Father brings itself… and how that reflects what Jesus bears in himself… and imparts to all who receive his life as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    The Extravagant Generosity Of God Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,157 views

    Our Salvation is Based on One Thing..... The Extravagant Generosity of God

    February 13, 2021 The Context: Our next story comes on the heels of Jesus’ conversation with the rich young ruler who went away sad because what Jesus asked him to do was too difficult…. “sell all your stuff, give to the poor, then come and follow me.” {Matthew 19:16-22} The rich and well to ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Being A Good Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 10, 2025
     | 809 views

    What does a good neighbor look like? What if you had the compassion of the Good Samaritan that could change the way that you engage with the people around you? Get ready to learn from the greatest Teacher (Jesus) we have!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Being a Good Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 This morning we will be looking at the practice of being good neighbors. Our text comes from Luke chapter 10, versus 25 to 37, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    You Can Always Go Home (Luke 15:11-24)

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,534 views

    A sermon on the Prodigal Son, and how we can always go home to Jesus when we stray from the faith.

    You Can Always Go Home (Luke 15:11-24) Ernest Hemingway wrote a story about a father and his teenage son. In the story, the relationship had become somewhat strained, and the teenage son ran away from home. His father began a journey in search of that rebellious son. Finally, in Madrid, Spain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Loving, Waiting Father Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,924 views

    The parable of the prodigal son is equally as much a parable of the Loving, Waiting God, whom we call Father.

    Sermon for IV Lent, Year C Based on Lk. 15:1-3, 11-32 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Waiting, Loving Father” Today’s parable is regarded by many as the greatest parable Jesus ever told. It is a parable that fits in well with one of the favourite themes of Luke’s Gospel, namely: that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Is My Neighbor?

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,276 views

    Do you know who your neighbor is? Is it that person who lives next door to you, or who lives across the street? Yes, that person is your neighbor, but it goes farther than that, and we should be ready to help those who are in need.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – July 3rd, 2011 Let us pray…. Welcome…. Tomorrow if our lives are spared, we will be celebrating our Independence Day. Although many of us are saying that we are free, the only ones who are truly free are those who have been set ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Invest In Eternity

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,873 views

    Are you concerned with earthly possessions or heavenly treasures, with temporary goods or eternal rewards, with self or with people? Be wise and invest in eternity.

    A man has his priorities wrong and Jesus had to tell him this parable to address it. You can be doing nothing wrong and yet not be right. • The farmer wasn’t doing anything sinful but he was not doing it right. • He is hardworking, and probably smart, seeing the way he organises his farm. • He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Weeding Out The Kingdom"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,775 views

    This sermon deals with the parable of the Wheat and the Tares.

    “Weeding Out the Kingdom” Starting with last Sabbath, we have begun a series of sermons dealing with what have become known as the “Kingdom Parables” of Christ. Out of the eight parables that we will be featuring over the coming weeks, Jesus himself only explained two, the parable of the sower and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    What You Do With Your Life Matters (A New Years Message)

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 30, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,556 views

    As we unpack the parable of the talents we will be encouraged to live our life well in the new year.

    What you do with your life matters December 30, 2012 TOMORROW NIGHT… as the: • 11,875 pound Waterford Crystal Ball dropped in Times Square • Peach dropped in Atlanta • Big Orange dropped in Miami • The Possum dropped in Brasstown NC • The Pickle dropped in Mt Olive NC • The Sausage dropped in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Neighborly Advice

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,317 views

    This sermon examines the parable of the Good Samaratan and gleans principles that are pertinent for Christian living.

    NEIGHBORLY ADVICE LUKE 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION Sam Ross, a writer and traveler, was taking a trip through England. Weary and thirsty, he came upon a small unpainted house standing on a hill. Near one side of the road was a signpost that pointed to a path and also a sign that read: “Come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In A Manner Of Speaking: "The Parable Of 'the Lost Sheep' ” [part Two]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016
     | 5,648 views

    Unfortunately, many people are lost and don’t know it!

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, February 14, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter "In a Manner of Speaking": The Parable of “The Lost Sheep' Luke 15:1-7 My favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra, once said: “Objects are lost because ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Love And Joy Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 1, 2016
     | 6,186 views

    In Jesus Parable of the Loving Father we see 1. The love of forgiveness and 2. The Joy that Forgiveness brings to everyone. Forgiveness starts with a heart of holy love and ends with rejoicing and celebration!

    Scripture: Luke 15:11-32; Psalms 32; Joshua 5:9-12 Theme: Forgiveness Proposition: In Jesus' Parable of the Loving Father we see 1. The love of forgiveness and 2. The joy of forgiveness INTRO: I had the privilege of growing up in the hills of Eastern Kentucky in a little town called ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "The Prodigal Sons" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 351 ratings
     | 219,509 views

    Sometimes the worst thing God can do is to give us what we want. the prodigal leaves for a "far country", a place which exists first in our hearts.

    "The Prodigal Sons", Luke 15:11-32 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: Restlessness> vss 1- 11-12 Rebellion> vss 13-16 Repentance> vss 17-19 Reconciliation> vss 20-24 Resentment> vss 25-32 ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational