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  • David Dykes avatar

    The Misery Of Spiritual Mismanagement Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 26,765 views

    Jesus entrusted us as His servants to do His work and be obedient to the truth we’ve received. If He came today, what kind of servant would you be?

    The Misery of Spiritual Mismanagement Luke 12:40-48 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION According to Luke 12:40-48, Jesus is telling us we are all to be managers of important resources. Some people do a good job, and others are poor spiritual managers. Which kind are you? Beginning in verse 35, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Rebel Without A Cause"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,848 views

    A sermon based on the parable of the Prodigal Son.

    "Rebel Without a Cause" "Luke 15:11-32 A young woman writes: "My dad kept a coin jar on his dresser. Every night when he got home from work, the first thing he did was head upstairs to change his clothes. You could hear the familiar jangling of coins as they spilled from his pocket and he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Wedding: No Shoes? No Service!

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 8, 2020
     | 6,753 views

    People love to attend wedding receptions. There is food, wine and music. Jesus was the life of every party. He made better wine when the old wine ran out. Jesus loved celebrations. (Quote from Leonard Sweet)

    In Jesus Holy Name October 5, 2020 Text: Matthew 22:2, 11-14 Redeemer The Wedding: No shoes? No Service! In my experience weddings equal “party time”! People love to attend wedding receptions. There is food, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Improve Your Serve In Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2021
     | 4,145 views

    The church is the vital community through which worship to God happens, it’s the place where people grow spiritually, it’s the place that fosters connection with God and others.

    Series: How to improve your serve? Thesis: As Christians we are called to be servants! Yes, I said the “s” word “servants” – for many this term seems to imply to some – a slave, a person lacking self-esteem, someone of lower class, a person crushed in spirit, a person with low self-worth. But Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    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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    Jesus Seeks Lost Sinners

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,705 views

    Pentecost 17(C) - Our Savior, Jesus Christ, seeks lost sinners. Each one is precious in his sight. Repentance brings heavenly joy.

    OUR SAVIOR SEEKS LOST SINNERS (Outline) September 27, 2009 -- PENTECOST 17 -- Luke 15:1-10 INTRO: The center of Jesus’ earthly ministry was the cross. Jesus spent his entire life looking to the time he would die on the cross for the sins of the world. During his public ministry on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Picture Of Jealousy- The Older Son Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 11, 2010
     | 7,195 views

    The older son had his share of problems also!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we saw a picture of a selfish son. The younger son had some real serious character problems, problems that he was not willing to acknowledge until he almost permanently ruined his life. • As you read the story of the Prodigal Son, it is so easy to spend all our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church Of Christ 5

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 14, 2016
     | 2,578 views

    Those that fall by the way side, in spite of the claims of sins, Jesus is calling and he came for all sinners---the sinner in each and every one of us with the gift of eternal life.

    THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 5 by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 14, 2016) “A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it....And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    "keep Sowing" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 5, 2024
     | 1,567 views

    Based on Luke 8:4-15 - Challenges hearers to consider the condition of the soil of their hearts.

    “KEEP SOWING” Luke 8:4-15 FBCF – 2/4-24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Monticello Bapt Church – built FLC in 2005. Great facility! Used it in so many ways to impact our community w/ the Gospel. - New SS rooms – New Youth room w/ a café & game room - Commercial kitchen - Gym w/ walking track around ...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
     | 5,649 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 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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    How To Live A Fruitful Life For Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2022
     | 4,260 views

    How can we live a fruitful life for Jesus Christ? 1. With the right seed. 2. With the right service. 3. With the right soil. 4. With the right Savior.

    How to Live a Fruitful Life for Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:1-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 28, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13. Today in vs. 1-23, we will take another look at one of the Lord's parables. These were the earthly stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Midnight Cry

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,198 views

    In the parable of the 10 Virgins, Jesus uses a wedding to describe the excitement about the Rapture. But it's also a warning. Half of the community of believers will not be ready when He comes. The Midnight Cry should wake us all to preparation.

    THE MIDNIGHT CRY Mt. 25:8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Appearances can be deceiving 1. A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old Indian went up to the director and said, “Ugh. Tomorrow it rain.” The next day it rained. 2. A week later, the Indian went up to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go For It

    Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 28, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,945 views

    This sermon is about the lessons we can learn from the attitude of the elder brother of the prodigal son

    Go for it Five Lessons from the Elder Son’s Attitude Luke 15 This is one of the most preached texts in the Bible, but I believe God will speak to you today through this narrative as you are reading this. I will not be focusing on the ‘lost son’ or ‘prodigal son’ but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hidden Treasure?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,326 views

    In today’s sermon I want to encourage you to first examine the value of the treasure of both God’s word and salvation and second to invite others to make a decision for Christ before it is too late.

    Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44-52 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does the kingdom of heaven mean to you? For those whom are perishing in their sins and no longer think it is worthwhile to retain any knowledge of God (Romans 1:28); the treasures of Scripture or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist