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    Living With Loss PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 110 views

    God meets us in every pain with real comfort, inviting us to receive his presence and share that comfort with others in their suffering.

    There are weeks when our hearts feel thin. We sit at kitchen tables and stare at cold coffee. We stand in hospital halls and count ceiling tiles. We scroll through old texts, listening for a voice that no longer answers. Grief sits quietly in the corner like an unwelcome guest. Worry hums like an ...read more

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    Show Me The Fruit! Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,968 views

    In the story of the cursed fig tree Jesus is teaching his disciples that he expects more from us than just the ordinary. So what if it wasn’t fig season, if you are showing yourself to have fruit then you should have fruit. The Christian life is more tha

    The Teachings of Christ “Show Me the Fruit!” # 5 in Series Mark 11:12–14; 20–25 INTRODUCTION One of the biggest movies of 1996 was Jerry Maguire. This movie starred Tom Cruise as Jerry, a high powered sports agent who left his firm to go out on his own, and Cuba Gooding Jr. as Rod Tidwell, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,250 views

    Part three of this series focuses on the story of the Good Samaritan and the lawyer's reaction to the story that Jesus told in response to his question.

    An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 In September I stood before you and shared with you part two of my series titled “An Elitist Mentality.” This morning I want to conclude this series by showing you an extremely clear example of how this mentality can show up in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Should Always Be Ready

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
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    A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 27 - Matthew’s story of the Ten Bridesmaids.

    26th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 27], November 9, 2008, “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you have claimed as your sons and daughters, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgiveness - Take A Deep Breath And Enjoy Clean Air Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,279 views

    If you have ever been in the position of the father in the story, you know the heartbreak, the sleepless nights, the wondering, and the self-reproach. "Where did I fail?" It is agony to await the outcome.

    Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them." So he told them this parable: "There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Chilling Story Of A Stingy Man Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
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    This rich man took his arrogance with him to the other side of the grave. If he knew Lazarus’ name in hell, wouldn't he also know about Lazarus’ pitiful condition on earth?

    24 hour prayer today – next one is May 16/17, 2015 – you can sign up at http://www.nrhbc.org/24pray. Here’s our next series – “I Have a Friend Who…” We invite your questions. Today is I’m Not Ashamed Day – a day when many will publically identify with Jesus in baptism. You’ll also hear about how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Hard Would You Dig? Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021
     | 2,699 views

    The Context of this Story is a series of Stories Jesus told regarding "The Kingdom of Heaven"

    January 09, 2021 The Context – Matthew 13 – A series of stories pertaining to “The Kingdom of Heaven”: The Sower {13:1-23} = The Word of God is given to everyone, but growth rests 100% with the individual who receives it: • Path - anyone hears the Word, but does not understand it. The evil one ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Truth About Hell Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 13, 2014
     | 8,317 views

    In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus presents the reality of Heaven and Hell through the story of a rich and poor man.

    For many people, the prospect of entering a new year is one of excitement and hope. The slate of the old year is wiped clean, and there is a fresh optimism for what is to come. We tend to have concern as a person loses hope and plunges into despair. The concept of no hope would by most ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Sower) #1

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022
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    Many ministers use poems, illustrations and humor to get across what they are wanting to teach. But a favorite tool of the Lord was parable

    He used them frequently! The Bible says He taught them many parables. WHY DID THE LORD TEACH IN PARABLES? Notice, the Scripture explains the Scripture. Look at Mark 4:1-2, we read, “And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Master & The Servant: Humility Increases Faith Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 15, 2022
     | 2,229 views

    William Beebe, the naturalist, used to tell this story about Teddy Roosevelt. At Sagamore Hill, after an evening of talk, the two would go out on the lawn and search the skies for a certain spot of star-like light

    “William Beebe, the naturalist, used to tell this story about Teddy Roosevelt. At Sagamore Hill, after an evening of talk, the two would go out on the lawn and search the skies for a certain spot of star-like light near the lower left-hand corner of the Great Square of Pegasus. Then Roosevelt would ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God’s Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 137 ratings
     | 25,878 views

    3 stories, 1 parable, many great truths! The Lost SHEEP, the Lost SILVER, the Lost SON, and the Lost SIBLING. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Parables: God’s Lost and Found Luke 15 [Get formatted text, audio/video, and great PowerPoint now by pasting this link into your browser.] http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LostAndFound.html The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Trying To Trap Jesus - The Easter Story - Day 3 Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,306 views

    Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. The religious leaders looked for an opportunity to kill Him and tried to trap Him with questions. Jesus rebuked them publicly. He spoke parables and talking to his disciples about the end times.

    ******************* Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. — Cursed the Fig Tree - Mark 11:12-14 — Temple Cleansed - Mark 11:15-19, Isaiah 56:7 — Children in the Temple - Matthew 21:12-17, Psalm 8:2 — Withered Fig Tree - Mark 11:20-26 The religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Parables, One Heart: The Father's Love

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 16, 2025
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    This exposition of Luke chapter 15 begins with a very personal story, highlighting how God even uses human frailty as a means to His grace.

    Once upon a time, in the summertime, there was a 16-year-old young man struggling to find his way. His father held a particular secular and materialistic philosophy about life and making meaning in the world—something the young man had tried to embrace, but it ultimately left him feeling empty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Luke 12:13-21 Parable Of The Rich Fool

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,426 views

    Let me say to begin with, that a parable is an earthly story to illustrate a heavenly truth, and we’re about to read the account of Jesus giving this parable to do with COVETOUSNESS to a great multitude of people that had gathered together, and there was

    LUKE 12:13-21 PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL 4-2-11 Let me say to begin with, that a parable is an earthly story to illustrate a heavenly truth, and we’re about to read the account of Jesus giving this parable to do with COVETOUSNESS to a great multitude of people that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #5 Farmer, Seeds And Soil Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,182 views

    We must be will to cultivate our lives for Christ if we long to be His tools bringing about the advance of the kingdom of God

    This sermon was written and given by the leader of Mendingnets.org ministries on Sunday July 28, 2021 at The Center. Let me start off by saying I’m the type of person who tells it like it is, so parables drive me crazy!! Just speak in a straight line, Jesus. Cut to the chase and get to the point! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational