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Absolutely Priceless

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

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Being part of the kingdom of heaven, being a disciple of Jesus Christ, is worth whatever sacrifice one has to make

DAN: Hi, Ryan, is there something I can do for you? RYAN: Oh, no, but there is something I can do for you! DAN: What's that? RYAN: Well, I am holding in my hand a ticket for the Packer/Viking game at the dome on Monday night, December 20. DAN: Oh, wow! Are you serious? RYAN: Yep. DAN: Boy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

0820 Trinity Xx: Scary Party Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 22, 2005

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When God "invites" us to a banquet, it’s not just another party that we squeeze into our busy schedule if we have the time. It is a royal feast and we lay down our lives, if necessary, in order to attend.

Sermon: Scary Party Text: Matt 22:1-14, Eph 5:15-21 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Oct 24, 2004 Occasion: Trinity XX Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Why does this passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The High Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

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In this message we look at 5 snapshots/pictures of the church. These snapshots help the listener see the NT church as it is intended to be.

“The High Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 I think that one of the most deceptive things we see in our world today are ads that tell us one thing but when we look closer there is a lot they are not telling us. Ads for cars are notorious for this. You’ve seen them. They advertise a car at one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Son...sort Of. Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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Parable of the Two Sons.

The Good Son…Sort of. Matthew 21:28-32 Beartown Road Alliance Church October 8th, 2006 There was a movie out a while back called “My Life” about a man who learns that he is dying and you get a look at the way that it changes his life and his family’s life. He begins to make a series of videos ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Ministry For All

Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Jan 23, 2008

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Many Christians struggle with the idea that they aren’t talented, or aren’t capable of serving the Lord through ministry. Here I try to show that every does have a place and a way to serve in the kingdom of God.

A Ministry for All Sunday June 10, 2007 AM Rudy Meoli was an average baseball player at best. With a measly career batting average of just over .200, Rudy was definitely not known for his ability at the plate, and with 27 fielding errors during the 1973 season, he certainly was not someone you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Only Live Once Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

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Parables for Seekers, Pt. 6

YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE (LUKE 16:19-31) A Sunday school teacher told his class the story of the rich man and Lazarus. He explained that the wealthy man had wonderful clothes, lived in luxury and had all the food he could eat; but he had no compassion for the beggar, who longed for a few crumbs from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing Our Talents

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 10, 2002

based on 196 ratings

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God has invested talent in each and everyone one of us. God looks our abilities and sees not just who we are, but who we can become and what we can accomplish for His glory.

DEVELOPING OUR TALENTS Text: Matthew 25:14 - 30 I once heard the story about a young man who called over the phone to check up on the effectiveness of his work at his work. He called the lady he worked for posing as a young man who was looking for yard work. He asked her if it were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

God Loves Us When We Are Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Michael Yaconelli’s "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

Template Oct 15, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 3 Felt Need: Did Jesus have to turn everything upside down to get people like me to listen? Hoped for Results: Jesus was against the status quo, he loved the adventure of the unknown. Message: God loves us when we are uncomfortable Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Pharisee And The Publican

Contributed by Michael Martin on Jun 3, 2007

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Jesus Teaches in Parables and Contrasts about the Pharisee and the Publican

(Luke 18:9-14) "Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican." Through the New Testament Jesus taught in parables. A parable is a story that teaches a truth or moral. And, one of His methods of teaching a parable was to use contrasts. When we have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Appearances Can Be Deceiving / The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmades

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 14, 2017

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The Meaning behind the Parable of the 10 Bridesmaids (Virgins). The Greek word translated foolish is "Moros" from which we have received the politically incorrect description of "Moron".

A film crew ... was on location ... deep ... in the desert. One day ... an elderly Native American ... who had been watching the filming for several weeks ... went boldly up to the director and said, ... "Tomorrow rain." And sure enough ... The next day ... it rained. A week later, ... the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

4. What Are You Afraid Of? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

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God does not want his servants to be paralyzed by fear of making mistakes, but to use everything they have been given for His Kingdom.

INTRO Let me throw a question at you and get some responses from you as I get started. What are you afraid of? I’m amazed at some of the things people are really afraid of. There’s things that are more common like… • Claustrophobia: fear of enclosed spaces. • Coulrophobia: fear of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Able Available & Actively Seeking God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 12, 2006

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When Jesus comes around your life are you like Zacchaeus who couldn’t wait to see and experience Jesus - or are you like the third servant in Jesus’ parable who wants nothing to do with the family business?

If you’ve ever been laid off and received unemployment insurance you know the saying "able, available, and actively seeking." It’s what you’ve got to do in order to continue receiving those benefits. You are able to work, you are available to accept work, and you are actively seeking to find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Very Expensive Pearl

Contributed by Glenn Branham on Apr 30, 2005

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Don’t let anything keep you out of heaven.

GJ Branham Nashville A/G ???. ??, ???? "The Pearl of Great Price" (A Very Expensive Pearl) Mt. 13:45-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Risk?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 7, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 The parable of the Talents

26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Risk???" 14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

What Kind Of Sinner Are You

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 19, 2005

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A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Two sons in the field

19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Matthew. 21:23-32 "What kind of Sinner are You? "And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?" Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

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