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Parable Of The Mustard Seed

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

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To get a better understanding of what this story teaches, I am going to take this apple, cut it open, and take out the seeds. There are five seeds in my apple. Now, imagine that we planted these seeds and each grew into an apple tree. How many apples do you think each tree might grow/produce?

Parable of the Mustard Seed Mark 4:30-32 Living Bible (TLB) 30 Jesus asked, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story shall I use to illustrate it? 31-32. It is like a tiny mustard seed! Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, yet it grows to become one of the largest of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Relevant Worship

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

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Our Scripture today teaches much about worship. Worship is extremely important in life. What most people don’t understand is that everybody worships something. Worship is that which you hold most closely in the deepest recesses of your heart. And whatever

[Re]levant Worship Nehemiah 12:27-47 The city of Berlin, Germany will be forever known for its Wall. When the wall was still in existence, you could walk up and down in front of it and see shrines dedicated to those who were killed trying to escape from the oppression of the East to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-47

Denomination: Methodist

Final Instructions - How To Be A Gospel Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

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How to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever.

We’re going to be thinking today about how to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever. In the previous section of this letter we were reminded that even if we don’t know exactly when Jesus will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

Final Instructions - How To Be A Gospel Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

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How to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever.

We’re going to be thinking today about how to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever. Last week you were reminded that even if we don’t know exactly when Jesus will return, he is coming and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

The Truth About Adultery Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 21, 2023

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There is no greater relationship as an image in our relationship to God than the marital relationship and that is where Jesus takes us today in his sermon:

Introduction Thomas Costain’s history, ‘The Three Edwards’, describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, Raynald’s younger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Brethren

Go The First Ten Feet

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 8, 2017

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Self-denial is to be lifted with Jesus—and the first ten feet of his ascent is on the Cross. You cannot reach for Jesus without letting go of the things you’re holding onto. Make it your passion to go the first ten feet with Jesus.

"When I am lifted-up," Jesus said, "I will draw all people to myself." And just in case you are tempted to interpret this up-lifted status to mean something glitzy, John sticks in a little commentary in verse 33 to make clear that the "lifting up" Jesus had in mind was the cross. Ultimately Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-26

Denomination: Other

Unto Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 12, 2025

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Nearly 700 years before Jesus was born, Isaiah proclaimed a message of hope that we still hold tightly to today, a truth that shapes not only our holiday season but every moment of our lives. This miraculous child, Jesus, has changed everything.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In 1962, missionaries Don and Carol Richardson encountered the Sawi people of New Guinea, a tribe still practicing head-hunting and cannibalism. Amidst cultural clashes, the Richardsons faced considerable challenges, including witnessing 14 tribal conflicts right outside their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Reasons Why Certain People Will Not Make It To Heaven

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

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Reasons why some people refuse to take advantage of the free offer of eternal life found in Christ Jesus

Some Reasons Why People Will Not Enter Heaven (Acts 24:22-27) Illustration:More than four out of every five Americans agree that "we all will be called before God at judgment day to answer for our sins," says a poll conducted for the Times Mirror company. National and International Religion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul's Humility Helped Him Maintain Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

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Humility is a key ingredient to any successful relationship. Paul shows us how to take relationships to a higher level

How Paul’s Humility Helped Maintain Relations (Acts 21:17-26) Illustration:I am the least of the apostles. 1 Corinthians 15:9 I am the very least of all the saints. Ephesians 3:8 I am the foremost of sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 Humility and a passion for praise are a pair of characteristics which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Type Of Church Member Do You Plan To Be?

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 11, 2001

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Being a productive Church Member and Christian takes planning. Will you plan to be what God wants you to be?

What Kind of Church Member Do You Plan to Be? “But in a great house there are not only vessels of Gold and of Silver; but also of Wood and of Earth and some to honor and some to dishonor.” II Timothy 2:20 The subject we have for today suggests the importance of planning. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Perspective On Passover

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 19, 2001

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Take a fresh look at forever truths, and let the Blood and Body of Christ mean more than it ever has.

In a few moments, we will be partaking of the elements of Communion, which signifies the Blood and Body of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Whose own body was broken, and whose blood was shed, as He laid down His life for the sins of all mankind. The act of Communion is not foreign to most ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, Exodus 12:1, Exodus 12:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is God In Times Of Trouble?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 25, 2001

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After the recent tragedies, people want to know, "Where was God?" This message will take us through the Psalms for the answer

INTRODUCTION  It all started out as a normal Tuesday morning for many Americans. People got up and got ready for work just like ever-other normal Tuesday morning. There were people who were getting ready to take flights just like any other day. That morning, I woke up and went to the High ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-3, Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 48:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is God Saying? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Apr 12, 2002

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This series of messages takes a look into the book of Daniel and what God has to say to us through this prophetic book.

What Is God Saying? Daniel Chapter 2 6 THINGS THAT GOD IS SAYING THROUGH DANIEL CHAPTER 2 ------------------------------------------------------- 1. “My Wisdom Disgraces The Wisdom Of Man.” v.1-27, 30 (Key Verses: 1-10, 19, 27, 30) a) These WISE MEN could not interpret what God was doing, or ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

An Amazing Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

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The story of a Roman centurion’s faith takes the reader inside true faith and shows what faith does.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 15 An Amazing Faith Luke 7:1-10 Faith is not believing that God can; it is knowing that He will. Faith is deaf to doubt, dumb to discouragement, blind to impossibilities and know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, 2 Kings 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bitten By A Snake

Contributed by James Childers on Nov 15, 2000

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Spiritual snakes that take the joy and happiness of serving the Lord away from us when we are bitten by them

BITTEN BY A SNAKE--NUMBERE 21:1-9 Introduction: Snakes or Serpents are mentioned at least 53 times in the scriptures. Bitten by a snake-what a horrible way to die. It is uncertain as to why these snakes was called "firey." Perhaps it was because of their colors or perhaps it was because of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-9

Denomination: *other

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