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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Entrance To The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 16, 2008
     | 4,411 views

    Exposition of Matthew 13:44-46 regarding the two parables of the kingdom about the treasure and the soil

    Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Title: Entrance to the Kingdom Date/Place: LSCC, 7/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Entrance of the Aucan Indians into the Kingdom B. Background to passage: Jesus has just finished giving several parables about the kingdom in general, and people’s responses to it. And so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faith Of Paradoxes

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,581 views

    A deeper understanding of Jesus final prayer for his disciples - and us.

    A Faith of Paradoxes I wonder how many of you have ever tried to reverse your car with a trailer hitched to the back. It’s not easy, and I’m sure many of us have got some amusing or expensive stories to tell. The problem is that if you want the trailer to go to the right you have to turn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Be Angry Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,422 views

    The Bible does not say, "Don’t be angry." God, instead says, "Be angry and sin not." This message aims to help disciples become like Jesus in what made him angry and how he expressed his anger

    Welcome back to our new series “BE PERFECT”. Last week we look at three God-like characteristics that we are to become: truth-telling, sacrificial service, and love for enemies. They’re humanly unattainable. This is why Jesus gave this not as a rule to the world – but to people ruled by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Power That Doesn't Falter Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,869 views

    This is the second message in a Lenten series on "The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

    CROSS WORDS: WORD #2—THE POWER THAT DOESN’T FALTER LUKE 23:32-43 ARE YOU ABLE TO REMEMBER, WHEN A THIEF LIFTS UP HIS EYES, THAT HIS PARDONED SOUL IS WORTHY OF A PLACE IN PARADISE? These words, composed in 1926 by the hymnist Earl Marlatt in his hymn “Are You Able,” should pierce our hearts into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The Basis Of Our Thanksgiving"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,181 views

    A sermon for the week of Thanksgiving.

    PSALM 100 “The Basis of Our Thanksgiving” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN The 100th Psalm was written for the people of Israel. God had basically said to them, “When you come into the promised land, and settle down in your warm ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Warning #2 - About Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,876 views

    The second in the series from Hebrews about the warnings.

    CODE YELLOW ALLERT Warning about ‘Unbelief’ Hebrews 3:7-19 * In the supplement of the Fredericksburg Bible, there is a story which is told in “first-person” by a preacher which goes like this. A wealthy merchant of Philadelphia, who would not listen to the gospel message in health, sent for me at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Bottle In The Smoke

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,801 views

    The Psalmist tells of the pain of going through the fire. He has become like a bottle in the Smoke.

    (Psa 119:81-83) "For I am become like a bottle in the smoke..." Years ago I helped clean out a house that had been burnt in a fire. The dear lady for whom we were working asked us, that as we went through the rubble, to pull out anything that might be salvageable. She had a collection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Giving

    Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,752 views

    This sermon is presented to teach that God is not just concerned about what we give but in how we give it.

    The Spirit of Giving January 22, 2006 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Intro: Have you ever met someone that had a hard time parting with their money? Someone who found it painful to pay money let alone give it? My Grandma used to say that my Grandpa was so tight that he squeaked when he walked. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plant In Faith, Harvest In Joy

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,228 views

    God will bring about incredible yields when we sow our lives in faith, trust, and hope. Putting all our trust in God promises blessings beyond imagination.

    Plant in Faith, Harvest in Joy Matthew 13:1-9 July 10, 2005 I want to tell you a story about Bill and Helen, two people now well into their eighties, who have a faith that is rock solid and which serves as an example for any who come to know them. About twenty years ago, Helen was scheduled for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I've Got Something To Say Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,779 views

    First person narrative of a shepherd coming from Bethlehem; We have good news to tell!

    I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY! Luke 2:8-20 S: Proclamation C: The appropriate response to receiving the good news is to share it with others. Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL! KW: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize the good news is for you! • Tell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What 's Sin?

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 5, 2006
     | 2,559 views

    Sometimes it needs to be spelled out in black and white for us....the Bible is very clear!

    I love the study of history - learning about past civilizations and cultures. What it was like to live in the Roman Empire during its first two centuries particularly fascinates me. An area of Roman life that I found to be rather interesting was the position of slaves. In Paul’s day, half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wellsprings Of Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    Deals with the differences between joy and happiness and lists the ingredients that go to make up the former.

    The Wellsprings of Joy Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! John Pierpont died a failure,or so some say. In 1866, ar the age of 81, he came to the end of his days as a government clerk in Washington, D.C., with a long string of personal defeats. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    The Model Prayer - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,222 views

    The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

    The Model Prayer – Part 1 Griffith Baptist Church – 7/30/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 9-10) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: During the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Servant Is Greater Than His Master

    Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,488 views

    There are severe forms of persecution, and less severe; but there is no such thing as a non-persecuted Christian!

    Introduction Jesus promised his disciples the night before he was crucified that their lot was to be no different than His. Jesus said: “No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also!” Persecution Is on the Rise The Pew Research ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Wise And Foolish Virgins (Christians)

    Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Nov 4, 2011
     | 6,881 views

    Our primary duty as Christians is to persevere diligently in the faith, despite mixed motivations, temptations to procrastinate, to fail to prioritize, or to wisely interpret daily invents in terms of the permanent rather than the temporary.

    Wise and Foolish Virgins/Christians In Wisdom 6: 12-16 it tells us that wisdom is of such great importance,it ultimately determines our destiny.And we know that the beginning of wisdom is fear of, or obedience to and respect for the Lord God. We know also that Jesus is the Word and Wisdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic