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  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    What Kind Of Neighbor Are You? Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021
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     | 4,380 views

    Lawyer: Who is my neighbor? Jesus: Let Me tell you a story

    January 30, 2021 The Context: The religious Leaders were always looking for ways to trap Jesus --- either by getting him in trouble religiously or getting him in trouble politically. This was one of those occasions It starts with a question from an expert on the law who stood up to test Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Birds Came

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 28, 2022
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    The demon would ‘quickly’ be in action, before the word takes root in you and grow. The birds (vultures) would come and devour it !

    DEVOURED THE SEED Birds came ….. Matthew 13:4” .. as he sowed, some seeds fell beside the road, and the birds came and ate them up.” I remember a dream I had during the initial days of my salvation, through which God demonstrated the above scripture very vividly and beautifully to me. After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Not Scattering, But Bringing Together

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2022
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     | 1,373 views

    Looking at the story of the wasteful servant with a global perspective helps us to understand the kind of community Jesus wants to build in our lives.

    Twenty Fifth Sunday in Course 2022 When Our Lord told parables to his followers, He was saying to them, “gather around me and listen. I have a story that might help you understand God’s kingdom.” So in many cases, we ought not spend too much time trying to analyze the characters, asking which ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj avatar

    Skilled Or Committed - 5 Series

    Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015
     | 3,346 views

    Skilled - Practise through Discipline

    Skilled - Practise through Discipline Proverbs 16:1-3 • Pro 16:1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. Pro 16:2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Pro 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 27, 2015
     | 17,355 views

    A simple sermon meant to challenge believers

    There are four ages of man: 1) when you believe in Santa Claus, 2) when you don’t believe in Santa Claus, 3) when you are Santa Claus, and then 4) when you look like Santa Claus. Ho, ho, ho! The good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 A man died and went to Heaven. Peter asked him, “Why should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey Back To The Father's House

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 4, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,499 views

    Examining the reunion and celebration that will take place when the wayward child returns to the Heavenly Father.

    The Journey Back To The Father's House Luke 15:11-24 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ American novelist Thomas Wolfe wrote a novel that proclaimed You Can’t Go Home Again. The novel was about a an author named George Webber. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seed Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 169 ratings
     | 40,170 views

    Jesus tells of the Kingdom being like a tiny Mustard Seed. This sermon explores what something so small could mean in describing something so majestic

    TOP 10 CLASSIFIED ADS – From true classified ads in daily newspapers 10. Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink. 9. Try us once, you’ll never go anywhere again. 8. Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children. 7. Illiterate? Write today for free help. 6. Stock up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "the Power Of Persistent Prayer."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 2, 2025
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     | 3,118 views

    This timely message focuses on the parables of 'Ask, Seek, and Knock' and the parable of the unjust judge. The message emphasizes the importance of perseverance in prayer and reassures us that God is a loving Father who responds to the cries of His people who call out to Him day and night.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 7:7-8) (7) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” (8) “For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The "American Picker" Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 25, 2011
     | 4,376 views

    There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places.

    Title: The “American Picker” Jesus Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Thesis: There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places. Introduction American Pickers is a reality television series that premiered on January 18, 2010 on the History Channel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Persistence In Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,522 views

    In the Parable of the Persistent Widow, Jesus was training and preparing His disciples to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and the life of prayer, which flows from such faith.

    Intro Jesus told His disciples a parable that they should always pray and not lose heart. Jesus was training and preparing them for when they would no longer see Him walk the earth but would, instead, have to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Sower Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
     | 7,568 views

    God spreads his word among all kinds of people, many people will respond to his word with less than saving faith but some people do respond positively and we get the privilege of seeing them grow in faith and bear fruit.

    By Rev Bill Stewart "Farmers call for HECS-style loan to see off drought" "Cost of carbon regime ’modest’ " "Man of the land supports laws of nature" "Recycled water ’will have bugs’ " All these headlines come from the front page of this Wednesday’s copy of The Australian newspaper ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Good Gardener

    Contributed by David Roth on Jan 26, 2015
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     | 9,998 views

    Proper 11 (A). Christ is patient and merciful to all. We are reassured of His victory over evil, now and in the world to come.

    “The Good Gardener” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Here it is, mid-July. The flowers, the crops, the vegetables, all are growing. But in the flower beds and the fields, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    You’re Invited

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011
     | 5,497 views

    Looking at Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet, and what he’s saying about accepting his invitation to biggest wedding banquet of all time

    INTRO  Tell Phil’s story about how he can’t wait until he gets to heaven’s banquet.  Talk about Keegan and Amanda’s wedding.  This morning, we’re going to look at a time when Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet, and what he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mustard Seed And Yeast Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,097 views

    We come full circle with the parables of Jesus. As we close this series, we are reminded the God’s Kingdom work starts small and seemingly insignificant but through God’s work becomes greater than we can imagine.

    The Parables of Jesus The Mustard Seed and The Yeast Matthew 13:31-33 September 20, 2009 This week we will return to Matthew and look at two small parables that are connected together but give us two varying perspectives of the kingdom. These are the parables of the mustard seed and yeast. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You Have All You Need

    Contributed by Casey Lieneman on Sep 25, 2010
     | 6,390 views

    Rather than comparing ourselves to the rich man or Lazarus, congregation members are invited to see themselves through the five brothers of the rich man. Jesus’ parable reminds us we have all we need, God’s Word.

    Luke 16:19-31 Grace and Peace to you from our Lord and Savior Jesus, who is the Christ I want to start off today’s message with a little pop quiz for you. Now don’t worry this isn’t something that either myself or pastor will but I want to test your Biblical literacy. In other words…how well do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran