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  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    You Can't Take It With You

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Aug 10, 2016
     | 4,635 views

    Jesus teaches a lesson about covetousness and then illustrates it with the parable of the Rich Fool. How to avoid the destructive effects of covetousness and lay up treasures in Heaven

    TITLE: You Can't Take it With You TEXT: Luke 12:13-21 INTRO: One of Aesop's fables tells about a dog who was carrying a bone. He came to a bridge and as he crossed, he saw his reflection in the water. He thought it was another dog with a bone. He opened his mouth to snap at the other dog and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Treasures And Two Visions Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,895 views

    Matthew reveals the Kingship of Jesus throughout His Gospel; This message covers the "parables" of the two treasures and two visions: Is your life Kingdom focused?

    Godly Ambitions and Goals: Two Treasures and Two Visions Matthew 6:19-24 Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount provides for us a beautiful picture of the Kingdom of God and those who have been called to become citizens of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon Called, Commissioned And Compensated By God's Grace

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 14, 2023
     | 3,272 views

    This is the scope of the parable showing us that the call, commissioning and compensation are all received by God's Grace. Every worker will receive just compensation.

    Sermon Called, Appointed and Compensated by Grace Matthew 20:1-16 “For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the landowner who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay the normal daily wage[a] and sent them out to work. 3 “At nine o’clock in the morning he was passing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God And I

    Contributed by Terry Spriestersbach on Jun 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,123 views

    O foolish little acorn, wilt thou be all this? I ask. Yes, God and I, it answers. ‘Parable of the Acorn’ by Lyman Abbot

    I may sound a little nasally this morning. The pollen count is up. The grass grows. AND it needs cut. SPEAKING OF GRASS Did you ever notice there are things that hide in the grass? In his ‘Parable of the Acorn’ Lyman Abbot wrote, I pluck an acorn from the greensward and hold it to my ear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hidden Talents

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 30, 2021
     | 6,862 views

    This sermon unpacks the parable of the talents and how our God-given talents are to be creatively used in various ways to advance his Kingdom building agenda.

    OUTLINE 1.INTRODUCTION - OUTREACH DEFINED 2. THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS – OVERVIEW 3. APPLICATION – LESSONS REGARDING USING OUR “TALENTS” A) God owns everything so everything we have is on loan from Him B) God gives talents according to our ability C) God expects you to use them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Like A Good Neighbor

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025
     | 124 views

    Heaven’s mercy rescues us so that we may rescue others—turning strangers into neighbors and ordinary moments into living parables of grace.

    Heaven’s mercy rescues us so that we may rescue others—turning strangers into neighbors and ordinary moments into living parables of grace. Texts: Keywords: Compassion Mercy Hospitality Grace Neighbor We’ve all heard the slogan: “Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.” It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Heart Of The Father

    Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 26, 2024
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     | 923 views

    We can learn much from the parable of the ‘prodigal son.’ We learn from the ‘prodigal,’ the elder brother, and about the heart of Father God.

    “The Heart of the Father” Luke 15:11-32 We can learn much from the parable of the ‘prodigal son.’ We learn from the ‘prodigal,’ the elder brother, and about the heart of Father God. 1. Things we know about the heart of Father God • "I will seek what ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Jesus Heal’s The Nobleman’s Son Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 3, 2024
     | 1,340 views

    In this sermon Dr. Vorce addresses "The Parable of the Nobleman's Son" reminding us that there is power in activating our faith.

    Introduction As we gather today, we find ourselves drawn into a powerful narrative from John 4:43-54, where Jesus returns to Galilee and encounters a royal official in desperate need. This scene unfolds in a world not so different from ours, where the yearning for healing and divine intervention ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Rude Guest (September 1,2013).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 3,401 views

    Jesus told this parable to illustrate God’s will and how there were seat-seekers who were excluding those who were in need of a seat.

    THE RUDE GUEST Text: Luke 14, 1, 7 – 14 John Wesley had no intention of founding a denomination. He was a clergyman in the church of England. He boldly reached out to those whom society and the church of his day had marginalized. John Wesley saw the church ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Let Your Light Shine, Or? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,182 views

    The sermon emphasizes the importance of being spiritually prepared and vigilant for God's kingdom, inspired by the parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25:1-13.

    Good morning. I hope you're all feeling as blessed as I am to be here together in the house of the Lord. Now, I've got something I'm excited to share with you today. We're going to take a good, hard look at a passage from the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 1-13. But before we get to that, I've ...read more

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    He's Still My Son PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,486 views

    This sermon explores God's boundless love and mercy, as demonstrated in the parable of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing our value derived from His love. Key

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with eagerness to share with you the profound truths hidden within the pages of the Holy Scripture. We gather here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative ...read more

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    Brother To Prodigal Son PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,072 views

    Explore the parable of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing God's unconditional love, the joy of reconciliation, and the importance of being open to the surprises and lessons each day brings.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! I hope this day finds you full of joy and peace. Today, we're going to delve into a familiar parable that Jesus shared, one that beautifully illustrates God's unconditional love and the joy of reconciliation – the story of The Prodigal Son. [Read passage] As ...read more

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    Sheep And Goats PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,400 views

    Explore and understand the parable of The Judgment of the Nations, emphasizing the importance of our actions, the reward of serving God's kingdom, and the call to live according to Christ's teachings.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to be deep diving into Matthew 25:31-46, where Jesus shares the powerful parable of The Judgment of the Nations. It's a passage that pushes us to consider the impact of our actions, the reward of Kingdom service, and the call to adhere closely ...read more

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    Love Vs. Judgement Series

    Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014
     | 6,683 views

    When we can free ourselves from judging, we can free ourselves to love.

    “Free: To Love” Well good morning everyone….As always it is good to be with you this morning…today we are beginning a three week series and honestly I’m glad it is only three weeks because I only have three suits…if it was one more week…well..the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To Active Watchfulness

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,966 views

    Are we really ready to meet Him?

    A CALL TO ACTIVE WATCHFULNESS. Matthew 25:1-13. The parable of the ten virgins comes on the back of a call to watchfulness, which is illustrated by the faithfulness of a dutiful servant as opposed to the unfaithfulness of an evil servant (Matthew 24:42-51). The contrast is shifted into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational