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  • Damon S Adams avatar

    The Parable Of The Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 16, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,575 views

    This message is a exposition of the Parable of the Prodigal. The message demonstrates how rich the parable is and how the Middle Eastern context adds to our understanding of the meaning and application of the three main characters of the parable.

    The Parable of the Lost Sons Luke 15: 11-32 Introduction – Going to Cyprus for an extended stay of 3 months when I was 3yrs old back in 1963, I experienced village life that plunged me into a context that in some ways probably resembled something of the village setting of the parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rejected God

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
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     | 10,897 views

    We can call ourselves Christians, go to church, give our tithes, etc. and yet have rejected God effectively. The picture Jeremiah gives of life in Judah comes close to life in the Christian West, with several gods competing for our loyalty.

    [Sermon preached on 4 March 2018, 3rd Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] It is so endearing at times to see little children in a big supermarket or shopping mall. They come in with mom or dad, but as soon as they see something interesting—toys, candies, pets, or anything else that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    47. Evil In The New Creation Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,440 views

    If the kingdom of God has arrived on earth, how come sin, evil and death still exist?

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 47 – EVIL IN THE NEW CREATION] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    In The Beginning ... Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 1, 2023
     | 1,751 views

    Understanding (and being able to defend) creation is critical for all believers. Why? Because, Creation causes us to marvel at who God is by seeing His complete authority over everything.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 1 “In the beginning …” Genesis 1:1-5 Introduction - Begin the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Resolutions change and fluctuate, so instead let’s go with “one purpose” -- This will frame our year, word: GROW; and allow us to dive deeper - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift Of The Promise Series

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,594 views

    First in series. The gift of the promise of the messiah.

    The Gift Of The Promise Genesis 12:1-3 Introduction: Tis the season to give gifts Hustle and bustle of those around us Stores are full "Little Paws Adventures"? – Insights for Living-Chuck Swindol God has given us FOUR gifts by which we can understand the true purpose and meaning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    This Is Just A Test

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 20,870 views

    Pressure (tests are part of life) how we handle our tests determine whether we are promoted to the next level or not.

    Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall: 23 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: 24 But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Harry Potter Funeral

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 4,367 views

    The searchlight of the Bible is turned on the Harry Potter phenomenon.

    The Harry Potter Funeral Text: Deuteronomy 18:9-12 Today we are here to pay our disrespect to Harry Potter of Hogwarts School of Witches and Wizards. We will not open the casket because he, like Lazarus, "stinketh." Little Harry will be buried at sea because Jesus said that the bottom of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Door To Full Surrender

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,459 views

    Tests of our faith shape our ministry.

    The Door to Full Surrender 1 Samuel 3:1 Scripture Reading – 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Thesis – Tests of our faith shape our ministry. Aim – At the end of this message, the hearer will know the trials and tests of our faith are part of God’s calling in our ministry. Our devotional opens in chapter three ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Choose Your Side Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,580 views

    This is about choosing to follow God.

    We have so many CHOICES. Cereals, soaps, cars. The Model-T was offered only in black. Minor choices: socks, Coke or Pepsi, car color. Major choices: marriage, career, where to live. Give a brief history of exodus and conquest. Read Joshua 24:14-18. The people were faced with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    You Have Found Favor With God

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 129 ratings
     | 31,446 views

    The Archangel Gabriel said Mary was selected to become the mother of Jesus because she had “found favor with God.” What was it about Mary that caught the Lord’s attention. What qualities did she possess which “found favor with God?”

    As we continue our study of the Gospel According to Luke, I want to focus our attention on the person of Mary. Of all the women of Judah, she was chosen by God to become the mother of the Messiah, the King and Redeemer of Israel. Gabriel said she was selected because she had “found favor with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are Justified

    Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    We all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God, but God sent his Son to reddem those who have fallen if they believe.

    Prayer: Let us Pray- Merciful Father; we thank you for blessing us to serve your people according to your will in this place and we ask you to pour out your blessing on those who heard the Word and sprung into action that cause others to come or return to Christ. Thank you for gifting us your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ezekiel's Purposes And Prophetic Timeline

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 5, 2009
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     | 8,544 views

    A brief overview of Israel’s history relative to the prophecy of Ezekiel

    Timeline for Israel: Ezekiel’s Four Purposes of Prophecy 1. Proclaim the grievous sin of the Jewish nation which justified its captivity and judgment, illustrating that God was not unfaithful or powerless. 2. Record the withdrawal of the Glory of God from the Temple before it’s destruction by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The "If" Of Everyman Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,805 views

    Reflections on Gideon’s question, "If the Lord is with us, why have these things happened to us?"

    The “If” Of Every Man Judges 6:13 Intro.: Tell the story of Israel’s plight: 1. 40 years of peace followed by apostasy. 2. Oppression by the Midianites. Judges 6:1-6 3. A message from a prophet. Response unknown. 7-10 4. The appearance of an angel to Gideon, through whom God would deliver ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Its Moving Day Again

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006
     | 2,798 views

    Christians are to be a light in a dark place, Our lives are to be an example, a light others can follow in our pilgrimage to the Father’s house.

    ITS MOVING DAY AGAIN Hebrews 11__1-16 BY CHARLES SCOTT Church of the Good Shepherd Indianapolis Hebrews 11:1-3, (4-7), 8-16 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Abundance Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 9, 2015
     | 10,889 views

    God not only provides abundantly for God's people, God also takes our small gifts and makes them adequate to the task.

    Matthew 14:13-33 “Abundance” INTRODUCTION Jesus feeding the five thousand and Jesus walking on water are probably two of the best known miracle stories. I remember being taught them in the early years of my Sunday school career. The morals of these stories are still the same that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran