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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Parable Of The Sower

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 2, 2014
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    A study of the responses of the different soils to the seed illustrates different responses to the word of God.

    Scripture As Jesus was coming to the end of his Galilean ministry, which some say lasted about 16 months, he drew vast audiences to his ministry. He also experienced growing opposition to his message about the good news of the kingdom of God. Although he had previously illustrated his preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thorns That Hinder & Thorns That Help

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 4, 2020
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    Pain can be a gift from God that leads us to sanctification or push us from relationship with Him. It all depends on our response.

    Thorns That Hinder & Thorns That Help INTRODUCTION: Genesis 2 tells us, “And the LORD planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there He put the man whom He had formed.” The name Eden means delight. I don’t know, but from what we read there was no such thing in that world as pain as we know it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 1, 2012
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    In the parable of the sower, we see what could be called a Kingdom-of-Heaven condition; that is, it exhibits God’s present ruler-ship over the entire earth as He calls out a people to His name.

    Parable of the Sower The Gospel of Matthew is probably the key Gospel to the Bible, and chapter 13 is the key to this Gospel; therefore this chapter is very important. It provides us with a better understanding of the Kingdom of Heaven than any other passage. Here, Jesus for the first time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Rise Up And Build

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003
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    Sermon used for Ground breaking service for new building.

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Nehemiah 2:17-18; 4:6 Title: Let Us Rise Up and Build Date: January 5, 2003 Ground Breaking Abney Baptist Church Introduction: There is a plague in an old English Church that reads, “In the year 1653 when all things sacred throughout the land were demolished or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Or Consequences

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012
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    You must ground yourself in the Truth or face the consequences.

    Truth or Consequences September 23, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: You must ground yourself in the Truth or face the consequences. Focus Passage: I John 2:18-27 I. Deny the Christ a. Anti-Christ – against Jesus; opposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Into Sacred Space With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 14, 2009
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    Jesus is adamant that sacred space be preserved as sacred space... our lives are sacred space!

    Title: Into Sacred Space with Jesus Text: John 2:13-22 Thesis: Jesus is adamant that sacred space be preserved as sacred space. Introduction: The great temptation in working with this text is to cite Jesus as our example to act in righteous indignation against all that is offensive to us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gideon Asks For Signs Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 20, 2018
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    Gideon doubted God’s promise. Did God really want him to lead God’s army? What did he know about warfare? After all he was only an ordinary farmer.

    Chapter 18.2.d: Gideon Asks for Signs Judges 6:37-40 Scripture 37 Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said. 38 And it was so: for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Is His Name

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 4, 2014
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    God is high and lifted up, separated from sin and He’s perfect!

    Psalm 99:1 The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. 2 The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. 3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. God is called many things throughout the Bible, a few of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Christianity Homophobic? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 29, 2023
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    Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023

    Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023 Note: The notes here are more extensive than what was actually shared due to time requiring moving more briefly and quickly through parts. All the main points were shared and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "the Strength Of The Ox."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 15, 2024
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    Beloved, the ox is a metaphor for a pastor's need for freedom to lead and expand the Church's impact. Working together in unity and harmony as one body, we can make a substantial difference in our community by spreading love, hope, and kindness to those in need.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 14:4) “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.” (Proverbs 15:17) “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unshakable In The Shaking

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 15, 2025
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    Remaining unshakable in the shaking means standing firm in faith and trust in God despite life’s trials and uncertainties.

    UNSHAKABLE IN THE SHAKING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:26-29 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1-3, Matthew 7:24-27, Haggai 2:6-7, 1 Corinthians 15:58 INTRODUCTION: We live in a time of great shaking—politically, economically, spiritually, and even morally. Everything that can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Harden avatar

    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 30,463 views

    Luke shared three encounters from Jesus’ life to teach us the cost of following Jesus.

    The Cost of Following Jesus Luke 9:57-62 I recently was moved by an encounter I had with a little girl. We were in line at the small town store where I live. She was small and dirty. Her clothes were unwashed, her feet barefoot. Dirt was upon her face, but she did not notice. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Storms Beyond Your Control

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008
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     | 13,176 views

    An encouraging message about finding stability in the middle of the storms of life.

    STORMS BEYOND YOUR CONTROL TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 Mark 4:35-41 KJV And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. [36] And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Being A Biblical Church (Part One)

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 6, 2019
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    This is the first in a short, end of the year series on being a Biblical Church. We look at five areas that all churches need to be faithful in, so that they might be in accordance with biblical standards Christ sets for His Church.

    Biblical Church 2019 (Biblical Christians) Text:Luke 8:4-15   Well, this morning we’re going to hit the pause button on our lessons from John’s Gospel for a little while.  There’s a few things on my heart that I want to share with you all, plus we’ll be doing a Thanksgiving focused ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trust The Seed

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 28, 2018
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     | 20,056 views

    The parable of the sower, or more appropriately the Seed, is a parable about truth and what happens when truth is rejected. Ultimately, it's a parable of encouragement.

    We’re going to be in Mark 4 this morning. Most historians agree that the book of Mark, in a sense, is Simon Peter’s autobiography. Mark wrote his epistles based on his conversations with Peter. So, when you read Mark look at how choppy it is. It’s not like the book of Luke which sacrifices few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational