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  • Shawn miller avatar

    The Three Deadly Thorns

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 14, 2016
     | 9,184 views

    A message about our spiritual priorities, showing the danger of the thorns of worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desire of other things in the parable of the sower/soils.

    Three Deadly Thorns Introduction: The parable of the soils is found in three of the four gospels, but for the purposes of our sermon this morning, lets look at the fourth chapter of Mark. In the parable of the four soils, Jesus paints a visual picture of a farmer scattering seed around and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Slip-Sliding Away

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,474 views

    Recognizing divine opportunities that we would otherwise miss. How Jesus slipped away from His attackers and was hidden - and we, too, can be hidden in Christ.

    I. JOHN CHAPTER 8 REMINDS ME OF A BOOKSHELF A. Series Of Teachings By Jesus On His Identity – “I Am” Statements John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 8:16-17 “And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    7 Ways To Effectively Reach People Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,729 views

    This sermons shows us effective ways we can reach people.

    7 ways to effectively reach people By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Acts 3:1-11 Recap : Acts 2:42-47 V42 – And they continued steadfastly in the apostle’s doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in prayers…. V47 – Praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God Outside The Box!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,831 views

    Isaiah made it clear on behalf of God that his thoughts are way differant to ours and his ways are much higher than ours, so why would we limit God?

    Isaiah 55: 8-11 This passage talks of a future servant who would save God's people as they returned from exile and followed him. An interesting time of the year, welcome to 2011, well I guess that many of you welcomed the New Year in yesterday. Many of you would have probably have made one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Older Brother

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    A message that takes a look at the prodigal son parable from the perspective of the other son.

    (This message was preached at a United Service with Anglican’s & URC from our town - including my old College Principal!) Luke 15 : 11 - 32 Religious people criticized Jesus because he ate with sinners & so He told this story. A story so familiar to us who have been attending churches – yes? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    On The Wings Of Eagles Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2013
     | 9,279 views

    We need reminders to wait on God, to hope in Him. When we do, our strength will be renewed. By our own resources we will never achieve satisfaction or serenity. Trust in God produces confident expectations and a meaningful life.

    In a Peanuts cartoon, Charlie Brown has a moment of reflection after losing a baseball game: “When I am down and out, I lift up my head and shout, ‘I’M DOWN AND OUT’!” People without God, who see life as a cosmic accident, have no Higher Power when life hurts. W ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    New Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023
     | 1,361 views

    Christ gives new life to everyone who comes to Him. He is the God of Eternal Life. He helps the habitual offenders to come out of their life struggles. He makes to live a habitually a new life. Certainly heavenly blessings are awaited.

    TEXT: ROMANS 6:1-14 THEME: NEW LIFESTYLE Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. Introduction: I would like to deal today with this entire chapter of Roman 6. I want to leave with you three important aspects of our daily lives. We can be habitual offenders, we can habitually ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Envy Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011
     | 6,433 views

    Envy is considered to be the second most deadly sin but it’s known to be the nastiest, ugliest and the meanest of all sins. It is also the most secretive of the 7 Deadly Sins. Many people will admit in public to the sin of sloth or gluttony but envy? Yet

    Envy Galatians 5:13-23 When I served on staff at Rayne Memorial UMC on St. Charles Avenue, a young man named Arthur began attending. Arthur was a nice guy but was different, both in appearance and in personality. Arthur got involved in the young adult ministry I had started at the church and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Good News Shoes Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 29, 2015
     | 6,537 views

    This part of the spiritual armor is good news for us but very bad news for Satan and his domain.

    Let’s begin today with a review. Paul is in prison chained to a guard 24 hours a day- seven days a week. As he is observing the soldiers uniform, the Holy Spirit begins to speak to him about spiritual armor. He takes note of the belt around the soldier’s waist. He notices that ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    1. Eternal Time And Chronological Time Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 1, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    The Eternal dimension and Physical Dimension (Figures can be viewed at www.ingodsimage.site)

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 1 - ETERNAL TIME AND CHRONOLOGICAL TIME 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Labor Of Love

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
     | 7,394 views

    We are called to a labor of love in all we do, as we serve Christ in our work.

    Labor of Love Ephesians 6:5-9 September 1, 2013 How do you feel about your job? Studs Terkel, the famous Chicago author, interviewed hundreds of people about their jobs and recorded what they said in his 1974 book, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Wants To Help Us Understand The Kingdom Of Heaven - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 10, 2022
     | 3,004 views

    King Jesus wants us to learn... 1. About His Lordship. 2. About His love. 3. About the lost. 4. About living in His light.

    Jesus Wants to Help Us Understand the Kingdom of Heaven - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 10, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13 to focus on another of the Lord's parables. Jesus used these simple, earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Of Us

    Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 3,308 views

    He became what we are so we could become what he is

    He became One of Us - John 1:14 preached by Brent W. Zastrow - March 11, 2001 Saybrook Christian Church - Saybrook, Il. It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, "What will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sower And The Seed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,792 views

    This message looks at the challenges of mainataining a heart that is soft toward God.

    Sermon for CATM – September 20, 2009 – The Sower and the Seed I admire gardeners. Do we have any gardeners here today? I admire gardeners because they do much more than put plants and seeds in the earth and watch them grow. There’s an art to gardening, to horticultural. My wife Barbara’s father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Gate Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,768 views

    Jesus is the Gate of Salvation, the Gate or Security and the Gate of Sufficency

    I AM THE GATE A few weeks ago we spoke about Jesus the Good Shepherd. He mentioned then that the Good Shepherd knows his sheep and his sheep know him. The shepherd was willing to lay down his life for the sheep. Sheep are defenceless animals that need protection. Back in the 1950s George ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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