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Listen!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 13, 2014

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The Word of God has maximum potential when heart and applied by receptive people.

Title: Listen! Text: Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23 Thesis: The Word of God has maximum potential when heard and applied by receptive people. Introduction Last week I read a blurb about a research group that was studying something they called “inattentional blindness.” They say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Garden Gleanings

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

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This message shares insights from gardening to spiritual growth.

Chico Alliance Church “Garden Gleanings” 1. Soil preparation & cultivation Any garden must have soil in which to grow. The soil must be prepared in order to best germinate the seed and sustain the plant. I tried to germinate some bean plants this year outside the soil to give it a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-31, 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, Leviticus 26:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

#41 Jesus On Divorce Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 14, 2021

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We live in an age where divorce is common. What did Jesus teach about marriage and divorce?

#41 Jesus on Divorce Series: Mark Chuck Sligh March 14, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Door

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 29, 2009

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>> JESUS SAID BEHOLD, I STAND AT THE DOOR AND KNOCK, AND IF ANY MAN HEAR MY VOICE, AND OPEN THE DOOR** AND ALLOW ME TO COME IN, WE WILL FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER. IN OUR TEXT TODAY, JESUS SAYS “I AM THE DOOR”. HE GAVE US THE MOST SIMPLE ILLUSTRATION HE COULD

3/21/04 THE DOOR JOHN 10: 7--11 INTRODUCTION: REV. 3:21>> JESUS SAID BEHOLD, I STAND AT THE DOOR AND KNOCK, AND IF ANY MAN HEAR MY VOICE, AND OPEN THE DOOR** AND ALLOW ME TO COME IN, WE WILL FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER. IN OUR TEXT TODAY, JESUS SAYS “I AM THE DOOR”. HE GAVE US ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Racy Words

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 22, 2019

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The Christian journey can be described as a "race." We choose the kind of race we run -- fun and games; obligatory; or the long-term run.

1. Last week we “passed the baton” in regard to teaching people the word of God from generation to generation and person to person. 2. It made me think of the ancient Roman Games and how they were used as illustrations for the Christian life. 3. The Games in Rome were a big deal. Although much of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Catfish, Ham Sandwiches, And Sinners"

Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Aug 20, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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What do these 3 things have in common? Maybe Jesus changes more than just menus!

(To appreciate much of this sermon, it would help to understand who I am and where I preach~~I am a born and bred New Yorker preaching in a deep South/Bible Belt congregation, hence there is a bit of a culture and perspective shift) --Illus: His name is Leroy ’Lee Lee’ Chauvin. He’s a man in his ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:43-47, Acts 10:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answering The Skeptics Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 5, 2016

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This sermon outlines five ways in which Christians can present the Gospel message to unbelievers in a God-fearing manner.

ANSWERING THE SKEPTICS So far we have answered some really difficult questions that are often posed by non-believers. First, how can God be just when he allows the innocent to suffer and second, is our faith blind. Today we are going to look at the third difficult question: Question #3: How ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Second – The Wheat And The Tares – Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 3, 2025

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The Wheat and the Tares is a well-known parable and we dissect it to look at the meaning and practical issues involved. It has had application to the whole of Church history and today those in oversight in churches need to be very cautious and stay alert for the entry of false teaching.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE SECOND – THE WHEAT AND THE TARES – Part 1 of 2 We come to the second of the Kingdom Parables commonly known as The Parable of the Tares. Previously we studied the Sower and saw this to be the good seed sown by the Sower who is Christ, but taken up by His Apostles in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Matthew 13:37-39, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 11:23, Matthew 13:40-43, 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Philippians 3:2, Colossians 2:8, Revelation 2:2, Jude 1:3-4, 1 Timothy 5:22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gleanings From The Garden

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2015

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Message the lessons we can draw about spiritual growth from gardening principles.

“Gleanings from the Garden” Introduction A great deal of information can be discovered about a person by examining the things they have made or created. Whether a building, painting, music, sculpture, a meal, a garden, a model, a poem, a person’s personality generally shows up in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Does The Resurrection Affect You?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 14, 2001

based on 77 ratings

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Do you know the power of His resurrection?

Does the Resurrection Affect You? As is my manner, I will be a bit non-traditional this Easter or as I prefer this Resurrection Day. On many radio and TV stations as well as in the churches, you will hear preachers far more eloquent than I do a guided tour of the Crucifixion detailing and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Martha And Mary Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 1, 2004

based on 69 ratings

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How being a ’martha’ can distract you from sitting at the feet of Christ and hearing his voice.

MARTHA – LUKE 10.38-42 I want you to note right at the beginning of this sermon the context in which Luke records this incident in the home of Martha and Mary. Luke places it immediately after Jesus has taught the parable of the Good Samaritan. I think that is significant because in that parable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How About Them Camels

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

based on 45 ratings

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An interesting study about camels and how they are in comparison to us and the grace of God.

GEN 24:62-67 “HOW ABOUT THEM CAMELS” A) This scripture passage is given in the context of Abraham sending his servant out to find a bride for Isaac! * This is one of the most beautiful Old Testament pictures of God sending the Holy Ghost out to bring in a bride for His Son, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:62-67

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Thornes

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

based on 5 ratings

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WHEN GOD ALLOWS OR CAUSES US TO GO THROUGH PAINFUL THINGS THAT ACTUALLY BENEFIT US MORE IN THE LONG RUN THAN THE GOOD THINGS.

THE MINISTRY OF THORNS VS. THE MINISTRY OF THRONES *** The Gospel and the gift of God are structured so wonderfully that the very enemies and forces that are marshaled to fight against us actually help pave our way to success. *** Those forces can be used the same way an eagle uses the fierce ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Worship

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

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From the Old Testament right down to today, Worship of God is an important and powerful part of our lives as believers and as Church families.

CALLED TO WORSHIP Pastor Eric J. Hanson June 30, 2013 Read I Chronicles 16:23-36 & Psalm 150. From the very beginning days of Hosanna Church, God has called us to embrace the Worship of God. Many years ago, we got past the so-called “Worship Wars” stage of such a transition. In 1970, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Fail Me Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 25, 2020

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Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we fast forward our thoughts from the Prophet Jeremiah ...

DO NOT FAIL ME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (October 25, 2020) “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11, King James ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 10:16, Job 32:9

Denomination: Friends

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