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  • Paul Zwarich avatar

    God's Amazing Harvest

    Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 10, 2008
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    God is a generous seed sower.

    Lectionary 15 A Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 This morning our Gospel reading presents to us one of the better known parables of Jesus that we have come to know as “The Parable of the Sower.” Now in Matthews Gospel, “The Parable of the Sower” actually stands as the first parable in a whole series of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Law Of Cause And Effect In Life SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    There is a spiritual principle of reaping what we sow. Understanding this principle should guide what we sow, and how we sow.

    Title: Understanding the Principle of Sowing and Reaping Introduction: There is a spiritual principle that states we will reap what we sow. This principle applies to both believers and non-believers and is a law of life established by God. It means that whatever we sow in our lives, we will ...read more

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    The Story Of Three Gardens Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003
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    Love is present in three Biblical gardens.

    Gardening for some people is a pleasant pastime. For others it is a passion. This morning I brought in some things that can be grown in a garden - fruit and some that are not grown in a garden -junk food. Let’s take a moment to compare these items: (Overhead 1) Fruit is natural. Fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Understanding People's Unresponsiveness Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003
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    A surprise, a realization, an encouragement and a reality check for understanding why more people don’t respond to the Christian message.

    After I became a Christian, I wanted to find a way to share the good news of Christ with my non-Christian friends and family members. I was convinced that if I could find just the right approach, just the right technique, all of my unbelieving friends would come to faith in Christ. At first I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shine Jesus Shine Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 2, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 4 verses 21 through 25

    Mark 4: 21 – 25 Shine Jesus Shine 21 Also He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? 22 For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Lord, Spare Us From Skewed Priorities

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 7, 2003
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    The gospel shows us how Christ prioritized our salvation through his own life, death, and resurrection. Now, we are equipped to prioritize our lives in service to him.

    An old Native American tale recounts the story of a chief who was telling a gathering of young braves about the struggle within. “It is like two dogs fighting inside of us,” the chief told them. “There is one good dog who wants to do what’s right and the other dog always wants to do what’s wrong. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sowing Of Seeds

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 17, 2004
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    Who are the characters in the parables and what each represents.

    Sowing of Seeds Jesus taught the people using parables. He told short stories using terms that the people were familiar with. These short stories also caused the people to think and to try to reason what Jesus was telling them. Just like today some people were too lazy or too busy to stop and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knots - Part 1 - Knot Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 27, 2014
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    We are divided into "Have Knots" and "Have Nots". Knot-tied or single, there are relationship principles we must know.

    Knots Pt. 1 - Knot Knowledge In our society we tend to separate people into categories short, fat, white, black and perhaps the most common category of all is those who have knots and those with no knots. The prevailing question for someone with no knots as they approach the age of 30 is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing Weeds Or Sowing Seeds Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
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    Are your seeds still in the barn or have you taken them out for planting?

    All who proclaim Christ as their personal Savior are to plant the good seed every day. What type of Farmer are you? We all hold a Farmer position. Some may hold more than one. Whatever the case, find out your position and go to work. The TILLER Isaiah 28:24, Doth the plowman plow all day to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Growth And Learning Is A Life-Long Adventure

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 6, 2022
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    The crops determine when the harvest will occur. If the crop is a metaphor for spiritual growth the harvest must never happen. Thus, spiritual growth can never stop.

    Spiritual Growth and Learning is a Life-Long Adventure Mark 4:26-29 26 And He was saying, "The kingdom of God is like a man who casts seed upon the soil; 27 and he goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts and grows—how, he himself does not know. 28 "The soil ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Sower

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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    Kingdom of heaven is like seed being sown. This includes seed sown is us to yield a harvest and us being sown as well.

    Introductory Considerations 1. How could anyone not understand? The message of salvation is a simple one. The story of God’s great persistent love for us and the story of our rebellion. 2. And yet there are times when we try to share what it means with others and somehow they don’t understand - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Kind Of Ground Am I?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 28, 2015
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    Are you rootless? Those in this category get excited for a while when they hear the word. But, when it gets tough, they aren’t...because they haven’t developed the capacity to hang in there by holding onto at least what they know for now.

    10-7-04 What Kind of Ground Am I? Text: Luke 8:4-15; Hebrews 5:11-14 Our text is Luke 8:4-15, and later we will use a passage in Hebrews; Hebrews 5:11-14. Listen as I read God’s Word. [4] While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Wheat And Darnel

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 7, 2006
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    Wheat or Darnel - what grabs your attention?

    Harvest Festival 2006 Christian and Susannah – pastors from Ransdorf, just outside Berlin in Germany have been staying with us this weekend. And at breakafast yesterday we spoke about about their “Harvest Festival” in Germany And the German word for “Harvest Festival” is “Erntedankfest” which ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God's Trust Fund Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 15, 2012
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    God fives instruction for the blessings through giving.

    GOD’S TRUST FUND Reading in Genesis chapter eight and verse twenty we find one of the first things that Noah did after the flood was to build an altar and offer a sacrifice unto the Lord. Now this offering was pleasing to the Father; and by placing a rainbow in the sky He promised the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Penecost

    Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004
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    Pentecost -- 2004

    Matthew Eyerman May 30, 2004 Pentecost I. Introduction 1. what is the miracle in the first reading from Acts 2. tempted to say a. strong wind b. tongues as if of fire 3. certainly special effects capture our imagination 4. anyone see the new movie: The Day After Tomorrow a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic