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  • John Bright avatar

    Being Faithful & Wise Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 17, 2022
     | 1,638 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text. Luke 12:35-48

    "Being Faithful & Wise" Luke 12:35-48 A sermon for 9/4/22 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 12 “35 “Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; 36 and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Settling Our Accounts

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 17, 2023
     | 1,235 views

    We must be faithful to invest our lives into the responsibilities God gives to us. The parable also warns us of the dangers of being lazy and passive by burying our talents.

    ONE OF THE GREATEST DAYS OF RECONING FOR ANY AMERICAN IS APRIL 15TH WHEN OUR ANNUAL TAX RETURNS MUST BE FILED. WE MUST GIVE AN ACCOUNT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TO OUR EARNINGS, GIFTS, INTEREST, AND CHARITABLE GIVING. I’VE HEARD IT SAID THAT IF WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE, THEN WE HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    " No Parental Consent When God Wants To Use You"

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 8, 2014
     | 5,663 views

    When God has needs of your Gifts, Talents or Spiritual Aptitude, he does not ask for parental consent.

    " NO PARENTAL CONSENT WHEN GOD WANTS TO USE YOU" Luke 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 1:27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Are The Wise Really Wise?" Ecc Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,605 views

    Are the wise really wise if they do not have God in their lives? Solomon says “No they are not!”

    “Are the wise really wise?” Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 Opening Timer Illustration: Set timer for 30 minutes – Did you know - What happens in 30 minutes? “Mission Maker Magazine”, page 18, Edition 2008, (www.WorldChristianDatabase.org). 7,764 souls began life in the world 3,444 souls meet Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing Your Battles Wisely

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 22,085 views

    How can we as Christians decide when to discuss or not discuss what we believe with a fellow believer, especially one who differs with us?

    CHOOSING YOUR BATTLES WISELY (1 Cor. 2:14-14; Mark 8:11-13; Matt. 10:11-15; 2 John 9-11; Col. 2:4-10) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/battles.html] PREPARATION THRU REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Knowing God's Will - Choosing Wisely

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 4, 2006
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    How do you know God’s will for your life? How does God talk to us today? Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    The following material is taken from a PowerPoint presentation originally presented to a Junior/Senior high ministry. If you would like the original PowerPoint, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sex-Wise: Captivated Or Captive?

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
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     | 7,400 views

    Dealing with our sexual lives is an issue at any age and life-stage. God made us as sexual beings, and how we behave sexually is a spiritual issue.

    The last time I did a series on sex was over 5 years ago. If you are married, and can count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. If you aren’t married and can’t count the number of times you’ve had sex since then, there might be a problem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Living The Dash Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 69,609 views

    Our life is like a mist and we really need to live it well. Week 2 One Month To Live.

    Living The Dash (What you do with your life matters) One Month To Live (part one) WOW – last Sunday was an incredible day… God really spoke to us His people in a huge way about what His Son accomplished on that first Easter Sunday 2000 years ago. THAT’S – why we decided to leave the Easter Door ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Principles From A Parable We Don't Like Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 25, 2023
     | 1,903 views

    It matters that we wisely and shrewdly leverage our money, time, energy, talents, skills, and buildings, for Jesus.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Principles from a Parable We Don’t Like LUKE 16:1-13 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Shrewd Sailor-King (source unknown) Once upon a time there was a sailor who was washed ashore on a remote Pacific Island. The natives he met made him king over the island. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Use The Best To Stand The Test

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 23, 2019
     | 6,511 views

    Every Christian will have his or her deeds tested by fire. If anyone is not ready, there is still time to make corrections. But this life is all we have, so please, live it wisely!

    Use the best to stand the test Some time ago, I saw a question which read, “What on earth are you doing for Heaven’s sake?” That question could be taken any number of ways. I definitely wish more preachers had used this text so as to remind us that our deeds are important, and that this life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Will We Run With The Ball In 2008?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,488 views

    What are those things that the Owner of all things has entrusted to you, and how are you going to respond to that trust?

    Matthew 25:14-30 “Will We Run With the Ball in 2008?” The front page of a Texas newspaper a few years ago carried the picture of a young and beautiful African American mother born without arms and legs! The State Department of Public Welfare had charged in court that she was incapable of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    How To Be A Failure

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,735 views

    We can fail in life if we follow the example of the one-talent man in Matthew 25

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1 - How many of us want to fail in our walk with Jesus? How many of us want to fail at life? How many of us want our children to grow up to fail? - Failure is something that most of us want to avoid at all costs. We do not want to be known for our failures nor do we want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Gift To Men

    Contributed by Mark Witherden on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,269 views

    You have been entrusted with necessary and effective gifts. You are a gift from God to the church! What you feel about this is not so important as to what you do about it.

    God’s gifts to men Introduction - Jesus has gifted the church Ps 68:18 You have ascended on high, You have led captivity captive; You have received gifts among men, Even from the rebellious, That the LORD God might dwell there. Paul changes this verse in light of his understanding of Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Parable Of The Tenants Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,851 views

    What exactly was Jesus saying?

    Mark 12:1-12 The Parable of the Tenants 1He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. 2At harvest time he sent a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Investing For The Future

    Contributed by Brent Manor on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,359 views

    If we invest our talents now, we have so much to look forward to.

    Matthew 25:14-30 I. Context This story is told in the middle of pages of Jesus talking about His second coming. From Ch. 24 v.1, to the end of Ch. 25, it’s all about the “End of the Age”, and His return to rule this planet, and look at our “accounts”. II. What’s a Talent? NIV notes it’s worth more ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard