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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Jesus Is The High Priest"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 26, 2018
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    Jesus is the high Priest who stays with us, never leaves us, dies for us, and saves us!

    “Jesus is The High Priest” Hebrew 7:23-28 • They had charge of sanctuary and alter they offered sacrifices for sins • They lighted the lamps of the tabernacle, burned incense • Placed the Bread of Presence on the alter every Sabbath • Offered Sacrifice for his sins then washed his hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Use Me

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 52 ratings
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    God wants to use you to make an eternal difference in the lives of others during your time on earth.

    INTRO: We Build People Overview FIRST BASE: COMMITTED TO MEMBERSHIP (Include Them) “Come and See…” – John 1:39. NON-NEGOTIABLE VALUE: “Every person has the right to a presentation of the gospel at his or her level of understanding. PRIMARY FOCUS: Evangelism * Assimilation * Ministering to needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Well Done!

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,680 views

    What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Do we take risks using our gifts or hide them for safekeeping? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally?

    Prelude What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Do we take risks using our gifts or hide them for safekeeping? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Purpose: Let’s see what God expects us to do with our gifts. Plan: Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Shrewd Is Good:" The Unjust Steward

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,624 views

    This week’s “Parables to Live By,” has been a mystery for many, and one of the most challenging so far. It’s the parable, “The Unjust Steward.” It’s a story that can easily come straight out of this week’s news. Come and find out why Jesus commends shrewdness.

    Parable to Live By? “Shrewd is Good:" The Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-13 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izRqMHh8ByA This parable has always been somewhat of a mystery to many and why it was even taught by Jesus, so I’ve done multiple studies on it, especially with ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Abused And Used But Not Used Up

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2010
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    We must determine that the children with whom we are surrounded are God’s gift and God’s assignment for us, no matter how difficult or inconvenient they are.

    I received a letter the other day from someone very close to me. His letter was written hurriedly, because I had written him asking some questions. He felt he needed to answer those right away. He had a conviction he wanted me to hear immediately. I had asked him if he was going to leave his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: God With Us And For Us Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,143 views

    A consideration of Isaiah 7:13-16 and its fulfillment in Jesus, as described in Matt 1:18-23

    TITLE - Jesus: God With Us And For Us SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon #2) TEXT - Matthew 1:18–23 DATE PREACHED - February 2, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come To Us, Abide With Us

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 27, 2021
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    A sermon for Christmas Eve

    December 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 2:1-20 Come to Us, Abide with Us Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We gather on this wondrous night to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ. The meaning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eric Grenier avatar

    Wise Up! James 1:5-8 Series

    Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018
     | 5,089 views

    We often lack wisdom and faith, James tells us how to grow in both.

    James 1:5-8 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Among Us

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,691 views

    Realizing that Jesus stands among us can cause us to rejoice or recoil in fear.

    Luke 7:7 – 11 Among Us Intro: One of my favorite TV programs is “Ghost Whisperer.” A young woman named Melinda Gordan can see spirits of dead people. The “spirits” are trapped here because they have some unresolved issue. I find fascinating the various reactions of people when Melinda tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,389 views

    This sermon deals with a difficult parable of Jesus and challenges us to do well with what God has given us.

    Sermon for CATM – “Questions of All We’ve Been Given” – October 4, 2009 When you think about your life, when you consider who you are, how you live; when you really think about it, what do you think of your life? Now there are some common mistakes people make when answering a question like this. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Wise Men Outsmarting A Shrewd King

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,935 views

    Seeing God, Herod the Tyrant and Three Magi "Seekers" and what that means to us today!

    Message/Devotion January 5, 2020 Matthew 2:1-12 Three Wise Men Outsmarting A Shrewd King The Reading Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, [wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Risky Business

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,713 views

    What are you willing to risk in using your talents for God? Discover six ways on how to become the servant that multiplied the talents the most in Jesus’ parable.

    What was the riskiest stunt you ever pulled off as a kid? Was it pedaling down the street in your banana seat bicycle as fast as you can and careful hold the handle bars still as you drove up on the ramp and sailed into the air for a brief moment into what seemed like infinity? Or was is risking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Teach Us To Number Our Days

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 43,622 views

    David and Moses both realized that the more we confront our impending death, the more likely we are to use our lives wisely. They both asked God for a revelation of this. We too need a reality check so we live our lives to the highest profit.

    TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS Ps. 90:12; 39:4-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We all have things we don’t like; preferences. One lady took her son Casey to a Dr. because of an ear infection. She was impressed with how well the doctor connected with her son. 2. He asked Casey, "Is there anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bloom Where You're Planted Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,229 views

    God gives us talents and abilities and asks us to use them

    Matthew 25:14-30 “Bloom Where You’re Planted” INTRODUCTION Alexander Solzhenitsyn was a prisoner in Russia. He was on a program of hard labor and slow starvation. One day he felt like giving up. He felt his life could not make a difference. He sat down on a bench knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Heaven's Investment

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,258 views

    What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Let’s see what God expects us to do with Heaven’s investment. Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30.

    Prelude: What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Purpose: Let’s see what God expects us to do with Heaven’s investment. Plan: Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30. Diverse Talents Matthew 25:14-15 “For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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