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  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Shrewd Dealings Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
     | 3,766 views

    The final part of a three-part series on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, all inspired by the question, "How to Spend an Inheiritance."

    Title: Shrewd Dealings Text: Luke 16:1-9 FCF: We ought to use the talents, gifts, and love that our Lord gave us. SO: Eventually, I want to get this church up and active – by reminding the church that it needs to use what the Lord has provided, I hope to remove barriers to service. Intro: At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Theis avatar

    Why Do You Need The Church

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,766 views

    A sermon about what the church provides for the believer. Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, Evangelism

    Why Do You Need The Church? Psalm 122 . Vance Packard calls America “a nation of strangers.” • Today: an epidemic of loneliness in our society. (4 out of 10 experience intense loneliness) • “Everywhere you look, there are signs that people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Treasure And Pearl / I Surrender All

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 409 ratings
     | 82,285 views

    What, then, do the parables teach? Church fathers such as Irenaeus and Augustine identified the treasure and the Pearl with Christ. The recent convert to Christianity says exactly the same thing: "I found Christ." Yes, it seems like we did find Christ.

    In his series of seven parables in Chapter 13, Matthew is quite elaborate ....... on the first two, providing an interpretation for each. The other five are shorter and more pointed in content. The parables of the hidden treasure and of the pearl consists of two sentences each. And in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Crown Of Life ... For The Humble Or The Rich? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 29, 2015
     | 6,102 views

    Those in humble circumstances and those who are rich undergo testing. This is a continuation of the opening themes of testing, endurance and victory in the first chapter of James.

    Today as we continue in the first chapter of the book of James we will be looking specifically at verses 9 through 12 but before we get into those verses let's read starting at verse one to refresh our minds with what the Lord is saying through James. James 1:1-12 “James, a servant of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Andy Moyle avatar

    Jesus Takes Away Unforgiveness Series

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016
     | 5,493 views

    Unforgiveness is like a prison, where you do time for someone else's crime. Don't let it spoil your joy and your life.

    Last in the series of Jesus takes away - looking at some of the messes Jesus cleans up in our lives. Today's is a biggie - unforgiveness Unforgiveness is choosing to stay trapped in a jail cell of bitterness, serving time for someone else’s crime Unforgiveness is like drinking poison ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Try It, You’ll Like It

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,737 views

    God calls for a committment to honor and grow His kingdom through our tithes and offerings

    Try It You’ll Like It Malachi 3:7-10 Intro: Two men were marooned on an Island. One man paced back and forth worried and scared while the other man sat back and was sunning himself. The first man said to the second man, "aren’t you afraid we are about to die." "No," said the second man, "I make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    A Uniquely Unified Body Of Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 19, 2021
     | 2,208 views

    Have you ever met a Christian who you met at just the right time when you were feeling discouraged and upset, and they made you feel better?

    Have you ever met a Christian who you met at just the right time when you were feeling discouraged and upset, and they made you feel better? Have you ever talked with a Christian who seemed to have a wisdom about decisions and life that was beyond what you expected? Have you ever met a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Complacency And Compromise Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,608 views

    Nehemiah returned after his absence from Jerusalem and saw the corruption of the priests and the neglect to the house of God. His passion for God's glory did not diminish with time.

    It will be so good if this book ends with chapter 12 on a high and glorious note. • With the city rebuilt and the people celebrating the completion with a grand dedication service, and the sound of rejoicing and praise reaching beyond Jerusalem. • The chapter ended with the Levites and priests ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Deposit, No Return

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2024
     | 2,187 views

    Let's consider God's 5 investment funds; these reflect the 5 purposes of the church (5 investment funds comes from Rick Warren at: https://pastors.com/five-funds/)

    HoHum: For many years, soft drink and milk companies reused their bottles. Each bottle had it’s own deposit created to motivate people to return them. Buy a soft drink, pay a deposit, and get it back when the bottle was returned. Later, ways were found to make plastic bottles that did not need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 24,789 views

    The anointing of God is given for a reason. It is not just for us to enjoy the manifestation in our church services. There is a responsibility that comes with it.

    09/01/2002 The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me * How many have sensed the anointing of God at one time or another? * Have you ever wondered why God anoints us? * Have you ever asked God to pour His anointing on you? * The anointing is given for specific reasons, not just so we can play in it and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Cale avatar

    A Stewards View Of Life

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,784 views

    This sermon is the first in a series of sermons addressing stewardship as a way of life.

    A Steward¡¦s View of Life Matthew 25:14-30 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on a Christian view of stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is not just ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Vine & Branch Study Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,580 views

    PART 3 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

    The Vine & Branch Study Part III Am I A LEAF LOVER OR A FRUIT FANATIC How successfully do you set priorities for your life from the perspective of what God? Wants? Do you see your priorities changing as you mature to as a Christian? Think of leaves as those things in your life often even good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Comparing And Contrasting Four Approaches To Charitable Giving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,332 views

    Comparing and Contrasting Four Approaches to Charitable Giving

    Matthew 6:20 - Jesus said, "Where your treasure is there will your heart be also." Illustration: Out of every $10 held by Christians in the world $8 are in the hands of North Americans, according to Neal Pirolo, author of Serving as Senders. The Lord has allowed North American Christians to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J. Douglas Duty Jr. avatar

    "A Giving Heart..." Series

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 22,413 views

    # 2 From the series - “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” Mark 12:41-44 stewardship

    “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” A Giving Heart Mark 12:41-44 Today we begin a series called - “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church.” The first pillar that holds up a powerful church is that of STEWARDSHIP. Stewardship is managing, using, working with and overseeing all that GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cary Paulk avatar

    Improving Your Social Life: Three Essential Communications Skills

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 318 ratings
     | 21,081 views

    A Sermon that gives practical helps on being better communicators.

    Improving Your Social Life: Three Essential Communications Skills James 1:19-20 Introduction: [A young man once approached Socrates to ask if the philosopher would teach him the gift of oratory. His request was then followed by an incessant stream of words until, finally, Socrates placed his hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist