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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Parable Of Two Sons

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 6, 2008
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     | 3,740 views

    In this parable Jesus is comparing the younger son to the tax collectors and sinners who came to Jesus. The elder son represented the Pharisees and religious rulers who continually found fault with the teachings of Jesus.

    A Parable of Two Sons Luke 15:1-2, 11-32 “Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisaical teachers of religious law complain that Jesus was associating with such despicable people – even eating with them.” Luke 15:1-2 The Pharisees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Getting Real Religion" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,863 views

    Fourth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    It should be the goal of every Christian to make sure that they avoid the tragedy of having a saved soul, but living a wasted life. This is the subject of our passage for today. James speaks to us about getting "real religion," that is, how to make sure we live out our faith in such a way that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should I Go To Church?

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008
     | 4,119 views

    I should go to church to give something, to get something and to gather something.

    WHY SHOULD I GO TO CHURCH? May 27, 2007 Jay Davis Robison ROMANS 1:8-13 Man wrote letter to Ed. complained it made no sense to go to church "I’ve gone for 30 yrs now in that time I have heard 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can’t remember a single one of them. Think I’m wasting my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Cold Vs Bold

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 4, 2013
     | 3,998 views

    Exposition of Worship

    Text: John 12:1-7, Title: Cold vs. Bold, Date/Place: NRBC, 2.3.13, AM A. Opening illustration: “Why American churchgoers like to shop around” B. Background to passage: I am planning to try to cover the teaching section that Jesus leaves to the disciples between chapters 12-17. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Call This Worship?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 7, 2011
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    1) True worship is persistent, not sporadic. 2) True worship is done for others, not for oneself. 3) True worship is beneficial, not futile.

    I have a confession to make. I haven’t eaten a tasty store-bought or restaurant-made pizza since coming to Canada. The crusts are consistently too dry or too doughy. The pepperoni is too greasy and too salty. And the pizza sauce is too sweet. It’s not as bad as the pizza I had in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,878 views

    Listening and hearing. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: Sir William Osler who was the professor of medicine at Oxford University, • Had a class full of students before him; • And wanting to emphasize the importance of observing details, • He reached down to his desk and picked up a bottle containing ’urine’, • Holding it high, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Michael Calo avatar

    Flies Can't Sit On A Hot Stove

    Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012
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     | 4,450 views

    Learn all you can about our enemy - He does not have the authority - We do!

    Flies Can’t Sit on a Hot Stove We are in a strange war, one which is invisible to the eye. It has rages continuously for over 6000 years, and is continually escalating. The battle continues, but the only proof of the battle rests in the results of the lives it has affected. The war is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Choosing The Best Part

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013
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     | 7,401 views

    Which is better... service or intimacy?

    Choosing the Best Part Luke 10:38-42 You are very familiar with today's story... Jesus is visiting at the home of Lazarus and his sisters, Martha and Mary. The Bible shows us that Jesus loved this family very much and loved to stay there as often as he had a chance. We know how much Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arise, Shine!!!

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,454 views

    Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For the purpose of this study we would break this scripture into 4 parts in order to get the full import of the passage. 1 Timothy 2:15 says study to show yourself approve

    Arise, Shine!!! Bible Passage: Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. For the purpose of this study we would break this scripture into 4 parts in order to get the full import of the passage. 1 Timothy 2:15 says study to show yourself approved ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Harvest

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011
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     | 15,361 views

    Are we doing the work of the Lord?

    Dwight L. Moody, by his own admission, made a mistake on the eighth of October 1871 -- a mistake he determined never to repeat. He had been preaching in the city of Chicago. That particular night drew his largest audience yet. His message was "What will you do then with Jesus who is called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Studies In Genesis: Chapter 3 Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011
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     | 7,680 views

    This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

    Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 3 We will begin studying tonight Genesis 3. This is considered by many to be the most important Chapter in the Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Fall Back

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 36 ratings
     | 30,020 views

    To share that we will only find real rest in Jesus and it’s time we fall back into His arms.

    Today is Fall Back Day, the day that comes once a year in which we change our clocks back one hour to our Standard Time,(hence the name, Fall Back). Fall Back Day is one of the Most Awaited Days of Year. Nobody in their right mind ever looks forward to Spring Forward Day but for most people who go ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Leftovers For God Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 25, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,506 views

    Serving and honoring God as his redeemed children means that we give him our very best - give to him from your heart.

    Malachi 1:6-14 Do you like leftovers? They can be perfectly delicious. Some even prefer leftovers like cold pizza the next morning. But how many of us would dare to serve our leftovers to an honored dinner guest? It might just be delicious, but we simply could not do it. Instead we give our very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    The God Of The Flipside

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 24, 2012
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     | 9,673 views

    When we are going through tough Sh@! if we turn to God he can help us find blessings and gain through the pain. He will repay the years the locusts have eaten

    “And they all lived happily ever after” - that’s how we expect a story to end. But that is how our reading from Joel begins - “And they all lived happily ever after” “ O children of Zion, be glad and rejoice inthe LORD your God for he has given the early rain ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It's Not Easy, But It's Worth It

    Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 10, 2012
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     | 19,856 views

    Encouragement to believers not to give up in the struggle,

    Galatians 6: 4 Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. 5 For we are each responsible for our own conduct. 6 Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist