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  • Are You Ready?

    Contributed by John Foster on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 8,618 views

    So many people in Church (and life) have talents and skills that they are wasting. This sermon encourages people to used their God given gifts for His glory and suggests that their life will be more fruitful if they do so.

    As I start my sermon this morning I want to ask if anyone here today likes to receive presents. Does anyone have with them today a present that they received from someone? [ask around room and get people to tell about the special present and who gave them] There’s something special about ...read more

  • A Touch Brings New Life

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,269 views

    This sermon lays the vision for the first Sunday of a brand new church.

    A Touch Brings New Life Psalm 139:1-6 Hebrews 10:19-25 Luke 12:40- 48 Look at your hands for a moment. God has placed within those hands the power for you to bring new life into the lives of others through a simple touch. A touch on the shoulder of one who’s discouraged, brings ...read more

  • : "How To Plant Eternal Seeds Of Charity In The Course Of Our Daily Lives.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 7,380 views

    Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 12: 32-40 (32-48), August 12th, 2001 Title: “How to plant eternal seeds of charity in the course of our daily lives.”

    Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 12: 32-40 (32-48), August 12th, 2001 Title: “How to plant eternal seeds of charity in the course of our daily lives.” Jesus is pictured as giving instruction to his disciples as he is journeying toward Jerusalem. The material in this section comes from ...read more

  • Be Prepared

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    What to say when you are found sleeping at your desk - Be prepared for the Kingdom of Heaven arriving unexpectedly: preparation through Baptism and the Eucharist.

    Sermon: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Parish Mass with Holy Baptism Text: Luke 12:32-48 +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Be Prepared! The motto of the Scouting Movement. It is a motto which would serve us all well this morning, as we should be ...read more

  • "Are You Ready In Faith"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 14,864 views

    11th Sunday after Pentecost Ready for the coming of Jesus

    Luke 12:32-40 "Are you ready in Faith"   Are you a fool? Let me repeat that statement. Are you a fool? Listen to the following story, then decide if you are a fool or not. "A certain lord kept a fool or jester, in his house as a great men did in olden times for their amusement. This lord gave a ...read more

  • Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,440 views

    Death is just around the corner. Jesus could return at any moment. Are you prepared?

    In days gone by, kings and nobles were accustomed to having court jesters, or fools as they were called, to entertain them. Many years ago there lived a king who enjoyed the folly of his court jester. Jokingly the king gave his jester a scepter and told him that if someday he found someone more ...read more

  • ¡estén Preparados!

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,723 views

    La muerte te está llamando. Cristo puede volver en cualquier momento. ¿Estás preparado?

    En los días pasados, los reyes y nobles acostumbraban a tener un bufón, un siervo que actuaba como payaso para su entretenimiento. Hace muchos años vivía un rey el cual disfrutaba mucho de las travesuras de su bufón. En broma, el rey le dio un cetro a su bufón y le dijo que lo guardara hasta el ...read more

  • From Fear To Faith

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,162 views

    One of Jesus’ encouraging messages of faith

    From Fear to Faith Sunday 12 August, 2001 Introduction After addressing the crowd which had gathered (v1), and answering the question of the man who wanted his share of the family inheritance, Jesus turns to speak to His disciples again. Verses 32-36 are first of all words of encouragement and ...read more

  • What Are You In Charge Of?

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,742 views

    Are we faithful stewards of all God has entrusted to our care?

    What Are You In Charge Of? (Luke 12:34-40) What is the sum total of everything you’ve amassed in your life? You have a car and nice clothing. You have aquired some jewelry. Maybe you have a home of your own and maybe you’re feeling pretty secure in your ability to ...read more

  • The Measure Of A Life Series

    Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,325 views

    Part 1 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship responsibilities.

    Part 1 - THE MEASURE OF A LIFE Introduction: Stewardship is about much more than money. In fact, money is really a very small part of our stewardship. Stewardship is about how we live our lives. Christian stewardship is the management of your life for God. How then do you measure the success of ...read more

  • But Wait - There's More!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,576 views

    Message concerning the Second Coming and how to prepare for it.

    But Wait – There’s More! Various Scriptures April 27, 2003 Introduction Don’t you just love those late-night infomercials? Have any of you bought anything off one of those? It’s okay, don’t be shy. They sell just about everything you can think of, from flea powder to kitchen utensils. They ...read more

  • The Misery Of Spiritual Mismanagement Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 23,380 views

    Jesus entrusted us as His servants to do His work and be obedient to the truth we’ve received. If He came today, what kind of servant would you be?

    The Misery of Spiritual Mismanagement Luke 12:40-48 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION According to Luke 12:40-48, Jesus is telling us we are all to be managers of important resources. Some people do a good job, and others are poor spiritual managers. Which kind are you? Beginning in verse 35, Jesus ...read more

  • Having A Heavenly Head On Your Shoulders Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,334 views

    Jesus gets tough on hypocrisy and worldly desires. All that stands in the way of the kingdom of God must go!

    Does Jesus ever say things that make you mad? Sometimes when we get close to someone and there are disagreements, we get mad at each other. Does that ever happen in your family? Some things have to be said and done even when it makes for an angry response. Jesus knew when to be soft and when to ...read more

  • You Too Must Stand Ready

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,022 views

    “Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” Luke 12:40.

    Theme: You too must stand ready Text: Deut. 6:20-25; Heb. 11:2, 8-9; Lk. 12:35-48 This week is ‘Health Sunday’ and a good time for us to look at various common health issues with the attention they deserve. This is because many people pay very little attention to their health. The prevalent ...read more

  • Hand It Over

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,951 views

    When our blessings become our curses, it is because we are holding on too tightly.

    Luke 12:32-40 Paonia United Methodist Church August 8, 2004 Life is hard. No, I mean it. Life in and of itself is rough. We get up, We encounter situations we would just as soon avoid, We deal with people we would just as soon pass on by, We struggle just to make ends meet… And, no ...read more