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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Seed Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 169 ratings
     | 38,100 views

    Jesus tells of the Kingdom being like a tiny Mustard Seed. This sermon explores what something so small could mean in describing something so majestic

    TOP 10 CLASSIFIED ADS – From true classified ads in daily newspapers 10. Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink. 9. Try us once, you’ll never go anywhere again. 8. Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children. 7. Illiterate? Write today for free help. 6. Stock up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is The Kingdom Of God Like?

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,290 views

    Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus taught.

    How many of you like mustard on your sandwich? How many of you like it on a grilled cheese sandwich? Mustard is one of those things that you either like or you don’t. Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When You Get Bent Out Of Shape Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 249 ratings
     | 67,924 views

    Whatever is broken in your life, Jesus can fix it. When suffering or religious rules bend you out of shape, let Jesus get you bent on the joy of God’s kingdom.

    When You Get Bent Out of Shape Luke 13:10-21 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I recently read a funny story that illustrates how most of us are never satisfied. Frank and Mabel had been married for 40 years. Frank turned 60 a few months earlier and they were celebrating Mabel’s 60th birthday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turn Back!

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,657 views

    A deductive exposition presenting the reasons for developing a lifestyle of repentance.

    Topic: Christian Living Theme: Repentant Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to develop a lifestyle of repentance. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to a life on constantly turning to God. Pattern: A deductive exposition ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Is Bigger Really Better? Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 9, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,818 views

    An Expository Message On How God Works Mightily Through Small Things.

    Luke Series #65 May 19, 2002 Title: Is Bigger Really Better? Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. I believe that the Word of God is vital to developing and equipping healthy Christians and a healthy church. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Trees, Yeast, And Doors Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    What exactly is the Kingdom of God like? Learn about its primary traits from stories about trees, yeast, and doors.

    “Trees, Yeast, and Doors” (Luke 13:18-35) Have you ever wondered, “What is the Kingdom of God like? How does it operate?” If so, you wouldn’t be alone – Jesus knew people were wondering, so he asked the question for them! We find this in Luke 13:18-35. Would you turn there? I’d like to read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Proof Series

    Contributed by Clark Sneed on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,277 views

    How you treat people is perhaps the greatest evidence that God reins in your heart.

    Dominating Theme: How you treat people is perhaps the greatest evidence that God reins in your heart. Manuscript: Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 13:18-21. “Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? 19It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,996 views

    This is a sermon about Jesus parable of the mustard seed, and how it relates to the growth of the church.

    MUB APRIL 17, 2005 LUKE 13;18-21 18Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air perched in its branches." 20Again he asked, "What shall I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kingdom Everywhere

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,724 views

    What is God’s Kingdom? How do we identify it? This one-off message (departing from the Waking the Dead series) examines the Kingdom of God.

    Kingdom Everywhere Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 24, 2009 If you read the gospels, you will see that Jesus was constantly referring to the Kingdom of God, or – in Matthew – the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus spoke of this kingdom as an actual thing. You don’t need a preacher to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 4,785 views

    Parable of Mustard Seed & Narrow Door (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22) • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Small To Great Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,881 views

    This message focuses on the way God is able to use small things in order to do great things. Using the Text from Luke 13:18-21, Jesus gives two examples of small things God can grow into great things.

    Faith in Action series Small to Great Luke 13:18-21 CHCC: May 16, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Quiz: 1) Which country has the largest population? (China: 1.3 billion) 2) What is the world’s tallest mountain? (Mt. Everest) 3) What type of tree is the tallest? (Redwood) 4) Who is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growth And Transformation Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    A fairly short talk given at an all-age baptism service as part of a series of talks entitled Jesus The Storyteller

    It was a Saturday - the Jewish Sabbath - and Jesus had just had compassion on a lady who had been crippled "for 18 years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all" (13:11). Jesus did a wonderful thing. He placed his hands on her and healed her. She was delighted and praised God for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Smith avatar

    Why Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,041 views

    It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect. ...

    They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Biscuits And Mustard Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,337 views

    Principles of the kingdom of God.

    BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 2—Biscuits and Mustard Luke 13:18-21 Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Lk 13:18 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? Lk 13:19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Adams avatar

    The Narrow Door

    Contributed by Michael Adams on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,255 views

    "Someone" (vs 23) asks a general question but God desires personal questons... Thoughts on our walk toward the Narrow Door. Can be a very fun sermon. A call for people to have a deeper walk with God. Concluding sugestions at the end of sermon.

    In some of our previous messages I shared from: 1) Luke 13:31-35 where Jesus weeps for Jerusalem. The Pharisees have a pretense of caring for Jesus by warning Him of Herod's plans to kill Him, all while they themselves desire to do just that. We also talked about the animal imagery used in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene