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A Fig Tree....
Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. So he...
dean9058
Jun 27 min read
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The Talents....
What is the Kingdom of God like? Here’s another parable Jesus offered in explanation: “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who...
dean9058
May 269 min read
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On not forgiving.....
“Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?” “Jesus said...
dean9058
May 199 min read
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The Rich Man and the Poor Man
“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named...
dean9058
May 129 min read
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The Good Samaritan
The Parable of the Good Samaritan “ On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to...
dean9058
May 58 min read
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TEN BRIDESMAIDS
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them...
dean9058
Apr 289 min read
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The Elder Brother....
Page 1 “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of...
dean9058
Apr 79 min read
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The lost son....
“ Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So...
dean9058
Mar 318 min read
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The Wedding Parable
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet “ Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared...
dean9058
Mar 249 min read
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The Shrewd Manager
The Parable of the Shrewd Manager “Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions....
dean9058
Mar 188 min read
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To God be the Glory....
“ To the glory of God” “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do , do all to the glory of God.” (NIV, 1 Cor. 10:31 ) These are...
dean9058
Mar 117 min read
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A little humility???
I had a dream a few nights ago, in which I was sitting at a table with many esteemed Bible scholars and clergy. They gave me an...
dean9058
Mar 38 min read
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About Obeying God.....
There’s a story in I Kings, Chapter 13 (see whole passage at the end of this message), about a “man of God” that was sent to to a very...
dean9058
Feb 2412 min read
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How do you treat mean people.....
“ Do not repay evil with evil, or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that...
dean9058
Feb 178 min read
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Kindness in France
Paul said to the Christians in Ephesus…. people that had been born again, sealed, recipients of the Holy Spirit…these words: “Get rid of...
dean9058
Feb 109 min read
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Happy Birthday, Jerry....
Happy Birthday IJerry! I know that you’re not here to celebrate with your family, and I’m over here in France again, and can’t be with...
dean9058
Jan 312 min read
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Sons and Daughters of God....
Last week we talked about Jesus, the Son, and His Heavenly Father. We also talked about how we could become the sons (and daughters) of...
dean9058
Jan 276 min read
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A Special Family....
Sometimes the things we don’t understand, but accept as true, because we feel we must, come back to haunt us later. Life is full of...
dean9058
Jan 209 min read
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Once you are within a fellowship.....
Two weeks we talked about what the first century church really looked like, and what the essential elements of that church were. But...
dean9058
Jan 138 min read
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Three observations in France last month....
BLOGS FROM DEAN’S TRIP TO FRANCE LAST MONTH I am now in Lyon, having traveled by train from Lille here this morning. It was a three-hour...
dean9058
Jan 97 min read
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