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The Parables Of Jesus
Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 2, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. Tending To The Spiritual Garden Of Your Life
Contributed on Feb 2, 2024
Where are the seeds of God's Word being sown in your life?
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many ...read more
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2. Being Rich In God - The Parable Of The Rich Fool
Contributed on Feb 9, 2024
Jesus really lays it out: You are going to be a person who invests your treasure for yourself, or you will be rich in God by laying up treasure in heaven. But it is objectively impossible for both.
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We come now to our second parable in our study of the parables of Jesus. And I chose to make this the 2nd of our study, after our study of the Soils, because they really go hand in hand. In your life, this world ...read more
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3. The Tares Among Wheat
Contributed on Feb 16, 2024
How do we as citizens of God's Kingdom exist in this fallen world?
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org If you've ever traveled abroad, especially to a country ruled by Islam, you understand how different the atmosphere truly is. Even in moderate countries like Morocco, it is clear that Islam is the prevailing ...read more
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4. The Parable Of The Mustard Seed
Contributed on Mar 5, 2024
What did Jesus mean by this parable and how can I grow in the Kingdom through His words
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org There is an ongoing trend in the Church today that I am constantly aware of and continually speak out against, and this is the apostate church. This is not about personal preference or stylistic differences that ...read more
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5. The Parable Of The Lost Sheep
Contributed on Mar 15, 2024
In this parable we find the heart of the Father. The work of our Good Shepherd, the condition of our souls, and the hope we have through Him.
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Happy Resurrection Sunday, everyone! What a glorious crossroads in history when the God of the Universe took upon Himself our sins to save us from damnation by going to the Cross and defeating death by being raised ...read more
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6. The Parable Of The Good Samaritan
Contributed on Mar 27, 2024
This is the most misinterpreted parable in the gospels
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have all heard the Parable of the Good Samaritan. It is a beautiful story about an unlikely hero helping someone in need. At first glance, we would say this is a biblical case of social justice—a man in need ...read more
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7. The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure
Contributed on Apr 4, 2024
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44)
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org The “Lady Blunt” is one of the finest violins ever crafted by Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari. It was made in 1721 and is considered one of the best-preserved Stradivarius violins. In 1940, the violin was ...read more
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8. The Rich Man And Lazarus (2 Parts)
Contributed on Apr 11, 2024
the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org The reality of Hell is something that most people, especially carnal people, do not want to contend with. It is interesting that many people believe in the existence of heaven, but dismiss the existence of hell. ...read more
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9. The Parable Of The Fig Tree
Contributed on Apr 24, 2024
What does Jesus mean in the Parable of the Fig Tree
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very ...read more
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10. Invitation To The Great Banquet
Contributed on May 9, 2024
A parable about redemption of the lowest and the greatest invitation we can ever receive
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 12 He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be ...read more
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11. The Parable Of The Unfruitful Fig Tree
Contributed on May 16, 2024
The Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org ? We are continuing our series of parables of Jesus. Whenever Jesus wanted to clarify the truths of the Kingdom of God, he used word pictures or illustrations called parables. The word parable means literally “to ...read more
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12. The Parable Of The Fishing Net
Contributed on Jun 19, 2024
The Parable of the Fishing Net
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 47 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. 48 When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into containers but threw away ...read more
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13. The Parable Of The 10 Virgins
Contributed on Jun 19, 2024
The Parable of the 10 Virgins; 5 Wise, 5 Foolish
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins June 16, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD Matthew 25:1-13 For the last five days, we have spent the evenings here looking at the doctrines of Jesus' imminent return and the signs that are happening in the world ...read more
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14. The Parable Of The Sheep And The Goats
Contributed on Jun 25, 2024
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats - Parts 1 & 2
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are now looking at the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats found in Matthew 25. It is important to remember that this parable is the conclusion of a single sermon that Jesus delivered and is recorded in Matthew ...read more
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15. The Parable Of Two Sons And The Authority Of Jesus
Contributed on Jul 26, 2024
Many talk about Jesus or celebrate Jesus, and they like to believe that it assures them of a spot in Heaven. What did Jesus say about this?
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org As we continue through the parables, I realize that this is one of those parables that has always confounded me. It confounds me not because of the application but because of the theology. Most tried to impose ...read more
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16. The Parable Of The Vineyard And Wicked Tenants
Contributed on Aug 2, 2024
The Parable fo the Vineyard and Wicked Tenants
In our study of the parables, we now come to the last of three parables taught by Jesus in Matthew chapter 21. Now as I always say, Jesus taught using parables to illustrate a spiritual truth regarding the Kingdom of Heaven. Parables are not meant to be taken literally, mom, but are necessary for ...read more
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17. The Parable Of The Old Garments And Old Wineskins
Contributed on Aug 15, 2024
The Parable of the Old Garments and Old Wineskiins
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are continuing on with our study of the parables of Jesus. This fascinating study has discovered some remarkable truths of the Kingdom of God. We've also learned about the significance of adequately ...read more
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18. Radical Forgiveness: The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant
Contributed on Aug 28, 2024
Radical Forgiveness: The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
Radical Forgiveness: The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Matthew 18:21-35 A little girl’s Prayer: A little girl was eating alone in the corner of the dining room as part of her punishment. The family paid no ...read more
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19. The Cost Of Discipleship - Part 1
Contributed on Sep 13, 2024
The Cost of Discipleship - Part 1 Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org The story is told of the military legend Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia (336-323) and conqueror of Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, Babylonia, and Persia, almost all of the known world. One day on the warpath, ...read more
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20. The Cost Of Discipleship - Part 2
Contributed on Sep 25, 2024
The Cost of Discipleship - Part 2
The Cost of Discipleship – Part 2 September 29, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 14:25-35 www.mycrossway.org 25 Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children ...read more
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21. The Parable Of Influence
Contributed on Dec 4, 2024
Jesus tells us to focus on the humility and meekness of our faith and its influence on others. Tiny things can have great endings.
The Influence of the Kingdom November 10, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 13:18-21 We have been away from the parables for a few weeks as we looked at the issues of spiritual blindness. We only have a few more parables to go in our study. This week I want to invite you ...read more
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22. The Sinner Transformed
Contributed on Dec 4, 2024
What is it that takes a person from my life as a Sinner to a life that embraces the forgiveness of Jesus Christ?
The Sinner Transformed November 17, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 7:36-50 We are continuing today in the last few of our parables. And today's parable is very timely. Today's parable is about the transformed sinner. Now come on when you think about ...read more
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23. The Scandal Of Grace
Contributed on Dec 4, 2024
This message is going to challenge you to appreciate the generosity of God’s grace. The grace of God is a radical and scandalous gift that levels the spiritual playing field.
THE SCANDAL OF GRACE November 24, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 20:1-16 Today we're going to take a look at a parable that I rarely hear a sermon preached about. It's not one of the most popular parables because it strikes at the heart of our sense of ...read more