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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Parable Of The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 6, 2012
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    This parable expresses the small beginnings of the kingdom of God and the large increase and growth of it. The kingdom grows believer by believer. And now, He describes what it is like. “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man planted in

    The Parable of the Mustard Seed Today, we are going to look at one of the parables that Jesus gave, and it is probably one that most people are familiar with; the Parable of the Mustard seed. Both Matthew and Mark recorded it in their Gospel. Matthew begins with this brief dialogue by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 19, 2015
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    Exploring the progression of a sinner in the prodigal son: from his wanting independence, which lead to his shame, which lead to his repentance, and his brother's jealousy of his grace received.

    The Parable of the Lost Son Introduction: In his book, What’s So Amazing About Grace , Phillip Yancey tells the story of Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway grew up in a very devout evangelical family, and yet there he never experienced the grace of Christ. He lived a libertine life that most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 14, 2020
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    The meaning of this parable is found when one realizes where the field is where the good and bad seed are sown.

    The Parable of the wheat and the Tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares is one of the better known parables of Jesus. A parable is a story which something common was used to illustrate a deeper and spiritual truth. An example of this is the Parable of the Sower which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Introducing The Lost Parables Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 5, 2009
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    Lost People matter to God

    Introducing the Lost Parables Luke 15 February 8th, 2009 INTRODUCTION Well told stores of lost things have a way of pulling at our heart. One fine day in 1941, Violet Bailey and her fiancé Samuel Booth were strolling through the English countryside, deeply in love and engaged to be married. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Stewardship Of Time Series

    Contributed by David Slone on Apr 29, 2007
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    1st in a 3 part series about stewardship. Focuses on time and how as Stewards, our time has been bought by the blood of Christ. Three points, 1 Our time is not ours, it is his, 2 Time is a vapor, 3 Your time can change the world. Powerpoint available u

    Eternal Investments (Stewardship from God’s perspective) Time Talent Treasures This week we will be looking at the stewardship of time. How much time do we have There are 60 minutes an hour, 1,440 minutes a day, 10, 080 minutes a week, 43, 200 minutes a month. So how do we spend our time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 20, 2019
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    The Parable of the wheat and the tares or Satan in the Kingdom.” This parable comes just after the parable of the sower.

    Tares among the wheat The Parable of the wheat and the tares or Satan in the Kingdom.” Matt. 13:24-30; 36-43. Christ gave this parable immediately following the parable of the sower. Notice what He said: “Another parable He put forth to them, saying: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Parable Of The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 13, 2019
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    The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the best-loved stories of Jesus.

    The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the best-known parables of Jesus. But like all parables, they serve as illustrations. They shed light on a topic and flesh it out. So when we interpret this parable, we must first find out why Jesus uses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 4, 2024
     | 1,398 views

    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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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Parable Of The Great Feast

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2019
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     | 3,095 views

    One can always improve their position, but can also be demoted

    THE PARABLE OF THE GREAT FEAST (Luke 14:1, 7-14) In this Gospel reading, we again find Jesus teaching through a parable – but this time we get two for the price of one. But they both deal with the issue of hospitality. Jesus is invited to Sabbath dinner at the home of a Pharisee; there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    #20: Kingdom Parables Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 14, 2020
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    In one parable, Jesus says the kingdom of God is like a seed that grows and in another parable, like the tiny mustard seed. This sermon examines two Kingdom Parables.

    #20: Kingdom Parables Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 14, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 4:26-32 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    4 The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020
     | 10,911 views

    What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us?

    Matthew 25:14-30 What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us? What does the parable mean? An important rule when we’re looking at Scripture is to look at the context. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Blizzard avatar

    The Parable Of The Two Sons Series

    Contributed by David Blizzard on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,931 views

    OUTLINE OF MATTHEW 21:28-32

    THE PARABLE OF THE TWO SONS – Matthew 21:28-32 As we have already discovered the parables of Jesus not only explain truths but they also expose the heart. This is another series of parables that Jesus taught. We studied the seven parable series in Matthew 13 about the kingdom of God. This parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Lost Coin Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
     | 9,587 views

    This parable is a story that had a happy ending just like the parable of the lost sheep. Both illustrate the indescribable mercy of God for the lost. In this story, the needy soul is compared with a lost coin.

    Ice Breaker: Do you like stories with happy endings? Biblical Reading: Lucas 15:8-10 INTRODUCTION: This parable is a story that had a happy ending just like the parable of the lost sheep. Both illustrate the indescribable mercy of God for the lost. In this story, the needy soul is compared ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Parables Of Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jul 7, 2008
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     | 7,920 views

    To whom should i be a neigbour?

    Luke 10.25-37 The Good Samaritan We often say of someone “they are a good Samaritan.” We have ‘The Samaritans’ who help people in crisis find a listening ear. The term ‘good Samaritan’ has become part and parcel of our everyday vocabulary. No doubt we all know the parable but I am also quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    An Introduction To The Parables Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Apr 19, 2008
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     | 5,897 views

    An introductory message to the Kingdom Parables found in Matt 13 giving an overview before examining each of the parables individually.

    An Introduction to the Parables of the Kindgom (Note: Much of this Outline has been borrowed from Charles A. Ratz’s Outline Studies in the Four Gospels) Scripture: Matt. 13:1-3a 1“That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. 2 And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God