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An Unfair God?

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 19, 2005

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In dispensing eternal life, God is just as gracious to the death-bed convert as he is one born and reared in the faith. Jesus’ parable of the Vineyard Workers shows us why.

An Unfair God? Matthew 20:1-16 Somewhere in the Charlie Brown cartoon canon, there is an episode where Lucy and Charlie are walking home from school. Lucy has a report card in her hand and she is clearly not pleased. She turns to Charlie, and, complains: "It isn’t fair Charlie Brown, it just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Grace Over Grumbling PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

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Explore God's extravagant generosity and grace, the dangers of grumbling, and the joy of living in His grace, as illustrated in the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

Good morning, church family! I trust you're all doing well today. We are here to dig into God's Word and unpack a profound truth from the Gospel of Matthew. As Philip Yancey once said, "Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part." Today's sermon is about God's extravagant generosity, the danger of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Grace, All

Sibling Rivalry Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 23, 2018

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Sibling rivalry starts with one person feeling they've been slighted. They deserved to be treated better. And expect this kind of rivalry in children - it's when we become adults that this desire to "be the star" can destroy families, churches and relationships.

OPEN: Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVI2fX-1uPU That clip was from a popular TV series called “This Is Us” where a couple of the main actors (brothers Kevin and Randall) get into a fight. The scene is an excellent example of a common conflict most families experience called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016

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A sermon on the grace of God

Matthew 20:1-16 give ills. of a grazing mace There was a mechanic who owned a dog named Mace. Mace loved to eat grass, so the mechanic kept him inside so he wouldn't ruin the lawn. One day the mechanic decided to finish his work at home, so he took some tools home with him. When he got home he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Working For The Vineyard Owner

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

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Serving in the vineyard of God’s Kingdom is a true blessing because the work is done with the confidence that God’s reward awaits at the end of the day.

Every morning they line up on the streets – dozens of people outside the temporary services agencies in Chicago. They’re lined up at 6:00 am each morning looking for a job, but these agencies won’t find jobs for them. They’ll only find them work to do – work for one day. By 7:00 am, over 100 of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Grumbling About Grace

Contributed by Kevin Newman on Aug 21, 2002

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Christians take the grace of God for granted, and often complain about God’s blessings.

"Grumbling About Grace" Matthew 20:1-16 Intro: Most of us hear the phrase "its not fair!" too many times to count. Sometimes we are the ones who are saying it. But of all the things to grumble about, Grace should not be one of them. Yet, we often do grumble about God’s grace. Background: Matthew 19 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Comparing Paychecks Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

Comparing Paychecks: Are you being Paid What You’re Worth? Matthew 20:1-16 September 24th, 2006 Intro: This morning we’re going to turn our attention back to the book of Matthew. We’re drawing near to the end of the book and Jesus is stepping up His ministry and the teaching that He’s doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are We Never Satisfied?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

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why are humans never satisfied?

Take my words and speak through them, take our ears and hear through them, take our hearts & set them on fire with love for you. Amen. Let’s set the scene: As the Israelites left Egypt, we would expect them to be overjoyed and relieved because their prayers for deliverance were finally answered, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15, Matthew 20:1-15, Numbers 11:4-6

Denomination: Episcopal

"All In A Day’s Work”

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 5, 2020

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In a parable of vineyard workers, Christ shows that all who receive from Him, and all that is received from Him, is totally gift. It is not earned. As Christians we rejoice and are thankful that we are in His vineyard, and that His continues to call others to His vineyard to labor with us.

Matthew 20:1-16 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “All in a day’s work” There was a cobbler who lived in a small town. He was good at making shoes, and made them for all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

18 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

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We do not want what we deserve but what we need. That is forgiveness and grace.

18 Pentecost A Matthew 20:1-16 September 22,2002 There was a newspaper story some years back of a man who sold his asphalt company for $422 million. That was not the reason for the story, but it became a story worthy of newspaper attention when he gave $128 million to his workers. For those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

I Have A Dream Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

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Equality. A contrast between the world and the Kingdom

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: I Have A Dream Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction: Crying Foul It’s not fair Not a typical family unless you hear the words "It’s not fair" "She always goes first" "He always gets more" "He never gets into trouble" [life experiences] Crying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Begrudge God's Generosity

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 20, 2014

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“Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last worker as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?” (Matthew 20:14-15)

Theme: Don’t begrudge God’s generosity Text: Jonah 4:1-11; Phil. 1:21-30; Matt. 20:1-16 The decision to believe in Christ is an important decision every person has to make in life as it affects where we will spend eternity. Paul believed in Christ and knew he would spend eternity in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

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Explore and understand God's boundless generosity, grace, and unexpected provision, as illustrated in the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving headfirst into the depths of God’s boundless generosity, his unfathomable grace, and his unexpected provision. There’s a quote by Charles Spurgeon that I think perfectly encompasses our topic today. He said, "That truth is that it is beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: God's Provision

The Early Bird Gets The Worm

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 10, 2015

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Proper 20 (A). We toil and struggle against sin, to live righteously, But it does not give us life. Christ gives to us freely and aboundantly, all we need for this life and the next.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “The early bird gets the worm” In our text today, Jesus tells His disciples another parable about the Kingdom of Heaven. You will recall that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Employer

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

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God is the greatest to work for

INTRODUCTION Talk about the context of Matthew 19 and how Chapter 20 is parable to explain 19:30. Peters attitude in asking the question in verse 27. SERMON God is a Persistent Employer Verses 1-7 A. The Early Morning Workers. Verse 1-2 1) The Owner went out sometime after the night watch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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