Sermons on Fishing Parable:

Parable Teaching

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 12, 2004

In our passage today we look at three parables of Jesus, and each parable contains a paradox about God’s Kingdom.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Jack Wyrtzen used lots of stories in his preaching. One day someone was talking with one of the Word of Life staff members and said, “I heard Jack preach one of his “skyscraper messages” the other night.” The staff member asked what he meant by a “skyscraper message” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 17, 2005

We are the sons of the kingdom even though we at times act like the weeds. The reverse is also true. There are weeds that act like Christians but are really weeds

July 17, 2005 Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 9Th Sunday after Pentecost Series A The Parable of the Weeds Grace Mercy and Peace from God The Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ One of my favorite persons in the Bible is the Apostle Peter. I can easily identify with him. Artists have depicted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Tares

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 18, 2005

How does Jesus’ parable, which argues for leaving tares undisturbed, square with admonitions in the epistles to discipline errant members of the congregation?

Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 As far as the parables of our Lord are concerned, the one before us in today’s gospel is certainly clear. Some of them are not so clear, even when our Lord interprets them for his disciples; and others are left in the gospel record uninterpreted. This one, however, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Parable Of The Tenants Series

Contributed by Keith Butler on Jul 29, 2005

This sermon will outline Jesus’ views of Israel’s position in God’s kingdom, and the danger we have of being replaced like Israel.

THE PARABLE OF THE TENANTS Matthew 21:33-44 Key Verse and Theme: “Therefore I tell you the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but on whom it falls will be crushed.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Workers

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005

A description of the kingdom of God. This parable teaches how fair and just God can be to all who call on Him.

THE PARABLE OF THE WORKERS Matthew 20:1-16 Key Verse and Theme: “But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give the man who was hired last the same as I gave you.’” (Matthew 20:13-14) 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Wedding

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005

In discussing this parable, we will see it is more important to be clothed with Christ, than it is to be just a part of the banquet.

THE PARABLE OF THE WEDDING Matthew 22:1-14 Key Verse and Theme: “Then the king told the attendants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are invited, but few are chosen.” (Matthew 22:13-14) 1. The king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Virgins

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 11, 2005

The importance of the church being prepared for the return of Christ.

THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS Matthew 25:1-13 Key Verse and Theme: “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) 1. The parables are beginning to shift in meaning. A. Who are the characters? 1. The bridegroom is Christ. (Matthew 25:5 and 24:44) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 18, 2005

What happens when we don’t put God’s "talents" to good use.

THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Matthew 25:14-30 Key Verse and Theme: “And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 25:30) 1. What do the talents in the parable represent? A. The talents might represent money. B. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "Lost' Parables

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 24, 2005

Why did the Pharisees receive these parables from Jesus? Because they did not rejoice over the lost being found.

THE “LOST” PARABLES Luke 15:1-32 Key Verse and Theme: “But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:32) 1. Who was Jesus addressing? A. The tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Investments Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 14, 2003

The Parable of the Ten Minas.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 53 “The Parable of the Investments!” Luke 19:11-26 I believe that one of the great heroes of the faith in our day is Dr. Billy Graham. Although he is now in his 80’s and battling Parkingson’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Tenants Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 12, 2003

What exactly was Jesus saying?

Mark 12:1-12 The Parable of the Tenants 1He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. 2At harvest time he sent a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 27, 2002

This sermon will help you identify hindrances to your spiritual development and how to correct them.

The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-8, 18-23 Pastor Steve Dow June 30, 2002 Introduction As we look around the church in North America these days we quickly discover that few professing Christians are really living productive spiritual lives. Every where we look we find people who have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-9

The Parable Of The Leaven

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jun 30, 2002

The Parable of the Leaven is the fourth parable in Matthew 13 (Matt. 13:33). J. Vernon McGee believes it to be “one of the key verses of the Bible!”

The Parable of the Leaven is the fourth parable in Matthew 13 (Matt. 13:33). J. Vernon McGee believes it to be “one of the key verses of the Bible!” This parable, as well as the Parable of the Mustard Seed, has been used to teach the extension of the Kingdom in its external as well as internal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Prodigal

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 3, 2002

an outline, useful for youth bible studies

THE SETTING OF THE TELLING Who is Jesus talking to? (vs 1,2) What was the attitude of each group? THE SON AND HIS LEAVING What was he given? (vs 12) Where did he go? (vs 13) What did he do? (vs 13,14) THE SON AND HIS SUFFERING What was his folly? (vs 14) Where were his friends? (vs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Orthodox

The Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 3, 2002

This sermon will enable you to discover the cause of conflict in the church and show you how to deal with it in practical ways.

THE PARABLE OF THE WEEDS Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 July 7, 2002 Pastor Steve Dow INTRODUCTION: You don’t have to look to hard these days to discover that we are living in a world that is filled with conflict. There is conflict between nations. There is conflict in the Middle East. There is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43