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Parable Of The Friend In Need

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 31, 2005

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Jesus is teaching about prayer and this parable is meant as an illustration and as insight into prayer. Jesus teaches us two lessons in regards to prayer in this passage. First, we must be persistent in prayer. Second, we may be the answer to prayer.

PARABLE OF THE FRIEND IN NEED LUKE 11:5-13 INTRODUCTION I read a story once, and I do not remember where I read it, about a small Oklahoma town that had two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

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We are to be loving, kind and accepting of the people God places in our lives, even though we are to be discerning and unaccepting of their sinful choices. Yet, even in this, we are to do so in love. For we do not know where that person stands with God or

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 2 The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Before we begin today, let’s make sure we are all clear about what a parable is and what the difference is between a parable and an allegory. Anyone care to give me their understanding of what a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Tares - 2 Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 2, 2005

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What is the source of Evil in the world? Jesus gives His answer in the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares

Living Under Grace – 4 – Parable of the Tares - 2 Recently visiting my mother’s congregation • I was asked this question about the tsunami tragedy by an older member of the congregation • Do you think because of the high number of casualties in Ache that God had singled out the Moslems for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 26, 2005

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Jesus extends grace to all with one exception. This parable explains what blocks "grace"

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant • Matthew 18:21-35 (NRSV)21 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” • Peter though he was being generous by suggesting seven times as the Pharisees taught to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian Church

The Parable Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 17, 2013

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Parable is a short story that illustrates a moral point and Jesus illustrates that in the parable of rich fool.

The parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12:13-12:21 Introduction- Please turn to Luke 12:13-21. This is the parable of the Rich fool. It is the recorded words of Jesus addressing a conflict between two brothers over an inheritance. The words of Jesus goes much deeper than two brothers arguing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Parable Of The Mom And Two Children

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 13, 2017

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The Parable of the Two Sons retold in a modern way for children. This is set up as a play, but can easily be told as a story or sermon illustration. The modern context helps create a gateway for children to see themselves in the story.

The Parable of the Mom and Two Children Narrator: There once was a Mom who had two children (The mom walks out and waves to people). Narrator: Her oldest daughter, Emily, loves sports (The reader pauses and lets Emily walk out. They wait five seconds. She walks out and waves to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Kingdom Parables 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

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Message 4 of 5 exploring the parables of the kingdom

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Part Four Review Through the summer we have examined some of the parables of Jesus. Parables are stories made up out of practical everyday happenings that graphically illustrate some spiritual truth vital for kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Four Soils Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2002

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Sermon on the parable of the sower. One’s response to the Gospel depends on the personal inclination of his will.

The Four Soils Mark 4:1-20 INTRO.: Why do different people respond differently to the same message? Why do some reject the Gospel of Christ and others accept it and live Christian lives? Jesus provides an answer to this question in the passage before us. We will become more effective and joyful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Understood? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

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This sermon explores the deep truths of the kingdom of heaven as conveyed through Jesus's parables, and challenges listeners to truly understand and recognize its presence in their lives.

Welcome church! Today we’ve got an incredible passage of scripture jam packed with five different parables from Jesus. Parables are short and/or simple stories that highlight religious or moral truths. In the case of Jesus, parables were often used to simplify and make accessible the divine truths ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Topics: Parables Of Christ, Kingdom Of Heaven, Spiritual Understanding

The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Jun 19, 2004

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This is the third parable Jesus told in response to the Pharisees question about His authority in cleansing the Temple.

THE WEDDING BANQUET PARABLE – Matthew 22:1-15 This is the third parable that Jesus told in response to the Pharisees’ question about his authority. The first one of the two sons dealt with Israel’s rejection of God the Father. The parable of the vineyard dealt with the rejection of God the Son. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Fig Tree

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Oct 1, 2012

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Jesus describes end times events by looking at the fig tree and what we should look for

Parable of the Fig Tree Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction In order for us to fully understand this parable in Matthew 24, we really need to look at the context in which Jesus spoke it In Matthew 24, Jesus had left the temple and was walking with His disciples As they are walking, Jesus begins to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Dirt Are You? Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003

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Identifing ourselves in the Parable of the Soils helps us to improve our relationship with Christ.

What Kind of Dirt Are You? Mark 4:1–20 INTRODUCTION It is often said that a parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The first of Jesus’ Parables is about the condition of human hearts. Jesus always emphasized that it is not a good sermon that makes for good worship but good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Great Banquet. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 9, 2019

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Excuses Excuses, Invitation to the Great Dinner.

The Parable of the Great Banquet. Excuses Excuses Luke 14: 1-24 In our text, the entire section is centered around a meal table. A prominent Pharisee asked Jesus to eat at his home. A number of things took place at this table, but none of them were very pleasant. All-in-all, it was a most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The "Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 21, 2004

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# 9 in a series on the "The Stories That Jesus Told" - The Parables. This sermon examines the cost of unforgiveness in our lives.

The Stories That Jesus Told Sermon # 9 “Parable of The Unforgiving Servant” or “The World’s Worst Prison” Matthew 18:21-35 “One of my favorite stories concerns a man who was bitten by a dog, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 25, 2013

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Faith only grows as it is exercised. Jesus gives us an example they understand as He talked to the disciples and to us.

Sowing Seeds: Life, Faith, Service Sermon #3-Mustard Seed Faith Matthew 13:31-33 We have been in a series called Sowing Seeds; Life, Faith, Service. The first week we looked at God’s Word and how important it is to plant it in good soil and to get the most out of applying God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Nazarene

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