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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Get Into The Field!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,706 views

    Discussion of Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard, emphasizing the fact that it’s never too late to get involved in the work of the Kingdom.

    Get into the Field! Matthew 20:1-16 April 13, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I think it will come as a shock to absolutely no one here that I know next to nothing about agriculture. Almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Parable Of Mustard Seed And Leaven Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 15, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,151 views

    Part of the series on the Parables of Jesus - Parable of the Mustard Seed and Leaven

    Grace – 5 – Parable of Mustard Seed and Leaven We have been working our way through the parables of Jesus. This week we look at the parable of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast in Matt 13 • The theme of these early parables of Jesus is “The Kingdom”. They are called this because they begin with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hold Up On That Roundup!

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 20, 2020
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     | 3,640 views

    Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the weeds to reveal characteristics of the Kingdom of God. God's kingdom isn't obsessed with judgment and eradicating evil, and neither should we.

    July 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Hold Up on that Roundup! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. My father loved tending a garden and he passed that love along to me. When I was about 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    The Parable Treasure And Pearl / I Surrender All

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 409 ratings
     | 82,364 views

    What, then, do the parables teach? Church fathers such as Irenaeus and Augustine identified the treasure and the Pearl with Christ. The recent convert to Christianity says exactly the same thing: "I found Christ." Yes, it seems like we did find Christ.

    In his series of seven parables in Chapter 13, Matthew is quite elaborate ....... on the first two, providing an interpretation for each. The other five are shorter and more pointed in content. The parables of the hidden treasure and of the pearl consists of two sentences each. And in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Jesus' Picture Of God

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,763 views

    God is patient in his call to salvation and service, but his punishment and discipline will follow when either is rejected.

    Jesus’ Picture of God Matthew 21:33-46 INTRODUCTION A. Heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” B. Why do we take pictures? 1. Some are overly zealous about taking pictures. 2. Imagine the people developing pictures, “What in the world did this person take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,445 views

    Parables of Eternal Life, Part 7 of 9

    PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,148 views

    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 8

    PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Parable Of Taking The Lowest Place

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2019
     | 1,975 views

    We should always assume the position of the least, just as Jesus taught

    PARABLE OF TAKING THE LOWEST PLACE (Luke 14:1) Jesus is invited to Sabbath dinner at the home of a Pharisee; there are lots of important people there and they are all watching Jesus to see what he will do. The Pharisees were gathering information that would be used later in Jesus’ trial in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Storyteller: The Parables Of Jesus #1: Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,866 views

    Jesus is the World’s Greatest Storyteller. In His parables, we find wisdom for living our daily lives. In the parable of the farmer planting seeds, we learn the importance of guarding our hearts.

    THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #1: GUARD YOUR HEART INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTE: “Who was Jesus? He was a storyteller. He told stories. He was the world's greatest storyteller. Ask him a question; he'd answer with a story. Give him a crowd of people listening intently; he told them ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Tne Parable Of The Watchful Servants Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 17, 2019
     | 9,084 views

    What is it to be ready for His return

    Parable of the watchful servants Be Ready for His Return Luke 12:35-48 In the New Testament , a phrase is used frequently with regard to the Day of the Lord or the return of Jesus Christ. Though it may vary slightly from verse to verse, numerous instructions are given to "watch, because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Jesus Enters "His” Temple”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,658 views

    Another parable from Jesus, about “God’s” character, as Jesus enters His temple, corrupted by the selling of livestock and money changers. Notes from Kenneth Bailey's book "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes" understanding the parable.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 3, 2022 Text: Luke 20 Lent V Redeemer “Jesus Enters “His” Temple” Kenneth Bailey in his book “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes” has suggested that there is a better title for this parable. Instead of “The Parable of the Tenants” he recommends: “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Jesus Teachers About God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 9, 2023
     | 1,700 views

    Humble beginnings lead to miraculous results.

    JESUS TEACHES ABOUT GOD’S KINGDOM (Outline) February 5, 2023 – Epiphany 5 – MATTHEW 13:31-35 INTRO: Our Lord Jesus teaches us about the kingdom of heaven. God’s kingdom. Jesus wants us to understand this divine mystery. It is important to understand the Bible’s definition of mystery. Mystery: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Smith avatar

    The Parable Of The Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-31)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,933 views

    A man had two sons, and I bet he wished he’d had more daughters! ...

    Jesus said "What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ’Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ’I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ’I go, sir’; but he did not go. Which of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    The Life That Stands Through A Storm

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,054 views

    This is a message based on Jesus' parable of the Wise and foolish Builders. Anything less than Jesus Christ, and the word of God to build our lives on will fail us.

    *THE LIFE THAT STANDS THROUGH A STORM* Matthew 7:24-27 Dorn Ridge & York Manor February 26, 2012 (Perhaps a quarter of this message originated with another contributor.) INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus was the great illustrator, and one of the places this is clearly seen are in His parables. A.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worthless Weeds

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 92 ratings
     | 7,745 views

    Using Jesus’ parable of the wheat and the tares, this sermon looks at the miraculous way weeds can turn into wheat when God’s in charge.

    Around Timothy Lutheran, there are a number of you who have incredibly green thumbs. You know how to identify plants and what the different flowers look like. You know how to coax flowers and vegetables from seeds planted in the soil. Some of you are quite amazing when it comes to the garden. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran