Sermons on Mateo 20:8:

Preparing For Easter: The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 10, 2023

Jesus told this parable after the rich young ruler had come--and left. There was a lesson for the disciples and a lesson for us in this parable.

(Full Disclosures: This message is based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 3-5-2023. This is not an exact transcription. Further, Sermon Central has a message based on this text called “Go Thy Way-The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard” but this is a completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Extravagant Generosity Of God Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

Our Salvation is Based on One Thing..... The Extravagant Generosity of God

February 13, 2021 The Context: Our next story comes on the heels of Jesus’ conversation with the rich young ruler who went away sad because what Jesus asked him to do was too difficult…. “sell all your stuff, give to the poor, then come and follow me.” {Matthew 19:16-22} The rich and well to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Isn’t Fair

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2023

God isn’t fair. God is lavish. Everything is a gift, including our lives, whether short or long.

Do you remember the Palm Sunday five years ago when twin suicide bombings took place in Egypt? One was at St. George’s Church in the Nile delta, and the other was at Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, the seat of the Coptic papacy. It’s one of the oldest Christian communities in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Grace Is Not Just Fair

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 9, 2025

Have you ever asked yourself these questions, “Why does my neighbor seem to have a better life than I do? Why does life seem so unfair sometimes?” Yes, many things in life are hard to understand; that’s why we need to understand the grace of God.

GOD’S GRACE IS NOT JUST FAIR Pastor Joel Bernardino | October 9, 2025 INTRODUCTION Have you ever asked yourself these questions? • “Why does my neighbor seem to have a better life than I do?” • “I’m smarter and more resourceful, yet life seems easier for them.” • “Life seems so unfair ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

November: My Month Of Eleventh-Hour Miracles

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

God specialises in last-minute interventions that change stories and restore years of delay in one divine moment.

NOVEMBER: MY MONTH OF ELEVENTH-HOUR MIRACLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 20:6-9 Key Verse: “And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?” (Matthew 20:6) Supporting Texts: John 11:43-44; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

This message is going to challenge you to appreciate the generosity of God’s grace. The grace of God is a radical and scandalous gift that levels the spiritual playing field.

THE SCANDAL OF GRACE November 24, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 20:1-16 Today we're going to take a look at a parable that I rarely hear a sermon preached about. It's not one of the most popular parables because it strikes at the heart of our sense of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Brethren

Last Minute Miracle Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2025

The last minute miracle is one of the most powerful displays of God’s glory. It is a moment when all human effort has been exhausted, and there seems to be no solution. It is at this point that God steps in to perform a miracle that is nothing short of extraordinary.

Title: LAST MINUTE MIRACLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 2:1-11 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:21-22, Matthew 20:1-16, Mark 5:35-42 INTRODUCTION: The last minute miracle is one of the most powerful displays of God’s glory. It is a moment when all human effort has been exhausted, and there ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Exodus 14:21-22, Matthew 20:1-16, Mark 5:35-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Effort Ends: Accessing Your 11th Hour Favor

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Dec 15, 2025

The "11th Hour" is the moment of maximum pressure, where the impossible seems completely locked in, and failure feels absolutely inevitable. It’s when our human effort and resources have finally run out

We are talking about 11th-Hour Miracles: those sudden, decisive breakthroughs in your business or career that defy the clock, human logic, and the odds. I.The Heavy Weight of the 11th Hour Friends, let's get real for a moment. Have you ever felt that sinking, anxious feeling? The business ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Acts 12:6-7, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Offensive Grace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2024

View this parable of Jesus from 3 difference perspectives, 3 different points of view (Preached this first in 1995; not original with me but trying to track it down would be difficult)

HoHum: Veteran’s Day is tomorrow- The fighting in WW1 stopped at 11 am on November 11, 1918, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Originally called Armistice Day it was changed to Veteran’s Day to honor all of those who have served in our armed forces. We honor and appreciate all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Ephesians 5:16, Matthew 19:27-30, Matthew 9:37-38, Psalm 126:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Septuagesima (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 12, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 9:10-20, Genesis 1:1-5, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Matthew 20:1-16. A). THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTS OF THE LORD. Psalm 9:10-20. This Psalm opens as a song of praise and rejoicing in the LORD (Psalm 9:1-2). The Psalmist is particularly thankful for the LORD’s support in the face of wicked enemies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:10-20, Genesis 1:1-5, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Reality Check On Grace

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 15, 2025

This morning we look at Jesus Parable of the workers in the vineyard, a parable discussing the basics of Grace and the Gospel.

A Reality Check on Grace Good Morning. We are looking at the parable in our Gospel Lesson today, with a focus on GRACE, especially from the angle of already being a Christian, and looking back at how we were saved. The context of the parable, the end of Matthew 19, is Peter asking about how great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 11, 2022

1. Jesus will reward us richly (Matt 19:27-29). 2. Jesus was faithful to find us (Matt 19:30-20:7). 3. Jesus is generous with His grace (Matt 19:29, 20:8-10). 4. Jesus is constantly correct (Matt 20:8-16).

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor for the Lord The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:27-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 11, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:27. Most of you know that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"the Coming End-Time Revival."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 22, 2024

Throughout history, great men have predicted a coming spiritual awakening. God's miraculous works will be so evident that even skeptics will be amazed, resulting in a widespread turning toward God and revealing what some call the working of the Holy Spirit as nothing more than worked-up flesh.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Joel 2:28-29) [28] And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 20:1-13, Matthew 20:1-8, Romans 8:19, Joel 2:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Bees! Don't Bees!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2024

Seems we all face man's days that are short and full of trouble. Never allow circumstances to define our actions.

DO BEES, DON’T BEES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Touch very quickly on the 3 solemn days. Hosea 9:5 What will ye do in the solemn day, and in the day of the feast of the LORD? Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:5, Matthew 20:4-10, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Thankful Giving

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Today’s scripture reading is a parable about belonging and membership in the Kingdom of Heaven.

“A Thankful Giving” “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational