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  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    Grumblers Anonymous

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
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    I have done a lot of thinking about the problem of how to evaluate your own success in the ministry. We can say that we shouldn’t compare ourselves to others. That’s true, but we do it anyway.

    Grumblers Anonymous Matthew 20:1-16 (I preached this sermon at the Spring Bible Conference at New Brunswick Bible Institute, April 26-29, 2007. The conference ended with the graduation ceremonies. This message was part of my series on the parables of Jesus.) I want to make a few predictions ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Of Grace And Envy

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 17, 2010
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    How is the Kingdom of heaven to be understood in light of laboring for Christ while the world enjoys the pleasures of sin? The parable of Jesus in Matthew 20 is helpful here.

    Matthew 20:1-16 Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Jesus introduces this parable saying that the kingdom of heaven is like this. That's an impressive, if not disturbing introduction to this particular parable for many reasons. I believe that the kingdom of heaven in Matthew's gospel applies ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 30, 2010
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    We live by God's grace and His generosity. Nothing we do can earn us His favor or qualify us for His blessings. Everything we have and enjoy today are gifts from a gracious and generous God. He gives us what we need, not what we deserve.

    Today society taught us that nothing is for free. • You’ve to work for it, pay for it. If we work hard, we will be rewarded in proportion to our work. If you work less, you’ll get less. • There’s nothing wrong with that - but we bring that concept into our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's The Deal?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
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    The complete unfairness of grace...what a concept! We want our reward to be commensurate with our works. And it's tough when it's not!

    Passage: Matthew 20:1-16 Intro: Do you remember the story of David and his confrontation with Nathan? 1. David had committed adultery, had husband killed, confronted by the prophet in a unique way. 2. story of man who stole pet lamb to feed guests, …sucked David in…”you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Vineyard.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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    The Vineyard. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 20 verses 1-16. One of the first expressions we learn as children is, “That’s not fair.” • One thing that life seems to teach us, is that this statement is right; • Life doesn’t seem to be fair. In fact it seems to be quite the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    Is God Fair?

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jan 31, 2010
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    In light of the trauma in the world (and especially in our church) how can we call God fair? Or is that not the right question?

    Concordia Lutheran Church January 31, 2010 Is God Fair? Matthew 20:1-16 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS, THE MESSIAH † May the gifts and the peace of God our Father, and our Master, Jesus Christ be poured into your lives, as you work in His Kingdom! Parabolic Treatment of Parables! I have had a hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Get Into The Field!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 13, 2008
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    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

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    Grumbling Over Grace

    Contributed by Robert Drake on Apr 14, 2008
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    We need to learn how not to be jealous of another persons blessing and be happy for them.

    Grumbling Over Grace Matthew 20: 1-16 This parable grows out of a reply to a statement made by Peter. Peter’s statement was the aftermath of Jesus’ parable about the rich young ruler. Peter said you told the rich young ruler to go and sell everything he had and follow you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Workers In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 18, 2011
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    A look at all of us who work in the vineyard and our attitude in our work.

    I can remember as a boy riding with my Dad into the downtown area, in my hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, and seeing a crowd of men standing on a certain street. There were so many of them that there did not seem to be any room left to walk on the sidewalk. I asked my father what they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The New Deal

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Sep 18, 2011
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    A different twist on the parable of the vineyard owner that offers who to those in desperate need of relief and recovery through the reforms of Jesus Christ.

    INTRO Between the years 1933 and 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt enacted a series of economic programs called “The New Deal.” "His programs served as a response to the effects of the Great Depression, and “focused on what historians call the "3 Rs": Relief, Recovery, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It Is All About Grace / Grace Is The Difference

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 455 ratings
     | 152,016 views

    When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, someone asked him, Do you pray for the senators, Dr. Hale? He replied, No, I look at the senators and I pray for the country. We all need to receive the Grace of God. It Is All About Grace! (Updated September 2023)

    For those who are not familiar with an Anglican Service; Four Scriptures are read prior to the Message. Today's readings are Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105: 1-6,37-45; Philippians 1:21-30 and Matthew 10:1-16 When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, ...someone asked him, ... "Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God's Generosity

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2011
     | 5,639 views

    A short talk given at Maiden Newton during Walk West Dorset 2011, speaking about the generosity of God and our response.

    Between 1996 and 2000 I was a Senior Branch manager with the Woolwich, and I have no doubt that I would not have been able to run my branches like the landowner in that parable. If I’d hired a member of staff in January offering to pay them £12,000 for the year that would’ve been fine; ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Workmen's Compensation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,030 views

    God's blessings don't come as a result of the work we put in, but rather are totally dependent on God's grace.

    Matthew 20:1-16 “Workmen’s Compensation” INTRODUCTION We all have a gut reaction when we perceive what we believe to be unfairness or injustice. Mention illegal aliens and blood pressures will rise as you talk about how they’re using our health and educational systems ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's Sense Of Urgency Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2011
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     | 6,195 views

    Jesus emphasizes to us that the urgency to spread the Gospel is greater than ever before.

    A Messiah's Sense of Urgency Text: Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Richard Baxter, the Puritan preacher of the 17th century conveys the urgency, the zeal of Christian witness when he said, "I preached as never sure to preach again, and as a dying man to dying men!" 2. We can look ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Grace I Can't Explain It

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 2, 2011
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     | 6,559 views

    Grace is outrageous. It’s hard to accept, It’s hard to believe, and It’s hard to receive.

    Imagine yourself in this story. You show up bright and early, dressed for work, lunch pail in hand. You're thrilled when the owner comes by in his flatbed pickup and hires you. He promises a generous wage, the wage of a soldier, more than you are used to getting paid. You already start thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist