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  • Don Jaques avatar

    1. The Generous Employer Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 13, 2007
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    The way into the Kingdom is by response to an invitation to come – not by justice (working for your wages). All people, regardless of background, can respond to God’s invitation and be rewarded with eternal life.

    In a rather shocking story that Jesus told to a crowd of people, he shared with them that the ways of God’s relating to people are actually quite a bit different from our rules of fairness, justice, and good economic principles. Listen now as I’ll tell you a story like Jesus told it – it comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Whenever You Come, Come To Work

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
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    It is important that when we come to the Lord, we come prepared to serve and to work.

    Whenever You Come, Come To Work 3/21/99 Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Matthew 20:1-16 Suppose you had hired Jim to come and work for you. During the interview, Jim, told you “I just can’t wait to get in there and work on the job.” Well the first day on the job, the first thing Jim did was to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Thanksgiving - Rejoicing With Those Who Rejoice

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001
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    I’m convinced that one of the most difficult things that the Scripture asks us to do is found in Romans 12:15. That verse says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) ILL. It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byrene Haney avatar

    What Is Fair?

    Contributed by Byrene Haney on May 20, 2005
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    God’s deals with is people not based on what we deserve but based on his grace.

    Most people living in Detroit are in some way been affected by the unions whether positively or negatively. You have to join the unions there even if you work six hours a week at Montgomery Wards. You just cannot escape the long arm of the unions. Let’s face it the union is here to stay. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Wiley avatar

    What Jesus Said About God's Mercy Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 28, 2009
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    Grace comes from God, not by Merit, but by Mercy. In God’s Kingdom the last will be first and the first will be last.

    “Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “His Mercy” Michael Wiley January 25, 2009 Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction: We hear about all the problems in the business world these days. Wall-Street, the bank loan crises. The auto industry etc… We hear about “big business.” But, we don’t hear a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 7) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015
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    What does the desire to be number one indicate from our faith perspective? Whether it is the USA? A congregation, or an individual? Is it wrong to try to be the best at something?

    Opening illustration: One of our favorite teachers in elementary school was my third grade teacher, Miss Titus, an “old school” teacher who maintained a strict sense of order in class but who genuinely cared about each of us. On the first day of school she asked us to line up for lunch ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    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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    Of Grace And Envy

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 17, 2010
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     | 5,156 views

    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

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Sitting In The Grumble Seat

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2009
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    There is no way to be a Humble Grumbler!

    Sitting in the Grumble Seat Matthew 20:1-16 One of the most generous employers in the world and in history is Bob Thompson, the owner of an asphalt paving company for 40 years. Thompson struck it rich when he sold his company for $400 million, but he gave $128 million away to the hundreds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
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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

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    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

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    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

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 27, 2009
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     | 17,160 views

    This Parable shows how outrageous the grace of God is and no one is excluded without first being included

    Parable 14 - Laborers in the Vineyard When we were students in Los Angeles we used to go down to the beach with friends for a BBQ • at the time the big rage in drinks was wine-coolers • Being Australian and a little ignorant of brands in California, one day we bought a cheap bottle of wine from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Found In The Marketplace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 1, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,913 views

    A sermon about the grace of God and what we are called to do.

    “Found in the Marketplace” Matthew 20:1-16 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN This parable has a lot to teach us… …much more than I could possibly cover in a single sermon. But in order to try and get at the heart of it, the best thing to do is to look at its ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Labourers In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 30, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,132 views

    An illustration of God's new order of things.

    THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD. Matthew 20:1-16. This parable is part of Jesus’ response to Peter’s question: ‘Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?’ (cf. Matthew 19:27). This challenging part of the reply is framed with a formula concerning the ‘first’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational