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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,071 views

    1- The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner 2- The kingdom of heaven is like men working 3- The kingdom of heaven is like getting paid

    INTRO.- The kingdom of heaven is a kingdom. It is a country, a domain, an empire. It is similar to our country and yet it is not similar. Heaven is not America and America is not heavenly! ILL.- When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, someone asked him, “Do you pray for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Jaques avatar

    1. The Generous Employer Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,699 views

    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

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    It's Never Too Late To Trust In Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,532 views

    The devil wants you to think that your troubles have progressed to the point where nothing good can come out, but God wants you to know that it is not too late to trust in Jesus. Don’t let any doubt destroy your faith. Trust fully in Jesus and turn from

    It’s Never Too Late to Trust in Jesus By Greg Johnson May 30, 2007 I have had the privilege of personally leading three men to Jesus just weeks prior to their deaths. One was in Matewan, West Virginia, one in Charleston, West Virginia, and the other in Cynthiana, Kentucky. These were genuine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    Grumblers Anonymous

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,377 views

    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

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Unlimited Gift Of Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 21, 2008
     | 5,234 views

    God’s grace is extended to us. It is not something you earn or deserve. The Lord has the right to give it as He sees fit.

    UNLIMITED GRACE OF GOD MATTHEW 20:1-16 INTRO TURN TO MATTHEW 20:1-16 THIS MORNING WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT BEING FAIR AND JUST. BUT I THINK IF WE LOOK AT IT THROUGH THE EYES OF THE LORD, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Amazing Grace Of God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,279 views

    We have a generous and gracious God, who loves and cares for us. He saw our need and came to our rescue. We are simply blessed, by His grace.

    20:1 “The kingdom of heaven is like…” It is a description of how God’s Kingdom functions. It is about how God treats his people. Why did Jesus tell this parable? • This parable grew out of Jesus’ encounter with the rich young man. • He is young and capable. In fact, he kept the commandments ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Sherry Proskine avatar

    Opportunity In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,052 views

    God has work for us to do in His vineyard--the Church. Are we willing?

    When the Romans used to attack a city, it was sometimes their custom to set up at the gate a white flag, and if the garrison surrendered while that white flag was there, their lives were spared. After that, the black flag was put up, and then every man was put to the sword. Throughout our lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Understanding And Living Grace

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,358 views

    We in our humanity struggle to understand the depth and comprehensiveness of the divine concept of Grace. How can we try and understand this concept better?

    Grace We visit the Columbia Asia Hospital occasionally. We always make an appointment for a specific time. I remember one occasion very clearly. We arrived early, the appointment was at 10.45 and we arrived at 10.15 am. We took the registration slips and sat down to wait. Half an hour wait in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Hal Seed avatar

    God Is Not A Capitalist Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,041 views

    This is the first in a 7-part series on the Parables. The Parable of the 11th Hour Work was told to describe God as a Landowner unlike any other.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness Is A Family Value

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, [Proper 19]Series A

    18th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 19] September 14, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, your Son, Jesus the Christ, taught us to pray and to ask you to forgive our sins, as we forgive those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pr. Lynell AlJoe-Thurman avatar

    God Is Generous

    Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,799 views

    God can help us intimes of economic despair and crises.

    Prayer: O God, we are so please that you are here with us. We find comfort and joy in knowing that you walk beside us. You are a merciful God. Lord you will be done. I call forth the light of Christ to protect this community of faith. Heal our community Lord. Help us to move forward in a way ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    The Least, The Last, The Chosen

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,274 views

    This sermon is about those who feel like they are the least, or the last, and to let them know that they are also The Chosen!

    Now don’t raise your hand, because I don’t wnat to embarass anyone, but answer this in your own mind. Who here this morning has ever hated the moment when two captains were chosen to pick teams, and somehow you knew that when it came to the end of the picking order, you would likely be one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Laborers In The Vineyard Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 15, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 21,282 views

    Is God really fair? Our Lord’s Justice, Faithfulness, Sovereignty, and Judgment all come together as He answers Peter’s questions. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    The Laborers in the Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LaborersInVineyard.html I. THE SETTING A. THE CONVERSATION WITH THE RICH YOUNG RULER - Mt 19:16-22 1. Jesus had been approached by this man with a question concerning eternal life 2. In the course of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    You Are Hired! Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,395 views

    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 7

    YOU ARE HIRED! (MATTHEW 20:1-16) The economic crisis at the turn of the 21st century that hit the airline industry reflects the cost of doing business. United Airlines and Continental Airlines filed for bankruptcy and American Airlines avoided bankruptcy after the union gave back $1.62 billion in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffrey Stratton avatar

    Throw It As Far As You Can

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 8,485 views

    uneral sermon for a 93 year old man who gave his life to the Lord four weeks prior.

    Adolph Allen Funeral November 11, 2002 I met Adolph Allen a scant four weeks ago. The last four weeks of a ninety-three year life. Four weeks out of 4,836. In case some of you are not good with fractions that is 1 thousandths of Adolph Allen’s lifetime. In our first meeting he was very quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist