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18 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

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We do not want what we deserve but what we need. That is forgiveness and grace.

18 Pentecost A Matthew 20:1-16 September 22,2002 There was a newspaper story some years back of a man who sold his asphalt company for $422 million. That was not the reason for the story, but it became a story worthy of newspaper attention when he gave $128 million to his workers. For those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fidelity Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 12, 2002

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“And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing idle and said to them, ‘why have you been standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘because no one hired us.’ He said to them, ‘you also go into the vineyard, and whatever is right y

Theme: The fidelity of God Text: Is. 55:6-9; Phil. 1:20-24, 27; Matt. 20:1-16 In every human being, in each one of us, lies a potential just waiting to be discovered. But many people never discover what that potential is either because they never get the opportunity to use and develop it or more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Generous Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 18, 2002

based on 79 ratings

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A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 A sermon about the last and the first getting the same wages

18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Matthew 20:1-16 "God’s Generous Love" 1* ¶ "For the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2* After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3* And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Eccentric Employer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 19, 2002

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God will supply our need not our greed

Saxlingham/Field Dalling 22-09-02 Parable of the The Eccentric Employer Mt. 20:1-16 F.W. Beare has rightly called this parable, the Parable of the Eccentric Employer Who in their right mind pays someone who has only worked one hour the same as he pays someone who has done ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Grace Beyond Measure

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 24, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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When Jesus tells us this parable, He is not talking about "work ethics", He is talking about the grace of God and the Kingdom of God.

GRACE BEYOND MEASURE Text: Matthew 20:1-16 One of the things that shapes our views and values is how things work as far as standards go. One of the standards that we adhere to is what we call the "work ethic". A "work ethic" is anything that promotes quality, effectiveness, character, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

This Is What The Kingdom Is Like

Contributed by Maryann Meador on Sep 26, 2002

based on 13 ratings

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A narrative depiction of the Kingdom based on Matthew 20: 1 - 16

What if you got to heaven and found out that God had decided to let everyone in? Sermon for Pentecost 18A 9/22/02 Maryann M. Meador Matthew 20: 1 – 16 Once upon a time, in a small town, a town a little bit like Rockford, there lived a woman with her son. No one knew how old or young she was. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

What Are You Worth?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 27, 2002

based on 29 ratings

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How do you figure your self worth – by how much money you have or how much power or prestige you have? Jesus has a totally different idea of how to measure your worth.

What are you worth? I mean, really, how do you figure out what you are worth as a person? If you are #7 NFL Draft pick Bryant McKinnie the answer is easy. He’s in negotiations now with the Minnesota Vikings. He says it’s easy to sign him: "All I’m asking is for a fair deal. And that’s real simple. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Unfair God?

Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 19, 2005

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In dispensing eternal life, God is just as gracious to the death-bed convert as he is one born and reared in the faith. Jesus’ parable of the Vineyard Workers shows us why.

An Unfair God? Matthew 20:1-16 Somewhere in the Charlie Brown cartoon canon, there is an episode where Lucy and Charlie are walking home from school. Lucy has a report card in her hand and she is clearly not pleased. She turns to Charlie, and, complains: "It isn’t fair Charlie Brown, it just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Now Matter How You Slice It...it's Still Grace

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 20, 2005

based on 39 ratings

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The parable of the landownder and the laborers

Matthew 20:1 (NLT) "For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the owner of an estate who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard. Help Wanted • God is looking for people – To receive His grace – To work in His service – To testify of His greatness Matthew 20:2 (NLT) He agreed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¿por Qué Sirves A Cristo?

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 4, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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Un análisis de las razones que tenemos para servir al Señor

¿POR QUÉ SIRVES A CRISTO? Mateo 20:1-16 Tres lecciones acerca de la gracia de Dios en el servicio I. LA AUTOJUSTICIA NOS IMPIDE APRECIAR EL CARÁCTER DE DIOS: Dice el vr. 11 que estos hombres murmuraba contra el Señor. Y eso les impidió conocer quién era realmente. Al igual que nosotros, estos ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Working For The Vineyard Owner

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

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Serving in the vineyard of God’s Kingdom is a true blessing because the work is done with the confidence that God’s reward awaits at the end of the day.

Every morning they line up on the streets – dozens of people outside the temporary services agencies in Chicago. They’re lined up at 6:00 am each morning looking for a job, but these agencies won’t find jobs for them. They’ll only find them work to do – work for one day. By 7:00 am, over 100 of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Eleventh Hour

Contributed by Daniel Chua on Feb 10, 2005

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The last shall be first. We belong to a generation that will see the culmination of the previous moves of God. He is visiting His Church again with a revelation of power, presence and praise!

The Eleventh Hour (Matthew 20:1-8) God is the owner of the vineyard Psalm 24:1 The earth [is] the LORD’s, and all its fullness The vineyard is a type of the Church John 15:5 "I am the vine, you [are] the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Generous Grace Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Feb 14, 2005

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God gives his gifts, not based on our merit, ability of achievement, but based on his generous grace.

It’s hard to miss the hype of a TV show like American Idol. I haven’t really paid much attention to it in the past three seasons, but it caught my eye a couple of weeks ago. It has a lot of interesting elements: the fairy tale ‘rags to riches’ angle; the off-beat personalities; the actual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Enjoying Life When Your Dog Growls At You

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004

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Life can be tough and often seems unfair but we serve a fair God.

Enjoying Life When Your Dog is Growling at You Matthew 20:1-16 INTRO: One of the most resounding things in my memory is my mother telling me, “Josh, life isn’t fair.” I have carried that with me throughout life. The only thing I can say about it is that she was right. Life doesn’t seem to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

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