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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Nah-Yeah

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2020
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    How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32.

    How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32. Authority Matthew 21:23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Sons Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 25, 2020
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    Jesus tells a very point parable to confront the religious elite with the truth that their religious activities were not taking place in the vineyard that was doing the will of the Father. The true vineyard is only where Jesus is the Vine.

    Message Matthew 21:28-32 “The Two Sons” Our parable today is spoken in the last week before Jesus was put to death. Only days before He had ridden into Jerusalem on a colt – the crowds had enthusiastically welcomed and escorted Him into the city. Surely this was a fulfilment of the promises in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Outcasts Series

    Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020
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     The tax collectors and prostitutes were not welcome by religious people. They were the lowest of the low.  According to the religious leaders tax collectors and prostitutes would have no part in the kingdom of God.  But in God’s eyes, who are the real outcasts?

    Intro to main points: The first son was rebellious but repented. The second son talked a good game but disobeyed his father. The command of the father was to work in the vineyard, therefore this parable is not only about salvation but also of Christian service. IN THIS PARABLE, JESUS TEACHES ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Did The Father's Will? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2020
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    Notice that Jesus doesn’t ask “who was the good boy?” Because the answer to that is “neither one.”

    Monday of 3rd Week in Advent There are just two more days in the first part of Advent, the time in which we prepare for the return of Our Lord in glory. On the seventeenth, we enter into the second phase, the novena of preparation for the Nativity celebration. And we begin with the prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    Responding To God's Call: The Parable Of The Two Sons

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 31, 2023
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    This parable urges us to reflect upon our own responses to God's call and the transformation that genuine repentance brings to our lives.

    Today, we delve into the Gospel of Matthew, specifically focusing on a parable told by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, found in Matthew 21:28-32. This parable urges us to reflect upon our own responses to God's call and the transformation that genuine repentance brings to our lives. Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Yes Means No And No Means Yes.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 21, 2023
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    Statistically, in St. Matthew’s Gospel, words and expressions which emphasize obedience, the doing of God’s will, are among his favorite.

    Nikos Kazantzakis was a tortured Greek writer who was constantly haunted by God. He once wrote of an experience he had when he climbed Mount Athos to visit a monk at a monastery. “Father Makarios,” he said to the old monk, “I remember that in your younger days you wrestled with the devil. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    18th Sunday After Pentecost. October 1st, 2023. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2023
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    Year A, Proper 21.

    Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 78:1-4, Psalm 78:12-16, Ezekiel 18:1-4, Ezekiel 18:25-32, Psalm 25:1-9, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32 A). A PLACE OF NO WATER. Exodus 17:1-7. Moses must have been pretty near the end of his tether (Exodus 17:4). After all, the LORD had already heard the cries of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Right Ways To Respond To Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 29, 2022
     | 2,848 views

    1. Accept the Lord's authority. 2. Answer the Lord's questions. 3. Apply the Lord's lessons.

    The Right Ways to Respond to Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 21:23-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 29, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 21. Here we are less than a week away from the cross of Jesus Christ. This chapter opened with Jesus entering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    You And Who Else?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2023
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    The Pharisees paid lip service to God, but were actually operating under their own power, for their own agendas, not God's. That is why they didn't really want to be told that Jesus was operating under God's authority.

    “Who do you think you are? What right have you to tell me what to think?” Has anyone ever said that to you? It’s not very pleasant. But it happened to me, once. Back when I was just starting seminary. I had run into an acquaintance of mine named Nora. She was pretty vulnerable and sensitive to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Louis Mare avatar

    Fake Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 31, 2023
     | 1,961 views

    Do your coworkers know you are Christian? Does your work schedule reflect a weekly or yearly calendar of a Christian?

    TO AVOID HYPROCRISY WE NEED TO LIVE OUR FAITH Do your coworkers know you are Christian? Does your work schedule reflect a weekly or yearly calendar of a Christian? Do you produce the best product or work as hard as you can to model excellent workmanship? Are you a benevolent manager? Do you care ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    No, It's Not Fair, But Bear With It In Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 28, 2023
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    Forget the old song that asks “how can it be wrong when it feels so right?” That’s unmitigated baloney. Your mind must rule your emotions, not vice-versa.

    Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Course 2023 Have you or anyone you know ever said that some fine or traffic ticket or concert ticket price or something else “isn’t fair”? I suspect that a show of hands would involve almost everyone who is here today. That cry, “it’s not fair!” is one of the most common ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Word Or Deed? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2022
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    I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who reads this parable.

    Theme: Word or Deed? Text: Matthew 21:28-33 Introduction: On this Holy Monday, I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Catharine Rhodes avatar

    Where Should We Spend The Tithe?

    Contributed by Catharine Rhodes on Mar 10, 2023
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    Tithing and charity are cornerstones of our faith…but are we helping the right people?

    Money and Tithing (Roughly 30 mins) Outline Challenge: we ask people to give money to the church arbitrarily Solution: consider the tithe a payment for good works Projection: if we are doing the work and reporting honestly, we will be supported. “Give money to the church”…why? What work ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Trying To Trap Jesus - The Easter Story - Day 3 Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 3, 2023
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    Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. The religious leaders looked for an opportunity to kill Him and tried to trap Him with questions. Jesus rebuked them publicly. He spoke parables and talking to his disciples about the end times.

    ******************* Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. — Cursed the Fig Tree - Mark 11:12-14 — Temple Cleansed - Mark 11:15-19, Isaiah 56:7 — Children in the Temple - Matthew 21:12-17, Psalm 8:2 — Withered Fig Tree - Mark 11:20-26 The religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Corrupt And Despised In Heaven

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
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    Today we are reminded of the eternal importance of your words matching up with you deeds, especially as it relates to internal realities.

    Background to passage, Matthew 21:28-32: after the confrontation about Jesus’s authority and John the Baptist, Jesus tells a series of three parables. They have a common thread, the failure, indictment, and judgement of the Jewish leaders. This is the first - The Two Sons. Opening illustration: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist