Sermons on Matthew 21:33-45:

Moral Vineyard Defiled By Greed

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 1, 2017

The rejection of the Son.

Matthew 21:33-46 Moral Vineyard Defiled by Greed Before we get started with the message gleaned from today’s gospel reading, let’s look first at John 15:1 so as not to get our thoughts crossed. 15 ““I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” John 15:1 We do not want to confuse the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-23, Isaiah 5:1-7, Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fruitful Life

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 2, 2017

Let’s look at the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21:33-46 and what God requires.

Prelude, Purpose, Plan What kind of faith is saving faith? Is saving faith without visible evidence or a faith that produces fruit? Let’s understand that Christians carry fruit for the kingdom. Let’s look at the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21:33-46 and what God requires. Matthew 21:33 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Producing Fruits Of The Kingdom

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 7, 2017

“What more could have been done to my vineyard that I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes?” Is. 5:4

Introduction: The focus of many people today is to acquire wealth and property and enjoy worldly pleasures. This is not surprising as the wealthy are accorded the best places at functions and attract the most respect no matter the source of their wealth. The first words of Scripture, however ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 3:2-11, Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grapes Of Wrath, Grapes At Last

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 8, 2017

Proper 22 (A) As Christians, we bear fruits of righteousness in our lives because we live in Christ. We are grafted into Him, the true vine. He bore our grapes of wrath so that we may bear grapes at last. Grapes that will last. Now and into eternity.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Grapes of Wrath, Grapes at Last” Our Gospel reading today brings us to a third parable of Jesus about a vineyard. In the first one, the owner of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 17, 2017

7 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING PRIVILEGE-VII—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To (American)PRIVILEGE Need: Christians, like many Americans, can center their Privilege & Pride upon illegitimate sources. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to a God-ordained ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 31, 2017

8 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING PRIVILEGE-VIII—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To (American)PRIVILEGE Attention: Out of Gas: The young woman sat in her stalled car, waiting for help. Finally three strapping young men walked up to her. "I'm out of gas," she purred. "Could you please push me to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Dreaming Of Your Perfect World? Not In This Life!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 15, 2014

We must be encouraged and not get disillusioned when life does not go as we dream for it to

Dreaming of Your Perfect World? Not in this life! 11-16-14 By Kelly Durant A study of the life of Job, Elijah, John the Baptist Jesus said: Matthew 21:44 “And whoever falls on this stone will be broken; but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder.” 2. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:44

Denomination: Salvation Army

Do You Smell What The Rock Is Cooking

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

“Do you smell what the Rock is cooking?” Lord willing I want to share with you two sides of our Rock, and no I’m not talking about some wrestler named the rock or rocks that have the ability to praise, but I’m talking about our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ the Rock of our salvation

Matthew 21:43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. (44) And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. Revelation 20:12 And I saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:43-44, Revelation 20:12-15

On The Bubble Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

I have good news for you today: the Bible says God cannot lie (Titus 1:2). In a world full of spin and where people doctor the truth, the God of the Bible is total 100% truth. God is so much truth, the Bible even substitutes “amen” for God’s name.

Good morning to our church family who are joining us online. Allow me to welcome some friends and faces who are watching us our services online. We are glad to have you join us. Just a reminder that you can call and speak to a pastor this morning at the numbers listed on your screen. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-41

Denomination: Baptist

17 - The Gentiles Got What The Jews Rejected Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 5, 2021

This is the 17th of 30 Bible Studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 9:19-21 19 You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?” 20 But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Does not the potter have power over the clay, from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-33, Hosea 2:23, Hosea 1:10, Isaiah 10:22-23, John 19:30, Matthew 21:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruitfulness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 1, 2020

What kind of faith is saving faith? Let’s look at living faith, its fruit, its evidence and the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21:33-46.

What kind of faith is saving faith? Let’s look at living faith, its fruit, its evidence and the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21:33-46. The Servants Matthew 21:33-37 “Hear another parable: There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

A Chance For Repentance?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Oct 4, 2020

The chief priests and Pharisees debate with Jesus. Why does He keep doing this?

Vineyards Both our readings this morning reference vineyards. They are common in Israel, everyone would know what a vineyard was and probably quite a bit about how they operate. They are increasingly common in this country too, probably due to global heating. So for once the scriptures might be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Anglican

The Greedy Tenants Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

Always remember these two principles: God is the owner and we are His stewards. Owner have rights; stewards have responsibilities.

The Parable of the Tenants is an allegory a story in which each of the elements has a symbolic meaning: a) The owner of the vineyard was God b) The vineyard is the nation of Israel. c) The tenants were the Jewish religious leadership. d) The servants represent God’s prophets. e) The other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Wretched To Blessed

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 5, 2020

The religious leaders of Isreal were removed from the kingdom of God because of their rejection of the prophets and of Christ. As Christians, Christ has placed us into His kingdom, that we would serve Him by handing over the fruits His righteousness produces.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “From wretched to blessed” Two weeks ago, we heard Jesus tell a parable about a vineyard, and how the owner of the vineyard paid the same wage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Wicked Tenants

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2020

God expects us to give service to His kingdom by telling others of his son, Christ Jesus. (Sermon delivered on October 4, 2020, World Communion Sunday)

Wicked Tenants Matthew 21: 33 - 46 Intro: A young Wyoming State Trooper was on patrol. He stopped a car that may have been involved in a bank robbery. Before the officer could get out of the car a bullet pierced the windshield and hit the officer in the eye. The gunman came to the patrol car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed