Sermons on Mystery Parable:

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

The sermon focues on the proper management of resources in a person’s life. It was delivered in a seeker church, but is believer targeted.

The Parable of the Talents Dr. Marty Baker / Matthew 25:14-30/ March 9, 2003 www.stevenscreek.net America is fascinated with talented people. This is evident by the fact that 25 million people watched the 45th Annual Grammy Awards two weeks ago, and an estimated 40 million viewers will tune-in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Parable Of The Investments Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 14, 2003

The Parable of the Ten Minas.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 53 “The Parable of the Investments!” Luke 19:11-26 I believe that one of the great heroes of the faith in our day is Dr. Billy Graham. Although he is now in his 80’s and battling Parkingson’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Way: In Parables Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 13, 2004

The parables spoken by Jesus cross the centuries! And, whether you understand them or not, like a loaded gun they are aimed at every person that reads them.

The Way: In Parables I. The Introduction Communication is very important, unless you live on a mountain all by yourself. But, even then, you will still talk to yourself as you go through the day. And, whether we talk to our friends, our children, our husbands, our wives, or ourselves we all use ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 13, 2005

THIS IS ANOTHER OF THE PARABLES OF JESUS.

TieMUB 4-10-05 MATT. 13;24-30 24Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

God is at work in the world today! That’s why hundreds of Russian school children were slaughtered by terrorists a few weeks ago. God is at work in the world today. That’s why a troubled 13-year old boy shot and killed his 16 year old brother this week

September 19, 2004 PARABLE OF THE WEEDS Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 God is at work in the world today! That’s why hundreds of Russian school children were slaughtered by terrorists a few weeks ago. God is at work in the world today. That’s why a troubled 13-year old boy shot and killed his 16 year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Parables

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006

Discussion of Jesus’ words about why He used parables in His teaching.

The Purpose of Parables Matthew 13:10-17 August 27, 2006 Introduction Have you heard the parable about the three athletes? Three athletes are about to be executed. One is a short dark haired hockey player; one is a bald headed tennis player, and the third is a tall blond haired soccer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 2, 2014

A study of the responses of the different soils to the seed illustrates different responses to the word of God.

Scripture As Jesus was coming to the end of his Galilean ministry, which some say lasted about 16 months, he drew vast audiences to his ministry. He also experienced growing opposition to his message about the good news of the kingdom of God. Although he had previously illustrated his preaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Leaven

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

A parable of Jesus.

THE PARABLE OF THE LEAVEN Matthew 13:33 INTRO: Jesus used parables often in His teaching to relate understanding of God’s love for man and the way that man should live in accordance to God’s will. This is one of Jesus’ parables to show the working of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 4, 2010

This parable demonstrates the key to our salvation is a genuine faith relationship with Jesus Christ

Parable of the Talents Here’s a question for the women in the audience? • Of the following three options which one would prove to you the most that your husbands truly loved you? 1) He went out and bought you a $1,000 diamond ring? 2) He told you he loved you every day? 3) He helped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Parable Of The Trees

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 19, 2010

Here is the first parable in the Bible, and it is about America in these last days just as it was about Israel in those days. 3 steps in the decline of a nation. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Parable of the Trees Judges 9:8-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ParableTrees.html Here is the first parable in the Bible, and it is about America in these last days. This passage shows us 3 steps in the decline of a nation. 1. The apostasy of an unthankful people. God had given Gideon a great ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Soils Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 25, 2012

This parable has been often called “the Parable of the Sower” but is probably more accurately described as "The Parable of the Soils." Everyone who hears the Gospel hears it in a different way. Some revile it, some reject it & some receive it. It is the “

The Gospel of Mark #10 – “The Parable of the Soils” Mark 4:1-20 Intro – 1. Don’t you love to hear a good story? I know I do! 2. The Bible is the story of God. (PICTURE – The Story…)To understand the Bible, you need bifocal lenses, because two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Sabbath Parable Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

God’s commandments aren’t to be a burden to us; they are principles help us enjoy life. And when we trust His Word, we experience His life-changing power.

INTRODUCTION For the past year we’ve been studying the Parables and Miracles of Jesus in the Gospel According to Matthew. In this passage today, we are going to consider a Sabbath parable and in the next message we’ll consider the Sabbath miracle. Many people are confused about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2009

Often used as the basis for teaching stewardship principles (tithing, time, etc.), perhaps this parable is meant by Jesus to teach stewardship of something a little more important?

The Parable of Jesus The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 August 30, 2009 This week is the parable of the talents. We’ll be looking at Matthew’s parable of the talents specifically. Luke has a very similar version. However, the details have been changed (such as talents become minas) and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:14-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 18, 2008

Its not all about the soil - its about the sower too.

Matthew 13:1-9 (The Message) Parables are stories Jesus told that tell us something about the Kingdom of God. They are though about concealing and not just revealing the truth. If you want to understand the message you have to be prepared to delve deeper than the simple story. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Parable Of The Vineyard

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on May 13, 2007

This teaching explains the fullness of the meaning of Jesus parable of the vineyard and its overall affect on Judaism and Christianity and the Kingdom of God.

MK 12:1 He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. (2)At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist