Sermons on Parable 10 Virgins:

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 6, 2021

Three servants receive different gifts from their master. Two use them wisely. One does not. Why? This sermon explores the historical context of this parable with a view toward clarifying the plight of the unworthy servant. A re-telling of the story is followed by several meditations on the text.

Nothing was ready. Bags remained open and unpacked, with clothes neither in nor out. The servants ran from one unfinished task to another, trying their best to follow conflicting instructions from stewards who were themselves at odds. The mother of the house and her young children sat wide-eyed at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Being Ready To Meet Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 18, 2021

In the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats we learn that since Jesus will return without warning to judge our service one is to live every moment considering the eternity God constantly and joyfully has placed within our hearts.

Being Ready by Helping Others Matthew 25:31-46 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 To hear that we “will one day see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven” (26:64) provokes mixed emotions. Just the thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Leaven

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jun 30, 2002

The Parable of the Leaven is the fourth parable in Matthew 13 (Matt. 13:33). J. Vernon McGee believes it to be “one of the key verses of the Bible!”

The Parable of the Leaven is the fourth parable in Matthew 13 (Matt. 13:33). J. Vernon McGee believes it to be “one of the key verses of the Bible!” This parable, as well as the Parable of the Mustard Seed, has been used to teach the extension of the Kingdom in its external as well as internal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Prodigal

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 3, 2002

an outline, useful for youth bible studies

THE SETTING OF THE TELLING Who is Jesus talking to? (vs 1,2) What was the attitude of each group? THE SON AND HIS LEAVING What was he given? (vs 12) Where did he go? (vs 13) What did he do? (vs 13,14) THE SON AND HIS SUFFERING What was his folly? (vs 14) Where were his friends? (vs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Orthodox

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 Householder Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Jun 11, 2004

This is the second of a series that Christ taught to expose the heart of the pharisees and those that rejected Him.

THE PARABLE OF THE HOUSEHOLDER – Matthew 21:33-46 How dangerous is it to reject Jesus? We have been studying the parables that Jesus taught. Last week we begin the study of a group of three parables that Jesus told in response to the questions that the Pharisees asked in regards to His authority. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Net Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 5, 2005

Part of the series on the Parables of Jesus - Parable of the Net

Parable of the Net – 7 When I was a kid growing up in North Queensland we had this holiday house on the beach at a place called Cardwell • We would spend most weekends up there playing on the beach, swimming, fishing, beach nut tree fights • The area had islands, rivers and mangrove swamps so it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-49

Denomination: Christian Church

Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

An examination of a parable that Jesus told of the talents. So often we do not use what God has given us for his glory. We must put to use our gifts

Introduction: Martha Berry was a lady with a vision to help children. She began a school for poor children. She had no books, no building and no money. But she had a dream. She went to Henry Ford to ask for a donation. Mr. Ford reached into his pocket gave Martha Berry a dime. Most people would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:15-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Teaching

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 12, 2004

In our passage today we look at three parables of Jesus, and each parable contains a paradox about God’s Kingdom.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Jack Wyrtzen used lots of stories in his preaching. One day someone was talking with one of the Word of Life staff members and said, “I heard Jack preach one of his “skyscraper messages” the other night.” The staff member asked what he meant by a “skyscraper message” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 21, 2005

Christians are expected to produce "fruits worthy of repentance". This sermon contrasts "Our Works" with the "Fruits of the Spirit"

Grace 2 – Parable of the Sower Who knows how to make a cake? • The first thing we have to assume in making a cake is that I have the competency to make a cake • I have to be able to go to the store, buy the ingredients, follow the recipe, put it in the oven, decorate it, etc • Most of us, although ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Parable On Faithfullness

Contributed by David Blizzard on Aug 23, 2001

Outline on Christ’s parable on faithfulness

THE PARABLE ON FAITHFULNESS – LUKE 19:11-27 What if everyday your banker gave you $86,400 and told you at the end of each day you had to give him back all of the money you did not use or you would lose it? We have 86,400 seconds each day and every second that we do not use for the Lord we lose. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.”

"Behold, the sower went out to sow." Missing from this parable are the words, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to.” There must be some good reason why Jesus omitted these words from the first parable. The reason why they are omitted is not a mystery. The kingdom of heaven is an expression ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

A Baseball Parable

Contributed by Sam Martin on Aug 15, 2002

Jesus often spoke in parables. He used common experiences such as fishing and farming in His parables to teach a valuable lesson. Baseball is a very common activity in our culture, so I would like to use it to illustrate the Christian life.

Text: Mark 4:33-34 Introduction: Jesus often spoke in parables. He used common experiences such as fishing and farming in His parables to teach a valuable lesson. Baseball is a very common activity in our culture, so I would like to use it to illustrate the Christian life. I. First Base - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:33-34, Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 18, 2005

What happens when we don’t put God’s "talents" to good use.

THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Matthew 25:14-30 Key Verse and Theme: “And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 25:30) 1. What do the talents in the parable represent? A. The talents might represent money. B. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "Lost' Parables

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 24, 2005

Why did the Pharisees receive these parables from Jesus? Because they did not rejoice over the lost being found.

THE “LOST” PARABLES Luke 15:1-32 Key Verse and Theme: “But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:32) 1. Who was Jesus addressing? A. The tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ