Sermons on Parable Great Banquet:

Hope In A Hopeless World

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Nov 26, 2023

We live in a dysfunctional world where hope has died. Revelation provides hope for all Christians that there is something better for the faithful.

Today’s world seems to be completely dysfunctional. Every time I turn on the news I don’t know about you, but I get disgusted. Depressed even. Shootings occurring just blocks from my house. Robberies and break-ins in my own neighborhood! This past October someone went on a murder spree in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

The Happiest Of Endings Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 4, 2023

Mark concludes his Gospel in chapter 16 with the angel's announcement at the empty tomb, and then the appearances to Mary, the two disciples, and then the eleven apostles. Finally, he declares Jesus return to heaven and His work in and through the apostles as they carried out His mission.

Introduction A. In an old poem called “The Widow in the Bye Street,” John Masefield depicts a scene of heartbreaking agony. 1. He depicts a young man about to be executed by hanging for crimes he had committed. 2. In the crowd witnessing this fatal event was his mother. 3. As the trap door ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unchanging Call To A Changing Time

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Aug 27, 2023

We are in a time where changes is inevitable and this fast changing time in one or another affects us but we should focus and remain in unchanging call that God gave to us as His children and as His church so that we will be able to face the unchanging time that is before us.

TOPIC: THE UNCHANGING CALL TO A CHANGING TIME Text: Matthew 28:18-20 “18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Engage: "Being Missionary”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 23, 2025

The Bible teaches that every believer is to be missionary. Not “a” missionary, but missionary, which is telling people about the wonderful, amazing grace of God. In our message well look at the reasons why and how we go about being missionary.

Time to Engage “Being Missionary” 2 Timothy 4:1-5 One Sunday morning, a pastor began his sermon saying, “I’d like to make three points today. First, there are millions of people around the world who are going to hell. Second, most of us sitting here today do not give a damn about it.” After a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Acts 1:8, John 20:21, Luke 24:49, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Your Feet Are Still Beautiful, Even If They Cannot Walk Far

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 12, 2023

Anyone who presents the Gospel is considered to have "beautiful feet" which "brings glad tidings of good things." Some are called to travel long distances, and some are limited. Regardless, the key is to be obedient and willing to carry out Christ's great commission.

No true follower of Jesus Christ can afford in these last days or any time to remain silent as countless souls pour into eternity every day. If we love the LORD as we claim, it is out of love, regardless of the hostility of people and the forces of evil, to do everything possible to share the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 6:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Now For The Real Enemy... Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 30, 2022

In Revelation 12 the wraps are taken off our greatest enemy the great red dragon, Satan. He is defeated. Not dead yet, but he is definitely defeated. Christ won the victory on the cross. Michael and the angels in heaven fought. And we, God's people, also play a part.

We’ve come to the last of our talks in our present series on Revelation. Today we’re looking at a passage in Revelation 12. Revelation has 22 chapters, so we’re only half way through the book. Many commentators think that Revelation 12 is one of the key chapters in Revelation. In this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Chosen Ones Are Set Apart Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 7, 2025

Let's explore biblical examples of chosen ones and their extraordinary journeys.

In the Bible, we find numerous accounts of individuals chosen by God for a higher purpose. These chosen ones were set apart, often feeling like strangers in a foreign land, as they walked a unique path that not everyone could comprehend. Let's explore biblical examples of chosen ones and their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17, Genesis 15:1-6

Will The Prodigals Ever Come Home? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 3, 2008

We pray the prodigal meets the father and not an older brother when they come home

Luke 15.11-32 Will the Prodigals ever come Home? I want you to listen to the title of this sermon: Will the Prodigals ever come home? You know the simple answer, and the most honest answer, to that question this morning is: I don’t know! I genuinely do not know if your ‘prodigal’ will come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Lost In The House

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 14, 2006

The Canaanite woman is an example of those who are lost in the house; Jesus called her “the lost sheep of the house of Israel”.

SERMON TITLE LOST IN THE HOUSE Matthew 15:21-28 21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Sower Sows The Seed

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

It's not rocket science, but really very clear. We have a task, and God uses our work and accomplishes what He wills with it.

Passage: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Intro: Not skipping over vv10-17, do them next week. 1. it is a digression, and very important, but want to do this parable so we understand it. 2. when we look at parables, we have to be very careful. 3. tendency to attach meaning to every detail of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Built To Last

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 13, 2016

Built to Last suggest to us - THE LIFE THAT LASTS IS BUILT ON A FIRM FOUNDATION. The PARABLE of the Two Builders is about hearing and doing the Word of God.

TITLE: BUILT TO LAST SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 7:24-27 It was during the Winter Olympics of February 1998 when Ford Motor Co.'s Ford Division launched its new tagline "BUILT TO LAST." They had changed their 15 year old long used tag line “HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY?” The idea is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 13:31-32 - Small Seed, Incredible Potential - Part 13 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 12, 2011

It was no ordinary seed. It was a seed of destiny, a seed of promise, a seed of kingdom significance, the seed of the KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

Matthew 13:31-32 - SMALL SEED, INCREDIBLE POTENTIAL - Part 13. When I read the Parable of the Mustard seed I am left with some serious questions. Jesus just tells the story in two sentences and leaves it at that. No explanation. He just says "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Lost Sons Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

In this lesson we learn what it means to be lost through the eyes of the younger son

Two Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32 Do you know what the worst feeling is? It’s not the Saints losing twice in Seattle ending their playoff run. The worst feel is being lost. When I was six, my parents took me to a carnival. It was a kid’s dream: games, rides, cotton candy, hotdogs, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Restoration Of Prodigal Son

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 21, 2015

To enumerate the four things GOD restored to us in the reconciliation namely, (a) honor, (b) power, (c) authority and (d) reputation.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we reconciled and restored? Yes. Restored to perfection. Reconciled to GOD. Romans 5:11 Not only so, but we also rejoice and exultingly glory in God [in His love and perfection] through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom we have now received and enjoy [our] reconciliation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prodigality, Love And Grace Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 5, 2016

A few details of this beautiful parable that we may miss or take for granted because we think the story is so familiar.

The so-called parable of the prodigal son is one of the—if not the—most beautiful stories in the whole Bible. God, it is pointed out, is like the father in the story. The beauty and power of this story is made very clear in the description and actions of the father. One of the dangers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran