Sermons on Parable Net:

The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 27, 2019

Why did Jesus teach in Parables? What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower.

The Parable of the sower When the New Testament was written, communities were agriculturally based. A family would be allocated a section of land to farm. Also, every farmer’s plot was adjacent to their neighbor’s. Also there were no fences to separate the different fields. In order to get to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 23, 2017

Two part message looking at the power of God's word working in our lives and the soils that God word ministers too. We quickly see that the Word of God is not the problem, it is the soil being ready to be seeded by the Word of God.

The Parable of the Sower Growing and Sowing Seeds Mark chapter 4:1-4:9 Introduction- Please turn to Mark 4:1-9. It is the Parable of the Sower. This will be a two part sermon. We will start it today and look at the Word of God and finish with how the Word of God reacts to the different soils ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 23, 2017

Part two of the series where we look at the soils that God's Word ministers too. We quickly see that the Word of God is powerful enough to minister to any soil given that God has prepared it to be seeded by the Word of God.

Let’s look at the different heart conditions mentioned in this parable. I. A Hard Heart. (Uninterested Heart) Verse 4: “And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it.” Fields in Israel were small and were separated from one another by paths that became like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Parable Of Talents Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2018

Each servant was motivated to serve in their own way because of their perception of their master and was rewarded accordingly. What can we learn about our relationship with God from this parable?

This sermon was preached by our Family Minister, Scott Jewell, as a part of our Youth Sunday. It was preceded by a series of short skits that portrayed a modernized version of the Parable of Talents. The compiled video of the skits can be found at the following link: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Tenants Series

Contributed by Gilbert Sefaranga on Mar 30, 2019

Biblical parables reveal hidden truths concerning the Kingdom of God. Judgment, behavior, and/or Biblical principles. An interesting thing about the Parables that Christ taught is the fact that what He often seeks to reveal is hidden.

33 “Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. 34 When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19, Matthew 21:33-46

The Parable Of The Soils.

Contributed by David Goering on Mar 31, 2019

There are three types of impenitent bad soil hearers of the gospel and those who receive the word of God in good soil (a contrite heart) are the only ones who are converted to Christ.

Definition of impenitent - IMPEN'ITENT, a. Not penitent; not repenting of sin; not contrite; obdurate; of a hard heart. They died Impenitent. IMPEN'ITENT, n. One who does not repent; a hardened sinner. *Noah Webster 1828 dictionary SCRIPTURE: Matthew 13:3-9 "And he spake many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Oct 16, 2022

The lessons taught in Christ's parables are just as relevant to us today but looking at them in light of the times in which they originated gives us a different perspective.

Parable of the Wheat and the Tares by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. What a Book 1. Number 1 seller of all times 2. A gift that keeps on giving 3. No matter how many times you read it you can always find something new 4. II Tim. 3:16-17 – NIV – “All scripture is God-breathed and is useful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 18, 2022

11th hour faith gets the same retirement plan as the ones saved for decades.

That’s Not Fair! Matthew 20:1-16 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 10-09-2022 That’s not Fair If you have children, or ever worked with children, you have heard the following three words again and again - it’s not fair! It’s not fair that my sister gets to stay up later ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Soils Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 18, 2022

Jesus gives a parable to show the different heart reactions people have to the Gospel

The Parable of the Soils Mark 4:1-20 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 10-16-2022 Are You Listening? President Franklin Roosevelt became frustrated that no one seemed to really listen to what he said. He decided to do an experiment and at a reception, as each guest arrived, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 20, 2024

A series on the parables of Christ.

Title: “The Parable of the Sower” Script: Mt. 13:1-23 Type: Expos./Series Where: GNBC 1-21-24 Intro: People love stories. From the time you were a young child, your parents read stories to you. Stories are passed down from generation to generation. My grandfather was one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all parables?

; THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER SERIES; The Parables Of Jesus (Mt 13:3-9 ;Mk 4:3-9; Lk 8:4-8) Mathew 13:3. And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 4. And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: 5. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

The Parable Of The Leaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

Today, we more likely use the term “yeast” instead of “leaven” WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LEAVEN? • It causes bread to rise. • It makes bread spongy and soft

06. The Parable Of The Leaven SERIES; The Parables Of Jesus INTRODUCTION Jesus presented some of His most memorable lessons as parables. One reason He used parables is for the helpful way they connected abstract spiritual truths with regular everyday activities. These stories empowered simple, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6

The Parable Of The Sower. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 21, 2024

Today, we reflect on the Parable of the Sower, a powerful story Jesus shared to teach us about the condition of our hearts and how we receive God’s Word.

In this parable, Jesus describes a farmer scattering seeds on different soils. The seeds represent God’s Word, and the soils represent our hearts. Some seeds fall on hard soil, representing those who hear the Word but reject it. The seeds that fall on rocky soil represent those who receive the Word ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11, Luke 12:5, Luke 21:34

The Parable Of A Farmer

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 2, 2022

If the word of God is not bearing fruit in your life, you're not studying the word of God; you're not hearing the word of God; you're not receiving the word of God.

Let me ask three questions before we start this message: 1. If the gospel is the power of God—why doesn't everybody that hears the gospel become a Christian? 2. If the Bible is the Word of God—why doesn't the Bible have the same effect on everyone who reads it? 3. If Jesus is the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Parables Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

Jesus was an excellent teacher and guru. He used all the available sources to teach the high values of the Kingdom of God. Every parable is unique and admirable to know the wisdom of God.

Mark 4:1-21 Parables in Mark Definition of the Parable: The Catholic Encyclopedia explains, “The word parable (Hebrew mashal; Syrian mathla, Greek parabole) signifies in general a comparison, or a parallel, by which one thing is used to illustrate another (ref: Aleteia). The Greek word Parabole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-21

Denomination: Methodist