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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Unlocking The Mystery: Why Jesus Spoke In Parables - Matthew 13:10-11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,277 views

    Parables: Jesus used simple, relatable stories to convey spiritual truths, why did He use this method?

    Unlocking the Mystery: Why Jesus Spoke in Parables - Matthew 13:10-11 Matthew 13:10-11 (NLT): "His disciples came and asked him, 'Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?' He replied, 'You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Parables Of The Kingdom. Conditions Of The Heart. Matthew 13.1-23 Part 1 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 24, 2025
     | 390 views

    Using the Parable of the Sower, Jesus teaches that the condition of your heart determines the fruitfulness of your life in response to God's Word.

    2025.05.25.Sermon Notes. Parables of the Kingdom. Conditions of the Heart. The Heart of the Matter_Matthew 13.1-23 PART 1 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 6:9-10, Galatians 6:7-8, Jeremiah 4:3, Colossians 2:6-7, Psalms 1:1-2, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 55:6-7 Big Idea: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shrouds Don't Have Pockets

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,661 views

    Lessons from the Parable of the Rich Fool

    05-08-01 Morston/Stiffkey Sermon – Luke 12:13-21 – Shrouds don’t have pockets Father, I pray that you will take my words this morning and use them to speak to us all from the Gospel reading. I ask this in Jesus Name. Amen. Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Five Were Wise And Five Were Foolish

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,057 views

    This parable is about foolishness, wisdom and preparation.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A black American Baptist preacher from Richmond was attending a Baptist convention in Mississippi. A Mississippi preacher, reading the Scripture lesson for a morning session, read: “Now the Kingdom of Heaven was likened unto ten Virginians which took their lamps and went forth to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Small Beginnings

    Contributed by Kent Wise on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,582 views

    A Message using the Parable of the Mustard Seed

    From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Listen And Live

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
     | 5,123 views

    Jesus proclaims and then explains the parable of the seed.

    Listen And Live Matthew 13:1-23 1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: "A farmer went out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Enough For Christmas

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,550 views

    This is an original parable for a Christmas Eve service.

    God works in mysterious ways. And some of us figure this out earlier than others. For Carter the lights started to come on along about the first week in November. He was wandering through the aisles at the Mega-Mart looking for his mother. She had left him in the toy department while she went for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Auto Lessons

    Contributed by Joseph Chase on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,048 views

    Homilee using a parable of rules for the road.

    AUTO LESSONS INTRODUCTION: A. Jesus often used object lessons. B. Behold a Sower went forth to sow. C. What man of you having 100 sheep. D. They help to impress spiritual lessons. E. In the lesson today we want to use a familiar object-auto. F. After all everyone (but me and my family) came in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up

    Contributed by Willie Richard, Jr on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,264 views

    A different look at the parable of the good Samaritan.

    I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!! Luke 10:29-37 How often do you take the time to think about the life that you’ve lived, and how close you have come to experiencing the fate of the man in our text today. If I were to guess, I believe many of us would have to say “it could have been me”. Our text ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching The Lost

    Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,127 views

    A lecture sermon on the Parable trilogy of the Losts.

    CLC-wide Youth Leadership & Evangelism Seminar March 14-15, 2009 Wilma’s Resort Florida Blanca, Pampanga Reaching Out to the Inactive Members Prepared by: Reylourd Reyes Church Pastor- Angeles Worship Center Outline Introduction While it is true, that the Bible warns us that one of the signs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Me The Sinner

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,343 views

    A look at the parable of the prayers of the publican and Pharisee

    ME THE SINNER Luke 18:9-14 Scripture Reading: Psalm 51:1-19 INTRODUCTION: 1. Pharisees were proud people whose name means "separated ones" a. They were no ordinary people, they were special (in their own minds) b. Accused of building a wall of traditions around the law c. According to Matthew 15:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,800 views

    Lessons from the parable of the lost sheep.

    *Intro> A man telephone his business associate’s home and was greeted with a child’s whispered, “Hello?” The man asked, “Is your daddy home?” “Yes,” was the whispered reply. “May I talk with him?” “No,” the child replied. The man was surprised, but wanting to talk to an adult, he then asked, “Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Real Deal Or No Deal? Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,955 views

    Lessons from the parable of the wheat and the tares.

    One of this year’s most-viewed programs...is a game show! --Hosted by Howie Mandell, each week the particpant in the game is “tempted” by the host and an invisible banker to “settle” for a guaranteed prize rather than take a risk and remain in the game by opting for a large prize, with the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weeds In The Garden

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,227 views

    Message based on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds.

    Weeds in the Garden Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 September 3, 2006 Introduction How would you define a weed? What makes a plant a weed? Or better yet, why are weeds bad? Here is how the Merriam-Webster on-line dictionary defines a weed: “a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prayer Texting

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,216 views

    Texting on my mobile was a parable on praying.

    Most children and many adults have a mobile. It’s a valuable tool of communication, not only as a portable phone, but also in word messages known as ‘texting’. We were on holiday in Canada and found it so useful to keep in touch with our family by sending and receiving text messages as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist