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  • The Parable Of The Lighted Cabinets Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,912 views

    Story form sermon about a man who put all the symbols of recognition on display, but no one noticed. Finally someone asked who helped him attain all this. The world does not need to see display cabinets; it needs to see the God who empowers us.

    Like it or not, every day, every moment, we send out messages about who we are. Whether it is about our work, our home, our civic life, our possessions, or our spirituality, we send out strong signals about what is in our very core. Those around us will receive those signals, make no mistake; ...read more

  • Introducing The Lost Parables Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,591 views

    Lost People matter to God

    Introducing the Lost Parables Luke 15 February 8th, 2009 INTRODUCTION Well told stores of lost things have a way of pulling at our heart. One fine day in 1941, Violet Bailey and her fiancé Samuel Booth were strolling through the English countryside, deeply in love and engaged to be married. A ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Ten Virgins

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 20, 2006
    based on 56 ratings
     | 27,639 views

    The Parable of the Ten Virgins gives us excellent insight into the condition of many of today’s churches.

    THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS 1 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 "Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 "Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, 4 "but the wise took ...read more

  • Living Parable Of Servanthood

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    Jesus taught parable with a familiar subject, foot washing, but He did not paint a word picture but He made this a Living Parable as He acted out the truth of SERVANTHOOD.

    A LIVING PARABLE OF SERVANTHOOD 10/22/00p RRC John 13:1-17 Jesus, the master teacher, always taught in parables. Parables are simply word pictures using a familiar subject to teach an important truth. On the night before His crucifixion the teacher was still teaching. This time He used another ...read more

  • Parable Of The Wheat And Darnel

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,387 views

    Wheat or Darnel - what grabs your attention?

    Harvest Festival 2006 Christian and Susannah – pastors from Ransdorf, just outside Berlin in Germany have been staying with us this weekend. And at breakafast yesterday we spoke about about their “Harvest Festival” in Germany And the German word for “Harvest Festival” is “Erntedankfest” which ...read more

  • Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,865 views

    The key to forgiving others is found in our own forgiveness. And the Bible also indicates a level of ’forgetting’ Christ can make us capable of. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:21-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnmercifulServant.html 1. "The Parables Of Jesus" we have considered so far have centered around the kingdom of heaven itself... 2. The next parable we shall consider is one that describes "the character of the ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    A view of how we serve God, our employers and ourselves.

    The Parable of the Shrewd Steward Luke 16:1-18 By: Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at the Parable of the Shrewd Steward. The subject matter deals with the topic of being fair to one’s employer and treating people fairly in business matters. Attention: How ...read more

  • Parable Of The Friend At Midnight Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 17,857 views

    Putting persistence in our prayers--When Jesus was asked by His disciples to teach them to pray, He said they need to ask, then seek, and knock until the door opens. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Friend at Midnight Luke 11:1-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FriendAtMidnight.html INTRODUCTION 1. In studying the parables of Jesus, we have seen how He used the parabolic method of teaching on different subjects.... a. Mostly on the theme of the kingdom of heaven b. But ...read more

  • Parable Of The Great Supper Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 135 ratings
     | 20,334 views

    Jesus’ sense of humor shows up in a big way during some awkward dinner table moments, esp. when He talked about people and the excuses they offer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint template.

    Parable of the Great Supper Luke 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatSupper.html One of the chief Pharisees has invited Jesus over for dinner, and we’re gonna have some fun tonite! v. 1 “they watched Him” = laid a trap v. 2 this diseased man was deliberately planted so Jesus would heal him and ...read more

  • Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,708 views

    This man was dishonest, but he was still commended for his shrewd investing and wise prudence in preparing for the future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustSteward.html Ever made the “march in” at your work? You know, where you get up your nerve and march in and quit? What a feeling when you first walk out—“I’m free!” No longer the slave of that man or this place. And ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Two Sons Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,905 views

    God’s love for the wayward and lost and his desire for all of his children to return to him and live as children of God.

    Have you ever lost anything valuable to you before? Perhaps you have lost your keys, wallet or purse, or something even more valuable? [Prompt the congregation for items they have lost]. If you have lost something of value you know the feeling of panic. You know how desperately you search for ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,504 views

    A look at forgiveness from our perspective, as well as from God’s perspective.

    THE PARABLE OF THE UNMERCIFUL SERVANT Matthew 18:21-35 Key Verse and Theme: “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’” (Matthew ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,906 views

    A look at the value of children in the life of Jesus and their value in the church today.

    THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP Matthew 18:10-14 Key Verse and Theme: “And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off.” (Matthew 18:13) 1. This parable is directly related to the disciples’ question in verse 1. A. ...read more

  • The Parables Of The Talents And Pounds Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,998 views

    Jesus used the Parables of The Talents and The Pounds to teach His followers of the Kingdom of God - of its Coming, postponed in all its fulness until His Return, but in the meantime, Waiting and Working for it, and Accountability for what we do for it.

    When Jesus walked the highways and byways of the land of Israel preaching the coming Kingdom of God he caused quite a stir. The religious establishment were generally suspicious and increasingly hostile to His message. His reception by what were known as the ‘common people’ was quite different. ...read more

  • The Sandwich Sign Parable

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,566 views

    To encourage the church to be the watchmen God has called us to be

    THE PARABLE OF THE SANDWICH SIGN by George Crumbly Ezekiel 3:17-21 Sunday AM July 1, 2001 Sheridan, Arkansas (This story was taken from a chapter in Max Lucado’s book "A Gentle Thunder" a very interesting story.) One of the most important jobs you & I have as Christians? To WARN the wicked, to ...read more