Sermons on Parable Of Banquet:

The Seed Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2001

Jesus tells of the Kingdom being like a tiny Mustard Seed. This sermon explores what something so small could mean in describing something so majestic

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Scripture: Luke 13:18-19, Matthew 13:31-32, Luke 17:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 8: How Will Jesus Judge My Life? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 17, 2023

Here are the Lord's simple standards: 1. Be a sheep (vs. 31-33). 2. Share (vs. 34-36). 3. Show up (vs. 36). 4. Seek to have a humble heart (vs. 37-46).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 8: How Will Jesus Judge My Life? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 25:31-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 17, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today we will finish our study on the second coming of Christ. This study has taken us from the Old Testament to the New. We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Mine-Mine-Mine All Mine (The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The Rich Fool)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2016

I hope that this Message brings new insight to the Parable of The Rich Fool. Only in Jesus can we come to the place of "Euphraino" That is a time and a place to Rejoice.

For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; There are four Scripture readings directly before the Message: Today's assigned readings are : Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107: 1-9,43; Colossians 3:1-11 and Luke 12:13-21 God created the physical world ... the material world ... and called it ... "good" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Psalm 42:1-2, Exodus 2:11-15, Acts 5:1-11, Luke 12:13-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

"the Parables Of Matthew 13" The Seed Is The Word Of God...sow It!

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 14, 2020

In order to understand the parables of Matthew 13 one must begin with Matthew 12 and the challenge of the Pharisees. These parables are about those who are receptive to the Word of God. The farmer scatters the seed. Let God do His thing. Tell "God Stories."

In Jesus Holy Name July 19, 2020 Text: Matthew 13:24-25 Pentecost VII - Redeemer “The Parables of Matthew 13” The Seed is the Word of God… We Just Sow The parable of the Seed and the Sower in Matthew 13 provide answers to the disciples regarding the success or failure of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-25, Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parables Of Matthew 13 "a Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 23, 2020

What is the kingdom of God? What is this kingdom of Heaven in these two parables? William Barclay offers this helpful definition: The kingdom of God is “a society upon earth in which God’s will is as perfectly done as it is in heaven.” Are you the Pearl of Great Price?

In Jesus Holy Name July 26, 2020 Text: Matthew 13:44 Pentecost VIII - Redeemer “The Parables of Matthew 13” Hidden Treasure & A Pearl of Great Price A pair of treasure hunters using their metal detectors, Adam Staples and Lisa Grace, made the discovery of a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Wise & Foolish Builders: What's The Difference? Put It Into Practice Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 5, 2022

In 1912 a particular cruise liner called the HMS Titanic was making it’s first voyage through the northern seas and struck an iceberg. Though the ship had been particularly designed to stay afloat with more than half of the ships compartments filled with water...

In 1912 a particular cruise liner called the HMS Titanic was making it’s first voyage through the northern seas and struck an iceberg. Though the ship had been particularly designed to stay afloat with more than half of the ships compartments filled with water, the cut the iceberg made across the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

He's My All In All

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 18, 2022

The point of the parable is to highlight the infinite, precious worth of knowing Jesus and being known by him.

TITLE: HE’S MY ALL IN ALL SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 13:44 Lots of people are completely content to have Jesus as a Savior, forgiving them of all their sin. Fewer are ready to have him as the Lord of their life, leading and growing them in godliness. • We think of Christ as our Savior • We think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest Is Coming

Contributed by Sherry Brooks Martin on Sep 29, 2025

Matthew 13: 24-30 is a parable that Jesus spoke. A Parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. What Jesus is doing in the parables is taking some aspect of the actions of God and comparing that to something that is earthly so we can come to some understanding of the purposes of God.

In the Parable of the Weeds, we are told a story about a man who did evil against another man and the way he did this was through planting weeds in the man’s garden. The seeds of grain grew, but so did the weeds that the evil man had planted. Jesus may have used this example because the hearers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

The Coming King

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2002

This parable of Jesus tells us to: 1. Be Alert. 2. Be Prepared. 3. Be Filled.

I can still remember the excitement and confusion in the 1980’s which surrounded the publication of a booklet by Edgar Whisenant, a former NASA engineer, entitled 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988. He sent his book out free to people all over the United States. There must have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 15, 2000

Just what is the message behind the parable of the Prodigal Son?

The Prodigal Finally he was free. Free. Free of the endless chores. Free of getting up at the crack of dawn and working until long after the sun set. Free of milking the cows, tilling the fields, cleaning the stables, and all the other endless chores around the farm. Turning away from the farm, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:12-19

Denomination: Adventist

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Ivan Robinson on Dec 21, 2000

Sermon to address the fact that the rich man and Lazarus is a parable

THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS LUKE 16:19 I) Introduction A man was walking on the beach one afternoon kicking up the sand, discussed with certain things. There on the beach was a bottle and as he walked he kicked the bottle into the surf. POP>>>> Out of the bottle came a mysterious being... a Jeannie. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Adventist

Single-Mindedness

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 18, 2001

Some conclusions drawn from the Parable of the Unjust Steward

Bale 23-09-01 Single-mindedness This morning’s Gospel reading is the Parable of the Unjust Steward: Luke 16:1-13 This is one of the most difficult parables to understand - because at first blush it looks as if Jesus is condoning sharp practices. On careful reflection however, I don’t think he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Tell Me That Story

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 1, 2001

A sermon on salvation using the illustrative parable of the lost sheep.

Introduction Last weekend as I sat in the hospital room with my wife, our nephew Trenton, found a can of shaving cream sitting on the table. He picked up the can, brought it over to me and began to ask questions about it. So, I began to explain to him that when he got older like Uncle Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:11-14, Luke 15:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Potter's Hands

Contributed by Brandon Park on Nov 15, 2003

Discovering the Real Life Principles with the Parable of the Potter and the Clay

Life in the Potter’s Hands “Discovering the Life Truths of the Parable of the Potter and the Clay” If you are truly born of God, you will have a desire to be used of the Lord: "To be used of God To sing, to speak, to pray. To be used of God To show someone the way. I long so much to feel The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Holiday Attitudes

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 9, 2002

The parable of the good Samaritan reveals different holiday attitudes.

INTRO.- ILL.- An angry lady went into a grocery store and told a clerk that she wanted a half-head of lettuce and she wanted it right now. "Get going!" she screamed at the clerk. "But lady," said the clerk, "we don’t have half heads of lettuce." "Young man," she shrieked, "get a knife and cut a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ