Sermons on Parable Of Banquet:

It's Not About Power Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 16, 2003

In the Kingdom of God, the rules about power are different. We value humility, spiritual security, and service. Sermon for Deacon Ordination and for Super Bowl Sunday!

May I take you on a small fantasy this morning? May I just tease your imagination a little? It is a 6:30 this evening. You are seated in Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. The ritual coin tosses have been performed, the national anthem has been sung, and we are ready to start Super Bowl 32. Out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Something Old, Something New Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

The need for Christians to be relevant for today’s ever-changing culture.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Something Old, Something New January 27, 2002 Matthew 13:51-52 "Have you understood all these things?" They said to Him, "Yes." And He said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-52

Denomination: Holiness

To Count The Cost Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

A look at the cost of following Jesus.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: To Count The Cost February 17, 2002 Luke 14:25-35 Introduction: Ill-commercials for products -build up products -add bonus products/ features -then "How much would you expect to pay?" -finally "Just 3 easy payments of $$$" -car/truck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Holiness

Maxed Out Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

The pain of forgiveness.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Maxed Out February 24, 2002 Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: My experience of being robbed How we often respond to such experiences Fear, Anger, Bitterness, Seek Vengeance Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Holiness

Sermon On The Mount (Kjv)

Contributed by Samuel Low on Jul 26, 2003

An outline on giving, prayer, fasting, treasure, and the Kingdom of God from Matthew chapter six.

Sermon On The Mount Matthew 6 I. How To Give Alms (6:1-4) A. Alms Given Incorrectly (6:1-2) 1. Done For The Praise Of Others (1) 2. Tooting Your Own Horn (2) B. Alms Given Correctly (6:3-4) 1. Done In Secret (3-4) 2. Rewarded By God (4) II. How To Pray (6:5-15) A. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Child Or The Tare

Contributed by Dick Webster on Jul 26, 2003

God has allowed the tares to grow right next to the Christian, but we need Christians to stand for Jesus Christ and the Bible. Christians need to stop sleeping on the job!

The Child and The Tare Matthew 13:24-33 Jesus speaks 2 parables simultaneously seeming to be the same (seeds) --BUT very different --1 speaking of the Word and 1 speaking of different people --We will concentrate on the second, which speaks of people and church In the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

We can learn a lot from the story that Jesus told, especially about the concept of Hell. While Hell is not popularly talked about Jesus teaches it as a Truth.

“Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus” Introduction: As I sit and listen to people talk I learn quickly that the world is wicked. I hear things that blow my mind. People are hopeless without Jesus Christ, and if you are in Christ today you know what I am talking about because you may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Live In This World

Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 7, 2004

If we are ever going to make an impact on our culture, we can not let ourselves become conformed to it.

Subject: How To Live In This World Scripture Reading: Romans 12:2 You heard about the business lady who, between flights at an airport bought a small package of cookies. She then sat down in the busy snack shop to glance over the newspaper. As she read her paper she became aware of a rustling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Holiness

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 11, 2004

Sermon on the story of Jesus in Luke 16 draws lessons from the position of each character in the story and the reversal of their positions.

THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS Luke 16:19-31 INTRO.: One of Jesus’ teachings was the impossibility of serving two masters. He declared the absolute impossibility of serving both God and mammon (wealth). The Pharisees scoffed at Him. They were serving both God and money and considered themselves quite ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Life All About

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2004

The Parable of the Talents provides a condensed description of what life is all about. God has entrusted each of us with resources and opportunity. He grants freedom to choose how we will invest our time, money, etc... But we must live life understanding

What’s Life All About? Matthew 25:14-30[1] 4-4-04 Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I going to do with my life?” Maybe when you were in your senior year of high school the career counselor helped you ask that question. Maybe in the midst of a great crisis you found yourself asking, “What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Two Prayerables Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 19, 2004

Speaking in the context of His second coming, Jesus tells two parables about prayer.

Two Prayerables Luke 18:1-14 Introduction: We continue with our study of the Gospel of Luke. We’re going to look today at the first part of Chapter 18. If you’ll notice, you’ll see that, for now, we’re skipping the last part of chapter 17. This material concerns some prophecies that Jesus made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Oración Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 20, 2004

En el contexto de Su segunda venida, Jesús nos enseña sobre la oración

La Oración Lucas 18:1-14 Introducción: Continuamos nuestro estudio del Evangelio de Lucas. Hoy vamos a examinar la primera parte del capítulo 18. Por ahora, no estudiaremos la segunda parte del 17. Ese material contiene profecías que hizo Jesús acerca del futuro, acerca de la caída de Jerusalén y ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom And King Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 3, 2004

Four incidents in Jesus life give Him a chance to teach about the Kingdom of God.

Kingdom & King Luke 18:15-43 Intro: This section of Luke’s gospel gives us insights into Jesus’ kingdom and His role as king. As we see Jesus react to four different situations, we see that the driving focus of His teaching is the Kingdom of God. I. Let the little children come to me (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of Brokeness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2004

Jesus’ followers are to submit to His Lordship and do His will. If we are to submit ourselves to the Lord, we must begin with a broken, teachable spirit. That teachable spirit is described for us in the "beautiful words," the Beatitudes"

The Blessing of Brokeness (Matt. 5:1-6?) Intro 1. We all have our dreaded moments: medical tests, standing on the scale, childbirth, sea-sickness, nursing home…. 2. One of my dreaded moments is beginning right now—preaching through the Sermon on the Mount…. 3. The Sermon on the Mount contains ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pearl Of Great Price Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 12, 2003

IS THIS FOR YOU He had it all, at least on the surface. He had good business, a fine family, status in the community, he had everything it would appear, but not quite enough. Some men craved after gold or silver or jewels not this man those things were a

PEARL OF GREAT PRICE—Matt 13:45-46 TEXT "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. INTRODUCTION In The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure, I suggested that Jesus was depicting the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Methodist