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  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Parable Of The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Oct 1, 2012
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    Jesus describes end times events by looking at the fig tree and what we should look for

    Parable of the Fig Tree Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction In order for us to fully understand this parable in Matthew 24, we really need to look at the context in which Jesus spoke it In Matthew 24, Jesus had left the temple and was walking with His disciples As they are walking, Jesus begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Publican Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
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    There is a necessary appropriate attitude in prayer so that it can be answered by God. The Pharisee belonged to a Jewish religious sect that believed that salvation came by obeying the letter of the law and precepts that they and their ancestors had esta

    Ice Breaker: Can you describe the characteristics of a humble person? Scripture: Lucas 18:9-14. INTRODUCTION: There is a necessary appropriate attitude in prayer so that it can be answered by God. The Pharisee belonged to a Jewish religious sect that believed that salvation came by obeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Parable Of The Lost Coin Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
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    This parable is a story that had a happy ending just like the parable of the lost sheep. Both illustrate the indescribable mercy of God for the lost. In this story, the needy soul is compared with a lost coin.

    Ice Breaker: Do you like stories with happy endings? Biblical Reading: Lucas 15:8-10 INTRODUCTION: This parable is a story that had a happy ending just like the parable of the lost sheep. Both illustrate the indescribable mercy of God for the lost. In this story, the needy soul is compared ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Dan Raymond avatar

    Parable Of The Generous Landowner Series

    Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 7, 2015
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    Since when does it make sense to pay the guys hired at the last hour the same as those hired at the beginning of the day. This is the 1st of 4 sermon that consider the astounding mathematics of grace.

    Introduction Aeneas’ eyes snapped open from his deep sleep. He could hear the desert winds relentlessly blowing the trees outside and whistle through the cracks and crevices of the house. Years of working as a day laborer in the vineyards taught him what these winds meant. It was the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Parable Of The Mustard Seed

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
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    To get a better understanding of what this story teaches, I am going to take this apple, cut it open, and take out the seeds. There are five seeds in my apple. Now, imagine that we planted these seeds and each grew into an apple tree. How many apples do you think each tree might grow/produce?

    Parable of the Mustard Seed Mark 4:30-32 Living Bible (TLB) 30 Jesus asked, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story shall I use to illustrate it? 31-32. It is like a tiny mustard seed! Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, yet it grows to become one of the largest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Lost Sheep

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
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    That reminds me of a lesson that Jesus taught. These people who all went to church were saying that Jesus was hanging out with people who were sinners. Well we all are.

    How many of you collect something? I collect sports stuff. This is an old helmet. I collect eagles. This is one of them. When I was your age I collected baseball cards until my mother threw them all away. What do you collect? Have you ever collected anything? Our children used to collect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Persistent Widow Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 20, 2015
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    The parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8 teaches us about persevering in prayer.

    Scripture I read a story when I was a student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, IL. You will be appalled by the story I am about to relate to you. Appalled, that is, if you have any kind of social conscience. A poor black, living on Chicago’s South Side, sought to have her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Ten Minas Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 7, 2015
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    The parable of the ten minas in Luke 19:11-27 teaches us about faithfulness.

    Scripture Jesus told the parable of the ten minas while passing through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem. Let’s read about the parable of the ten minas in Luke 19:11-27: 11 As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016
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    Jesus tell the parable of the fig tree, what does it mean

    Introduction A. Lets turn to Matthew 24:32 - 34, I believe that this is one of the more misunderstood passages in the gospels Matthew 24:32-34 (NKJV) "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. {33} ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Unjust Steward

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016
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    A puzzling parable which is actually explains itself when we read it carefully. The contrast between the children of the world and Christians in the way they manage what is entrusted to them. Our accountability to God.

    TITLE: Parable of the Unjust Steward TEXT: Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: A farmer discovered that his favorite cow had given birth to twin calves. He said to his wife, "You know, dear, I think we ought to give one of these calves to the Lord. We will raise one for ourselves and give one to the Lord who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Invitation Of Parables Sermon Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
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     | 5,216 views

    Sermon on the parable of the Sower

    The Invitation of Parables Sermon Matthew 4:1-11 Prior to our Scripture passage today, Jesus had begun his ministry teaching to small crowds. But when he began to heal people, the crowds began to swell and follow him from all over the land including “Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, from beyond the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Parable Of The Good Father Series

    Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Nov 23, 2016
     | 14,414 views

    A refocus on the Parable of the Lost Son

    As we come to the end of our series on Loving like God I just want to put this out there right off the bat… Our Father is such a good Dad. I mean he is amazing, his love, his faithfulness, his grace, his mercy, he is just so awesome. If there is one thing that I want you to leave with today ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Parable Of The Perfect Father

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 18, 2017
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    Jesus' Parable of the Prodigal Son teaches us how to treat others: with freemdom to make mistakes, with forgiveness in second chances, and with favor out of unconditional love. God is the perfect Father, showing us all three. (Father's Day message)

    Luke 15:11-32 Parable of the Perfect Father Today’s story is probably my favorite in the Bible. I’ve shared it with you before, but never in the context of Father’s Day. Since the real hero of the story is the father, I thought it might be a good story to look at today. Let’s consider some gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 31, 2017
     | 12,770 views

    Here in this short passage there is the gracious plan of Christ concerning mankind; for the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

    -AD 29- Capernaum Lesson: PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP Scripture: Matthew 18:11-14 I believe that if you were to ask Jesus to give one reason for why He came to earth, He would wrap it all up with this one statement: 11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. This testimony by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Parable Of The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 12, 2017
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    "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep." (John 10:1-2)

    Jerusalem Parable of the Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 The ancient sheepfold of that day still exists in many towns in that land. It was a public sheepfold. In the evening all the shepherds who lived in the town would bring their sheep to the sheepfold and turn them in for the night. They would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist