Sermons on Parable Of Landowner:

I Once Was Lost

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 13, 2005

The three parables of Luke 15

ABC’s Emmy Award-winning show Lost is now in its second season. It’s website sums up the show this way: “After Oceanic Air flight 815 tore apart in mid-air and crashed on a Pacific island, its survivors were forced to find inner strength they never knew they had in order to survive. But they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Samaritan (Children's Talk)

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 10, 2004

The impications of the Parable of the Good Samaritan

HANG OUT A DEAD FISH The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: In our reading this morning Jesus asked what he thought he had to do to get eternal life. The lawyer answered by quoting what we call the Two Greatest Commandments Question: Can anyone tell me what a commandment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

Sowing The Word Of God In Our Lives

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006

Message based on the parable of the Sower.

Sowing the Word of God in Our Lives Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 August 20, 2006 Introduction We’re back to our walk-through of the gospel according to Matthew, and as we get into chapter 13, we find a very familiar parable, the parable of the sower. And parable that we can take home with us to chew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joseph And The Old Man

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 20, 2004

Parable for Christmas Eve service.

Until the 1960’s it was not customary for fathers to be physically present in the room while their children were being born. Birthing was the realm of women, and men were not Lamaze coaches. They were not hand holders or breathing assistants. They were outside – where men belonged. So when Mary ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Quality Of Your Hearing

Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Aug 17, 2008

The distinction of the hearers in the Parable of the Sower

The Quality of your Hearing Matthew 13:1-8, 18-23 Luke 8: 18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: … James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Matthew 13:9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. 75% of those who hear the Gospel will never receive it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let The Lord Have To Cut You Down

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008

This is a parable of the unbarren fig tree

Last Week we spoke about the parable of the weeds. This week we will be talking about the parable of fig tree. How many of you remember what we said a parable was last week? A parable is a earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The reason Jesus spoke in parables so that we might get a better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Old Man And His Massey Ferguson" Series

Contributed by Nicolas Campbell on Jun 4, 2012

Narrative Hybrid of Parable of the Sower

Nicolas Campbell “The Old Man and the Mason Ferguson” Luke 8:4-18 First Christian Church Rock Hill A. FAS- Broken shovel story B. Farming. It’s everywhere in the Bible and today we have a story about farming. I. Retelling the Biblical story. A. Here we have Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-18

Denomination: Christian Church

"Living It"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 12, 2013

A sermon on the Parable of the Good Samaritan.

"Living It" Luke 10:25-37 How many times a day or a week do you hear the expression, "That person was being a 'Good Samaritan'?" Even news reporters use this term in their stories to describe someone who helps another out of a burning building, jumps in a lake to save someone who is drowning or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: United Methodist

"three Ways We Can View People"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

A sermon on the parable of the Good Samaritan

Title: “3 Ways We Can View People” Script: Lk. 10:30-37 Type: Series Where: GNBC 11-17-19 Intro: FAMOUS NEIGHBORS Can you name some famous neighbors? *Mr. Rogers Neighborhood in his sweater and sneakers … “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be my neighbor?” *Dennis the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rich Man And Lazarus (2 Parts) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 11, 2024

the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org The reality of Hell is something that most people, especially carnal people, do not want to contend with. It is interesting that many people believe in the existence of heaven, but dismiss the existence of hell. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Brethren

Honoring Graduating Seniors

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 19, 2023

A sermon about the Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:14-30 5/21/23 a.m. Senior Sunday Good morning folks, thank you all for being here today. Today is the day we honor our Graduates. Remington Johnson and Chance Ramsey. I’ve known them both since they were born. Two fine young men. I’m proud of them. They have MADE IT!!! They are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Hierarchy In The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 10, 2025

This is a point of the parable of the good Samaritan which is almost always omitted. It is important to remember that Jesus' parables are the best.

There is no hierarchy in the kingdom of Heaven Luke 10:29 – 37 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael Harvey Koplitz 29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" 30 In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: United Methodist

The Man Who Lost Everything By Doing Nothing"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 20, 2006

The third servant simply buried the talent and did nothing. This unprofitable servant lost everything by doing nothing! It is to this third man that I am directing this message. His thinking needed to be changed. He was wrong about seven things:

Note to SermonCentral readers: Please read the message on this text by Brian Bill. It helped to inspire this message. Thanks Bill! Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 Title: “The Man who lost Everything by doing Nothing” Introduction: Most of you are familiar with the story of the master who went on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Misery Of Spiritual Mismanagement Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Jesus entrusted us as His servants to do His work and be obedient to the truth we’ve received. If He came today, what kind of servant would you be?

The Misery of Spiritual Mismanagement Luke 12:40-48 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION According to Luke 12:40-48, Jesus is telling us we are all to be managers of important resources. Some people do a good job, and others are poor spiritual managers. Which kind are you? Beginning in verse 35, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Baptist

"God Doesn't Play By Our Rules"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2004

The Church should be the place of celebration.

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “God Doesn’t Play by Our Rules” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org During a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist