Sermons on Parable Of Lost Coin:

The Unfairness Of God

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 14, 2006

This is on the parable of the workers in the vineyard that were all paid the same.

I want to tell you a story… There is a small rural farming community not far from here. It is not a wealthy place. In fact, it’s a very poor place. There are a lot of immigrants—legal and illegal—there. Jobs are scarce. The only work most of these immigrants can get is backbreaking work in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Choices

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Oct 17, 2008

Sermon on the parable in Matthew 22: 1-14

Everyday we are asked to make choices. Am I going to wake up so I can get to work on time…Am I going to eat breakfast. Am I going to eat a breakfast that could put me in a coma it it is so full of sugar or am I going to eat well… I get cut off in traffic and spill my coffee all over myself…Am I ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A Balancing Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

The parable of the Wheat and the Tares forces us to balance three principles: Toleration, Patience, and Discernment

1/2/05 Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 (Parable of the Wheat & the Weeds) Main Point of the Text: God didn’t call us to be his weeders, but he doesn’t want us to be weeds either. FCF: The only way we can avoid being a weed is to learn to discern what the Master wants. SO: I want people to realize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Baptist

End Times Survival Manual Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The Parable of the Ten Virgins provides a warning about always being ready and waiting.

The End Times Survival Manual Matthew 25:1-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Authors Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht have turned a rather dull how-to-book into virtual gold mine. Their original book The Worst Case Scenario ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Luc 10/25-378

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

D’abord, regardons la scène de cette histoire. La route de Jérusalem vers Jéricho était une route notoirement dangereuse. Jérusalem est de 2.300 pieds au-dessus de niveau de la mer ; la mer morte, dont près Jéricho tenu, est de 1.300 pieds au-dessous de n

D’abord, regardons la scène de cette histoire. La route de Jérusalem vers Jéricho était une route notoirement dangereuse. Jérusalem est de 2.300 pieds au-dessus de niveau de la mer ; la mer morte, dont près Jéricho tenu, est de 1.300 pieds au-dessous de niveau de la mer. Tellement puis, en ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

A "Compelling" Message

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 24, 2005

The Parable of the Great Banquet

The Great Banquet – A “Compelling” Message April 24, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following joke about dining: A man went into a restaurant and sat down. The waiter came up to him. The man said, “I’d like a cup of coffee with no milk.” “A cup of coffee with no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Unjust Steward Series

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

Many people struggle with this well-known parable. Jesus seems to condone rather selfish, shady money-dealing. Actually the Gospel of forgiveness lies at its heart: are we ready to forgive?

I don’t know about you, but I do have certainly difficulties with this parable. I’ve always tended to skirt around them, I must admit. But with this text in front of me for this morning I was forced to think about it more seriously. And I find that many of the problems are actually only on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil)

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 13, 2005

Preparing oneself for the Second Coming.

B.Y.O.O. (Bring Your Own Oil) MATTHEW 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION... B-Prepared.com Offerings There is no doubt that 9/11 changed our world and changed how we think about our national security and our lives. Most phone books now contain a section on national security and what to do in such a crisis. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does Really Compassion Look Like - The Parable Of The Good Samaritan” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004

Jesus in the Parable of the Good Samaritan tells us three things about compassion.

“The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 2 "What Does Real Compassion Look Like" Or The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 “There is a funny story about St Peter admitting ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Wise Are You In The Use Of Money - The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004

In the Parable of the Shrewd Steward Jesus gives us three principles of wise stewardship.

The Stories That Jesus Told Sermon # 6 “How Wise Are You In the Use of Money” or “Parable of the Shrewd Steward” Luke 16:1-15 I hope that you know today, that you can trust God, but when it comes to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Yours, Mine, Or Ours Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#10 in Proverbs & Parables Series. Using the Parable of the Good Samaritan and Proverbs. Looks at attitudes: What’s yours is mine and I’m going to take it. What’s mine is mine and I’m going to keep it. What’s mine is yours and I’m going to share it.

YOURS, MINE, or OURS Proverbs 19-20 INTRODUCTION: I read an article where a pastor told about a woman who fainted in church one Sunday while he was preaching. She fell over and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance. As they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Place Among The Great Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#13 in Proverbs & Parables series (#12 unavailable) From the Parable of the Banquet in Luke 14 - a look at humility and greatness using Proverbs

A Place Among the Great Proverbs 25-26 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 14:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Many of us have seen the movie THE PASSION. For 2 hours we watched the suffering Jesus endured during the last hours of his life. We know that Jesus humbled himself to the point of torture and death. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich Toward God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#14 in Proverbs & Parables series Using the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12 and Proverbs - focuses on Putting GOD ABOVE GOLD, PEOPLE ABOVE PLEASURES, and ETERNITY ABOVE EASE. Preached on EASTER Sunday.

Rich toward God Proverbs 27-28 INTRODUCTION: On Resurrection Sunday our thoughts turn to heavenly themes. We can sing about Jesus reigning in heaven as the King of all Kings and the Lord of all Lords. The image of the Lamb upon the Throne pictures everything Jesus did for us. He gave his life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guaranteed Return-30,60,100 Times

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 6, 2006

The message challenges the listeners to become "good soil" and receptive to the good news of the Gospel.

Guaranteed Return – 30, 60, 100 Times Matthew 13:1-9 There are approximately 60 parables in the New Testament. Jesus told common life stories with word pictures to connect with the people and teach Biblical truths. Most of the parables had a deeper meaning. Jesus used word pictures to capture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Sep 24, 2007

A short but different take on the meaning of what Jesus meant when He spoke of faith like a mustard seed.

Luke 17:5 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" (6) He replied, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, `Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. The apostles (the twelve) have asked Jesus to increase their faith. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist