Sermons on Parable Of Pharisee:

Confrontation!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Nathan confronts David about his sins. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Samuel chapter 12 verses 1-14: Ill: • A young lady was sunbathing on the beach; • When a little boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, • Came up to her and asked her, "Do you believe in God?" • She was surprised by the question but she replied, "Why, yes, I do." • Then he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

The Fate Of The Unprepared

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 24, 2007

Delays have dangerous ends!

The Fate Of The Unprepared Matthew 25:1-13 In this parable of the Ten Virgins Jesus is continuing the solemn declaration of the uncertainty of the time of His return and of the necessity of being ready for such an event. This is why the opening word "then" is important. It is the link binding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah's Battle Plan Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2010

We can face our daily battle because our Commander and Chief, King Jesus, gives us confidence.

A Messiah's Battle Plan Text: Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: They tell a story of Napoleon, that, on the eve of a great battle, he would summon his generals into his presence. One by one they would pass from an ante-room into the chamber where Napoleon waited. Each man as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Methodist

Where Do You Stand? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

This message looks at how our heart is like soil into which the gospel is planted, and we must be certain that our soil is fertile and ready to receive the Word. Otherwise, we will wither in our relationship with God; or worse, we will perish.

I have entitled our message, “Where Do You Stand?” This morning, as we look at what’s called the “Parable of the Sower,” we’re going to see how Jesus talks about four different soils, or four different types of spiritual ground, on which people may stand in relation to God. Something challenging ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Fidelity Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 12, 2002

“And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing idle and said to them, ‘why have you been standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘because no one hired us.’ He said to them, ‘you also go into the vineyard, and whatever is right y

Theme: The fidelity of God Text: Is. 55:6-9; Phil. 1:20-24, 27; Matt. 20:1-16 In every human being, in each one of us, lies a potential just waiting to be discovered. But many people never discover what that potential is either because they never get the opportunity to use and develop it or more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Owner And His Managers

Contributed by Michael Trask on Jan 18, 2007

God is the owner of all things, we are his managers. Knowing this is not only a great comfort, but also a challenge.

What do we mean when we say that we own something? We mean that it is in our possession; that we have bought and paid for it; that it is ours to keep and ours to do with as we please; we are the owners; it belongs to us. We know what it means to own something. Of course, there’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Always Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

Be ready for his return!

Theme: Book of Luke Purpose: to live on purpose, be watchful and ready for his return • A teacher asked the children in her Sunday school class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?" "NO!" The children all answered. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48, Luke 12:35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Enemy The Devil Has Done This

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

THE DEVIL IS THE CAUSE OF EVERY HEART ACHE AND PAIN THIS WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN

Our Enemy The Devil Has Done This Matthew 13:24- 30 Here in our country we have had much stormy activity over the passed few months. First it was Hurricane Katrina, and then Hurricane Rita. It seem as though the world over has seen a lot of destruction, Wildfires started ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Spent For God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

Coins are made from precious metals and bare the image of authority. We are precious creations of God that bare His image. How should we be spent as Gods currency?

Spent for God This passage remains one of my all time favorites. I love it because Jesus took a simple thing like a coin and crushed his enemies who were trying to trap him. It is just beautiful in its power and simplicity. It is pure Jesus. Interesting Things about Coins. Coins represent a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Did Jesus Die?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

Jesus died a very brutal death and Christian know that by his death we have life. But at the time what were the charges that the Jews had to warrant death and why did they pass Jesus over to the Romans to do their dirty work?

Why did Jesus Die? The ministry of Jesus lasted just over 3 years and we have the gospels that relate and record that ministry. A wealth of material to guide our Christian living, to offer us hope and to give us a strong faith. And yet out of all the gospels that last week of Jesus predominates, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-27, Mark 11:9-18, 1 Kings 1:32-40, Mark 12:1-12, Isaiah 5:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 29, 2019

Are we ready for the Coming Christ?

Are You Ready? Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Our series is Surprise Endings. Just like many favorite movies and mysteries, Jesus’ parables often carried an element of surprise, a plot twist that we may not be ready for as we are reading. In the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Art Of Narration

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2024

Storytelling is defined as the activity of writing, telling, or reading stories.

Edward Miller, an American-born author and illustrator of children’s books once remarked: “Stories are our primary tools of learning and teaching, the repositories of our lore and legends. They bring order into our confusing world. Think about how many times a day you use stories to pass along ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, James 3:1, Revelation 1:1, Matthew 13:35

Sowing Seeds PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To emphasize the importance of being like the good soil, open and ready to receive God's Word and produce a fruitful spiritual harvest.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dig deep into one of Jesus’ well-known parables – The Parable of the Sower. We're going to explore how different types of soil receive seeds and the results that follow. As we delve into this, let me share a quote from Christian professor, Peter Kreeft, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Topics: Sowing

How Decision-Making Styles Affect Cross-Cultural Evangelistic Methods

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case Jesus took into consideration the patterns of th

HOW DECISION-MAKING STYLES AFFECT CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISTIC METHODS Introduction - Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost People Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2025

Realize your value to God and repent.

Several years ago, 44-year-old Gary Matthews petitioned the court in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to have his name legally changed to “Boomer the Dog.” In his petition, Mr. Matthews stated, “I've been known as Boomer the Dog by friends in the community for more than 20 years. I want to bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free