Sermons on Parable Of Sower:

The Parable Of The Prayers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2014

The focus is humility in prayer out of a realization that righteousness can not be reached by means of our own efforts. Prayers are heard & answered because of God's mercy not because of our self-justifying merits.

LUKE 18: 9-14 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE PRAYERS [Luke 11:39-11;54] In this section Jesus tells a story of a Pharisee and a tax collector. Both were sincere and devout. As a matter of fact, one kept the law scrupulously, or thought he did. The other was in a profession in which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Parable On Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 3, 2020

What does persistence in prayer really mean?

Title: A Parable On Prayer – “Always Pray” Text: Luke 18:1-8 Subject: (Does prayer work?) How do we commit to Prayer when injustice seems to rule? Complement: (Wait and see...) by faith in Christ’s coming kingdom Big Idea: Without Faith We Will Fail – With Faith We Pray And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 14, 2020

Faithfullness in serving the Lord brings about its own rewards.

The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-18: Parables can be as exciting and challenging as detective stories. Even more so, for in the end they turn out to be dealing with real life, while detective stories can be pretty far-fetched. Also parables, like detective stories, are filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Tenants Series

Contributed by Gilbert Sefaranga on Mar 30, 2019

Biblical parables reveal hidden truths concerning the Kingdom of God. Judgment, behavior, and/or Biblical principles. An interesting thing about the Parables that Christ taught is the fact that what He often seeks to reveal is hidden.

33 “Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. 34 When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19, Matthew 21:33-46

The Purpose Of The Parables

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2020

Jesus Himself suggests a different reason to that which His disciples might have expected.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PARABLES. Matthew 13:10-17; Matthew 13:34-35. It is possible to ‘Like’ Jesus without really ever knowing what He is all about. For some, He is a wonderful teacher, making ‘it’ all so much ‘easier’: yet what is ‘easy’ about, for example, Matthew 5:21-22 or Matthew 5:27-28? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Net

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

God catches all kinds of people---people from all walks of life. God is not willing for anyone to perish (II Pet. 3:9) which is why God gives us the free gift of His grace. God chooses us but not everyone chooses to have a relationship with God. God also wants us to choose Him.

THE PARABLE OF THE NET Text: Matthew 13:47 - 50 Have any of you ever auditioned for a role or a part in a school play? How about applying for a job? How many of you have tried out for a sport, hoping that you would make the team? For those of you who auditioned for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: United Methodist

The Parable Of The Tenants Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 12, 2021

This parable reflects the events that will unfold during the final week of Jesus’ earthly life. It also summaries the whole of biblical history including the gospel story.

LUKE 20: 9-19 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE PARABLE OF THE TENANTS This parable reflects the events that will unfold during the final week of Jesus’ earthly life. The refusal of the leaders to accept Jesus’ authority (vv. 1–8) leads to this parable that not only clearly affirms that authority ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Wineskins Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 22, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Parable of the Wine Skin” Luke 5:33-39 A sermon for 4/18/21 Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 5 “33 Then they said to Him, “Why do the disciples of John fast often and make prayers, and likewise those of the Pharisees, but Yours eat and drink?” 34 And He said to them, “Can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39, Acts 15:24-29, Proverbs 28:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 6, 2021

Three servants receive different gifts from their master. Two use them wisely. One does not. Why? This sermon explores the historical context of this parable with a view toward clarifying the plight of the unworthy servant. A re-telling of the story is followed by several meditations on the text.

Nothing was ready. Bags remained open and unpacked, with clothes neither in nor out. The servants ran from one unfinished task to another, trying their best to follow conflicting instructions from stewards who were themselves at odds. The mother of the house and her young children sat wide-eyed at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 12, 2023

I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God. The parable of the Talents is a glimpse of the Judgment Seat of Christ and the importance of being prepared for that moment.

PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Please open your Bible to Matthew 25 as we continue with our eternal reward series with today’s message, “The Parable of the Talents.” The parable of the talents is a behind the scene glimpse of what it will be like when we stand before Jesus Christ, the eternal King of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Pounds.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 28, 2021

Faithfulness, the economy of heaven.

THE PARABLE OF THE POUNDS. Luke 19:11-27. A notorious collaborator, who had been both a tax-collector for the occupying enemy and a thief, had just had his life turned around by Jesus. ‘This day is salvation come to this house,’ announced Jesus. ‘For the Son of man is come to seek and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Pencil Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 2, 2022

(Distribute pencils to congregation). This morning I have a present for you on this first Sunday of the New Year. I hope you will use it regularly this year.

As preached 1/2/2022 at First Church Of God Homer: "THE PARABLE OF THE PENCIL" “Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 7:2-3 NIV Pencils are made by two wooden halves ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:2-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Parable Of The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 18, 2022

11th hour faith gets the same retirement plan as the ones saved for decades.

That’s Not Fair! Matthew 20:1-16 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 10-09-2022 That’s not Fair If you have children, or ever worked with children, you have heard the following three words again and again - it’s not fair! It’s not fair that my sister gets to stay up later ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Leaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

Today, we more likely use the term “yeast” instead of “leaven” WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LEAVEN? • It causes bread to rise. • It makes bread spongy and soft

06. The Parable Of The Leaven SERIES; The Parables Of Jesus INTRODUCTION Jesus presented some of His most memorable lessons as parables. One reason He used parables is for the helpful way they connected abstract spiritual truths with regular everyday activities. These stories empowered simple, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6

The Parable Of The Weeds.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2024

There is no separating out until the harvest.

THE PARABLE OF THE WEEDS. Matthew 13:24-30. The interpretation of the parable of the wheat and the tares (MATTHEW 13:24-30) should not be a matter of contention, as Jesus Himself gives the interpretation in Matthew 13:36-43. MATTHEW 13:24. “The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational