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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Jesus teaches in this parable about the SOWER, the SEED, the SOIL, and the STATE you are in. Is the soil of your heart prepared?
Matthew 13:1-9 How Good is the Dirt in Your Life? Introduction - My wife and were enjoying a cruise on a recent vacation. At the dinner table that second evening, that dreaded question came up regarding my occupation. (Now I am not ashamed of being a minister, but telling people I am a minister ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9
Denomination: Baptist
Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives.
Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives. Now this passage begins with the phrase, “At that time, the kingdom of heaven will be like,” and then he goes on to describe a scene from a very typical Jewish wedding at ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
Denomination: Methodist
The symbolism of the fig tree parables tells us the importance of producing spiritual fruit and being ready for Jesus return
Opening Video Illustration: Time to Go from Bluefish Tv (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:6-9
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The parable of the Sower story with four responses by the hearers: Pay it no mind, A Passing Interest, Too Preoccupied, Perceptive and Productive.
Most of the time in church, the focus is on the speaker and how well they are prepared to present the message. But today we have a parable about the HEARERS and how they receive the word of God. So listen up because it is all about YOU this morning. Hearing is an act of responsibility, so ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23
The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all about hypocrisy; it is also a gospel reading of atonement, full of strength through humility.
This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). (This is a modification of a previous sermon for a larger congregation). Today's readings: Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 139: 1-11, 22-23, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43
Denomination: Episcopal
Asking for forgiveness is an excellent thing to do when we are genuinely remorseful. The Parable of the Prodigal Son models this.
Genuine Apology (Luke 15:18) 1. Two hunters hire a small plane to take them to a remote area of Canada. Upon dropping off the hunters, the pilot tells them, "Remember only one moose, because the plane wouldn't be able to take off with more weight than that." The hunters go off. A ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:18
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Based on Kenneth Bailey’s interpretation this sermon puts a different spin on the parable of the lost sheep - coin - Son
LOST IN TRANSLATION Daniel Boone was a man, he was a big man. Eye of an eagle and tall as a mountain was he. Yes, Daniel Boone was a big man. Daniel Boone explored the great wilderness of Tennessee and Kentucky. It was Boone who marked the Wilderness Road that brought settlers into the new land. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-32
Denomination: Mennonite
The Parable of the Prodigal Son has a happy ending only because the prodigal remembered the kindness and love of his Father.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Course 2013 Sinners Forgiving Sinners Of all the parables of Jesus, this one of St. Luke’s is the favorite among God’s people, because we are a Church of prodigals, an assembly of sinners redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. It is His Precious Blood and Body ...read more
Denomination: Catholic
Together, we delve into a profound truth through a parable, reminding us of the peril of seeking comfort without purpose.
Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather as a congregation and as travelers on a spiritual journey. Together, we delve into a profound truth through a parable, reminding us of the peril of seeking comfort without purpose. Let's reflect on how our daily choices and actions align ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24, Psalm 127:2
Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet to explain the invitation that stills stands to come to the feast He will hold for the bride.
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-23-2022 What a Wedding! The biggest wedding that Maxine and I have ever attended was her friend Amy and Chris in Florida. There were over 300 guests, a sit-down dinner reception with ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14
This parable is special, because it tells us a great deal about God the Father’s great love for mankind.
Now we mortals love certain people, but if there are things in their life that we do not like, we generally brush them aside. We all can be thankful indeed that God the Father loves everyone, He even loves the most ungodly sinner on the face of the earth. He does not love their evil deeds, but He ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10
In the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin, Jesus helps us to understand how God views lost people.
70s a new kind of church started - seeker sensitive or attractional Model that changed things in order to entertain or entice people into a relationship with God Has produced some good fruit and brought many people to faith But I one of the things that we see in our text is that it’s not the lost ...read more
Explore the Parable of the Tares, emphasizing the need for discernment to identify and overcome the 'weeds' in our lives through God's grace.
Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive headfirst into a parable which Jesus shared with his disciples, a story that's packed with meaning and relevance for us today. This is the Parable of the Tares, found in Matthew 13:24-30. As A.W. Tozer once said, "A scared world needs a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30
Topics: Overcoming, Tares
This sermon explores the importance of spiritual readiness, wisdom, and anticipation for God's kingdom, as illustrated in the parable of the ten virgins. Key
Good morning, beloved. There's a certain kind of warmth that fills our hearts as we gather together in this sacred sanctuary, isn't there? A warmth that radiates from the shared understanding that we are all here, not by coincidence, but by divine design. We are here, joining our hearts and voices ...read more
Topics: Preparedness
This sermon explores the themes of steadfastness, sacrifice, service, and salvation in the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the importance of grace and forgiveness.
Good morning, dear ones. I feel a certain warmth in my heart as I stand here today, an echo of the love that binds us all as children of God. We gather here not just as individuals, but as a collective, a family, united by our shared faith and by the grace that has been so generously bestowed upon ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:25-32
Topics: Son, Stayed
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