Sermons on Parable Of The Householder:

Dont Fear The Talents Of God

Contributed by Gary Pomrenke on Nov 24, 2017

exploring Matthew 25: 14-30

Matthew 25: 14-30 (ESV) The Parable of the Talents 14 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants[c] and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 He who had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is No Way That Can Be Fair, Yet That Is God’s Way

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 11, 2017

The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard is a well know parable of grace, but it is also a parable of receiving. We must learn to receive.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th September 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Jon 3.10-4.11 Ps 145.1-8 Phil 1.21-30 Matt 20.1-16 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Episcopal

Behold The Lamb Presented

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

BEHOLD THE LAMB PRESENTED

Luke 2:21-38 BEHOLD THE LAMB PRESENTED 1. The Period Of His Presentation - 2:21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Holiness

Three Things Needed For Reaching The Lost

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

I’ve heard about a little six-year old boy who was struggled to listen to a rather lengthy sermon. After the service, the little boy asked the question that sooner or later most "church kids" ask.

Three Things Needed for Reaching the Lost Luke 15:1-10 Intro: I’ve heard about a little six-year old boy who was struggled to listen to a rather lengthy sermon. After the service, the little boy asked the question that sooner or later most "church kids" ask. "Dad" he asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Different Attitudes Of People From The Parable Of The Good Samaritan

Contributed by S. A. Devasahayam on Dec 6, 2005

This sermon looks the Good Samaritan parable in a different perspective. It describes the three different attitudes of the people who were in the parable. Some people live a life living, 1) Yours is Mine 2) Mine is Mine 3) Mine is yours.

Three different attitudes from the Parable of The Good Samaritan Introduction Not only our truthful speech, our attitude also matters for a sound Christian life. As we know, people have different attitudes. Some want to receive from others, others want to live for themselves, while some live for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Great Big Party (Matthew 22:1-14)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is like a great big party!!! But this is a party with a twist to it. ...

Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ’Tell those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Macdonaldtown Parables (Matthew 13:31-33, 44-45)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

Sermons by Father Dave ...

Our Gospel reading this week confronts us with a series of parables - the sort that my dad (if he was still alive) might well have referred to as MacDonaldtown Parables. I don’t know if you’re familiar with MacDonaldtown Station. It‘s not far from our church building. I don’t believe there’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Responding To God's Call: The Parable Of The Two Sons

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 31, 2023

This parable urges us to reflect upon our own responses to God's call and the transformation that genuine repentance brings to our lives.

Today, we delve into the Gospel of Matthew, specifically focusing on a parable told by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, found in Matthew 21:28-32. This parable urges us to reflect upon our own responses to God's call and the transformation that genuine repentance brings to our lives. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Anglican

"making The Smart Investment:" The Parable Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 16, 2023

We live in a society pulverized by wrong priorities, crushed by debt, and pinned down by materialism, thus blocking our vision causing us to miss the life God has so graciously given. Today’s parable looks at where we’re investing our future.

Parables to Live By “Making the Smart Investment:” The Parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12:13-21 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Et2cYUA6wQ Parables to Live By “Making the Smart Investment” Luke 12:13-21 We live in a society that is pulverized under the weight of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Foursquare

"a Heavenly Party:" The Parable Of Lost Things

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 6, 2023

In today’s “Parables to Live By,” we’ll be looking at what causes heaven to have a party, and the heavenly party God’s got planned along with His guest list in the parable that Jesus taught on lost things.

Parables to Live By A Heavenly Party: “The Parable of Lost Things” Luke 15 You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI54z3N0B2g&t=1s How many of you have lost something that was precious or important to you? For myself, this seems to be the norm. I’ve lost just about everything, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Parable Of The Lost Coin: God's Pursuit Of The Lost

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 10, 2023

Good morning church! This morning,I want to deliver a message on the Lost Coin, a beautiful illustration of God's relentless pursuit of every lost soul. Let us open our hearts and minds as we uncover the hidden treasures of this parable.

Point 1: The Valuable Coin Scripture: Luke 15:8-9 - "Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle Of Thermopylae And The Body Of Christ Today: The Parable Of The Wheat And The Weeds Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022

As the body of Christ today, sometimes we feel like the 300 at Thermopylae don’t we? It often seems like the darkness is closing in on all sides, particularly in the west. New forms of evil on every side seem to grow and spread like locusts

“The east was on a collision course with the west in 480 BC. The world watched in awe as the largest army in history poured into Europe. Heading this colossal war machine was Xerxes, the king of Persia. His army numbered almost two million foot soldiers, eighty thousand horsemen, twenty thousand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Parable Of The Wicked Husbandmen: Working The Fields While The Master Is Away Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 22, 2022

We’ve talked a great deal about stewardship, and using our gifts for God. That’s vital to understand. Your giftings are entrusted to you by God. And you must make use of them for his glory.

"Once, a man said, "If I had some extra money, I'd give it to God, but I have just enough to support myself and my family." And the same man said, "If I had some extra time, I'd give it to God, but every minute is taken up with my job, my family, my clubs, and what have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-45

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant: An Exposition Of Matthew 18:21-35

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 5, 2020

We have been given a priceless gift of grace which needs to be fleshed out in our relationships.

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant: An Exposition of Matthew 18:21-35 We live in a world which demands “justice.” People have always demanded justice. Often this demand to justice leads to violence. On the other hand, people demand “grace” for themselves. This is the way it always has been. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Wicked Tenants: An Exposition Of Matthew 21:33-46

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 25, 2020

Sometimes Parables have meanings that are hidden to some and revealed to others. At other times, they tell it like it is;

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants: An Exposition of Matthew 21:33-46 The parables of Jesus were often spoken to hide the truth from His enemies and reveal it to the disciples and those who held to Jesus teaching. It is true that He often had to take them aside to explain what the parable meant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46, Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible