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  • Keith Butler avatar

    The Parable Of The Wedding

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    In discussing this parable, we will see it is more important to be clothed with Christ, than it is to be just a part of the banquet.

    THE PARABLE OF THE WEDDING Matthew 22:1-14 Key Verse and Theme: “Then the king told the attendants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are invited, but few are chosen.” (Matthew 22:13-14) 1. The king ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Virgins

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,184 views

    The importance of the church being prepared for the return of Christ.

    THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS Matthew 25:1-13 Key Verse and Theme: “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) 1. The parables are beginning to shift in meaning. A. Who are the characters? 1. The bridegroom is Christ. (Matthew 25:5 and 24:44) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,939 views

    What happens when we don’t put God’s "talents" to good use.

    THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Matthew 25:14-30 Key Verse and Theme: “And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 25:30) 1. What do the talents in the parable represent? A. The talents might represent money. B. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parable Of The Net Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,321 views

    Part of the series on the Parables of Jesus - Parable of the Net

    Parable of the Net – 7 When I was a kid growing up in North Queensland we had this holiday house on the beach at a place called Cardwell • We would spend most weekends up there playing on the beach, swimming, fishing, beach nut tree fights • The area had islands, rivers and mangrove swamps so it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Parable Of The Banquet

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    Are you missing out on something?

    NR 09-06-05 Luke 14:15-24 The Parable of the Great Banquet Story: Do you remember the famous 1986 Guardian advert on TV A skinhead runs down the street. He is filmed from three different points of view. It looks as if he is going to mug a man carrying a leather briefcase. Instead he shoves him ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    God is in the business of "All Member Ministry", folks!

    NR 13-11-05 8.00 Story: For our 10th wedding anniversary, Maddy and I went to Prince George in British Columbia, Canada. We flew into Vancouver and our friends Pete and Nina came down by car and drove us up to Prince George It was a three day drive. The first night we stopped off in Surrey B.C ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    The parable of the talents reminds Christians that their stewardship of God’s provisions will be judged when Jesus returns to the earth.

    Psalm 90 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Matthew 25:14-15,19-29 The Parable of the Talents Today is the next to the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar for the season we call Trinity. This season begins on Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, and runs through Advent, which is two Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,905 views

    Christians are expected to produce "fruits worthy of repentance". This sermon contrasts "Our Works" with the "Fruits of the Spirit"

    Grace 2 – Parable of the Sower Who knows how to make a cake? • The first thing we have to assume in making a cake is that I have the competency to make a cake • I have to be able to go to the store, buy the ingredients, follow the recipe, put it in the oven, decorate it, etc • Most of us, although ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 111 ratings
     | 37,361 views

    75% in this parable didn’t truly get saved. Was the problem the Sower, the Seed, or the Soil? 25% did get saved, and we can see how! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Sower.html Sow what? The Word of God! Sow when? All the time! Sow where? Everywhere…but hopefully on good ground! This parable answers the question, “Why doesn’t everybody get saved?” As tremendous as salvation is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Leaven Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 110 ratings
     | 30,709 views

    This ’most misunderstood’ parable is one of the most telling ones for our generation today. The parallels are powerful to consider! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Leaven Matthew 13:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Leaven.html Just one verse is all it takes tonite to have a big spiritual spread to feast upon. How many have ever made homemade bread? What do you put in the dough to make it rise? Yeast. And what is the Bible word for yeast? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Pearl Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 96 ratings
     | 25,279 views

    The church is God’s Pearl of Great Price. How the pearl was WROUGHT, how it was SOUGHT, and how it was BOUGHT. Link included to formatted text for entire series, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Pearl Matthew 13:45-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Pearl.html This parable is going to sound a whole lot like the previous one we just studied on the hidden treasure, but with a great twist and special illustration that I know will be a blessing to you. Common misinterpretation: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Parables

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,008 views

    Discussion of Jesus’ words about why He used parables in His teaching.

    The Purpose of Parables Matthew 13:10-17 August 27, 2006 Introduction Have you heard the parable about the three athletes? Three athletes are about to be executed. One is a short dark haired hockey player; one is a bald headed tennis player, and the third is a tall blond haired soccer ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Parable Of The Vineyard

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on May 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,461 views

    This teaching explains the fullness of the meaning of Jesus parable of the vineyard and its overall affect on Judaism and Christianity and the Kingdom of God.

    MK 12:1 He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. (2)At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acted Parables

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    A Lord’s Supper Devotional.

    ACTED PARABLES Mark 9:33-37 John 13:3-5 INTRO: Actions speak louder than words. We=ve all heard that old but accurate saying. An old Chinese proverb reflects this idea: AI hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand.@ Old Testament leaders and prophets knew this truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Pencil Series

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on May 8, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 40,737 views

    An approach to why Jesus always speaks in Parables, its importance to us in this modern, highly technological world in comparison and in relation to the Pencil’s qualities.

    INTRODUCTION: Parable came from the Greek word parabole. It is an illustration of truth and making it clear by comparison with something that is already familiar with us and to the listeners as well. They impart instruction and rebuke without causing offense. Can you still remember when God told ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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