Sermons on Parable Of The Seed:

Position In Christ. Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

It’s time to CAST OUT the SLAVE MENTALITY. Did you know that we are REDEEMED from the GENERATIONAL CURSE? But we not REDEEMED from GENERATIONAL THINKING, ‘the NEGATIVE BELIEVING, THINKING and SPEAKING’. CAST OUT the INFERIORITY COMPLEX! -------You shall

“KNOWING your IDENTITY. Why am I here for?” I. P - POSSESSION through CHRIST. II. P - POSITION in CHRIST. III. P - PURPOSE for CHRIST. Scripture – Luke 15:28-32 (Good News Translation): 28The older brother was so angry that he would not go into the house; so his father came out and begged him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:28-32

Denomination: *other

Here Comes That Pain In The Neck Again Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 8, 2012

A study in the Gospel of Luke 18: 1 – 8

Luke 18: 1 – 8 Here Comes That Pain In The Neck Again Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Great Banquet

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 13, 2012

Boiling it all down to this: “We can’t exchange our invitations for excuses because God will move on.”

THE GREAT BANQUET LUKE 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION… FoodNetwork.com “A McConaughey and Fieri Feast” Today we will be looking at a passage in Luke 14 where Jesus tells a parable about a huge banquet. He tells all about a great feast that takes place and makes several important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

False Friends And Loving Enemies

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2016

Who is the Good Samaritan?

Intro After World War Two the Allies helped former enemies Germany and Japan rebuild. The hatred did not last forever. Thanks in large part to Allied aid, former enemies became close friends and two of the world’s strongest economies were given life. Purpose Let’s look at how even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

"Finding Our Way Home" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 17, 2016

We actually have three stories being told here. Three stories. One parable. One big truth and here it is. Lost things matter to God. God spends a great deal of time looking for his people.

“Finding our way Home” Luke 15 A good friend of mine and I drove all the way to Detroit to see a baseball game. I had never been to the old Tiger’s stadium and they were playing my favorite team so we made the trek. I took my car and getting to Detroit was not a problem but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Aug 12, 2016

THEME: Justifying grace

INTRODUCTION: All of us have experienced God’s amazing grace. Justifying grace is sometimes called “conversion” grace. It has been described as, “just-if-I-never-sinned.” John Wesley described his experience of justifying grace as the “assurance” of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

Grumbling Pharisees are taught a lesson about loving the lost and what it is that makes Heaven rejoice.

TITLE: Jesus, the Friend of Sinners TEXT: Luke 15:1-10 INTRO: Do you remember the nursery rhyme, Little Bo Peep? The rhyme says: "Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep And doesn’t know where to find them Leave them alone And they'll come home Wagging their tails behind them" But, lost things do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Humble Enough?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2019

How often do we assume a more exalted position than is warranted?

One time when Jesus went for a Sabbath meal with one of the top leaders of the Pharisees, all the guests had their eyes on him, watching his every move. He went on to tell a story to the guests around the table. Noticing how each had tried to elbow into the place of honor, he said, “When someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Tenants, Taxes, And Eternity Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 21, 2014

Man will only (ever) think of himself and what he can get out of God. It's important to realize that what our government asks for is different than what God requires of us. He requires us to obey Him, in EVERYTHING we do.

Tenants, Taxes, and Eternity Mark 12:1-27 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - Tonight I’d like to give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Excuses Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2014

At the very heart of the parable is who will be found in the Kingdom of God. It has to do with those who will respond positively to their invitation to accept Jesus, God’s great invitation to salvation.

LUKE 14: 12-16-24 [PARABLES IN LUKE] GOOD EXCUSES [Isaiah 25:6-9] While attending a dinner party at a Pharisees’ house (vv. 1, 7, 12) Jesus challenges the guests to live and work so they will be rewarded in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus then gives a parable about a banquet that alludes to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014

Today we shall be looking at two men who built a house, one did it the wrong way and one did it the right way. We are going to start in the gospel of Matthew.

Doing the right thing the wrong way Pt 2 Two men who built houses Introduction A. We are continuing our sermon series on “Doing the right thing the wrong way.” The Bible is full of stories where two people do the same thing, but one does it the right way the other does it the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Vineyard

Unconditional Love

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 22, 2014

Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back into his family, despite the objections of his older brother who resents his father’s mercy.

12-7-04 Unconditional Love Luke 15:1-15:32 Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Evangelism: Warns Of The Danger Of Delay

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

A MAJOR QUESTION THAT WE ARE OFTEN FACED WITH IS WHETHER OR NOT TO DELAY AN ACTION OR CHOICE. SOMETIMES IT IS BETTER TO WAIT, WHILE STILL OTHER TIMES WAITING CAN BE CATASTROPHIC.. DO NOT DELAY TO ACCEPT CHRIST..

BIBLICAL EVANGELISM: WARNS OF THE DANGER OF DELAY MATTHEW 25:1-13 A MAJOR QUESTION THAT WE ARE OFTEN FACED WITH IS WHETHER OR NOT TO DELAY AN ACTION OR CHOICE. SOMETIMES IT IS BETTER TO WAIT, WHILE STILL OTHER TIMES WAITING CAN BE CATASTROPHIC. TO DELAY MEDICAL TREATMENT CAN LEAD TO DEATH. TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Sell The Farm!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 4, 2016

What if when the prodigal son came home from the hog pen, he found that his father & brother had sold the farm? Today's churches have sold out their original fire and zeal. Will your prodigals find the same church they left?

DON'T SELL THE FARM! Luke 15:11-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Harvey is an old widower living in a convalescent home. Attending social functions there, he met Martha, a widow, and slowly fell in love with her. 2. After a Bingo game, he finally got up the nerve to ask her to marry him. She said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Was Not Himself. Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 15, 2016

Psalm 18:17 "He delivered me from my strong enemy and from those who hate me and abhorred me for they were too strong for me" and because he came to himself he wanted restoration. There were forces he knew he had to be delivered from.

SOME TESTIMONIES DURING DELIVERANCE SERVICE. 1. Couple barren 8years joined church, God intervened got triplets. 2. Man moved to his own house after 18years of been a tenant, controlled land lord, wife became figuratively mother of area. Told them they are leaving that house. When will not ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal