Sermons on parable of the sheep and goats:

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

Found And Forgiven

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 10, 2007

A sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 The lost sheep and lost coin

16th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Lectionary 24 September 16th Luke 15:1-10 "Found and Forgiven" "Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them." So he told them this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Pencil Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on May 8, 2006

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

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Like Sheep

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 21, 2004

This is just an outline We (christians) are like Sheep

Sermon We are Like Sheep I Peter 2:25 We are Like Sheep I Peter 2:25 I. Like Sheep we go astray, I Peter 2:25 “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.” I Peter 2:25 (KJV) As he concluded this passage, Peter once more alluded ...read more

Scripture: John 10:3, 1 Peter 2:25

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Weeds Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 25, 2013

In our lives we allow weeds and stuff to choke out the things that God is trying to accomplish in our lives.

Sowing Seed; Life, Faith, and Service Parable of the weeds- Sermon #2 Matthew 13:24-29 Introduction- We continue in our series Sowing Seeds; Life, Faith, and Service. If you remember, we looked at the parable of the sower. We saw that the Word of God can be planted into 4 different soils. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Parable Of The Soils Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 18, 2022

Jesus gives a parable to show the different heart reactions people have to the Gospel

The Parable of the Soils Mark 4:1-20 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 10-16-2022 Are You Listening? President Franklin Roosevelt became frustrated that no one seemed to really listen to what he said. He decided to do an experiment and at a reception, as each guest arrived, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Parables

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006

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

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Shepherd Of His Sheep

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

Now I am not a chef, but I would imagine that if you were going to feed a group of chefs, you had better know something about cooking. Our Lord told Peter to, "feed My sheep.”

In this particular passage of scripture, he is feeding the “Spiritual Chefs”, the ministers of the gospel. Notice that he speaks of: I. THE ELDER Verse 1. "The elders which are among you...” From this verse we see who he is addressing and where they are located: “Which are among you…” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of Influence Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

Jesus tells us to focus on the humility and meekness of our faith and its influence on others. Tiny things can have great endings.

The Influence of the Kingdom November 10, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 13:18-21 We have been away from the parables for a few weeks as we looked at the issues of spiritual blindness. We only have a few more parables to go in our study. This week I want to invite you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Brethren

Parable Of The Vineyard

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 29, 2013

I believe that God who showered His blessings & protection on Israel of old has done the same for us. And as he looked for a harvest of righteousness & justice from them, so is He also looking for such a harvest from us.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) TEXT: Isaiah 5:1 7; 1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 6:10; 1 Corinthians 10:6 A. 18 years ago, down in TX, I spent 6 days on jury duty, most of that time as a juror in a child ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 6:10, 1 Corinthians 10:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is Blind

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 13, 2015

Proper 29 (A). Last Sunday of the Church Year. Christ judges the sheep as good and righteous because the sheep live in the Lamb, and His love covers their sin.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Love is blind” Today we are observing the Last Sunday of the Church year, also called Christ the King Sunday. And so, the readings are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Way: In Parables Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 13, 2004

The parables spoken by Jesus cross the centuries! And, whether you understand them or not, like a loaded gun they are aimed at every person that reads them.

The Way: In Parables I. The Introduction Communication is very important, unless you live on a mountain all by yourself. But, even then, you will still talk to yourself as you go through the day. And, whether we talk to our friends, our children, our husbands, our wives, or ourselves we all use ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Shepherd & His Sheep

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2007

This scripture talks about: 1. The nature of sheep. 2. The nature of the enemies of the sheep. 3. The nature of the Shepherd.

This past Christmas, the Dallas family from our church gave us a wonderful gift of Noah’s Ark complete with hand-carved animals. The problem is that it is especially fascinating to children. We have had to glue poor Noah back together more than once. After one visit from our grandchildren, we ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, John 10:16

Denomination: Methodist

Lost And Found #1 Series

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004

This is the first of 3 sermons on the Parable of the lost sheep. this sermon consentraits on the value of a human being! You are valuable!

Lost and found! Segment #1 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Opening remarks I heard about a little six-year-old boy who restlessly struggled to listen to a rather lengthy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007

A sermon about false teachers.

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Matthew 13:33 “Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.” This passage we have just read speaks of the church, which Jesus refers to as the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ