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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
When it seems to us that God is far off, it is not for us to shirk our duties.
THE PARABLE OF THE WICKED VINE-DRESSERS. Mark 12:1-12. The vineyard is a well-known motif for Israel (cf. Isaiah 5:7). We saw it in the parable of the labourers in the vineyard (cf. Matthew 20:1-16), and in the example of the two sons whose father asked them to go and work in his vineyard ...read more
Scripture: Mark 12:1-12
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A few years ago a military vehicle collector named Nick Mead was browsing on eBay of all places, looking at rare military vehicles, and he spotted one that interested him.
A few years ago a military vehicle collector named Nick Mead was browsing on eBay of all places, looking at rare military vehicles, and he spotted one that interested him. It was an Iraqi tank, type 69, in wide use in the 1980s but today considered obsolete. In any case Nick Mead was able to trade ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46
Denomination: Salvation Army
Why Jesus uses parable? Mat 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Topic: The parable of the Wedding feast Text: Mat 22:1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, Mat 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, Mat 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14
Denomination: Christian Church
Topic: The parable of the Wedding feast Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Mat 22:1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, Mat 22:2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, Mat 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were ...read more
The Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree
Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org ? We are continuing our series of parables of Jesus. Whenever Jesus wanted to clarify the truths of the Kingdom of God, he used word pictures or illustrations called parables. The word parable means literally “to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:1-9
Denomination: Brethren
The Parable fo the Vineyard and Wicked Tenants
In our study of the parables, we now come to the last of three parables taught by Jesus in Matthew chapter 21. Now as I always say, Jesus taught using parables to illustrate a spiritual truth regarding the Kingdom of Heaven. Parables are not meant to be taken literally, mom, but are necessary for ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46
Everything given to us that is good comes from our heavenly Father
Series Faith without works is dead Being a good steward with all He has given us Luke 12:16-21 Good morning everyone- glad that you have joined with us today. WE began last week a series called “Faith without works is dead” I professed that we cannot earn our salvation. It is by the grace of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:16-21
Denomination: Nazarene
Explores anticipating Christ's return, utilizing our God-given talents, and living faithfully through understanding and applying God's parables and teachings.
Good morning, beloved friends and family. We gather here today, united under the banner of faith, bound by our shared love for God. The world outside may be filled with uncertainty and change, but in this sacred space, we find solace in the eternal truth of God's Word. There's a quote by G.K. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Topics: End Times, Coming Of Christ
Why were the five foolish and the Goats excluded?
Parables of the Ten Virgins/Sheep and the Goats We are coming to the last in this series of sermons on Jesus’ Parables Turn with me to Matt 25 This chapter contains three Parables of Judgment, the Parable of the Ten Virgins, the Parable of the Talents and the Parable of the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-46
People who have experienced God’s grace in their lives will walk in love and forgiveness towards all others.
THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #4: THE UNFORGIVING SERVANT INTRO TO SPEAKER: Thirteen years ago today, I was on a mission trip in Mexico with our Christian school, and Liza was nine months pregnant with our fourth child Hannah. Hoping to get back in time for her birth! Hannah was born less ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35
Denomination: *other
Jesus' parable of the talents is a call to us to invest all that we are and all that we have in God's kingdom building work. The story reminds us not to compare, but to faithfully invest what we have, and to get to know the Master's heart.
Matthew 25:14-30 Use It or Lose It Today’s parable is a story about investments. Sometimes we think it’s about using our natural abilities to serve God. Why do we think that? Because the story uses the word “talent” throughout. Our English word “talent” actually comes from that interpretation of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Peter 4:10-11
Denomination: Baptist
How do you view your Master? It will affect the way you use your talents. In faith or fear?
11.19.23 Matthew 25:14–30 (EHV) 14 “You see, the kingdom of heaven is like a man going on a journey. He called his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to still another one talent, each according to his own ability. Then he ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30
Denomination: Lutheran
In the parable of the Minas, or what I am calling, “Minas and Me,” we are looking at the meaning behind the parable and the minas Jesus used as an example. And what the parable says, and what the minas mean, will define our mission until Jesus returns.
Parables to Live By “Minas and Me:” The Parable of the Minas Luke 19:11-27 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-c-AJNC0TU&t=11s During the late 70s and early 80s, there was great expectation within the church that Jesus would be returning soon. The reason was because ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:11-27
Denomination: Foursquare
Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Parable of the Dishonest Manager: Living Shrewdly
Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Parable of the Dishonest Manager: Living Shrewdly Luke 16:1-17 September 27, 2009 In the parable of the Prodigal Father we saw the younger brother squandering his inheritance and now we see how a manager squandering his master’s wealth. The point ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:1-17
God gives everyone a responsibility to serve Him.
A. LUKE 19:12-26 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God trusts us with things He gives us. “A certain nobleman . . . called his ten servants and delivered them ten pounds” (19:12-13). ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:12-26