Sermons on Parable Of The Tenants:

Share Croppers

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 30, 2005

Tenant Farming is simalar to Share Cropping. the owner gets his first!

SHARE CROPPERS When I was a very young man, my family lived and worked on a farm. We were sharecroppers for a while, and I can assure you it is not a life I would recommend to any one. Landowners would find large mostly poor families and hire them as sharecroppers, which meant basically free ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Five characters- indifferent rebel, violent rebel, hypocrite rebel, responsive guest, loyal servants. Includes children’s talk.

Children’s talk- Josh’s party  London  Josh, 13th birthday  Dad, who had a big business with lots of workers and a big house in Chelsea, threw a party  Posted invites to his friends: David, Rebecca & Paul (brother and sister), Rachel and James (sister & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Oct 17, 2008

Sermon on the parable in Matthew 22: 1-14

Everyday we are asked to make choices. Am I going to wake up so I can get to work on time…Am I going to eat breakfast. Am I going to eat a breakfast that could put me in a coma it it is so full of sugar or am I going to eat well… I get cut off in traffic and spill my coffee all over myself…Am I ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

“in A Manner Of Speaking” [introduction]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

Through the use of parables Jesus was able to explain difficult subject matters in plain, simple terms. By referring to common, every day occurrences people of all ages, from the youngest to the oldest, could readily grasp what Jesus was saying to them.

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, January 31, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “In a Manner of Speaking” [Introduction] Matthew 13:10-17 Did you ever wonder why Jesus spoke so often in parables? Why didn’t He just come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Loving And Patient

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

We think we know what we want. But everything is temporary. Only Jesus is the eternal life you're looking for and need.

Jesus shares a story about a landowner who leases his vineyard. After he leased his property the landowner moved away. When it was time to harvest the grapes the landowner sent three employees to pick up his share of the harvest. The tenants decided they didn't want to pay rent so they beat up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Water Baptism

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Mar 29, 2009

Discusses the basic tenant of water baptism and why we should be baptized in water.

THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER BAPTISM ROMANS 6:1-11 INTRO. – Baptism is taught clearly in Scripture and since the Scriptures are the best and most obvious authority on any issue, especially this one, let’s use them for our guide on this issue as well. I. THE MANDATE OF WATER BAPTISM A. As you read ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unjust Steward Series

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

Many people struggle with this well-known parable. Jesus seems to condone rather selfish, shady money-dealing. Actually the Gospel of forgiveness lies at its heart: are we ready to forgive?

I don’t know about you, but I do have certainly difficulties with this parable. I’ve always tended to skirt around them, I must admit. But with this text in front of me for this morning I was forced to think about it more seriously. And I find that many of the problems are actually only on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Book Of Mark #57

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In 1858, the Illinois legislature, using an obscure statute, sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote.

When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln how he felt, he said he felt, “Like the boy who stubbed his toe: I am too big to cry and too badly hurt to laugh.” (Source unknown) All of us know that feeling. Life is filled with disappointments. Most of us will do anything to keep from having ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest At The End Of The Age Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Stewards, Pt. 1

THE HARVEST AT THE END OF THE AGE (MATTHEW 13:24-43) One summer (2007), Pastor Michael, a Chinese missionary with our denomination, was on furlough from his work in Peru. He and his wife decided to visit Los Angeles area pastors to share about their work with coworkers and friends they often see at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day God Ran Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 4 of 9

THE DAY GOD RAN (LUKE 15:11-32) The news that superstar Leslie Cheung committed suicide on April 1, 2003, in then SARS-hit Hong Kong was at first considered a cruel April’s Fool Day joke. Waiters recalled that the singer ordered an iced lemon drink, a glass of ice water, an apple and a packet of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are The Landowners Managers

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 4, 2008

A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 22, series A

21st Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 22] October 5, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, enable us to hear your Word with open hearts and minds, especially as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rich Man & Lazarus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Explanation & application of this uncomfortable parable (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Rich Man And Lazarus Reading: Luke chapter 16 verses 19-31 Quote • J.D. Rockerfeller’s advice on how to get rich: • (1). Go to work early. • (2). Stay at work late. • (3). Find oil! This chapter starts off with The Parable of the Shrewd Manager. • A parable about money; • In which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:16-31

Denomination: Brethren

The Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

Jesus concludes his message of the "Sermon on the Mount" with an issustration. This is that illustration.

THE WISE AND FOOLISH BUILDERS Matthew 7:24-27 INTRO: Jesus has just finished his Sermon on the Mount. He had been telling of His coming kingdom. He perceived that many that heard Him would be satisfied with just hearing Him, and not obeying what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Buy The Farm

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 22, 2008

A sermon that looks at the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value in light of the surrounding parables.

Do you know where the phrase “buy the farm” comes from? It is actually rather recent in its usage. It started perhaps during WWI but certainly by WWII, having been recorded only in the 1950’s. Professor Jonathan Lighter has compiled the origin in the Random House Dictionary of American Slang. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Up To Gain

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

We should value what God wants above all to the point of giving up everything to gain it.

One time, Brother Jun was walking on the streets of Binondo. He then saw a ring on the sidewalk. But, it looked like an imitation jewelry. Nonetheless, he picked it up, brought it home and gave it to his wife, Sister Yvette. It remained in her jewelry box for about two years. Later on, she had it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist