Sermons on parable of the virgins: showing 316-330 of 25,605

Why We Believe In The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 7, 2015

There are many people who do not believe in the virgin birth anymore because they have been distracted by a lot of things. In this message, we will look at the importance of the virgin birth that first Christmas and how we can conquer our doubts.

WHY WE BELIEVE IN THE VIRGIN BIRTH Isaiah 7:14New International Version (NIV) 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you[a] a sign: The virgin[b] will conceive and give birth to a son, and[c] will call him Immanuel.[d] INTRODUCTION: We will continue our mini-series on the birth of Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Parable Of The Prodigal Father: A Parable Of Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 21, 2002

“Prodigal” means extravagant, lavish, unrestrained, and even to the point of being what some would consider being wasteful. Watch the father in this story. It was the father who threw himself into the prodigal land of extravagance and unrestrained love fo

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving people and even ate with them. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and lifestyles. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Parable Of The Growing Seed And The Parable Of The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 10, 2021

In God's Kingdom, growth comes from small beginnings

Mk 4:26-34 Illustration: There’s a traditional saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin which says, " For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost; For the want of a shoe the horse was lost; and For the want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy, all for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Anglican

Parable Of The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

The mustard seed is not the smallest seed on earth, but it is the smallest of the garden herbs. Yet it outgrew them all.

PARABLE OF THE MUSTARD SEED Matthew 13:31-32 INTRO: As we have seen before, Jesus used parables in His teaching to show His followers a comparison to His heavenly kingdom. The parable of the mustard seed shows how the kingdom is like the mustard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Marriage Feast Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 20, 2014

The future is set for a marriage feast prepared by the Father for His Son and Jesus tells us a story about it.

The Parable Of The Marriage Feast Matt. 22:1-14 These parables of the Lord are amazing stories with hidden truths concerning the kingdom of heaven. This particular story concerning the marriage feast requires careful observation to understand. See: Matt. 22:1-14 I believe to better interpret this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Serving Master.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 13, 2023

Be prepared for the return of Jesus at an unexpected time.

PARABLE OF THE SERVING MASTER. Luke 12:32-40. Jesus reminds His “little flock” that “it is the Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). The imperative of Luke 12:33, rightly understood, becomes a marker of where our heart lies (Luke 12:34). We must hold the things of this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Sheep & The Goats Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 1, 2011

"The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats" is not mentioned in any of the other gospels, no doubt because the other Gospels do not focus on Christ’s kingship, as does Matthew. For that same reason Matthew places much greater emphasis on all aspects of the L

The American economy faced an economic decision like it never has before this week. After decades of overspending, a judgment of budgetary failure came upon the American people. Unable to deal with their ever increasing debt load they faced the challenge of resolving their debt. All actions have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Other

The Miracle Of The Virgin Birth (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004

The focus of the miracle of the Virgin Birth is not on Jesus’ birth but on Jesus being conceived without the male counterpart.

The Miracle of the Virgin Birth Declares Jesus Christ’s Uniqueness and the Sureness of our Salvation Luke 1:26-35 (Christmas Series) Luke 1.26-35 reads as follows: (RSV) 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

The impact of God’s entrance onto the human scene was difficult for many, though it held the promise of life.

LUKE 1:26 34 THE FIRST PERSON TO DOUBT THE VIRGIN BIRTH “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Round Yon Virgin Mother And Child Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005

Part 2 of 2 in series "Why a Virgin?" This involves theological and practical reasons why Jesus had to be born of a virgin.

Matthew 1:18-25 – Round Yon Virgin Mother and Child Pastor Ben Patterson tells the following story: My 5-year-old niece, Olivia, and her best friend, Claire, were participating in a nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary, and Olivia was an angel. Before the show, a young boy was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2011

The Christmas story begins well before the birth of the Son of God. At the least, it begins with a startled teenage girl who is confronted by an angel with an unexpected announcement.

“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favoured one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Virgin Birth: Does It Really Matter?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 1, 2013

Many fail to see the importance of the virgin birth. Does it really matter? Regardless what liberal theology may say, the virgin birth is essential and recognition of the virgin birth is a core Christian belief.

The Virgin Birth – Does it Really Matter? Luke 1:26-38 There are a number of people who call themselves Christians and yet do not believe in the virgin birth. They fail to see the importance of the virgin birth. As more and more churches are abandoning the teaching of the historic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Daily News: A Virgin Conceives #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

Do we have prejudice against God's working miracles today? The miraculous is evidence of God. It points to God. Prophecy fulfilled strengthens the impact of the miracle.

Today we continue our trek to Christmas not by discussing our cyber Monday deals but by continuing our preparation for the coming of the Messiah in this Christian season we’ve traditionally called Advent. This year we have decided to step back in time to period when America was a in a transition ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 7:10-16, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Mary? Why The Virgin Birth? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 17, 2018

Why Mary? why not Mary? God can do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We have been looking at the Why’s of Christmas. We considered first of all, why Christmas at all? Why did Christ come? We then looked at the timing of Jesus’ coming, why did God pick out that particular time in history 2,000 years ago for Jesus to come? The fact is I have a lot a questions. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Believe It Or Not, The Virgin B Irth

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 21, 2014

This sermon looks at the reality and the need for the virgin birth of Christ. It also looks at why virgin birth should affect our views on abortion.

Believe It Or Not-Part 3 The Virgin Birth 12/14/2014 Jeremiah 1:4-8 Luke 1:26-45 How many of you have ever been in a place in which you were saying, “I can’t believe this is happening to me.” It may have been something good or it may have been something not so good. I can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed