Sermons on Parable Of Two Debtors:

Hell, Some Facts From The Bible!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 26, 2012

We live in an age when most churches and Christians no longer believe in hell. Yet the Lord Jesus spoke more of it then heaven. Today we speak more of heaven and less of hell. In this sermon outline we are using mostly the words of Jesus in sharing what h

HELL, SOME FACTS FROM THE BIBLE! We live in an age when most churches and Christians no longer believe in hell. Yet the Lord Jesus spoke more of it then heaven. Today we speak more of heaven and less of hell. In this sermon outline we are using mostly the words of Jesus in sharing what hell is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Diving For Pearls

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 25, 2011

Understanding what it means for us when Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to fine pearls

INTRO What lady doesn’t like pearls? I know mine does. A number of years ago, when Hallie was just a little tike, a Chinese man we knew gave Danielle a string of pearls as a gift. Okay — not what you’re thinking. We were considering bringing this man into our (former) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Generosity

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2011

A short talk given at Maiden Newton during Walk West Dorset 2011, speaking about the generosity of God and our response.

Between 1996 and 2000 I was a Senior Branch manager with the Woolwich, and I have no doubt that I would not have been able to run my branches like the landowner in that parable. If I’d hired a member of staff in January offering to pay them £12,000 for the year that would’ve been fine; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Matthew 13:45-46 – You Are So Worth It! – Part 17 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 15, 2011

Simple parable. Or is it? I find myself wanting to ask Jesus some questions like “Who or What is the PEARL OF GREAT VALUE?” Are WE the pearl of great price and is it Christ who gives up everything to purchase us?

Matthew 13:45-46 – YOU ARE SO WORTH IT! – Part 17 “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!” Simple parable. Or is it? I find myself wanting to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Invitation

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 1, 2011

We often think of a invitation, as a invitation to accept Jesus as our Savior, but God gives us a invitation to follow Him daily!

Luke 14:16-25-Then He said to him, “A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, ‘Come, for all things are now ready.’ But they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Everything I Have Is Yours. It All Belongs To You!”

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

You are CREATED in the LIKENESS of God! You have BLESSED and cannot be cursed! GREATER is He that is in you than that is in the world. No weapon formed against you shall prosper! You are VICTORIOUS. Whatever you TOUCH will PROSPER.“ You are SEATED in the

The 3 Phase of Discovering what God CREATED you to be. “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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:28-32

Denomination: *other

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

Jesus Doesn't Send People To Hell But Neglect Will

Contributed by James Webster on Jan 30, 2013

This is a short sermon or can be used as a devotional

January 30, 2013 Looking at the parable Jesus gave in Matthew 25:1:13, concerning the 10 virgins that were called to a wedding, I have been thinking about the 5 foolish virgins that were not ready when the call came to go. It was not what they did that excluded them from being ready; it was what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 21, 2013

God is ready and waiting for His wayward children to return to Him.

The Prodigal Son May 19, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is ready and waiting for His wayward children to return to Him. Focus Passage: Luke 15:11-32 Supplemental Passage: See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Which End Of The Pool Are You In?

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

"Deep calleth unto deep." Which end of the spiritual pool are you swimming in?

Ezekiel 47:1-5 – Matthew 13:1-9 Old Testament Swimming / New Testament Farming: Ankles / Way Side (Exposed) = Fowls consumed [V19] Knees / Stony Places (Shallow) = Spring up; No depth; Sun Scorches [V20-21] Loins / Among Thorns (Overwhelmed) = Choked out [V22] To Swim In / Good Ground ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What; No Condemnation?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014

When Jesus comes into our life, everything changes, mostly in the form of disaster; however we are given the ability to stand, and in doing so we are transformed into the glory God that wants from us. Yes it is painful, but we are victorious.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 10th July 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: When Jesus comes into our life, everything changes, mostly in the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

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

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 7 - A Return On The Investment Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 4, 2011

In the midst of this devastation a harvest of another kind is ripening and producing an incredible return.

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 7 - A RETURN ON THE INVESTMENT Vehicles being thrown around like toys in the rushing waters and heartbreaking stories of lives lost have filled the news reports. The damage to bumper harvests was also devastating, probably in the billions of dollars, as the states of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Careful Attention To What You Want. Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Nov 3, 2020

When God created us, he gave us the best gift, with no other creation have it but only human. The “free will”. Our will is powerful, that it can break or make us. Genesis 3:1-4; 6 Luke 12:13-21

Introduction: When God created us, he gave us the best gift, with no other creation have it but only human. The “free will”. Our will is powerful, that it can break or make us. Genesis 3:1-6(NKJV). 3 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-4, Genesis 3:6, Luke 12:13-21, Matthew 16:25, Matthew 6:33, Luke 12:22-34, Ecclesiastes 2:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free