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  • John Lowe avatar

    Parables Of The Unjust Steward, Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,225 views

    Some people think that anyone Jesus mentions in a parable is a hero or an example of a noble character. If that’s what you think, then be prepared for a shock, because two of these men are really bad characters.

    Perea Parables of the Unjust Steward, Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:1-31 Parable of the Unjust Stewart This parable has been greatly misunderstood, and one of the reasons is because it looks as though our Lord is commending a crook. The steward is a full-blown crook. Some people think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Jesus Provides Food For The 4,000: The Response Of The Crowds, Pharisees, And Disciples Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023
     | 1,901 views

    These four thousand people have probably been eating what little they had with them when they began following Jesus, which probably wasn’t much. They may have found sources of water along the way. But they’re now in a predicament.

    “Oh why didn’t I listen!?" The rich man cries out from the depths of hell, to this very day in 2023. He needed salvation dearly but could not see it. And he looked and saw Lazarus, comforted, in paradise. The rich man in sorrows, why didn’t he listen? He was rich, he was powerful, he did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Marlou Javier avatar

    God, I Thank You That I’m Not Like Other People! Series

    Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    Humility Is a Choice. The Pharisee’s lack of humility and abundance of pride was his problem.

    DEVELOPING BIBLICAL HUMILITY: 1. Do not point a finger to others. EXPLANATION: - We are saved by God's atonement and mercy, not by our righteous deeds. - Righteousness is NOT a human achievement instead of a gift of God’s grace. Luke 18:9 (PHILLIPS) “Then He gave this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Too Full Of Yourself? Or Weighed Down By Shame?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 21, 2013
     | 4,135 views

    A short talk given at a baptism service. If we’re too full of ourselves then God desires humility. If we’re weighed down by sin, by shame, by guilt, and if we can pray, "God have mercy on me a sinner", God will restore us and lift us up.

    Jesus told lots of challenging stories; and in the Church we tend to calls his stories parables. But why did Jesus use stories, parables, to communicate truth to his 1st century audience? Well, he used parables to paint a picture with a punchy, poignant, pertinent point. His pithy parables packed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Wedding Feast: A Marriage Invite For You

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 4, 2022
     | 4,487 views

    Have you ever been to a very beautiful wedding ceremony? I’ve been to several weddings in my day that were just really something special.

    Have you ever been to a very beautiful wedding ceremony? I’ve been to several weddings in my day that were just really something special. I think of my sisters wedding or my moms wedding to my step dad. Hard wood floors, flowers everywhere, beautiful smells, beautiful sights, the taste of sweet ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Runaway Lad And The Waiting Dad - Which Way Will You Run? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,897 views

    The pharisees and the teachers of the law had a warped view of God... and many today have the same problem. What did Jesus mean to teach about the Father in this parable?

    OPEN: (It is best to memorize the following illustration to allow for optimum delivery) “Feeling footloose and frisky, a featherbrained fellow forced his fond father to fork over the farthings and flew far to foreign fields and frittered his fortune, feasting fabulously with faithless friends. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Rich In God - The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,206 views

    Jesus really lays it out: You are going to be a person who invests your treasure for yourself, or you will be rich in God by laying up treasure in heaven. But it is objectively impossible for both.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We come now to our second parable in our study of the parables of Jesus. And I chose to make this the 2nd of our study, after our study of the Soils, because they really go hand in hand. In your life, this world ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    The Parable Of The Sower And Seed (Luke’s Edition) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 27, 2025
     | 364 views

    The Lord Jesus Christ used this parable of the sower and seed to explain various reactions to the Gospel. The reactions of His day are much the same as in these days.

    The Parable of the Sower and Seed (Luke’s edition) Introduction: This parable of the sower and seed is recorded in each of the so-called synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). The Lord Jesus Christ used parables or stories like these to give people something to think about. Farming and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Kingdom Parables – The Fourth – The Leaven – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 31, 2025
     | 162 views

    The study of the Kingdom Parables continues, this time the Leaven. There is misunderstanding on what the leaven really is and we look carefully at that. Also the Roman Catholic church and leaven; and the Jews and leaven. What does this parable mean in context?

    THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE FOURTH – THE LEAVEN – Part 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THE PARABLE AND CATHOLIC TEACHING We are coming to the fourth parable in the set of seven Kingdom Parables that the Lord delivered and recorded in Matthew’s Gospel. This parable is known as The Parable of the Leaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Far Would God Go? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 25,276 views

    Jesus could have made his point with only one of these stories and yet he told all three that day. Why?

    OPEN: The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employees home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whispered, "Hello?" The boss asked, "Is your Daddy home?" "Yes," whispered the small voice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marie Harvin avatar

    The Superficial Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Marie Harvin on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,675 views

    This sermon is about examining ourselves when we celebrate Thanksgiving this year. For many this day will be a time of praise, for others a time for pretext, for some a spiritual time and for others a superficial time.

    Introduction: Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States and Canada. It is a day set aside to give thanks for the blessings of the year. Thanksgiving Day is usually observed with religious services and with families celebrations. A large dinner featuring turkey, cranberries and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John McCaherty avatar

    Part 4 "The Leaven" Series

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,328 views

    part 4 of the series, power point available by email.

    Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 4 “The leaven” 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. Leaven? There are a couple of philosophies out there. One is that the leaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Two Prayerables Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,165 views

    Speaking in the context of His second coming, Jesus tells two parables about prayer.

    Two Prayerables Luke 18:1-14 Introduction: We continue with our study of the Gospel of Luke. We’re going to look today at the first part of Chapter 18. If you’ll notice, you’ll see that, for now, we’re skipping the last part of chapter 17. This material concerns some prophecies that Jesus made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Ending!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 29, 2020
     | 6,855 views

    Looking at a parable from Jesus to encourage to begin the year with the end in mind.

    Begin with the End in Mind Matthew 25:14-30 January 3, 2021 When you have a large family meal and the food is finally ready . . . maybe it’s the turkey or a ham or whatever you eat at big gatherings . . . it’s all ready, and every one is called into the room to eat, but there’s one problem . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,554 views

    Parables of Eternal Life, Part 7 of 9

    PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible