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What Kind Of Neighbor Are You? Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

Lawyer: Who is my neighbor? Jesus: Let Me tell you a story

January 30, 2021 The Context: The religious Leaders were always looking for ways to trap Jesus --- either by getting him in trouble religiously or getting him in trouble politically. This was one of those occasions It starts with a question from an expert on the law who stood up to test Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Vineyard Of The Lord

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 30, 2020

I really appreciate a fine wine. A great winemaker is always concerned about his vineyard. Isaiah 5 God is the vineyard owner. He is deeply invested in the care of the children of Israel. Matthew, chapter 21, The Palm Sunday parade is over. Jesus has come looking for mercy and justice.

In Jesus Holy Name October 5, 2020 Text: Isaiah 5:7 Redeemer The Vineyard of the Lord There are times I really appreciate a fine wine. A good Cab with a steak or a soft Merlot with pasta. Great wines are a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-8, Matthew 21:33-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Birds Came

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 28, 2022

The demon would ‘quickly’ be in action, before the word takes root in you and grow. The birds (vultures) would come and devour it !

DEVOURED THE SEED Birds came ….. Matthew 13:4” .. as he sowed, some seeds fell beside the road, and the birds came and ate them up.” I remember a dream I had during the initial days of my salvation, through which God demonstrated the above scripture very vividly and beautifully to me. After a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Hear? Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 12, 2025

How do you respond to what you hear from the Word of God?

Do you hear what I hear? Noel Regney was born in France in 1920. He studied music in conservatories in both Paris, France and Strasbourg, Germany. Though being French, he was drafted into the Nazi army during WWII. He did not like the what the party stood for and secretly worked as a part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-21

Denomination: Baptist

"watchful Living In A World Of Wheat And Tares" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Oct 7, 2024

This brings us to a crucial point: “while everyone was sleeping.” The enemy sowed the tares while the people were unaware. This suggests a lack of vigilance, a spiritual sleepiness. How often do we let our guard down?

"Watchful Living in a World of Wheat and Tares" Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:24-30 “Jesus told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Gotta Have Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2023

In Mark 4, Jesus taught the parable of the sower, and then explained it. The parable challenges us to sow the word of God and to cultivate our hearts so that we can be the good soil that produces a great harvest.

A. Once there was a man who was having serious heart trouble, so he went to the doctor to see what his options were. 1. His doctor recommended that he have a heart transplant. 2. The patient asked if there were any hearts immediately available and told the doctor that he could pay whatever amount ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Hebrews 4:12, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Get It?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2023

There is nothing that Jesus cannot do. But we can only get the message if we don’t let ourselves be distracted by trivia, and if our relationship with God is healthy.

One of the reasons people loved to listen to Jesus was that he talked about things they knew about, scenes and events from their everyday lives. But the lives of the people Jesus talked to can seem very far away from our own, sometimes. His illustrations don’t always mean that much to us. What’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defining The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

A parable "leaves the mind in sufficient doubt about its precise application to tease it into active thought

DEFINING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Series: The Parables Of Jesus Mathew 13:11. And He replied to them, To you it has been given to know the secrets and mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. A. INTRODUCTION The parables of Jesus make up a crucial part of the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11

Weeds Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on Jul 18, 2023

One man's weed is another man's flower. Are you sure you can tell the difference?

I must admit, I was a bit troubled by this scripture passage (the Parable of the Weeds). Let me tell you why I found this unsettling: It’s about the weeds. You see, every time I walk down the sidewalk to Church, I marvel at what’s growing beside it: along with the grass, there are these small, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-42

Vintage Wine

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 22, 2023

Don’t let your faith turn to vinegar. Keep it fresh by letting the newness of Jesus Christ flow through you continually.

How many of you remember the 60’s? Some of us lived through that period, some of us have heard or read about it, and for some of us it’s as distant as the American Revolution. The 60’s were a kind of revolution too, complete with ideology and pamphleteers and civil unrest and rather more bloodshed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wheat And Tares Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 30, 2024

In "The Parable of the Wheat and Tares," Jesus teaches the principles of the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing that His teachings reveal the rule of God through His Son.

Introduction: In "The Parable of the Sower," we learn that people respond differently to the Word of the Kingdom. Some reject it completely, while others are hindered by life's challenges, leaving only those with good hearts to bear fruit. This concept is echoed in "The Parable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep Praying! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 26, 2024

Based on Luke 18:1-6 - Challenges Christ-followers to persevere in prayer.

“KEEP PRAYING” Luke 18:1-8 FBCF – 2/25/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Who is the most powerful person you know? - A community or governmental leader – a President, King, Prince, Prime Minister - A judge or Supreme Court justice - A parent or grandparent - A coach or teacher or professor - A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Psalm 86:3, 1 Peter 4:7, Colossians 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Power Up Kingdom Living Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 10, 2023

In Matthew Jesus frames up the Jesus Life by speaking about the Kingdom of God. Not a physical kingdom with walls, a castle, and a throne. It is a spiritual Kingdom. Jesus is our King.

Power Up Kingdom Living   Matthew 13:31-51 Introduction Power Up - it’s what we need to do when our spiritual batteries get low. We need to connect to the power source, overcome temptation, use the power of influence, exercise the spiritual disciplines, and escape judgmentalism in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Missing Bride At The Wedding”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 8, 2023

The Ten Bridesmaids story is an answer to the question of the disciples in Matthew 24:3. With the current wars, and protests, warnings about WWIII, people are again asking: When will the end come? Jesus simply says: "Watch and be prepared."

In Jesus Holy Name November 12, 2023 Text: Matthew 25:10b,13 “The Missing Bride at the Wedding” This is a great parable about the danger of being unprepared. I know there have been weddings that I officiated, but the “bride” was 30 or 45 minutes late, so everyone just waited. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Separating Sheep From Goats: Living In The Kingdom Of God Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 30, 2023

The Parable of the Sheep and Goats is about the judgment of nations based on how they treat the marginalized and vulnerable. It highlights the difference between the Kingdom of God and the empires of the world.

Hey guys, have you ever played the game "Would You Rather?" You know, where you have to choose between two options, like would you rather have super strength or super speed? Well, today we're going to talk about a different kind of "Would You Rather" game that Jesus talked about in the Bible. It's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Judgment, Parables, Sheep And Goats, Kingdom Of God