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  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    The Parable Of The Great Feast

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2019
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     | 2,902 views

    One can always improve their position, but can also be demoted

    THE PARABLE OF THE GREAT FEAST (Luke 14:1, 7-14) In this Gospel reading, we again find Jesus teaching through a parable – but this time we get two for the price of one. But they both deal with the issue of hospitality. Jesus is invited to Sabbath dinner at the home of a Pharisee; there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 20, 2019
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    The Parable of the wheat and the tares or Satan in the Kingdom.” This parable comes just after the parable of the sower.

    Tares among the wheat The Parable of the wheat and the tares or Satan in the Kingdom.” Matt. 13:24-30; 36-43. Christ gave this parable immediately following the parable of the sower. Notice what He said: “Another parable He put forth to them, saying: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Parable Of The Unjust Judge

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 7, 2019
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    Is this really about the unjust judge?

    The Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 Parables are useful stories in that they present simple points. In the case of this parable, one can see the value of persistence. It is similar to what Jesus says in The Sermon on the Mount where He says: “Persist in asking, and you will receive. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Parable Of The Great Banquet. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 9, 2019
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     | 13,868 views

    Excuses Excuses, Invitation to the Great Dinner.

    The Parable of the Great Banquet. Excuses Excuses Luke 14: 1-24 In our text, the entire section is centered around a meal table. A prominent Pharisee asked Jesus to eat at his home. A number of things took place at this table, but none of them were very pleasant. All-in-all, it was a most ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    The Parable Of The Persistent Widow

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 14, 2019
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     | 8,532 views

    if you want something bad enough, you need to have faith, pray and never give up

    Luke 18:1-8 Welcome once again to the Parable Parade. In Year C of the Episcopal Liturgical Calendar, we read a lot of scripture from Luke. And Luke LOVED to relate Jesus’ parables. For those of you who are tired of trying to figure out the real meaning, you will be happy to know that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Two Little Parables.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 3, 2023
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    A house divided against itself, and a strong man overcome.

    TWO LITTLE PARABLES. Luke 11:14-26. The spiritual blindness of the people opposed to Jesus is demonstrated in their reaction to His good works. Their refusal to hear His message is echoed in their speaking out against Him. LUKE 11:14. A demon-possessed man, who was physically dumb, was brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parable Of The Serving Master.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 13, 2023
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Arsenio Segismundo avatar

    Topic: The Parable Of The Bridesmaids

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 24, 2022
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    What is parable? It is a story in place of another to reveal a complex story into a simple one.

    Topic: The Parable of the Bridesmaids Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Mat 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. Mat 25:2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Mat 25:3 They that were foolish took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
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    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Parable of the Great Banquet" Luke 14:15-24 Pastor John Bright Luke 14 15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” 16 Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Parable Of The Unjust Steward.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2022
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     | 2,440 views

    The unjust steward is not commended for his fraud, but for his thinking on his feet.

    THE PARABLE OF THE UNJUST STEWARD. Luke 16:1-13. For centuries interpreters have been more than a little puzzled, perplexed and disturbed by the parable of the unjust steward, at the beginning of Luke 16. The Emperor Julian, otherwise known as Julian the Apostate, even tried to use this parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Arsenio Segismundo avatar

    Topic: The Parable Of The Leaven

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 6, 2022
     | 1,562 views

    What is a parable? It is a story in place of another to reveal a complex story into a simple one.

    Topic: The parable of the Leaven Text: Mat 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. Intro: What is a parable? It is a story in place of another to reveal a complex ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Arsenio Segismundo avatar

    Topic: The Parable Of The Bridesmaids

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 7, 2022
     | 1,507 views

    There were three stages of the Jewish weddings. First is the Engagement where fathers of both families agree on the marriage.

    Topic: The Parable of the Bridesmaids Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Mat 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. Mat 25:2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Mat 25:3 They that were foolish took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    A Parable For Recalcitrant Goats

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 27, 2023
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     | 705 views

    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Year A

    November 26, 2023 Christ the King Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 25:31-46 A Parable for Recalcitrant Goats Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Perhaps the most central call to prayer in Judaism is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 5, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,123 views

    The parable our Lord gave in Luke 12 is a parable that serves as a warning to each and every one of us.

    The Parable of the rich fool Luke 12 : 13 -21 Don't Be A Fool The parable our Lord gave in Luke 12 is a parable that serves as a warning to each and every one of us. The warning is this:. Don’t come to the end of your life only to find out that you have wasted it on things that count for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    4 The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020
     | 10,681 views

    What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us?

    Matthew 25:14-30 What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us? What does the parable mean? An important rule when we’re looking at Scripture is to look at the context. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist