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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Based on Kenneth Bailey’s interpretation this sermon puts a different spin on the parable of the lost sheep - coin - Son
LOST IN TRANSLATION Daniel Boone was a man, he was a big man. Eye of an eagle and tall as a mountain was he. Yes, Daniel Boone was a big man. Daniel Boone explored the great wilderness of Tennessee and Kentucky. It was Boone who marked the Wilderness Road that brought settlers into the new land. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-32
Denomination: Mennonite
Jesus teaches in this parable about the SOWER, the SEED, the SOIL, and the STATE you are in. Is the soil of your heart prepared?
Matthew 13:1-9 How Good is the Dirt in Your Life? Introduction - My wife and were enjoying a cruise on a recent vacation. At the dinner table that second evening, that dreaded question came up regarding my occupation. (Now I am not ashamed of being a minister, but telling people I am a minister ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9
Denomination: Baptist
From the parable of the vineyard workers, understand the generosity of God’s grace and learn to extend grace and mercy to others.
Parable of the Vineyard Workers This is not a well-liked story because it hits at our sense for what is fair and just. Our first impression is that it is not fair. Why? Why Jesus tells this parable? 20:1 “The kingdom of heaven is like…” It is a description of how God’s Kingdom functions. It ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This is a sermon that paints the Good Samaritan into a new light using modern day parallels to represent the shocking nature of the parable.
OT: Amos 7:7-17 NT: Luke 10:25-37 I would like to tell you about a man named Roger Morris. Roger Morris was a contractor from the United States who was working in Afghanistan when the conflict broke out. The first night of the conflict, the city he was staying in came under heavy fire, and Roger ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
A children’s ilustration of the power of a magnet to attract iron as a parable telling that Christians have a similar response to God.
THE MAGNET I was doing a repair job out of doors when unfortunately I dropped a tin of small nails on the gravel driveway. It was important that none be left mixed up in the gravel as I didn’t want the car to get a puncture! But it was difficult to find them among the loose gravel. Then I ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12
The parable of "The Good Samaritan" teaches us that we should love despite the circumstances and despite our feelings.
Expanding Your Circle Based, in part, on a sermon by Mark Scott Scripture Ref: Luke 10:25-37 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. The text for today is one of the many parables Jesus used in His ministry. A parable is a story with a lesson in it, although the ...read more
For the fig tree to be in a vineyard, it was planned and nurchured. Int he parable the owner give a grace period before judgment.
In the scripture before today’s reading Jesus is talking to crowds of people. He warned his disciples about the Pharisees, but they are not the real problem. There is someone else that can mislead you. It is God that you want to be happy with you, not man. He teaches that just because things are ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:1-9
Denomination: Congregational
The parable of the ballon illustrates what life in the Spirit is like, and remindes us why the Church was given the Holy Spirit
John 20:19-23 “The Breath of God” INTRODUCTION Today is a once in a life time experience. Never before has Pentecost fallen on the same Sunday as Mother’s Day. The possibility of it happening again will not occur for well over one hundred years. The gift of the Holy Spirit came during the ...read more
Scripture: John 20:19-23
Denomination: Lutheran
This parable in action sets forth the principle of lowly service and asks the followers of Jesus to be like Him, not like the world.
JOHN 13: 1-11 JESUS WASHES THE DISCIPLES’ FEET [Luke 22:24-27] In the earlier chapters Jesus had given His ministry to the people of Galilee and Jerusalem. In chapters 13 and following Jesus turns from an unbelieving world to minister the Father’s love to His inner circle of disciples. He ...read more
Scripture: John 13:1-11, John 13:6-11
The Parable of the Prodigal Son has a happy ending only because the prodigal remembered the kindness and love of his Father.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Course 2013 Sinners Forgiving Sinners Of all the parables of Jesus, this one of St. Luke’s is the favorite among God’s people, because we are a Church of prodigals, an assembly of sinners redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. It is His Precious Blood and Body ...read more
Denomination: Catholic
The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all about hypocrisy; it is also a gospel reading of atonement, full of strength through humility.
This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). (This is a modification of a previous sermon for a larger congregation). Today's readings: Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 139: 1-11, 22-23, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43
Denomination: Episcopal
Asking for forgiveness is an excellent thing to do when we are genuinely remorseful. The Parable of the Prodigal Son models this.
Genuine Apology (Luke 15:18) 1. Two hunters hire a small plane to take them to a remote area of Canada. Upon dropping off the hunters, the pilot tells them, "Remember only one moose, because the plane wouldn't be able to take off with more weight than that." The hunters go off. A ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:18
The parable of the Sower story with four responses by the hearers: Pay it no mind, A Passing Interest, Too Preoccupied, Perceptive and Productive.
Most of the time in church, the focus is on the speaker and how well they are prepared to present the message. But today we have a parable about the HEARERS and how they receive the word of God. So listen up because it is all about YOU this morning. Hearing is an act of responsibility, so ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23
Denomination: Methodist
Together, we delve into a profound truth through a parable, reminding us of the peril of seeking comfort without purpose.
Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather as a congregation and as travelers on a spiritual journey. Together, we delve into a profound truth through a parable, reminding us of the peril of seeking comfort without purpose. Let's reflect on how our daily choices and actions align ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24, Psalm 127:2
Explore the Parable of the Tares, emphasizing the need for discernment to identify and overcome the 'weeds' in our lives through God's grace.
Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive headfirst into a parable which Jesus shared with his disciples, a story that's packed with meaning and relevance for us today. This is the Parable of the Tares, found in Matthew 13:24-30. As A.W. Tozer once said, "A scared world needs a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30
Topics: Overcoming, Tares
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