Sermons on Parable Ten Virgins:

True Biblical Power Series

Contributed by Pastor Johnathan Bloch on Feb 27, 2010

Seeing God in all things, Having the heart of God show us that we can have true power in the Bible.

TRUE BIBLICAL POWER The Bruce Lee parable of 10,000 kicks By Pastor Johnathan Bloch Firestone Park Baptist Church Akron, Ohio Well we all know that I seem to step outside the box very often, in fact im not sure if ive actually been inside the box. Last Sunday I started off my telling you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Become An Exhibitionist Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 21, 2009

Jesus tells a parable about two people whose debts were forgiven. In doing so, Jesus was teaching about God’s grace and challenging some religious perceptions of his day and perhaps ours.

Parables of Jesus Become an Exhibitionist Luke 7:36-50 (41-43) April 19, 2009 We’re beginning a new series on the parables of Jesus. We will look at several parables over the next several weeks to try to understand how Jesus was using these parables to teach kingdom principles and challenge common ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:32-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Kingdom Call

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 19, 2009

An introduction to the Kingdom parables of Matthew 13.

Walking in the Reign: A Study of the Kingdom of God Introduction – January 18, 2008 Introduction: Begin a new series on the Kingdom of God, called Walking in the Reign The kingdom is a dominant theme in the Bible from the Old Testament through Jesus’ preaching and in to the rest of the NT OT – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Return Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 18, 2016

The love of God is so great to save us whenever we realizes our faults and return sincerely to Him.

THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON Study Text: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction: - This parable of the Lord Jesus was not told to entertain but to educate. And not to educate us about others, about other parents’ wayward sons, but to cut to the core of our own being. To the heart of each of us. - To ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Kind Of Receiver Are You?

Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 6, 2015

It’s one thing to hear the Word of God, but listeners must receive the Word of God and let it take root in their life.

What Kind of Receiver are You? Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 Even though we’re not quite there yet, fall is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year…Mainly because of football season! So in honor of this special time of year, I want to use some football imagery over the next couple of weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Proper 6 (b) Christ Himself grows His church by His eternal Word, in and through us, and for and to others.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “How does your garden grow?” Do you garden much? Do you have a garden this year? We had a cold spring, and wet too, so some things are late ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Samartian 'rap'

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019

Parable of the Good Shepherd in 'rap' style

Today’s gospel of the Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the best known of all Jesus’ parables. There probably isn’t anyone who ever attended church a few times who hasn’t heard the parable. A parable is a story with a deeper moral, teaching us a lesson about the life Jesus want us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

The Storyteller: The Parables Of Jesus #1: Guard Your Heart

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 11, 2015

Jesus is the World’s Greatest Storyteller. In His parables, we find wisdom for living our daily lives. In the parable of the farmer planting seeds, we learn the importance of guarding our hearts.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #1: GUARD YOUR HEART INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTE: “Who was Jesus? He was a storyteller. He told stories. He was the world's greatest storyteller. Ask him a question; he'd answer with a story. Give him a crowd of people listening intently; he told them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: *other

Lean Into Faith

Contributed by Roy Conwell on Jan 5, 2014

Pastor Keith Henderson speaks on Leaning into Faith.

Pastor Keith Henderson speaks on Leaning into Faith. He encourages us to live the following into life according to your abilities: 1). God is good 2). Nothing is impossible with God 3). Jesus won an absolute victory 4). Wake up to the fact that you are significant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Vineyard

Pride And The Wicked Tenants

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Apr 5, 2025

So often we let our pride get in the way from admitting we were wrong, or to see something from another angle. This morning the Pharisees Pride keeps them from acknowledging Jesus for who he is and provide a cautionary tale for us.

Pride and the Wicked Tenants Good Morning. Believe it or not, we are in the final days of Lent! The Scripture lessons from today through Good Friday are all Jerusalem and Temple themed. Today’s especially we focus on a common temple theme of having a right heart and purity when we come before God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Anglican

How To Listen To God: The Good Soil - Mark 4:20-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 16, 2023

Why is Scripture hard and why so many different conclusions about Jesus? Because he hid the truth in hard sayings. Why make it so hard? This passage explains.

Mark 4:14 The sower sows the word. 15 Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. Immediately Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. 16 Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. 17 But since they have no root, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:20-25, Matthew 13:12, Luke 8:16-18

#8 A Great Boss And A Terrible Servant Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 16, 2021

Forgiveness is giving to others what God has already given to us. By forgiving others, we are acknowledging our understanding of God's love for us.

"Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. While some don’t like parables because they don’t get right to the point. Others love a good story because it forces us to think and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Mark 11:25, 1 Corinthians 13:5, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 3:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parables Of Jesus: The Lost Sheep & The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2022

Time and again in the New Testament we see Jesus sharing parables and stories related to shepherds and sheep. It’s very very common. From psalm 23, talking about the rod and staff of the shepherd, to Jesus calling himself “the gate for the sheep” it’s throughout the scriptures.

“Dr. Andrew Bonar told me how, in the Highlands of Scotland, a sheep would often wander off into the rocks and get into places that they couldn't get out of. The grass on these mountains is very sweet and the sheep like it, and they will jump down ten or twelve feet, and then they can't ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

It's Your Economy That's The Problem

Contributed by Charles Hines on Nov 16, 2008

What is God’s Economy plan for our lives

It’s Your Economy that is the Problem. “It’s the Economy, Stupid!” This buzz phrase become very popular during the first President Bush’s administration, and could easily be used today. Today let’s take a look at God’s spiritual economic plan for His people. Let’s start with something we all ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 27:1-29

Denomination: Church Of God

"Making The Most With Your Opportunity”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 12, 2020

Headline Los Angeles Times: Dylan Floro goes from the “forgotten man to an integral part of the Dodgers’ bullpen. Floro pitched 1.1 innings The parable of the talents is a reminder not to waste opportunities. Dylan Floro did not waste his talent nor his opportunity.

In Jesus Holy Name November 15, 2020 Text: Matthew 25:14-15 “Making the Most with Your Opportunity” Who is that man on the cover our Sunday Bulletin? Why is he there? I’;; answer that in a moment. (cover of the bulletin was the Dodger pitcher Dylan Floro from the World ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-15, Luke 19:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran