Sermons on Parable Two Builders:

A Christian Is... A Living Stone Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Let's talk about the builder, the work that has been done and the work that is being done (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 10, pgs. 145- 157; Outline from David Taylor, a college classmate)

HoHum: Clinker bricks are bricks that didn’t make it. For some reason or another, they come out of the kiln misshapen or deformed. There is a church building in New York State that is intentionally built of clinker bricks. Apparently, the congregation wanted to send a message, so they build ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angelic Spin Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon that focuses on the activities in the Heavenly Ministry of Information on the night of the incarnation.

The angels filled their brown stained coffee mugs one last time before moving into the conference room at the Heavenly Ministry of Information. Everyone was seated and they were chattering away as Elenton the Minister of Information took his seat at the end of the table. He shuffled a few pieces ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

It's Never Too Late

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 11, 2004

The encouragement of the Parable of the Lost Sheep is that Jesus is not interested in 99%’ He wants 100% in the Kingdom

NR 8.00 12-09-04 Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: The Diver NR 8.00 12-09-04 Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: The Diver A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Using What God Gave You Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

Parable of the Talents warns us to use what God gives us, and to use it well.

Using What God Gave You Purpose Driven Life #32 Cornwall April 17, 2004 You have considered who you are, over the past few weeks, in looking to understand where you are to fit into the family of God. Four weeks back, we considered the subjects of the spiritual gifts you have received and your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Friend At Midnight Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 17, 2005

The parable of the friend who came begging at midnight presents a contrast of need, concern, and ability.

The Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-11 INTRO.: Have you ever felt betrayed by someone you felt you should be able to trust? Have you ever asked for a favor and been turned down by someone you thought should help? Has a neighbor disappointed you? In the neighborhood where I grew up, doors were never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Sense Out Of Dollars Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

This message focuses on giving as outline by Jesus Himself. It was a part of a series I preached on the parables.

“Making Sense Out of Dollars” Luke 16:1-15 Last week we began a new teaching series I have titled Tell me the Stories of Jesus. We are looking at some of the stories Jesus told through the use of parables. One of the ways we could describe a parable is that it is an earthly story with a heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do Over

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 5, 2010

Sermon using the parable of the fig tree to speak of the relationship between repentance and bearing fruit.

9 / Do Over Intro: Three demons got together and they were trying to find ways to conquer the world. The 1st demon went throughout the world proclaiming, “There is not God!” Even though few people acted as if there was a God, they knew in their hearts that this message was not true. The 2nd ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Invitation To The Royal Wedding Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

The parable about how the Jews rejected Jesus offers a spiritual application for us as well.

INTRODUCTION Everybody loves a wedding. A little girl was attending her first wedding with her mom. She was in awe at the decorations, candles and music. She was thrilled when the bride came walking down the aisle dressed in a flowing wedding gown. She leaned over and asked, “Mom, why is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The True Vine Series

Contributed by Carlos Buyungo on Oct 26, 2019

Jesus used the parable of the vine and vineyard to illustrate the believer's relationship with Christ.

It is important that we understand the meaning of True Vine, because there are false vines existing in the world today. People have made substitutes to God, which in their sight might seem to have life in them, but in the actual sense when there false vines. Jesus illustrates in the scripture that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Kingdom Investments Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

Jesus used this parable to dispel any hopeful rumors that the time of the kingdom had arrived.

KEY POINTS IN THE PASSAGE: 1. The Lord Jesus promised to return for us. READ: Luke 19:12 He said, “A nobleman was called away to a distant empire to be crowned king and then return. A. THE NOBLEMAN. The nobleman is Jesus. B. THE FAR COUNTRY. "A distant country" means that He cannot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, emphasizing God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're diving into a parable straight from the book of Matthew that speaks volumes about God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith. It's the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, and it's found in Matthew 20:1-16. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Believe

When God Gave A Party And Nobody Came

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 24, 2011

An exegesis of the parable of the King who gave a wedding banquet for his son and people refused the invitation.

The parable at which we are looking today comes after a series of confrontations Jesus has had with the Pharisees — the religious leaders of the day. They question whether he has the right to do the things he does and by what authority he speaks. They do not want to be a part of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Be Negligent Now! (Pt.1) Series

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001

Two part series on the cleansing of the temple.

Don’t Be Negligent Now! (Pt.1) “The temple worship remembered” 2Chronicles 29:1-11 1 Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah the daughter of Zechariah. 2And he did what was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Viper's Venom

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 19, 2001

Two important facts about alcohol

The Viper’s Venom - Proverbs 23:31-35 Introduction: A teacher was trying to show her class the dangers of alcohol by using a visual aid. She had a glass of water on the table and a glass of beer on the table. In between the two she had a bowl of live worms. She then told her class how she was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

All Rise, Court Is Now In Session Series

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001

Two warnings about Judgment Day.

All Rise, Court Is Now In Session - Revelation 20:11-15 Introduction: A man was arrested by a cop for being caught eating a Bald eagle. When he appeared in court the judged asked him why he ate the Bald eagle realizing it was an endangered species. The man replied saying, "Judge, I am a very ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist