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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Parable Of The Rich Fool

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 19, 2018
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     | 10,682 views

    Parables are easy to understand but hard to live.

    The Parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12:13-21 There is nothing like a simple store to illustrate a point. We gravitate to storytellers, and Jesus was a master of the story, in particular the parable. They are stories from everyday life. This makes them easy to understand. One does not need to go into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Parable Of The Generous Landowner Series

    Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 7, 2015
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     | 14,147 views

    Since when does it make sense to pay the guys hired at the last hour the same as those hired at the beginning of the day. This is the 1st of 4 sermon that consider the astounding mathematics of grace.

    Introduction Aeneas’ eyes snapped open from his deep sleep. He could hear the desert winds relentlessly blowing the trees outside and whistle through the cracks and crevices of the house. Years of working as a day laborer in the vineyards taught him what these winds meant. It was the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Parable Of The Mustard Seed

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
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    To get a better understanding of what this story teaches, I am going to take this apple, cut it open, and take out the seeds. There are five seeds in my apple. Now, imagine that we planted these seeds and each grew into an apple tree. How many apples do you think each tree might grow/produce?

    Parable of the Mustard Seed Mark 4:30-32 Living Bible (TLB) 30 Jesus asked, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story shall I use to illustrate it? 31-32. It is like a tiny mustard seed! Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, yet it grows to become one of the largest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Lost Sheep

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
     | 4,303 views

    That reminds me of a lesson that Jesus taught. These people who all went to church were saying that Jesus was hanging out with people who were sinners. Well we all are.

    How many of you collect something? I collect sports stuff. This is an old helmet. I collect eagles. This is one of them. When I was your age I collected baseball cards until my mother threw them all away. What do you collect? Have you ever collected anything? Our children used to collect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Parable Of The Ten Minas Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 7, 2015
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    The parable of the ten minas in Luke 19:11-27 teaches us about faithfulness.

    Scripture Jesus told the parable of the ten minas while passing through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem. Let’s read about the parable of the ten minas in Luke 19:11-27: 11 As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Tar Baby

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 2, 2015
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    Brother Rabbit's Pride distracts him from the path-- What distracts you from running the race that is set before you.

    The Parable of the Tar Baby Brother Rabbit was hopping down the rabbit trail—you know—the one all good bunnies would chose to travel on. Along the way he came to a carefully constructed little man, made of tar and some old clothes. Brother Rabbit, not wishing to be rude, greeted the tar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 19, 2015
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    Exploring the progression of a sinner in the prodigal son: from his wanting independence, which lead to his shame, which lead to his repentance, and his brother's jealousy of his grace received.

    The Parable of the Lost Son Introduction: In his book, What’s So Amazing About Grace , Phillip Yancey tells the story of Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway grew up in a very devout evangelical family, and yet there he never experienced the grace of Christ. He lived a libertine life that most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2015
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     | 11,228 views

    The parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15:4-7 teaches us that there is joy in heaven over every sinner who repents.

    Scripture In our study in The Gospel of Luke we are now in chapter 15. Jesus was reaching the tax collectors and sinners with the good news of salvation. This infuriated the Pharisees and the scribes. Luke 15 is Jesus’ reply to the Pharisees and the scribes. It is a marvelous illustration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Parable Of The Dishonest Manager Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 11, 2015
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     | 10,610 views

    The parable of the dishonest manager in Luke 16:1-13 teaches us about the proper attitude toward possessions.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. Today we begin studying chapter 16. Luke turned his attention from God’s joy over finding lost sinners to another issue of Christian discipleship: possessions. Luke began chapter 16 with the parable of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Parable Of A Father's Love

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016
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     | 5,689 views

    The awesome love and forgiveness of a Father for his wandering son and the contrast between a repentant sinner and a self-righteous older brother.

    TITLE: Parable of a Father's Love TEXT: Luke 15:11-32 INTRO: The Bible is full of wonderful stories. There are stories of Adventure, Romance, Tragedy and Triumph. Today, we look at one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. It has been called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of A Father's Love

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,987 views

    The parable about two sons and their Father. God's love for the lost, straying and even the self-righteous

    TITLE: Parable of a Father's Love TEXT: Luke 15:11-32 INTRO: The Bible is full of wonderful stories. There are stories of Adventure, Romance, Tragedy and Triumph. Today, we look at one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. It has been called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Parable Of The Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016
     | 10,358 views

    Jesus tell the parable of the fig tree, what does it mean

    Introduction A. Lets turn to Matthew 24:32 - 34, I believe that this is one of the more misunderstood passages in the gospels Matthew 24:32-34 (NKJV) "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. {33} ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Parable Of The Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 20, 2014
     | 6,949 views

    In this parable of the ten virgins Jesus speaks concerning the coming kingdom for the Jews, but there also are some practical truths for us all.

    Parable of the Ten Virgins Matt. 25:1-13 The last two parables in Matthew follow the questions asked by the disciples in Chapter 24:3. Here the Lord speaks of return and what He will find. See: Matt. 25:1-13 1. The Ten Virgins Vs.2 they are described as wise and foolish (5 each) Mention: Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Marriage Feast Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,451 views

    The future is set for a marriage feast prepared by the Father for His Son and Jesus tells us a story about it.

    The Parable Of The Marriage Feast Matt. 22:1-14 These parables of the Lord are amazing stories with hidden truths concerning the kingdom of heaven. This particular story concerning the marriage feast requires careful observation to understand. See: Matt. 22:1-14 I believe to better interpret this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,753 views

    The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us that love for God is demonstrated by our love for others - especially our enemies.

    Scripture On his journey to Jerusalem, Jesus taught his disciples that love for God is demonstrated by love for others. Let’s read the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37: 25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed