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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Crying Uncle"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    This is a sermon based on a parable about a God Who does not play favorites for a people who do.

    Luke 18:9-14 “Crying Uncle” You gotta love how this parable starts out: “To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable…” Amazing, in many ways, not much has changed. I suppose there have always ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Pumpkin Patch Gospel

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2010
    based on 69 ratings
     | 29,358 views

    Based on the Pumpkin Patch Parable. This sermon is great for Halloween or Harvest time or when the kids are in service.

    The Pumpkin Patch Gospel Slide Welcome to Family Sunday. I love family Sunday’s. I love seeing our youth up here leading us in worship and our kids able to come in and worship with us and for believing kids to participate with us as we commune together with the Lord. It is exciting to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Gave A Party And Nobody Came

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 24, 2011
    based on 51 ratings
     | 33,481 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Art Of Sowing

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,565 views

    The various soil types mentioned in the parable of Jesus relate to a person’s receptivity to the Word of God.

    Matthew 3: 1 – 12 / It’s Just Beginning Intro: In Directions, James Hamilton writes: Before refrigerators, people used icehouses that had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitted door to preserve their food. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Jesus Said About God's Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
     | 3,356 views

    What did Jesus teach about God’s forgiveness in the parable of the prodigal? That it is lavish, and that it is for US!

    WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT Luke 15: 11-32 1. Illus. of my friend Paul • Teaches counseling at seminary, also maintains a small private practice on the side. • “Other than for marital troubles, the number one reason people come to see me is unresolved guilt. Most of the time they don’t know it, but what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wedding Feast

    Contributed by James May on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,376 views

    The Parable of the Ten Virgins foretells both the joy and sadness of the Wedding Feast at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

    THE WEDDING FEAST by Pastor James May One of the most exciting and joyous events in life is the marriage of two people who have decided to come together as husband and wife and build a life together. Around the world, this is a time of celebration. Weddings can be as simple as standing before a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,719 views

    Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost. How parables reveal the nature of God's kingdom.

    Matthew 13: 31 – 33, 44 – 52 / The Kingdom of Heaven Intro: I want you to pretend for just a moment that I am your own magic genie. But, I’m a very frugal genie and instead of giving you three wishes like most genies do, I’m only going to give you one wish. If you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Entrance To The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 16, 2008
     | 4,303 views

    Exposition of Matthew 13:44-46 regarding the two parables of the kingdom about the treasure and the soil

    Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Title: Entrance to the Kingdom Date/Place: LSCC, 7/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Entrance of the Aucan Indians into the Kingdom B. Background to passage: Jesus has just finished giving several parables about the kingdom in general, and people’s responses to it. And so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Do I Have High Class Status But Low Class Values?"

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 20, 2014
     | 5,137 views

    The text takes a sociological view of the parable of the good Samaritan to better understand Christ's definition of a neighbor.

    25Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” 27He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray With Persistence. Or Impudence. Or Shameless Audacity. Whatever. Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 13, 2020
     | 9,553 views

    In two parables with the same storyline, Jesus taught us to keep praying and never give up.

    Good morning. As we continue our series on the power of prayer, we are going to look at two of Jesus’ parables on prayer. They are both in Luke, and they are separated by just a few chapters. So please turn to Luke 11, but be ready to flip to Luke 18. There’s a supposedly true story of a country ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fruitful Life

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,503 views

    Let’s look at the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21:33-46 and what God requires.

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan What kind of faith is saving faith? Is saving faith without visible evidence or a faith that produces fruit? Let’s understand that Christians carry fruit for the kingdom. Let’s look at the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21:33-46 and what God requires. Matthew 21:33 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Men's Prayers

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 1, 2021
     | 4,217 views

    a look into Jesus' parable about two men going to the temple to pray in Luke 18

    • Have we ever gone someplace and then, when we get there, entirely forget what it was we went there for in the first place? • Like going into a room of your house to get something, and then forgetting what it was you were looking for? • What about studying hours on end for an exam, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Guests Who Came To Dinner (October 15, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 5,645 views

    This parable is about both God’s grace and the gratitude of those that God invites to His table.

    THE GUESTS WHO CAME TO DINNER Text: Matthew 22:1 -14 Tell me if this sounds familiar? It dinner time, the meal is ready but everybody is distracted. Dad is watching a ball game and cheering loud. The daughter has on her head phones which is attached to her device, (iphone ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Getting Ready Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 136 views

    The parable of the 10 virgins (bridesmaids) is interpreted as Israel’s preparation for the Lord’s glorious return.

    A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 25:1-13 The parable of the 10 virgins (bridesmaids) is interpreted as Israel’s preparation for the Lord’s glorious return. However, the principle of getting ready for His return applies to us today. B. TWENTY-TWO LESSONS FROM THE TEN BRIDESMAIDS 1. There is only one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 973 views

    Illustrate God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the joy of reconciliation through the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most well-known and beloved parables in the Bible—the Parable of the Prodigal Son. This story, found in Luke 15:11-32, isn’t just a tale of a wayward son; it’s a vivid illustration of the Father's unconditional love, the power of ...read more

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