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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Unjust Judge Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,467 views

    Includes info. on "Jessica’s Law", child predators, lenient judges, and some powerful spiritual lessons Jesus taught about His Father and about prayer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustJudge.html Bad judges have highlighted the news more than ever the last few months as investigations into rulings doled out to child predators have revealed so many judges exercising extreme lenience that is not helping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on May 4, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,870 views

    Part III of our examination of the Parables of the Kingdom looks at the emphasis of the opposition to the Kingdom of God, the Presence of the Tares and their final destiny.

    Introduction As we examined the first of the parables in this chapter last week we examined the parable of the Sower and the 4 types of soil that the seed (the word of God) falls upon. The emphasis of that parable was upon the hearts of the hearer of the Word of God. Today we shall examine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Parable Of The Great Supper Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 135 ratings
     | 20,544 views

    Jesus’ sense of humor shows up in a big way during some awkward dinner table moments, esp. when He talked about people and the excuses they offer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint template.

    Parable of the Great Supper Luke 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatSupper.html One of the chief Pharisees has invited Jesus over for dinner, and we’re gonna have some fun tonite! v. 1 “they watched Him” = laid a trap v. 2 this diseased man was deliberately planted so Jesus would heal him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,943 views

    A view of how we serve God, our employers and ourselves.

    The Parable of the Shrewd Steward Luke 16:1-18 By: Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at the Parable of the Shrewd Steward. The subject matter deals with the topic of being fair to one’s employer and treating people fairly in business matters. Attention: How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Friend At Midnight Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 18,005 views

    Putting persistence in our prayers--When Jesus was asked by His disciples to teach them to pray, He said they need to ask, then seek, and knock until the door opens. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Friend at Midnight Luke 11:1-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FriendAtMidnight.html INTRODUCTION 1. In studying the parables of Jesus, we have seen how He used the parabolic method of teaching on different subjects.... a. Mostly on the theme of the kingdom of heaven b. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Parable Of Servanthood

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    Jesus taught parable with a familiar subject, foot washing, but He did not paint a word picture but He made this a Living Parable as He acted out the truth of SERVANTHOOD.

    A LIVING PARABLE OF SERVANTHOOD 10/22/00p RRC John 13:1-17 Jesus, the master teacher, always taught in parables. Parables are simply word pictures using a familiar subject to teach an important truth. On the night before His crucifixion the teacher was still teaching. This time He used another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parable Of The Wheat And Darnel

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,436 views

    Wheat or Darnel - what grabs your attention?

    Harvest Festival 2006 Christian and Susannah – pastors from Ransdorf, just outside Berlin in Germany have been staying with us this weekend. And at breakafast yesterday we spoke about about their “Harvest Festival” in Germany And the German word for “Harvest Festival” is “Erntedankfest” which ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Parable Of The Father's Heart

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,379 views

    The heart of God is revealed in this wonderful parable, as H e reaches out to those who have gone astray.

    THE PARABLE OF THE FATHER’S HEART Luke 15:11 - 32 1. THE FATHER’S WEALTH WEALTH IN HIS FAMILY - Two Sons WEALTH IN HIS POSSESSIONS - Servants and property 11 ¶ Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Parable Of The Friend In Need

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,135 views

    Jesus is teaching about prayer and this parable is meant as an illustration and as insight into prayer. Jesus teaches us two lessons in regards to prayer in this passage. First, we must be persistent in prayer. Second, we may be the answer to prayer.

    PARABLE OF THE FRIEND IN NEED LUKE 11:5-13 INTRODUCTION I read a story once, and I do not remember where I read it, about a small Oklahoma town that had two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Growing Seed Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,632 views

    Yip God is at work, the citizens of his kingdom are at work. What part do we play in Kingdom growth. A short sermon that leaves the listener thinking I hope.

    The Parable of the growing seed Mark 4:26-29 This wee parable is actually about ‘us’ and it’s about the kingdom of God – the reign of God in our lives. It speaks about how by ourselves we are helpless. The farmer plants the seed, but he is not the mechanism behind its ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Parable Of The Crooked Manager

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 21, 2013
     | 6,142 views

    The Parable fo the Crooked Manager, though enigmatic calls us to be singleminded for God and His Kingdom

    Luke 16:1-13 - Parable of the Crooked Manager: (The Message 1-2Jesus said to his disciples, "There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. So he called him in and said, 'What's this I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Parable Of Th Esower Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 25, 2013
     | 6,062 views

    Start a new series detailing the importance of sowing God's Word into good soil and allowing God to nurture it so you accomplish all that God desires from your life. Which results do you desire? How much of your life are you willing to commit to the Lord?

    Sowing Seed; Life, Faith, Service Matthew 13:1-9 Sermon one- Parable of the Sower Introduction- This morning we start a new series study called sowing seeds; Life Faith, Service. We will be looking at: Where we throw our seeds How we throw our seeds. What can we expect to happen when and where ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Parable Of The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 25, 2013
     | 9,958 views

    Faith only grows as it is exercised. Jesus gives us an example they understand as He talked to the disciples and to us.

    Sowing Seeds: Life, Faith, Service Sermon #3-Mustard Seed Faith Matthew 13:31-33 We have been in a series called Sowing Seeds; Life, Faith, Service. The first week we looked at God’s Word and how important it is to plant it in good soil and to get the most out of applying God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gary Smith avatar

    The Parable Of The Lost Coin

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 27,470 views

    This message describes the job of Christ, the Holy Spirit and the Believer in seeking the lost and bringing them to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

    “The Parable of the Lost Coin” TEXT: Luke 15:8-15:10 Luke 15:8-10 (KJV) 8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Parable Of The Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,266 views

    The parable of the ten virgins is given to accentuate the incalculable importance of being spiritually prepared to meet Christ when He returns to earth, because after He appears, unbelievers who are then alive will have no further chance for salvation.

    A fun part of summer are the frequent weddings that occur. So much has changed over the years with weddings. No longer just a formal service in a church with a standard liturgy and vows, now couples often write their own vows, and for the more ambitious couples, it may be an outdoor service at an ...read more

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    Denomination: Other