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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Purpose Of The Parables

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,797 views

    This Epiphany Sermon reflects on how God has to reveal the seemingly obvious meaning of things to us in order for us to come and worship Christ like the Wise Men.

    January 8, 2006 Matthew 13:10-17 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” He replied, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,779 views

    Christians are expected to produce "fruits worthy of repentance". This sermon contrasts "Our Works" with the "Fruits of the Spirit"

    Grace 2 – Parable of the Sower Who knows how to make a cake? • The first thing we have to assume in making a cake is that I have the competency to make a cake • I have to be able to go to the store, buy the ingredients, follow the recipe, put it in the oven, decorate it, etc • Most of us, although ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,743 views

    What happens when we don’t put God’s "talents" to good use.

    THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Matthew 25:14-30 Key Verse and Theme: “And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 25:30) 1. What do the talents in the parable represent? A. The talents might represent money. B. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The "Lost' Parables

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,722 views

    Why did the Pharisees receive these parables from Jesus? Because they did not rejoice over the lost being found.

    THE “LOST” PARABLES Luke 15:1-32 Key Verse and Theme: “But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:32) 1. Who was Jesus addressing? A. The tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parable Of Potential

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 29,019 views

    There is absolutely ONE essential truth the local church must receive if the church is to fulfill her mission. Christians MUST use their gifts and talents in the body to build and glorify His Church. This message challenges the listener to act in obedienc

    Imagine Series: Part Two The Parable of Potential Matt. 25:14-25 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Webster defines ‘potential’ as, “something that has the promise to develop and become real!” Today, I want you to imagine YOUR POTENTIAL your personal responsibility in serving in His church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Seed

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 2, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,068 views

    The distance been the ear and the heart is a mighty long one

    SMB 03-07-05 NR 10-07-05 Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of Morse code. One day a battleship was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Parable Of The Weeds

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,026 views

    We are the sons of the kingdom even though we at times act like the weeds. The reverse is also true. There are weeds that act like Christians but are really weeds

    July 17, 2005 Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 9Th Sunday after Pentecost Series A The Parable of the Weeds Grace Mercy and Peace from God The Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ One of my favorite persons in the Bible is the Apostle Peter. I can easily identify with him. Artists have depicted ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Parable Of The Tares

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    How does Jesus’ parable, which argues for leaving tares undisturbed, square with admonitions in the epistles to discipline errant members of the congregation?

    Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 As far as the parables of our Lord are concerned, the one before us in today’s gospel is certainly clear. Some of them are not so clear, even when our Lord interprets them for his disciples; and others are left in the gospel record uninterpreted. This one, however, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Parable Of The Tenants Series

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,979 views

    This sermon will outline Jesus’ views of Israel’s position in God’s kingdom, and the danger we have of being replaced like Israel.

    THE PARABLE OF THE TENANTS Matthew 21:33-44 Key Verse and Theme: “Therefore I tell you the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but on whom it falls will be crushed.” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Workers

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    A description of the kingdom of God. This parable teaches how fair and just God can be to all who call on Him.

    THE PARABLE OF THE WORKERS Matthew 20:1-16 Key Verse and Theme: “But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give the man who was hired last the same as I gave you.’” (Matthew 20:13-14) 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Wedding

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    In discussing this parable, we will see it is more important to be clothed with Christ, than it is to be just a part of the banquet.

    THE PARABLE OF THE WEDDING Matthew 22:1-14 Key Verse and Theme: “Then the king told the attendants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are invited, but few are chosen.” (Matthew 22:13-14) 1. The king ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Virgins

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,760 views

    The importance of the church being prepared for the return of Christ.

    THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS Matthew 25:1-13 Key Verse and Theme: “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) 1. The parables are beginning to shift in meaning. A. Who are the characters? 1. The bridegroom is Christ. (Matthew 25:5 and 24:44) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 111 ratings
     | 38,647 views

    75% in this parable didn’t truly get saved. Was the problem the Sower, the Seed, or the Soil? 25% did get saved, and we can see how! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Sower.html Sow what? The Word of God! Sow when? All the time! Sow where? Everywhere…but hopefully on good ground! This parable answers the question, “Why doesn’t everybody get saved?” As tremendous as salvation is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Purpose Of Parables

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,725 views

    Discussion of Jesus’ words about why He used parables in His teaching.

    The Purpose of Parables Matthew 13:10-17 August 27, 2006 Introduction Have you heard the parable about the three athletes? Three athletes are about to be executed. One is a short dark haired hockey player; one is a bald headed tennis player, and the third is a tall blond haired soccer ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Parable Of The Pencil Series

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on May 8, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 41,965 views

    An approach to why Jesus always speaks in Parables, its importance to us in this modern, highly technological world in comparison and in relation to the Pencil’s qualities.

    INTRODUCTION: Parable came from the Greek word parabole. It is an illustration of truth and making it clear by comparison with something that is already familiar with us and to the listeners as well. They impart instruction and rebuke without causing offense. Can you still remember when God told ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal