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The Parable Of The Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 16, 2016

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This message is a exposition of the Parable of the Prodigal. The message demonstrates how rich the parable is and how the Middle Eastern context adds to our understanding of the meaning and application of the three main characters of the parable.

The Parable of the Lost Sons Luke 15: 11-32 Introduction – Going to Cyprus for an extended stay of 3 months when I was 3yrs old back in 1963, I experienced village life that plunged me into a context that in some ways probably resembled something of the village setting of the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptismal Talk On The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 22, 2008

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The Christian Life neeeds strict training - to win the prize - the hidden treasure which is the kingdom of God

AF 24-08-08 The Kingdom of Heaven Mt. 13:31-33 and 44-52 Story: I don’t know if you are anything like me but I have been keeping an eye on the Olympics – and hasn’t TEAM GB done well It is great to see our team step up to receive the gold silver and bronze medals Especially Paul Goodison in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Anglican

Learned From The Parables Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

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Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church (Stan Toler and Elmer Towns)

A. Luke 19:12-26 Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 27, 2015

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The parable of the gracious father in Luke 15:17-24 shows us the amazing grace of God.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. The parable of the lost son is usually called the parable of the prodigal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting To Know Jesus, #7 - Parables Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 9, 2010

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Jesus used stories to illustrate the Kingdom of Heaven. We can learn from His stories, and learn to illustrate the Kingdom to others with stories from our walk with Jesus

Stories; who likes stories? A good story is something you remember. Can anyone recall a story they were told as a child before they went to bed? How about some of the stories you were told around a campfire, out in the woods, with someone holding a flashlight under their chin….ooohhh scary! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

"The Parables Of Contrast: Matthew 13”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 19, 2023

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Most scholars believe Matthew was written between 70 and 85 A.D. (C.E.) He combines the 7 parables to explain the reality of why "good" exists along side of "evil". (movie Sound of Freedom) an example. Why are believers even in the church failing?

In Jesus Holy Name July 23, 2023 Text: Matthew 13:24,31 Pentecost VIII – Redeemer “The Parables of Contrast: Matthew 13” Last Sunday I began with Matthew 13:1-2. Matthew tells us that Jesus was sitting by the sea. A large crowd gathered around him to hear him speak or see him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-35, Matthew 13:36-52

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Samartian 'rap'

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019

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Parable of the Good Shepherd in 'rap' style

Today’s gospel of the Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the best known of all Jesus’ parables. There probably isn’t anyone who ever attended church a few times who hasn’t heard the parable. A parable is a story with a deeper moral, teaching us a lesson about the life Jesus want us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

A Wasted Talent

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Feb 21, 2002

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If you say to someone, This is the parable of the talents what might they think you are talking about? A parable about great athletes? A parable about a great musician? A parable about a great businessman

If you say to someone, This is the parable of the talents what might they think you are talking about? A parable about great athletes? A parable about a great musician? A parable about a great businessman I could go on with others. The fact is that the word talent is derived from the word that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

0301 Pre-Lent I (Septuagesima): Here Be Dragons! Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 18, 2005

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Care must be taken to properly interpret the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard.

Sermon: Here Be Dragons! Text: Matt 20:1-16, I Cor 9:24-27 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, January 23, 2005 Occasion: Septuagesima Where: TI When: Friday, February 11, 2005 Occasion: Morning Prayer Who: Mark Woolsey May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Parables Of The Treasure And The Pearl Of Great Price. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 8, 2019

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The parables of the treasure hunters. The kingdom is so valuable that we are willing to give up everything to gain it.

Parables of the treasure and the pearl of great price. The parables of the treasure hunters. Matt.13 :44-46 I'm afraid that we have made Jesus into a gentle founder of the Christian faith, whose sweet words offer comfort to the distressed and whose death provided forgiveness for our sins. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seedy Christians

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

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The Parable of the Sower - Who are you?

SERMON: Seedy Christians Matt 13: 1-9, 18-23 July 14, 2002 I. Introduction A. People love to define themselves 1. look at magazines a) Teen magazines (1) Survey: Are you boy crazy? (2) Answer these 50 simple questions and you will know whether it is true love or not? b) Other (1) Test your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Stories Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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Jesus begins to teach in parables.

The Stories of the Kingdom: The Parable of the Sower Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, July 30th, 2006 Intro: My wife and I just celebrated our 10 year anniversary this week. I love my wife and am amazed that she has been hanging around with me for as long as she has. Some of you may have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Much Is A Dirty Drachma Worth?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 28, 2001

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the parable of the woman and the lost coin

September 30, 2001 Luke 15:8-10 8 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is My Neighbor Or Am I A Neighbor? Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

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Message on the parable of the good Samaritan.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Who Is My Neighbor? Or Am I a Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Introduction One of the scribes came and heard them (Jesus and the Sadducees) arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What commandment is the foremost of all?" Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Understanding The Mystery.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2021

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The limitation of the Parables and the need for Faith.

UNDERSTANDING THE MYSTERY. Mark 4:10-12; Mark 4:21-25. It is possible to ‘Like’ Jesus without really ever knowing what He is all about. For some, He is a wonderful teacher, making ‘it’ all so much ‘easier’: yet what is ‘easy’ about, for example, Matthew 5:21-22 or Matthew 5:27-28? Or they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-12, Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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