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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    The Parable Of The Chocolate, Cake And Candy Business

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 19, 2010
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     | 6,355 views

    The title is slightly tongue in cheek, but essentially this is an all-age talk given at a Baptism service where we had an extra 100 guests, many of whom were seekers, sceptics, and not-yet-Christians. The point of the talk was to tell people that being a

    If we were going to start up a new business selling sweets, cakes and chocolates – really yummy, tasty, delicious chocolates and sweets; and if there were no advertising rules – what would we do to get people to buy them? What would we say? What colours would we use for the wrapper? What video ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Storyteller: The Parables Of Jesus: Lost And Found

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 17, 2015
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     | 8,829 views

    In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals God as Father who is extravagant in His love for us, welcoming both rebellious and religious sons to come home.

    THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #2: LOST AND FOUND OPENING: Have you ever lost something that was important to you? • I remember one time I lost my wallet and how I felt – looked everywhere for it! • There was another time we lost Austin in Walmart, and left Caleb behind ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2015
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     | 6,384 views

    The analysis of the lost older son in Luke 15:25-32 teaches us about the danger of moral conformity.

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Suffering Christ Left 43 Parables

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 19, 2014
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    Christ Jesus suffered to save us, died to save us for his time came but the 43 parables he taught us were left and still remain, hopefully, in them, we are reminded to be always ready for our time.

    A Suffering Christ Left 43 Parables by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 19, 2014) EASTER SUNDAY (APRIL 20, 2014) “My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready” (St. John 7:6, King James Version [Jesus reproveth his kinsmen]). Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Parable Of The Marriage Feast Of The Kings Son

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 12, 2013
     | 8,710 views

    This parable about the "kingdom of heaven" was directed to His enemies, to warn them about their impending doom. The King in the Lord's story represents God the Father, who gave a large banquet for His Son, Jesus Christ.

    Matt. 22:1-14~ PARABLE OF THE MARRIAGE FEAST OF THE KINGS SON~ 12-29-12 Let me remind us first of all that the gospel of Matthew was given primarily too the Jews, it was written by a Jew, (Matthew) to the Jews, and it tells about a Jew (Jesus) but all of us can glean from Matthews gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The New Cloth And New Wine Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,134 views

    Traditions and the word of God. Can traditions justify us before God.

    The parable of the new cloth and new wine Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-22; Luke 5:33-39 A tradition is a long-established custom or belief passed on from one generation to another (Oxford). Because of that, many traditions are good and necessary. Paul speaks several times of some traditions in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Intentional: The Parable Of The Ten Virgins. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 9, 2021
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     | 6,191 views

    A passage of teaching at the Fiji Officers councils 2021. This led to a discussion about what is the good oil that fuels our ministry and keeps us intentional.

    Being intentional: The parable of the ten virgins. Matthew 25:1-13 At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Parable Of The Prodigal Son: The Son Is Resurrected Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 20, 2022
     | 2,439 views

    Happy Resurrection Sunday brothers and sisters, He Is Risen! Jesus Christ is alive right now. He is present in this room. He is alive in our hearts.

    “Well over three hundred verses are concerned with the subject of Jesus' resurrection in the New Testament. We are told that this event is a sign for unbelievers (Matthew 12:38-40); cf. John 20:24-29) as well as the answer for the believer's doubt (Luke 24:38-43). It serves as the guarantee ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Parable Of Two Sons And The Authority Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 26, 2024
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     | 1,064 views

    Many talk about Jesus or celebrate Jesus, and they like to believe that it assures them of a spot in Heaven. What did Jesus say about this?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org As we continue through the parables, I realize that this is one of those parables that has always confounded me. It confounds me not because of the application but because of the theology. Most tried to impose ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Parable Of Ten Pounds Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024
     | 2,514 views

    God gives everyone a responsibility to serve Him.

    A. LUKE 19:12-26 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 trusts us with things He gives us. “A certain nobleman . . . called his ten servants and delivered them ten pounds” (19:12-13). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nursing Home Devotional: Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023
     | 3,984 views

    A message on the talents for nursing home audience

    I’d like to share with you today a parable that Jesus taught during his ministry, called the parable of the talents. From Matthew chapter 25, verses 14-30. The scripture says this: “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Learned From The Parables Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 24, 2025
     | 168 views

    Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God.

    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 (Elmer Towns). 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Ten Pounds Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 133 views

    We all have the opportunity to serve God.

    A. LUKE 19:12-26 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 trusts us with things He gives us. “A certain nobleman . . . called his ten servants and delivered them ten pounds” (19:12-13). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Fig Tree) # 16

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,287 views

    The Lord taught many parables. But to fully understand these parables as we study them, we need to examine what motivated Him to teach that particular parable.

    In order to do this, you generally have to read the verses that precede the parable He spoke. For example, following Jesus' comments about the widow giving her two small coins in the temple, He teaches about: • The destruction of the temple • The coming of the end of the age Look at Luke 21: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Parables – The Fourth – The Leaven – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 31, 2025
     | 123 views

    The study of the Kingdom Parables continues, this time the Leaven. There is misunderstanding on what the leaven really is and we look carefully at that. Also the Roman Catholic church and leaven; and the Jews and leaven. What does this parable mean in context?

    THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE FOURTH – THE LEAVEN – Part 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THE PARABLE AND CATHOLIC TEACHING We are coming to the fourth parable in the set of seven Kingdom Parables that the Lord delivered and recorded in Matthew’s Gospel. This parable is known as The Parable of the Leaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational