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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    15. The Kingdom Parables – The Fourth – The Leaven – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 1, 2025
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    This message looks at several comments and opinions and proves that the Parable of the Leaven is that of evil permeating the Church and the world. It brought in a corrupting influence. Leaven is never good! What is the woman, and three measures and the meal in this parable?

    15. THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE FOURTH – THE LEAVEN – Part 2 We are doing a series on the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13 and this message continues the fourth one, the LEAVEN. In the last study, we looked at the biblical mentions of leaven to see that it always stood for evil without exception, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Soil

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,102 views

    Preaching outline on the Parable of the Good Soil, with intro & application.

    Good Soil Full text: Mark 4:1-20 Main foci: Mark 4:3-9, 15-20 Preaching Outline, by Sterling C. Franklin Introduction – Some people are more fertile than others...in receiving the Word. In Mark 4:1-20, Jesus presents four different types of soils, or audiences to the Word of God, with only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Scattering The Seed

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 35,768 views

    Why wouldn’t God be more selective in what soil He allows His seed to be planted? And why did Jesus tell only this parable (but not the explanation of the parable) to this crowds?

    A man walked into a flower shop and asked for some potted red geraniums. "I’m sorry," said the clerk in flower shop, "we are completely sold out of all of our potted geraniums. But I’d be more than happy to give you a deal on something else. Could you use African violets instead?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Wedding Feast: A Marriage Invite For You

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 4, 2022
     | 4,270 views

    Have you ever been to a very beautiful wedding ceremony? I’ve been to several weddings in my day that were just really something special.

    Have you ever been to a very beautiful wedding ceremony? I’ve been to several weddings in my day that were just really something special. I think of my sisters wedding or my moms wedding to my step dad. Hard wood floors, flowers everywhere, beautiful smells, beautiful sights, the taste of sweet ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "Scandalous Grace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,297 views

    Where do you "fit in" to the parable of the Prodigal Son"?

    "Scandalous Grace" Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 What are we to make of this parable? I think that this parable is the parable that most shows what God is trying to reveal to us in sending Jesus into the world. In the story Jesus tells, the younger son goes off with his inheritance and blows the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2015
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     | 6,923 views

    Message from Luke 15 on the parables of the lost sheep, coin and sons.

    Lost and Found Luke 15:1-32 Introduction There is an entire television series simply called, “Lost.” Guys are notorious for refusing to admit when they are lost or to ask directions. Many today feel like they are making excellent headway in life but really have no idea where they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Four Gospel Pictures From The Parables Of Jesus

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2021
     | 2,859 views

    But did we allow that consuming power of God's love reshape our lives? Did we make a decision to give our whole lives to Jesus Christ the savior of all? That is the question I want you to ask yourself today.

    "Kenneth Clark, internationally know for his television series Civilization, lived and died without faith in Jesus Christ. He admitted in his autobiography that while visiting a beautiful church he had what he believed to be an overwhelming religious experience. "My whole being," ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 7 Of 7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025
     | 192 views

    In the conclusion to the Parable of the Sower we consider two things. One is the connection between this parable and the Church at Ephesus (Revelation 2), and the other is seeing how this Parable connects with the Apostolic period of Church History.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 7 of 7 This final message is covering some new ground for you. We have been looking at the Parable of the Sower and now look into its position in Church History. It is a shorter message. TWO INTERESTING, IMPORTANT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "the Parable Of The Loving Father"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 23, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    A sermon for all of us.

    “The Parable of the Loving Father” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 So, Jesus was hanging out with the only crowd that ever seemed to want to hang out with Him. Tax Collectors, Sinners—which referred to anyone from a person with a skin disease, to a person with crushed organs to prostitutes, and so ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,016 views

    I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THREE ACCOUNTS OF SOMETHING LOST AND THE JOY WHEN THEY ARE FOUND..

    LOST AND FOUND I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE TO A CHILD THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. IT CAN HAPPEN EASILY. WE GET SIDETRACKED OIN A STORE, THE CHILD GOES OUT FOR A SHORT WALK, AND THEY GET TURNED AROUND. IT HAPPENS TO ADULTS AS WELL. I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS AT MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "having What It Takes:" The Parable Of The Tower

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 30, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,988 views

    In today’s “Parables to Live By,” we will be looking at what Jesus said it takes to be His disciple in a message entitled, “Having What It Takes.” These are two parables Jesus uses in talking about real discipleship

    Parables to Live By “Having What It Takes:” The Parable of the Tower Luke 14:25-33 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQpPqJo3Lio  While Jesus was traveling in the area of the Jordan River, he was approached by a rich young ruler who asked, “Good Teacher, what good ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    The Loving, Waiting Father Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,757 views

    The parable of the prodigal son is equally as much a parable of the Loving, Waiting God, whom we call Father.

    Sermon for IV Lent, Year C Based on Lk. 15:1-3, 11-32 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Waiting, Loving Father” Today’s parable is regarded by many as the greatest parable Jesus ever told. It is a parable that fits in well with one of the favourite themes of Luke’s Gospel, namely: that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Sheep & The Goats: The Final Judgment Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 8, 2022
     | 2,175 views

    His German name was Karl der Grosse. At age twenty-nine, he was crowned the ruler of a tiny kingdom in what is now modern-day France. Few people at his coronation thought that King Karl would one day reshape the map of Europe.

    “His German name was Karl der Grosse. At age twenty-nine, he was crowned the ruler of a tiny kingdom in what is now modern-day France. Few people at his coronation thought that King Karl would one day reshape the map of Europe. At the time of Karl’s ascension in 771, Europe was a collection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Heroes Without Borders Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,375 views

    Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 3

    HEROES WITHOUT BORDERS (LUKE 10:25-37) A few years ago I saw a truck in front of me roaring fiercely as it was about to turn the corner onto the freeway ramp. In the driver’s seat of the humongous truck was a man in his late 20s, ramming his engine and blasting his stereo. The guy had dark glasses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Produce Or Perish Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,381 views

    Parables of Christian Living, Pt. 4

    PRODUCE OR PERISH (LUKE 13:6-9) The fig is highly valued not only by the Jews but also her neighbors (Ps 105:33). The Israelites were promised fig trees in the Promised Land (Deut 8:8). In Palestine and other warm climates the fig yields two crops annually, one in June and one in August. Figs can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible