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

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 30, 2023

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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

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33, John 6:53-54, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus Wants To Help Us Understand The Kingdom Of Heaven - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 19, 2022

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Jesus wants to teach us about... 1. The growth of His Kingdom (vs. 31-32). 2. The power of His Kingdom to change our lives (vs. 33). 3. The grace that gives us a place in His Kingdom (vs. 34-35). 4. The value of His Kingdom (vs. 44-46).

Jesus Wants to Help Us Understand the Kingdom of Heaven - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:31-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 19, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13. Here Jesus told a series of 8 parables to help us understand the Kingdom of Heaven. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Loving, Waiting Father Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 2, 2001

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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

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

"the Parable Of The Loving Father"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 23, 2022

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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

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Rich Toward God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

based on 57 ratings

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#14 in Proverbs & Parables series Using the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12 and Proverbs - focuses on Putting GOD ABOVE GOLD, PEOPLE ABOVE PLEASURES, and ETERNITY ABOVE EASE. Preached on EASTER Sunday.

Rich toward God Proverbs 27-28 INTRODUCTION: On Resurrection Sunday our thoughts turn to heavenly themes. We can sing about Jesus reigning in heaven as the King of all Kings and the Lord of all Lords. The image of the Lamb upon the Throne pictures everything Jesus did for us. He gave his life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 8, 2022

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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

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Luke 12:13-21 Parable Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2011

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Let me say to begin with, that a parable is an earthly story to illustrate a heavenly truth, and we’re about to read the account of Jesus giving this parable to do with COVETOUSNESS to a great multitude of people that had gathered together, and there was

LUKE 12:13-21 PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL 4-2-11 Let me say to begin with, that a parable is an earthly story to illustrate a heavenly truth, and we’re about to read the account of Jesus giving this parable to do with COVETOUSNESS to a great multitude of people that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Bloom Where You Are Planted Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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Parables of Eternal Life, Part 1 of 9

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED (LUKE 8:4-15) Motivational writer Dennis Kimbro says that some people are like wheels - they don't work unless they are pushed. Some people are like trailers - they have to be pulled. Some people are like kites - always up in the air, and if you don't keep a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pearl Of Greatest Price Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

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Parables of Eternal Life, Part 2 of 9

THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE (Matt 13:44-46) Several years ago, USA Today (10/24/97) reported the results of a Roper Starch Worldwide survey of the wealthiest 1 percent of U.S. households – the 1 million households have an annual income of at least $250,000 or a net worth at least $2.5 million. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revolutionary Patience

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021

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An alternate interpretation of the sower and seed parable is offered.

Binding the Strong Man – A Political Reading of Mark's Story of Jesus authored by Ched Myers is a fascinating look at Jesus' life and His words. It is an entirely different method than the usual Christian commentaries. The story of the sower of the seed is always seen as a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Storyteller: The Parables Of Jesus: Who's My Neighbor?

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 25, 2015

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In the parable of The Good Samaritan, Jesus teaches us that if we love our neighbors, we will be moved with compassion to do something for them.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #3: WHO’S MY NEIGHBOUR? (THE GOOD SAMARITAN) INTRO TO TOPIC: Jesus is the World’s Greatest Storyteller. • 1/3 of Jesus’ teaching – Parables. Parable: an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. • In His parables, we find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: *other

End Times Survival Manual Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

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The Parable of the Ten Virgins provides a warning about always being ready and waiting.

The End Times Survival Manual Matthew 25:1-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Authors Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht have turned a rather dull how-to-book into virtual gold mine. Their original book The Worst Case Scenario ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sowing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 4, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Parable of the Sower

8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 "Sowing" 13:1 ¶ That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat there; and the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Shrewd Manager

Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 16, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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This sermon makes practical applications from Jesus’ parable about the dishonest manager.

I worked at a guitar store all through high school…for me, it was a dream job. -In any retail business, you have people come and go. -I can vividly remember one day when we needed another part time employee, my boss interviewed an 18-year-old guy named Devon. -He said, “That guy is IMPRESSIVE…I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tpart 3 "Mustard Seeds Of Faith” Series

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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part 3 in a series on the parables of Matt 13, power point avialable by email

The Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 3 “Mustard Seeds of Faith” Matthew 13:31-32 King James Version. Matthew 13:31-32 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:Which indeed is the least of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

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