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  • Joseph Marshall avatar

    The Seed Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020
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    What is the seed that the sower is sowing? Why is it so important?

    1. The seed is the focus of the parable. a. The seed gives the sower his purpose. b. The seed is what brings new life. c. The seed is what has the potential to make life productive. d. The seed is man’s connection to the Kingdom of God. 2. The seed is God’s Word. Matt. 13:18-23, Luke 8:11. 3. Only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Buried Treasure And A Pearl

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
     | 7,628 views

    Have you ever had to disguise a secret to keep someone from discovering it too soon? Well the parables are in some way like that. They tell of something that you know is important but you can’t quite figure it all out. The answers seem elusive.

    A Buried Treasure and a Pearl Matthew 13:44-46 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wheat And Weeds Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 25, 2019
     | 4,262 views

    Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has for people. Klyne Snodgrass

    The Kingdom Is Like … Wheat and Weeds April 28, 2018 Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kingdom Is Like...mustard Seeds And Yeast Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 13, 2019
     | 4,480 views

    Both a mustard seed and yeast are small and seemingly insignificant.

    The Kingdom Is Like … Mustard Seeds and Yeast May 12, 2019 Matthew 13:31-33 NIV He told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wedding Feast Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019
     | 4,606 views

    How do I know if I’m a Pharisee? 1. If I struggle to enjoy the party. 2. If I get distracted by other parties. 3. If I’m not trying to populate the party

    Wedding Feast Matthew 22:1-14 How do I know if I’m a Pharisee? 1. If I struggle to enjoy the party. Vv.1-4 2. If I get distracted by other parties. Vv.5-7 3. If I’m not trying to populate the party vv.8-14 Opening illustration Turn with me to Matthew 22:1-14 Begin a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Excuse For Excuses

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 16, 2014
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     | 15,106 views

    Excuses and how we use them in our lives.

    No Excuse for Excuses LUKE 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION... School Time Excuses Douglas Bernstein, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 13:1-17 - A Backhoe Wouldn’t Go Astray! - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 8, 2011
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     | 4,140 views

    Wait a minute! No, this is not about "15 minutes of fame". It’s about "sowing and reaping" longterm. It’s not "The Farmer wants a wife". It’s the FARMER WANTS A CROP. Jesus may have achieved CELEBRITY STATUS but He is not interested in walking out on the

    Matthew 13:1-17 - A BACKHOE WOULDN’T GO ASTRAY! - Part 2 Just as well He didn’t come to HOLLYWOOD. I can see some of his key people pushing back the fans who crowd in and just want to get close enough to touch the edge of his coat or get His AUTOGRAPH. The PAPARAZZI are out in force and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A-- 15th Sunday, Year A --The Sower

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 17, 2020
     | 2,599 views

    It is the intuitive mind alone that can penetrate the essence and heart of a parable. Then it becomes a living reality, thoroughly relevant to one’s own life.

    “To throw alongside” a story with cryptic meaning is called a parable in Greek. In Zen Buddhism, a parable is like a “koan,” which is a spiritual inquiry using perplexing language intended to rouse a student’s innate wisdom-mind to apply it to their own life. As Rabbi Ibn Ezra said of parables, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Can The Church Be An Obstacle To Discipleship For Jesus?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
     | 765 views

    Is it possible that some of the doctrine, rules, and regulations of the church be a stumbling block to becoming a disciple for Jesus? Yes, it was definitely one for me and I still struggle with it.

    {You may want to read Mark 4:1-9, This is the actual parable that I am speaking about. } [Why parables?] 10 As soon as He was alone, 1 His followers, along with the twelve, began asking Him about the parables. 11 And He was saying to them, "To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Open Your Eyes

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,515 views

    You must learn the language and literary method that the people in Jesus used if you truly want to understand the Scripture. Hillel's method of asking questions is the optimal way.

    Near Eastern people in Yeshua's (and later on) wrote in allegories, metaphors, and parables. Is this healing story real? In the minds of Near Eastern people, it does not matter. The lesson of the story is the key. The lesson is that everyone must open their eyes to reading the Torah and live ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Take Risk Without Fear

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 10, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,843 views

    Let us take a risk without fear and God blesses us in our risks.

    Take Risk Without Fear Matthew 25:14-30 Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today we have the text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 25:14-30) for our reflection. Jesus told his disciples this parable: “A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Arriésgate Sin Miedo

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,634 views

    Arriesguemos sin miedo y Dios nos bendice en nuestros riesgos.

    Arriésgate sin miedo Mateo 25: 14-30 Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hoy tenemos el texto del Evangelio de Mateo (Mateo 25: 14-30) para nuestra reflexión. Jesús les contó a sus discípulos esta parábola: " Un hombre que se va de ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Kumuha Ng Panganib Nang Walang Takot

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 10, 2020
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     | 2,387 views

    Gumawa tayo ng peligro nang walang takot at pagpalain tayo ng Diyos sa ating mga peligro.

    Kumuha ng Panganib Nang Walang Takot Mateo 25: 14-30 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae, Ngayon ay mayroon tayong teksto mula sa Ebanghelyo ni Mateo (Mateo 25: 14-30) para sa aming pagsasalamin. Sinabi ni Jesus sa kanyang mga alagad ang talinghagang ito: " Isang lalaki ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He Taught Them Many Parables # 24 (The Vultures And The Carcass)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,226 views

    Because the Lord loved people, He used everything available to teach people about the judgment of God.

    Some folks do not believe there is such a thing as the Judgment of God. It has been said that the only sure things in life are DEATH AND TAXES. But there's one more thing we can be sure of, and that is the judgment of God. When you live in an age when people do not want to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Doctor And The Sick) # 23

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 922 views

    At times, we all feel like we are misunderstood. And many times it is not a feeling, it is a reality.

    For example, sometimes our dogs misunderstand some things about us. Someone suggested these are some of the misunderstandings our pet dogs have... • Getting up does NOT mean we are going for a walk • Just because I'm eating, doesn't mean you can But not only do we have misunderstandings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist