Sermons about Parables Of Christ

"O Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2007

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Humility is the key to salvation, sanctification and evangelism.

“O Lord, It’s Hard to be Humble” Luke 18:9-14 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We were all formed from the same dust of the earth, by the same Creator. Basically, our bodies are pretty much the same. We all get sick, we all need to eat, all of us are lonely at times, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Second Thoughts About Jesus

Contributed by Philip Gunther on Oct 1, 2001

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Many will follow Jesus half-way, but not the other half.

The Parable Of The Fox, The Funeral And The Furrow “A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.” (Martin Luther) A Different Breed America Under Attack – America At War – Siege On America – The Day That Shook America – The Day The U.S. Stood Still, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Mennonite

Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 2, 2002

based on 154 ratings

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No act of faith or obedience, whether great or small, whether seen or unseen, will go unrewarded.

This morning, I’d like to address a simple question: Is it worth it? Is the payoff worth the cost, is the potential reward worth the risk? We face that question all the time, for the simple reason that everything has a cost. Nothing is free. Even gifts usually come with some kind of strings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

Take Your Seat

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

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Putting humility into practice

Take Your Seat Luke 14:7-11 May 29, 2005 Luke 14:7 (NLT) When Jesus noticed that all who had come to the dinner were trying to sit near the head of the table, he gave them this advice: Best Seat In The House  The quest for status  Being seen with the “in” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wicked Husbandmen Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 27, 2007

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Even wives and ladies can be ’husbandmen’ [vinedressers] in the field in which we are planted. But what do we think of the ’boss’ and how do we treat His Son? Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

The Wicked Husbandmen Matthew 21:33-41 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WickedHusbandmen.html 1. The vineyard immediately brings to mind Israel - cf. Isa 5:1-7 2. The landowner who planted the vineyard is God 3. The wicked vinedressers [husbandmen] represent Israel’s leaders - cf. Mt 21:45 4. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-41

Denomination: Baptist

What's It Worth To You?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

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An examination of the Kingdom of God.

WHAT’S IT WORTH TO YOU? - Matthew 13:44-46 In Jesus’ ministry, He taught a great deal about the Kingdom of Heaven or the Kingdom of God. It was only natural, as He was teaching, for people to wonder how to become part of the Kingdom, how to get in on the Kingdom of God. In response to their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Why You're Worthy

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Sep 8, 2007

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This sermon is from an Exchanged-life perspective and sets out to communicate God’s view of you that makes you worthy with a hope that the hearer will come to a more healthy sense of self-acceptance and love.

For the past couple of weeks I’ve sought to communicate God’s view of you with a hope that you’d come to a more healthy sense of self-love and self-acceptance. I shared two messages entitled: “Learning To Love Yourself” and “Breaking Free Of Inferiority.” Today I want to climax this emphasis by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Brokeness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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Jesus’ followers are to submit to His Lordship and do His will. If we are to submit ourselves to the Lord, we must begin with a broken, teachable spirit. That teachable spirit is described for us in the "beautiful words," the Beatitudes"

The Blessing of Brokeness (Matt. 5:1-6?) Intro 1. We all have our dreaded moments: medical tests, standing on the scale, childbirth, sea-sickness, nursing home…. 2. One of my dreaded moments is beginning right now—preaching through the Sermon on the Mount…. 3. The Sermon on the Mount contains ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Doing A New Thing

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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A look at the timeless message of the Gospel in light of changing methodologies.

God Is Doing A New Thing Matthew 9:14-17 March 06, 2005 Matthew 9:14 (NLT) One day the disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus and asked him, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples don’t fast?" A Question of Fasting  Fasting was a regular practice for the faithful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"We Are One With The Spirit"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 14, 2007

based on 19 ratings

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A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter Part of Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer

7th Sunday of Easter John 17: 20-26 "We are One with the Spirit" "I do not pray for these only, but also for those who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that thou ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

"Will We Run With The Ball In 2008?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2008

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What are those things that the Owner of all things has entrusted to you, and how are you going to respond to that trust?

Matthew 25:14-30 “Will We Run With the Ball in 2008?” The front page of a Texas newspaper a few years ago carried the picture of a young and beautiful African American mother born without arms and legs! The State Department of Public Welfare had charged in court that she was incapable of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Live In This World

Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 7, 2004

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If we are ever going to make an impact on our culture, we can not let ourselves become conformed to it.

Subject: How To Live In This World Scripture Reading: Romans 12:2 You heard about the business lady who, between flights at an airport bought a small package of cookies. She then sat down in the busy snack shop to glance over the newspaper. As she read her paper she became aware of a rustling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Holiness

Hell? No! Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006

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Gain a clearer understanding of Hell, what blinds us to it’s trap, as well as how to stay out.

“Hell? No!” (Luke 16:1-31) I’d like to give you a short, one-question quiz today. Ready? Here we go… Q: Of the following topics, which two did Christ talk most about in his preaching? Heaven, Marriage, Money, Children, Hell, or Sandals. Go ahead. Take your 2 picks. Believe it or not, it is hell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Which One Are You?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

based on 118 ratings

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The Bible teaches a solemn and terrible truth about the reality of hell

Two weeks ago there were about a hundred protesters picketing the Second Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. This was a group of Hindus who were upset that the Southern Baptist Convention was encouraging its churches like Second Baptist, which incidentally has over 10,000 members, to make a special ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

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Five characters- indifferent rebel, violent rebel, hypocrite rebel, responsive guest, loyal servants. Includes children’s talk.

Children’s talk- Josh’s party  London  Josh, 13th birthday  Dad, who had a big business with lots of workers and a big house in Chelsea, threw a party  Posted invites to his friends: David, Rebecca & Paul (brother and sister), Rachel and James (sister & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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