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  • Joseph Marshall avatar

    What Is A Parable? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020
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    To be able to understand the parables of the kingdom, we must first know what is a parable?

    1. The word “parable” comes from the Greek word “paraballo”, which means “to throw alongside” and “to reach a place.” 2. The dictionary definition, “an allegorical representation of something from real life, from which a moral is drawn for instruction,” does not quite explain the purpose of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Foundational Parable Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020
     | 4,565 views

    Why is it so important to understand the Parable of the Sower?

    1. Jesus indicates that if you do not understand the parable of the sower, you will not have the foundation upon which to build your understanding of other parables. 2. The parable of the sower contains four basic elements that are essential to understanding the kingdom of God: A. Sowing – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 23, 2017
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    Two part message looking at the power of God's word working in our lives and the soils that God word ministers too. We quickly see that the Word of God is not the problem, it is the soil being ready to be seeded by the Word of God.

    The Parable of the Sower Growing and Sowing Seeds Mark chapter 4:1-4:9 Introduction- Please turn to Mark 4:1-9. It is the Parable of the Sower. This will be a two part sermon. We will start it today and look at the Word of God and finish with how the Word of God reacts to the different soils ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 23, 2017
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    Part two of the series where we look at the soils that God's Word ministers too. We quickly see that the Word of God is powerful enough to minister to any soil given that God has prepared it to be seeded by the Word of God.

    Let’s look at the different heart conditions mentioned in this parable. I. A Hard Heart. (Uninterested Heart) Verse 4: “And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it.” Fields in Israel were small and were separated from one another by paths that became like ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Parable Of Influence Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
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    Jesus tells us to focus on the humility and meekness of our faith and its influence on others. Tiny things can have great endings.

    The Influence of the Kingdom November 10, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 13:18-21 We have been away from the parables for a few weeks as we looked at the issues of spiritual blindness. We only have a few more parables to go in our study. This week I want to invite you ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What Is A Parable Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 8, 2025
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    The parables clarify the truth for those who want to believe but they also conceal the truth for those who do not want to believe.

    Sermon 1 THE PARABLES OF JESUS (Matt. 13:34-35; Mark 4:33-34) “Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. So it was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Sower Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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    The sermon explores the transient nature of the four types of people described in the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing the transformative power of the gospel and encouraging believers to actively spread the word of God.

    Hello Church! Did you know that according to the book, The Millionaire Next Door, most millionaires are neither flashy nor drive expensive cars? They tend to shop at JC Penney and live below their means. Also, not long ago, a study showed that 95% of millionaires are first-generation wealthy, ...read more

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    Parable Of Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
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     | 640 views

    This sermon encourages believers to cultivate their faith, seek God's favor, and face the future with hope, guided by the wisdom of the Holy Scriptures.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ. It is a joy to be with you today, to share in the fellowship of our faith, and to gather in the warmth of God's abiding love. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the richness of God's word, drawing from ...read more

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    Parables Of Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
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    This sermon encourages self-examination of our faith and commitment to God's Word, urging us to bear spiritual fruit through understanding and living out His teachings.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for the Lord. We are here, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine design of our Heavenly Father, drawn together to seek His wisdom and to grow in our understanding of His Word. The world outside these ...read more

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    Two Contrasting Cities - Babylon And Jerusalem

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,671 views

    The two cities symbolise diametrically opposed principles, Jerusalem represents the eternal while Babylon depicts the earthly having no abiding value.

    TWO CONTRASTING CITIES - BABYLON AND JERUSALM Books which outlive the generation in which they were written are called “classics”. On e of these which I remember from my schooldays is Charles Dickens’ story of the French Revolution, "A Tale of Two Cities". It concerned a family caught up in those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Rich Man And Lazarus) # 18

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
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    This parable is different from most parables because it conveys to us a number of vivid contrasts, such as:

    • Riches and Poverty • Heaven and Hell • Compassion and Indifference • Inclusion and Exclusion As we teach this parable, I need to mention that there are some who refuse to teach Luke 16:19-31 as a parable. Their objection is for two reasons: (1) It is the only one of the parables in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contrasting Pharisaical Values And Christlike Love

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001
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    Contrasting Pharisaical Values and Christlike Love - Matt. 9:11,12

    Contrasting Pharisaical Behavior and Christ Like Love - Matthew 9:11,12 1. Pharisaical Values Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity versus Christ’s Values were rooted in Loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength, and mind which motivated one to love one’s neighbor as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contrasting A Defeatist Versus An Overcomer's Attitude

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    As pressed but not crushed, as perplexed but not in despair, as persecuted, but not abandoned, as put down but not put out. Always carrying about in our body the death of the Lord Jesus that the life of Christ may be made manifested in our body. (2 Cor. 4

    Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Rom. 12:21) I can do everything God asks me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. (Phil. 4:13) Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. (I John 5:4,5) As unknown, yet well known, as dying yet behold we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contrasting Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,693 views

    contrasts between bad attitudes and the beatitudes of our Lord Jesus Christ

    Examples of Bad Attitude 1. Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. 2. Taking credit for every good thing that happens 3. Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others 4. Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mary Vs. Judas - A Contrast In Attitudes

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,993 views

    This message covers John 12:1-10 and describes the annointing of Christ at Bethany by Mary, the sister of Lazarus. Judas exposes his greed and Jesus commends Mary’s action.

    Pastor David M. Wilson Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA 90278 COMMENTS WELCOME (310) 376-7890 abimilech@ca.rr.com John 12:1-10 Introduction: Did you ever notice that some stories appear in the Bible more than once and sometimes with different details? For example, if we were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist