Sermons about Parables Of Contrast

Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 28, 2007

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The key to forgiving others is found in our own forgiveness. And the Bible also indicates a level of ’forgetting’ Christ can make us capable of. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:21-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnmercifulServant.html 1. "The Parables Of Jesus" we have considered so far have centered around the kingdom of heaven itself... 2. The next parable we shall consider is one that describes "the character of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Mar 3, 2007

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A view of how we serve God, our employers and ourselves.

The Parable of the Shrewd Steward Luke 16:1-18 By: Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at the Parable of the Shrewd Steward. The subject matter deals with the topic of being fair to one’s employer and treating people fairly in business matters. Attention: How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Parable For A Rebellious House

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 5, 2008

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This is a message to begin the year with a call to repentance and spiritual consecration.

Ezekiel 24:1-14 KJV Again in the ninth year, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, [2] Son of man, write thee the name of the day, even of this same day: the king of Babylon set himself against Jerusalem this same day. [3] And utter a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parable Of The Laborers In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 15, 2007

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Is God really fair? Our Lord’s Justice, Faithfulness, Sovereignty, and Judgment all come together as He answers Peter’s questions. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

The Laborers in the Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LaborersInVineyard.html I. THE SETTING A. THE CONVERSATION WITH THE RICH YOUNG RULER - Mt 19:16-22 1. Jesus had been approached by this man with a question concerning eternal life 2. In the course of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

7. The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

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If we want our lives to be fruitful for the Kingdom, we must cultivate the “soil” of our lives and eliminate impurities.

INTRO: This week Ann and the kids did some planting. We have a little plot in our backyard that we’ve designated for the kids’ garden. Last year we planted a few things – including a short lived goldfish pond, in that area, and on one of the sunny afternoons Ann took them out there and put some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

8. The Parable Of The Weeds Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

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Give up your dreams of a “pure church”. The reality is there will always be a mixture of true followers and hypocrites. Make sure you’re ready for the judgment day and get on with the work of being fruitful!

INTRO: I’ve got a confession to make. I love Roundup. I love the feeling of just going around, spraying a little bit of poison and then in a few days seeing those weeds shrivel up and die! It’s so much more fun than actually pulling the weeds up! But, the problem with Roundup is it can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

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Today we have the first occasion where Matthew uses the word parable. And, as we have seen in the past, the first time that something occurs in the Bible is very important to note and pay special attention to.

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 1 The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Matthew 13:1-23 The very first phrase of the first verse of our passage today says a great deal about our Lord and His approach to ministry. We have already seen what a full day He has had. We know from the flow of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

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We are to be loving, kind and accepting of the people God places in our lives, even though we are to be discerning and unaccepting of their sinful choices. Yet, even in this, we are to do so in love. For we do not know where that person stands with God or

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 2 The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Before we begin today, let’s make sure we are all clear about what a parable is and what the difference is between a parable and an allegory. Anyone care to give me their understanding of what a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Wedding Garment Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 8, 2007

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God’s justice in His courts leaves the lost standing naked with no defense -- Provision, invitation, inspection, detection, interrogation, conviction & expulsion. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Wedding Garment Matthew 22:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeddingGarment.html Yesterday was 7-7-07, and there were more weddings than in the whole month of June they say. Each one wore their best for the occasion. We all should try to wear our Sunday best, though we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Fo The Sower Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 8, 2007

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The Seed is the same it is the Soil that describes us, which soil am i? which soil do i want to be?

The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13.1-9; 18-23 This morning we begin a sermon series on parables told by Christ Jesus in Matthew’s gospel. Some of the parable will be very familiar to us all but we should not allow that familiarity to close our minds to hearing God speak to us again through His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 10, 2007

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’Holy Tares’ we could call them...for they are in the church, but not in the body of Christ. The SOWING, the GROWING, and the MOWING [reaping]. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Wheat and the Tares Matthew 13:24-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WheatAndTares.html Will everyone who goes to church go to heaven? Will every member of GBC make it? I would like to think that if the rapture occurred on a Sunday morning during our main service, that the room ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Great Banquet

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 13, 2007

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Who is worthy of your attention? Tough question for a clique, since God loves all his creations.

The Parable of the Great Banquet Luke 14:15-24 I. The Initial Invitation List A. A man prepared a great banquet and invited many. 1. Vs. 15-17 15 Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, "Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!" 16 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Ten Virgins

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 27, 2008

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Matthew 25:13 tells us the reason for this parable. "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise." Matthew 25:1-2 (NIV) Throughout the Christian era this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Tares - 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 7, 2005

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The advice Jesus gives in this parable about what to do with evil is so different from what we would expect

Living Under Grace – 3 – Parable of the Wheat and the Tares - 1 Half acre of 6 foot high thistles in the paddock • You won’t believe the nice clean solution I came up with to get rid of those thistles – run the trail bike through them to create a path so I could walk through and spray them • Got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Parable Of The Tares - 2 Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 2, 2005

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What is the source of Evil in the world? Jesus gives His answer in the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares

Living Under Grace – 4 – Parable of the Tares - 2 Recently visiting my mother’s congregation • I was asked this question about the tsunami tragedy by an older member of the congregation • Do you think because of the high number of casualties in Ache that God had singled out the Moslems for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Christian Church

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