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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    What Is A Parable Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 24, 2025
     | 93 views

    A miracle is the truth of God in works. A parable is the truth of God in word.

    A. WHAT IS A PARABLE? 1. A parable is a story. a. Actions that lead to a conclusion. b. Actors who are people. c. Narrative or interaction. 2. That is true to life. Parables are not myths about flying horses, or talking objects in nature. 3. But not a historical event. The story did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creating A Masterpiece: Part One Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,786 views

    Jesus painted a masterpiece of words with the parable of the rich man and Lazarus as we see two contrasting lives.

    Creating a Masterpiece: The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, Part 1 Luke 16:19-31 Jesus was a master story teller. Throughout his ministry, Jesus used the parable to illustrate the intimate details of the kingdom of God. With each parable Jesus told, he painted vivid pictures in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Snyder avatar

    Parable Of The Mustard Seed And The Leaven

    Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 2, 2013
     | 4,718 views

    The power of God’s kingdom is living from within. Discovering the inner strength of our fellowship with God is the beginning of a marvelous journey.

    Samuel was seeking a replacement for King Saul who had disappointed him. Samuel did his best to make Saul’s administration successful, but Saul failed and had to be replaced by God’s order. 1 Samuel 16:1 – “And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,054 views

    The parable of the Rich man and Lazarus brings to light the reality of a need to make a choice for God in THIS life...after which there is no choice!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 20, 2008 Date Preached: August 20, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31 (HCSB) 19 "There was a rich man who would dress ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Parable Of Lazarus And The Rich Man Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,255 views

    What is the great gulf that separates Lazarus from the Rich man?

    Lazarus and the Rich Man Have a little ditty for your today What bliss will fill the ransomed souls, When they in glory dwell, To see the sinner as he rolls, In quenchless flames of hell. • This crisp little ditty set Christian’s feet tapping during America ‘s “Great Awakening” • Author of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,870 views

    The sin of self-righteousness is subtle and often undetected in our own lives, yet it often has devastating consequences.

    The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Text: Luke 18:9-14 Introduction: A grocery store checkout clerk once wrote to advice-columnist Ann Landers to complain that she had seen people buy "luxury" food items--like birthday cakes and bags of shrimp--with their food stamps. The writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Introduction To The Parable Of Luke 15 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,648 views

    An examination of the introduction to the parable of Luke 15.

    Scripture Jesus’ entire ministry was only about three years long. He preached that the kingdom of God has come near, and he called upon people to enter the kingdom of God through faith and repentance (Luke 10:9; 12:31; 18:17). Jesus was now on his way to Jerusalem and only had a few months ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Keys To Understanding The Basic Values Of Beliefs And Behaviors Of Contrast

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,533 views

    KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES

    KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES Several years ago Clyde and Florence Kluckhohn along with fellow anthropologist Frederick Strodtbeck, gave the world a unique tool for assessing values. They looked at how people analyze the answer to five ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Contrasting Between Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes Of Jesus

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,440 views

    Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong.

    Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. Taking credit for every good thing that happens Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss Cold, callous, and calculating thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pharisaical Values Contrasted With Christ's Love - Part 1

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,460 views

    Pharisaical Behavior and Attitudes to Avoid Contrasted With Christ Like Love Pharisaical Values That Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity: 1.

    Pharisaical Behavior and Attitudes to Avoid Contrasted With Christ Like Love Pharisaical Values That Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity: 1. Pharisaical insistence on following every small aspect of their own laws for the approval of men. 2. Pharisaical emphasis on pleasing God through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Pharisaical Values Contrasted With Christ's Love - Part 3

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,046 views

    Pharisaical Values 1.

    Pharisaical Values 1. The Pharisees enjoyed finding fault with everyone around them. 2. The Pharisees were more interested in doing thing right than in doing the will of God. 3. The Pharisees love the codes of Moses more than their Creator 4. The Pharisees gave greater attention to human than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pharisaical Values Contrasted With Christ's Love - Part 2

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,201 views

    Pharisaical Values 1.

    Pharisaical Values 1. Religious leaders rejected Christ as their forefathers rejected the prophets who were before Him. They failed to recognize God's approved people. 2. The Pharisees held men of power in high esteem - even if they were politicians, financial men, or religious authorities. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    Take an evaluative look at the ways spiritual gifts are being used in your life and in your fellowship.

    Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’s accusations about worthlessness * Useful for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,720 views

    Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts-* Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’

    Contrasting Healthy and Unhealthy Ways of Viewing Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:6 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    A Tumbleweed On The Prairiethis Mesage Gives The Contrast Between A Personl

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,169 views

    This message is a contrast been a person who lives life for himself without any thought of God and his ways to the one who is guided by the Holy Spirit to remain connecte to the True Vine, Jesus. That person is fruitful and productive throughout his life

    A Tumbleweed on the Prairie “Cursed is the strong one who depends on mere humans, who thinks he can make it on muscle alone and set God aside as dead weight. He’s like a tumbleweed on the prairie, out of touch with the good earth. He lives rootless and aimless in a land where nothing grows. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist