Sermons about Parables Of Contrast

"Genuine Faith”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 27, 2001

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Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Luke 17: 5-10 Heavenly Father, thank you for genuine faith, which can accomplish what experience, reason, and probability would disallow. Amen. Title: “Genuine faith”

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Luke 17: 5-10 Heavenly Father, thank you for genuine faith, which can accomplish what experience, reason, and probability would disallow. Amen. Title: “Genuine faith” Jesus teaches about faith as a quality and the quality of a disciple’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Taking God's Grace For Granted? Series

Contributed by Chua Lena on Oct 9, 2001

based on 38 ratings

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To challenge the audience to re-examine themselves, whether they are taking God’s grace for granted?’

SERMON TOPIC: “The Wedding Banquet” SERMON TITLE: “Are You Taking God’s Grace For Granted?” SCRIPTURAL TEXT: Matthew 22:1-10 OPENING WORDS Indeed, it is a great privilege to be able to share God’s Word with all of you this morning. Let us pray. OPENING PRAY Dear Lord, thank You for this morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-10, Matthew 20:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Who's The Loser Now?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2001

based on 56 ratings

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how Lazarus looked like a loser when the Rich Man lost it all in hell

October 14, 2001 Luke 16:19-31 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Weed-Free Gardening-Guaranteed!

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

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Every time we try to use worldy influence or power or scheming to get God’s work done we end up doing more damage to his kingdom than if we’d just let the weeds grow until harvest time.

Most of you are way too familiar with the problem of weeds. Even those of you who live in Covenant Village where the weeds are generally taken care of by the grounds crew can remember when you were children and you had to pull the weeds in the garden. I must have spent every Saturday morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: *other

The Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

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A look at the parable of the Pearl of Great price

HE HAD IT ALL, AT LEAST ON THE SURFACE. A GOOD BUSINESS, A FINE FAMILY, STATUS IN THE COMMUNITY. HE HAD EVERYTHING IT WOULD APPEAR, BUT NOT QUITE ENOUGH. SOME MEN CRAVED AFTER GOLD OR SILVER OR JEWELS NOT THIS MAN. THOSE THINGS WERE ALL SO COLD AND INANIMATE, FORGED AND MOULDED DEEP INSIDE AN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Way Into The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Paul George on Nov 13, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors.

The Way Into The Kingdom of Heaven Mark 1:15 Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors, but Jesus tells them, in the prospect of that kingdom approaching, they must ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Holiness

The Yeast Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 3, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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Evil, symbolized by yeast, permeates our lives and our Churches: an unpopular interpretation of the parable.

The Yeast Matthew 13:33 INTRO.: As a child, I watched my mother bake bread. She would mix the dough and the yeast and let it sit in a large basin until it rose. Then she would knead it some more and divide it into smaller pans for baking. My brother and I would come around often to see if it had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responsible Servants

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 7, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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Followers of Jesus cannot be irresponsible. Privilege implies accountability.

DIOGENES was one day standing on a street corner laughing like a mad man. “Why are you laughing?” He was asked. “Do you see that stone in the middle of the street? More than ten persons have already stumbled on it, then looked at the stone and cursed it but nobody had removed it to prevent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Catholic

Embracing And Extending The Good News Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 18, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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In this text we discover what exactly the Good News of Jesus entails. We will be challenged to embrace fully the good news and to commit to extending the good news to others.

EMBRACING AND EXTENDING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS Mark 3:7-19 In this text we discover what exactly the Good News of Jesus entails. We will be challenged to embrace fully the good news and to commit to extending the good news to others. A. Jesus returns to the lake to reaffirm his mission Read Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Chance Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 13, 2005

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The parable of the fruitless fig tree conveys both a warning and great good news.

The Last Chance Luke 13:6-9 INTRO.: Think about the recent Tsunami that killed over 100,000 people. We always wonder why God allows such things and I don’t have the answer. Were those people worse sinners than all the rest of the world’s population? Hardly. In Luke 13, the Jews bring up a similar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Steven W on Mar 15, 2005

based on 54 ratings

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What must we know about the Authority of Christ? How does the Authority of Christ apply to us? Is the Authority of Christ important to my Christian life? Find out and be inspired.

The Authority of Christ Question: What must we know about the Authority of Christ? Question: How does the Authority of Christ apply to us? Question: Is the Authority of Christ important to my Christian life? These are some of the questions that we will attempt to answer from today’s message. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whipping The Slave Again

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 15, 2005

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Does the one talent slave deserve another whipping? He did hide the master’s talent. But why did he hide it? Fear cripples. So God is going to work through the Gentiles now. Take that Pharisees.

WHIPPING THE SLAVE AGAIN TEXT: MATTHEW 25:14-30 THEME: AN FALSE VIEW OF GOD CAUSES A LACK OF SERVICE. Should we give the one talent slave in Matthew 25:14-30 another whipping? We can get the whip out and provide another lashing for his lack of faithful service to his master. We can beat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Loves Us When We Are Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006

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Michael Yaconelli’s "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

Template Oct 15, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 3 Felt Need: Did Jesus have to turn everything upside down to get people like me to listen? Hoped for Results: Jesus was against the status quo, he loved the adventure of the unknown. Message: God loves us when we are uncomfortable Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Sleeping Giant Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 23, 2007

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The Kingdom of Heaven is present and is growing here on earth, and we are God’s vessel for expanding the kingdom.

Last week we looked at one of Jesus’ favorite teachings, the kingdom of God. We discovered the kingdom of God isn’t just something which will happen in the future when Jesus returns, but God is already in the process of building his kingdom, his perfect reign on earth right now. Jesus said “the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

"The Gospel, A Two Edged Sword"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 22, 2007

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A sermon for the 4th Sunday after the epiphany

4th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:21-30 "The Gospel, A Two Edged Sword" 21 And he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." 22 And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, "Is not this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

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