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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,933 views

    The parable of the 10 women waiting for the bridegroom to appear enlightens us as to how we should await the coming of Christ Jesus.

    Ready Or Not – Matthew 25: 1 - 12 Intro: A young man applied for a job as a farm hand. When asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." --- This puzzled the farmer, but he took a liking to the young man and hired him. --- A few days later, the farmer and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    Playing The World's Games By God's Rules

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
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    In this parable, Jesus is teching those at the banquet how to play "musical chairs" using God’s rules not the rules of the world.

    Playing the World’s Games by God’s Rules 22nd Sunday of Orinary Time, 2007 Children’s Sermon tie-in - Luke 14:11 - Using the game of "Chutes and Ladders" we discussed and how sometimes when you think you are going to lose you land on a ladder space and move forward and sometimes when you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Not The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 28, 2021
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    In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the younger son squandered his inheritance. And yet, his father received him back. So, is what we do with our money not important?!’ The Parable of the Dishonest Manager is Jesus' answer.

    "Not the prodigal son" Today we’re looking at what is often called the Parable of the Dishonest Manager, or the Parable of the Shrewd Manager, or similar. A rich man entrusts his manager with stewardship of his assets. The manager wastes his master’s wealth. The rich man demands an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Kingdom Investments And Rewards Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
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     | 18,245 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Kingdom Investments and Rewards

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Kingdom Investments and Rewards Luke 19:11-27 April 11, 2010 I want to talk to you today about kingdom investments and rewards. God gives all of us one life to live and expects us to live a life of faith and a life of faith is one of risk and reward. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Some Characteristics Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 6,181 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Some Characteristics of the Kingdom

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Some Characteristics of the Kingdom Luke 13:18-21 Last week we saw that Jesus healed a disabled woman as a sign post pointing to the presence of the Kingdom. Jesus exercised Gods authority and rule with the afflicted woman and so this raises issues about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Example Of The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,079 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Example of the Good Samaritan

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Example of the Good Samaritan Luke 10: 25-37 Today we see a lawyer, who s essentially an OT scholar, ask Jesus the question ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ This was not an honest question as he was trying to see how Jesus measured up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,977 views

    Many people struggle with this well-known parable. Jesus seems to condone rather selfish, shady money-dealing. Actually the Gospel of forgiveness lies at its heart: are we ready to forgive?

    I don’t know about you, but I do have certainly difficulties with this parable. I’ve always tended to skirt around them, I must admit. But with this text in front of me for this morning I was forced to think about it more seriously. And I find that many of the problems are actually only on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Working In God’s Vineyard: A Parable For Our Time

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 25, 2023
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     | 2,783 views

    Matthew 20:1-16 teaches God's generosity, faith and obedience, letting go of grudges and envy, and working together in God's kingdom. How can we apply this parable to our lives today?

    Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, I would like to share with you a message from the Word of God based on the parable of the workers in the vineyard found in Matthew 20:1-16. This parable is one of the most challenging and controversial stories that Jesus told, and it has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are All Invited Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 16, 2017
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     | 11,490 views

    Parable of the Wedding Feast; we are all invited to God's banquet

    Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, 'Tell those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Luke 15: 1- 10 ~ The Lost

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 32,596 views

    In this chapter Jesus illustrates His love and concern for sinful men and women. The Pharisees and scribes murmured because Jesus showed such love and kindness to sinners, there's always people around that will make light of those that want to tell oth

    Luke 15: 1- 10 THE LOST 10-27-12 In Luke 15: the Lord gives three parables; three stories to do with things that become lost. In this chapter Jesus illustrates His love and concern for sinful men and women. The Pharisees and scribes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasure In A Field Series

    Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,025 views

    First of a series pertaining to the parables of Matthew chapter 13

    TREASURE IN A FIELD Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Luke 12:13-21 Parable Of The Rich Fool

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,434 views

    Let me say to begin with, that a parable is an earthly story to illustrate a heavenly truth, and we’re about to read the account of Jesus giving this parable to do with COVETOUSNESS to a great multitude of people that had gathered together, and there was

    LUKE 12:13-21 PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL 4-2-11 Let me say to begin with, that a parable is an earthly story to illustrate a heavenly truth, and we’re about to read the account of Jesus giving this parable to do with COVETOUSNESS to a great multitude of people that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
     | 3,202 views

    Using What God has Given (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 25 verses 14-30. Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” Quote: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feelings is to risk ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Two Debtors

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    The Two Debtors (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 18 verses 21-35. Quote: “Forgiveness is a marvellous idea; Until you are the one who has to do it”. Ill: • Old Joe was dying. • For years he had been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best friends. • Wanting to straighten things ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    The Message You Cannot Afford To Ignore.

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,338 views

    Living for the Lord-Make sure we are carefully following Him

    ONE MESSAGE YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 Intro: Sometimes I will hear a TV or radio preacher make this startling claim, “You need to get a copy of this message! It may be the greatest single message you will ever hear! This is the one message that you cannot afford to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God