Sermons on Parables:

The Pharisee & The Tax-Collector - A Sermon On Luke 18

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

Father Dave’s sermon on the parable of the tax collector and the Parisee. Father Dave challenges the conventional understanding of the Pharisee.

Luke 18 - Jesus told them another joke. I know your translation says ’parable’ rather than ’joke’, but ’joke’ is not a bad translation. We don’t tell parables nowadays, we tell jokes, and they’re pretty similar - both have punch lines, both can help you to see life in a different way, both can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Forgiveness: God's Way Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 11, 2008

Understanding how forgiveness affects our relationship with God.

Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Title: “Forgiveness: God’s Way” • There are two things that we all have in common, no matter how old we are, where we grew up, or what we do for a living  we all need to be forgiven and to extend forgiveness. • I want to also this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Which Type Of Soil Are You? Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 14, 2007

The kingdom begins with us, what will we choose to do with the Good News about the kingdom, which soil will we choose to be?

What comes to your mind when I say the kingdom of heaven or the kingdom of God (since they are used interchangeably in the gospels)? [Allow the congregation to give their input]. Perhaps pearly gates, gold streets, the throne room of God himself? Most of our thoughts of the kingdom revolve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Sleeping Giant Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 23, 2007

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

You Think Your Life Is Sorted? Well Think Again! Series

Contributed by John Foster on Mar 5, 2007

Some people have heard of the teachings of Jesus Christ. They have read the bible. They have eaten the bread and drank the wine in church. The trouble is that although they know OF Jesus they do not yet know him personally.

You think your life is sorted? Well think Again! This is the stark message from our bible reading in Luke’s Gospel. This is the first episode in our 10:30am series of sermons leading up to Easter and just beyond. Over the next few weeks we are walking with Jesus through the latter part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-30

Denomination: Methodist

Kingdom Everywhere Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 13, 2007

Part 1 in series Kingdom Stories, the first in a series of four messages that examine Christ’s parables about the Kingdom of God.

Kingdom Everywhere Kingdom Stories Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 11, 2007 We begin a new series today that I have entitled Kingdom Stories. If you read the gospels, you will see that Jesus was constantly referring to the Kingdom of God, or – in Matthew – the Kingdom of Heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Blessed Is The Man Who Trusts In The Lord

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

Trusting in God and life’s situation

Today we read what may have seemed to be a very familiar passage to you, however with a different twist. The reading from the Gospel is Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain, and it sounds very familiar to the Matthews Gospel account of the Sermon on the Mount. However, there are some differences in the way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

What Not To Wear

Contributed by John Mayes on Jan 17, 2006

Why would a king invite the good and the bad to a formal party and then reject one of his guest because he was not dressed as well as the others? Click here and find out!

What not to wear. The Learning Channel, (TLC) has a program where a person gets picked to come on their show and receive $5,000.00 to use on a complete fashion makover. There is one catch: The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cash In The Attic Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 6, 2006

Worldly treasure is nothing but trash compared to the treasure of the eternal kingdom.

Stories Jesus Told: Cash in the Attic Matthew 13:44-46 Cash in the Attic. Have you seen it? It comes on HGTV, and the premise of the show is the producers go to a person’s house, clean out their basement or attic, or some other clutter from their home, and take it to auction in the hopes of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Methodist

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 21, 2006

We must learn to see as Christ sees

<READ Luke 16:19-31> One question I often get is this. They’ll say, “I want to understand the Bible.” As a good engineer, of course, I’m usually trying to figure out what the question means, and so I ask myself, what do they mean? “What precisely is it about the Bible that you want to know?” Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Counterfiets Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Jesus is talking to people who think they're saved but aren't.

Scientists tell us that the fastest animal on earth, with a top speed of 120 feet per second, is a cow that has been dropped out of a helicopter.” This is a true story: An 80-year-old lady called the police on her cell phone and said, "Help me please. I’m in the parking lot at the mall and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Talents: God’s Gifts And Expectations PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

God entrusts each of us with unique gifts and opportunities, calling us to faithful, courageous stewardship that honors Him and blesses others.

Some mornings it feels like heaven has hung a “Help Wanted” sign over your heart. You sense it when you tuck in a child, when you clock in at work, when you linger over the needs of a neighbor. The King of the cosmos has placed something in your hands—time, talents, and treasures—and whispered, “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3, Matthew 25:14-30

Topics: Talents, Parable

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 1 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 30, 2025

Today we commence a study of the 7 Parables of the Kingdom found in Matthew’s Gospel. The first is the Parable of the Sower (more to the point, “The Parable of the 4 Soils.”). There are 7 parts for this parable and in Part 1 we look at the Parable as a whole. I hope you enjoy.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 1 of 7 THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES We are going to study the seven parables Jesus spoke to the people. Matthew states the setting for these – {{Matthew 13:1-2 “On that day Jesus WENT OUT OF THE HOUSE and was sitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-2, Matthew 13:36, Matthew 13:3-4, Matthew 13:5-6, Matthew 13:7, Matthew 13:8-9, Matthew 7:15, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 13:9-11, Luke 8:10, John 3:16, Luke 19:10, John 5:40, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 13:11-15, Matthew 13:14-15, Isaiah 6:9-10, Luke 11:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Parables – The Fourth – The Leaven – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 31, 2025

The study of the Kingdom Parables continues, this time the Leaven. There is misunderstanding on what the leaven really is and we look carefully at that. Also the Roman Catholic church and leaven; and the Jews and leaven. What does this parable mean in context?

THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE FOURTH – THE LEAVEN – Part 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION TO THE PARABLE AND CATHOLIC TEACHING We are coming to the fourth parable in the set of seven Kingdom Parables that the Lord delivered and recorded in Matthew’s Gospel. This parable is known as The Parable of the Leaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33, Matthew 16:6, Matthew 16:11-12, 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, Galatians 5:7-9, Exodus 12:15, Exodus 12:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Harvest At The End Of The Age Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 1

THE HARVEST AT THE END OF THE AGE (MATTHEW 13:24-30, 36-43) One summer (2007), Pastor Michael, a Chinese missionary with our denomination, was on furlough from his work in Peru. He and his wife decided to visit Los Angeles area pastors to share about their work with coworkers and friends they often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible