Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Parables:

showing 391-405 of 17,760
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Troy Campbell avatar

    Thorny Ground - Flesh Vs Spirit Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 6,390 views

    The Parable of the Sower

    Title: The Parable of the Sower – 9 Thorny Ground – Flesh vs. Spirit Text: Mark 4:18-19 “Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Troy Campbell avatar

    Characteristics Of Good Ground Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 10,915 views

    The Parable of the Sower

    The Parable of the Sower – 10 “Characteristics of Good Ground” Mark 4:20 “But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.” We are going to wrap up this series on the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Troy Campbell avatar

    Benefits Of Good Ground Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 6,389 views

    The Parable of the Sower

    The Parable of the Sower – 11 “Benefits of Good Ground” Mark 4:20 “But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.” This morning we talked about what it takes to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Preparing For Easter: The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 10, 2023
     | 1,815 views

    Jesus told this parable after the rich young ruler had come--and left. There was a lesson for the disciples and a lesson for us in this parable.

    (Full Disclosures: This message is based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 3-5-2023. This is not an exact transcription. Further, Sermon Central has a message based on this text called “Go Thy Way-The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard” but this is a completely ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Three Parables, One Message

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 26, 2025
     | 622 views

    This message is an examination of Luke 15, which contains three parables that communicate the same message.

    Please turn with me to Luke 15. We're going to look at this chapter tonight, and I know it's a very familiar chapter, but I want to take a look at it and bring some things out that I pray will bless you and see this chapter in a different light. Most of the time when Luke 15 is taught, the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,185 views

    To note that God demands humility when we approach Him.

    The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Text: Luke 18.9-14 Thesis: To note that God demands humility when we approach Him. Introduction: (1) This parable was “originally spoken for those who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others” (Lightfoot 50). (2) In ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Floyd Johnson avatar

    Who Is This Man Jesus – A Parable Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,700 views

    This is the fourth in a series examining the person of Christ. This week, we look at the only parable found only in the book of Mark.

    Intro.: I am not a farmer. I have a black thumb. 1. I have a tough job growing grass 2. But God has called me to be a farmer – not of plants, but of lives 3. I plant seeds, I let God do the work, and I then I get to see enjoy the benefits of my work 4. This is the pattern that Jesus describes in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul George avatar

    The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,106 views

    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.”

    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.” This statement clearly looks back to the preceding chapter, where Matthew records Israel’s rejection of their King. At the beginning of Matthew 12 we find the Pharisees ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    The Foolish Fisherman – A Modern Parable

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,836 views

    Check your lures.

    The Foolish Fisherman – A Modern Parable Bob was a fisherman. He was a great fisherman. He lived, ate, and breathed fishing. He told everybody about his love for fishing and tried to get everyone involved in fishing. Some tried it and some only listened, but nothing deterred Bob from his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    The Parable Of The Sower, The Seed And The Soils

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 127 ratings
     | 68,436 views

    Jesus explains the conditions of entry into God’s Kingdom - He is the Sower, the Seed is His Word and men and women are the Soil, either "Bad-Soil" - along the Path: responding NO; on the Rock: YES & NO; among Thorns: YES BUT; or "Good-Soil" : YES!

    The first recorded parable of Jesus is “The Parable of the Sower” (Matthew 13:1-23) but it’s equally the story of the seed and the soils. Earlier that day He’d had a confrontation with the Pharisees and religious lawyers about His claim to be the Son of Man and the great gulf that separated them ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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
     | 19,546 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    319 - Parallels Of The "Lost” Parables

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,830 views

    What lesson was Jesus teaching with these three “lost” parables? Jesus was teaching that the purpose he welcomes “sinners” is because they are lost & we the “church” can learn from these steps: Sinners are lost, but we must seek them (evangelize), find

    Sermon Study #319 - PARALLELS OF THE “LOST” PARABLES Then last months of the Christ started with the raising of Lazarus and ended with the anointing at Bethany. Within these months, Christ told many parables and conducted many miracles. In these last months, Christ told three most popular ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Parker avatar

    Parable Of The Mustard Seed & The Leaven Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,779 views

    A sermon considering the Growth of the church seen in both the mustard seed & the leaven.

    Matthew 13:31-33 The Parable of the mustard seed & The Parable of the leaven 31" Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: 32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure - Israel

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,132 views

    Let me say that the field is the world. The man is Christ Himself. The treasure is God’s chosen people, the nation of Israel.

    MATT. 13:44 THE PARABLE OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE - ISRAEL Today Lord willing, we’re going to talk for a little while about the “Hidden Treasure” that Jesus talks about here in Matt. 13: 44, so I want you to pay close attention. First of all let me remind us that a parable is an earthly ...read more

    Scripture:

    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
     | 7,037 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church