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  • Jeff Hatos avatar

    The Exalted And The Justified

    Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018
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    An examination of the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector

    The Exalted and the Justified Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pig Pens, Prodigals And Party Poopers

    Contributed by Phillip Holbrook on Sep 12, 2017
     | 10,093 views

    An expository study of the Parable of the Prodigal Son

    Text: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction 1. ILLUS: I preached a revival at Second Baptist Church of Ashland, KY some years ago. I went alone and I traveled by plane. I started in Tallahassee, FL, flew to Atlanta International and then to Huntington, WV. The airport in Huntington is a frightening one. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Don't Worry About The Weeds Series

    Contributed by Tellison A Glover on Jul 21, 2014
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     | 12,289 views

    An exegesis of Jesus' Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds

    Do not worry about the weeds Pentecost 6 Matthew 13:28b The slaves said to him, `Then do you want us to go and gather them?' But he replied, `No; for in gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them. Let both of them grow together until the harvest. In today’s gospel Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
     | 894 views

    A parable is an earthly story with a Heavenly meaning.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:1-8 Jesus told the story of a persistent widow who continually asked an unjust judge for justice. He finally gave in because of her persistence. This is one of the few parables where Jesus gave its purpose before telling the story. “Me ought always to pray, and not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Vine

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 8, 2023
     | 1,644 views

    The meaning of the parable of the vine in John 15

    The Purpose of the Vine Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:1-11 John 15:1 “aI am the true vine, and My Father is the bvinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He 1prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “aYou are already ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Mustard Seed And The Leaven Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,062 views

    The parables of the mustard seed and the leaven teach us about the growth of the kingdom of God.

    Scripture Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only has a few months left to live. Jesus knows that he is going to Jerusalem to pay the penalty for people’s sin by his death. He will sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. Luke 12-13 alternates between ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Not A Capitalist Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,968 views

    This is the first in a 7-part series on the Parables. The Parable of the 11th Hour Work was told to describe God as a Landowner unlike any other.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Be Deceived - God Is Not Mocked Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,885 views

    This message focuses on the true nature of sowing and reaping taken from the view of a farmer.

    Do Not Be Deceived – God Is Not Mocked Part 1 Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Introduction This message if the first of my new series titled “Do Not Be Deceived – God Is Not Mocked.” This morning I will focus primarily on the seeds that are being planted within us and what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does Heaven Look Like?

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 26, 2008
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     | 3,616 views

    This is what heaven looks like: - Heavenly hope is growing like a mustard seed even against our gardening esthetics - Heaven is as powerful as yeast and as sinful and dirty as well - Heaven is as valuable as a hidden treasure - and we should long to ge

    Matt 13:31-33, 44-52 - Have you understood all this? Sure I understood: The mustard seed is about growth - This pictures teaches us that Heaven is growing in our midst and that we can grow as well - Like the Ugly Duckling or Phoenix from the Ashes - Little things can achieve a lot - like a word ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Is Our Church For?

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Sep 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,541 views

    How God seeks out the lost, through the only mediator - Jesus Christ.

    Luke 15:1-10 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Exodus 32:7-14 There’s a story told about the boss of a big company who needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialled the employee's home phone number and was greeted with a child's whispered, "Hello?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    My Bff @ Midnight Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,846 views

    This parable is clearly about prayer but exactly what is Jesus teaching us about prayer. Because of interpretative translations, it may not be what you think.

    The Parables of Jesus My BFF @ Midnight Luke 11:1-13 August 2, 2009 This parable is clearly a parable about prayer. Luke has positioned it after Jesus teaches “The Lord’s Prayer,” and has included the saying about prayer that uses the “ask, seek, and knock,” which Matthew has as part of the Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Unjust Judge Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,670 views

    This parable is about persistence in praying but not about praying the same prayer persistently to get what we want. It is about sticking with prayer and with God no matter what!

    The Parables of Jesus The Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 August 9, 2009 Here we have another parable with a theme of prayer. Like the parable of the BFF @ midnight, this parable is NOT praying the persistently the same prayer badgering God to get what we desire. In fact, NO WHERE in scripture is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Collision Of Life And Truth

    Contributed by Monty Mora on Dec 7, 2011
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     | 3,714 views

    The Parable of the Prodigal Son brings people to place where, “Their life and His truth collide”.

    Title: The Collision of Life and Truth Text: Luke 15:1-31 Theme: The Parable of the Prodigal Son Introduction A Parable is a short story that conveys a moral truth in a person’s life. Every parable (1) sketches a setting, (2) describes an action & (3) shows a result. Most parables contain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Cry At Midnight (The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmaids)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 816 ratings
     | 116,716 views

    Jesus is the returning bridegroom who will arrive triumphantly at the end of the age. Beloved , blessed are those whose lamps are faithfully kept burning as they watch and wait for his appearance. Be Ready for "The Cry at Midnight." (Redone Nov 2017)

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Joshua:24:1-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Matthew 25:1-13. A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old Indian went up ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Law Of The Farm

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,506 views

    A sermon about the parable of the sower: preparing the soil, sowing the seed, watering the seed, pulling weeds, and waiting for the harvest.

    Luke, Chapter 8: We’re going to talk this morning…If I had to say there were three or four passages of Scripture that I think are very important to my life personally, I would say the prodigal son is by far my favorite, my favorite parable that’s ever been written. We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational