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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Pull Up A Chair Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,645 views

    In this passage Jesus teaches us to: 1. Reach out and accept everyone 2. Reach out and rescue the lost 3. Reach out and build relationships

    Scripture: Luke 15:1-10 Proper 19 (24) Title: Pull Up A Chair! In this passage Jesus is telling us to 1. Reach out and accept everyone 2. Reach out and rescue the lost 3. Reach out and build relationships Proposition: INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 5 Of 7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025
     | 216 views

    This time we see the fertile, good soil as the Sower broadcast his seed. This is what everyone wants. Also we see the obligations of sowers, the care of the seed, and how this relates to the gospel. We must never handle the bible deceitfully.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 5 of 7 So far we have covered the first three soils in the Parable of the Sower and in this message we come to the last one. The outcome here is what everyone wants to happen in preaching the gospel, but experience and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Things Aren’t Always What They Seem To Be

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 9, 2015
     | 7,458 views

    God is waiting in the weeds of our lives to bind up our wounds and mend the disease that separates us from ourselves and one another and from all that is holy.

    Have you ever tried to describe a difficult or abstract concept to someone, especially when you know that the person you are speaking to doesn’t know anything about what you are talking about? If you have, you know what Jesus is trying to do in these five parables from Matthew’s Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    18. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2025
     | 87 views

    The second message about the treasure hidden in the field identifies the treasure, and we focus in on the Second Coming. Quite a number of scriptures are drawn together. It is a most interesting Parable.

    18. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 2 of 4 In Part 2 we will expand the meaning of the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and look also at the Second Coming of the Lord. [F]. THE PLACEMENT OF THIS PARABLE IN SCRIPTURE This is most interesting. The Hidden Treasure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Turansky avatar

    The Importance Of Roots - Genesis 31:19-55 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    Jesus told one parable in particular that talked to everyone about their lives, a whole life. I find the parable fascinating because it’s very real to us today.

    Jesus told one parable in particular that talked to everyone about their lives, a whole life. I find the parable fascinating because it’s very real to us today. That is after Christ lived on the earth it also helps us. But it also helps people before us. In fact Jacob would have benefited from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When The Kingdom Seems Unimpressive Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 19, 2025
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    The parable of the mustard seed and the parable of the yeast point us to a truth that's uncomfortable at first: the Kingdom might not look that impressive the first time you look at it.

    UNIMPRESSIVE: Jesus acknowledges that many will initially see the Kingdom as insignificantly small. - Luke 13:18-21. - Matthew 13:31-33; Mark 4:30-32. - I guess you could say that sometimes we hype up Jesus and His Kingdom too much. - “Who wouldn’t want this?” - “It’s so obviously true and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Ten Virgins

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 23,581 views

    Matthew 25:1-13 is a parable about two groups of maidens or virgins---the prepared and the unprepared.

    THE TEN VIRGINS Text: Matthew 25:1-13 "Although Douglas MacArthur graduated from West Point at the top of his class, he continued to prepare himself for service to his country. He studied every military textbook he could get his hands on. He visited battlefields and personally reviewed the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Readiness - The Watchword For The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,537 views

    The Parable of the Wedding Feast. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Be alert (Vs 35) • Be Waiting and watching (vs 36-40) • Be specific (vs 41) • Be Working (vs 42-53) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When Winston Churchill was in his early thirties; • He tried with all his powers to awaken the English speaking world; • To the impending dangers of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Owens avatar

    You Gotta Have Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,367 views

    In Mark 4, Jesus taught the parable of the sower, and then explained it. The parable challenges us to sow the word of God and to cultivate our hearts so that we can be the good soil that produces a great harvest.

    A. Once there was a man who was having serious heart trouble, so he went to the doctor to see what his options were. 1. His doctor recommended that he have a heart transplant. 2. The patient asked if there were any hearts immediately available and told the doctor that he could pay whatever amount ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    19. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 3 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2025
     | 88 views

    The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and its true meaning have been considered in the past two messages. Today we examine the church at Sardis and see how strategic that is to the Protestant Reformation. Sardis means “escaping” and that applied to the Reformation.

    19. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 3 of 4 This study continues. We expand on some of the previous material and then open up a study on the church that matches the fifth parable. There is a challenge in looking at that Revelation church. [H]. EXPANDING THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    It's Not What It Seems

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,266 views

    A sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 11, series A

    10TH Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 11] July 20, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ into our world, that he might reveal your will for our lives, and redeem us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Unlocking The Mystery: Why Jesus Spoke In Parables - Matthew 13:10-11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,386 views

    Parables: Jesus used simple, relatable stories to convey spiritual truths, why did He use this method?

    Unlocking the Mystery: Why Jesus Spoke in Parables - Matthew 13:10-11 Matthew 13:10-11 (NLT): "His disciples came and asked him, 'Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?' He replied, 'You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    An Invitation To A Party Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014
     | 13,757 views

    Fourth in this series. The parable of the Weeding Banquet pictures God's invitation to a relationship with Him.

    I don’t know if you’ve ever really thought of in quite this way, but the gospel accounts of Jesus show that He really enjoyed a good party. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been reading John’s gospel account and there we find that the very first miracle that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Being A Good Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 10, 2025
     | 713 views

    What does a good neighbor look like? What if you had the compassion of the Good Samaritan that could change the way that you engage with the people around you? Get ready to learn from the greatest Teacher (Jesus) we have!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Being a Good Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 This morning we will be looking at the practice of being good neighbors. Our text comes from Luke chapter 10, versus 25 to 37, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    What Is The Kingdom Like?

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,749 views

    Beyond the self-denial of following Christ, beyond the daily discipline, beyond the cross to be carried, lies the most precious thing, a thing of supreme and unsurpassed beauty: life in the Kingdom, under God and for God and with God!

    When you open the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark and Luke, it seems that more often that not, Jesus is speaking in some parable. With colourful language, Jesus places things “side by side,” comparing and contrasting, and drawing out from the picture he paints some truth or teaching. Sometimes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed