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  • David Dykes avatar

    How To Multiply Your Influence 100x Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,813 views

    The parable of the sower is a picture of the seed of the Word of God. There is amazing potential in that seed, but we must provide the right kind of soil for it to grow.

    INTRODUCTION This is the 40th message in the series I call “Parables and Miracles.” The word “parable” means, “to throw alongside.” A parable may be an analogy or metaphor where Jesus lays down a natural truth and then throws a spiritual truth alongside it. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "watchful Living In A World Of Wheat And Tares" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Oct 7, 2024
     | 915 views

    This brings us to a crucial point: “while everyone was sleeping.” The enemy sowed the tares while the people were unaware. This suggests a lack of vigilance, a spiritual sleepiness. How often do we let our guard down?

    "Watchful Living in a World of Wheat and Tares" Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:24-30 “Jesus told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Jesus Eats With Sinners And Tax Collectors: The Parable Of The New Wine Into Old Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 12, 2022
     | 1,657 views

    The last few weeks we were in the vineyard, working the fields, sweating, watering vines, pruning vines, getting sweaty, talking servanthood, talking pride vs. humility, talking about the kingdom of God pattern in regard to gifts received, timing, all of it.

    The last few weeks we were in the vineyard, working the fields, sweating, watering vines, pruning vines, getting sweaty, talking servanthood, talking pride vs. humility, talking about the kingdom of God pattern in regard to gifts received, timing, all of it. Now we’re coming in from the vineyard ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Ten Virgins

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,537 views

    This message is about professing Christians and the real church.

    TEN VIRGINS Matthew 25: 1/6 I would like to speak to you on the parable of the Ten Virgins. In this message I would like to call it the Parable of the Ten Professing Christians, or the Parable of the Ten Church Members. The ten virgins are ten bridesmaids, no one of whom is the bride herself. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Angelic Spin Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 3,230 views

    Christmas Eve parable/sermon that focuses on the activities in the Heavenly Ministry of Information on the night of the incarnation.

    The angels filled their brown stained coffee mugs one last time before moving into the conference room at the Heavenly Ministry of Information. Everyone was seated and they were chattering away as Elenton the Minister of Information took his seat at the end of the table. He shuffled a few pieces ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Two Prayers, Two Gods

    Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,599 views

    Have you noticed that the men in Christ’s parable pray to two different deities?

    Two Prayers, Two Gods Luke 18:9-14 V9. Look who the parable is spoken to. Not a good crowd. - I’m not aiming at anybody. My desire is to simply examine what Jesus said and what it can mean to us. v.9 Trusted in themselves that they were righteous - This the whole problem with the Jews and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Price Of A Good Father

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,351 views

    This sermon deals with the price of being a good father by looking at the father in the parable of the prodigal son.

    The Price Of A Good Father 6/15/97 Eccl 3:1-8 I John 4:1-8 Text Luke 15:11-31 Today we celebrate Father’s Day in tribute to our fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, uncles, brothers and friends who have been there for us in our time of joys as well as difficulties. Men who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Coming King

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,012 views

    This parable of Jesus tells us to: 1. Be Alert. 2. Be Prepared. 3. Be Filled.

    I can still remember the excitement and confusion in the 1980’s which surrounded the publication of a booklet by Edgar Whisenant, a former NASA engineer, entitled 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988. He sent his book out free to people all over the United States. There must have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gift That Keeps On Forgiving

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 23, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,418 views

    The three stages to forgiving our brother from Christ’s parable of the unmerciful servant.

    Christ’s "Parable of the Unmerciful Servant" is preceeded by a succinct set of guidelines on what to do when a brother sins against you. (Matthew 18:15-17) 1. First, try to keep the matter private. Hopefully, this will be all that’s necessary to restore fellowship and friendship. (Verse 15) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stained Glass Maquarde

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector Jesus spells out how to get REAL with God.

    Stained Glass Masquerade Pastor Jeff Williams Luke 18:9-14 1-1-06 A Lying Lion Not many people know that Pastor Dick wanted to work for the zoo when he was younger. As a teenager, he bugged the manager nearly every day for a job. Each time the man would have to let him down easy. But one day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stewardship-A Question Of Control Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,207 views

    (Read Matt 25:14-29) Parable of the Talents - Apply to principles of trust and stewardship

    Another week of witnessing fires sweep through hills and homes, continues as a backdrop to our consideration of stewardship; and developing of life of trust. - One man on T.V., wandering thru the ashes that had once been his home… “We come into this world with nothing… We leave with nothing” - He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Competing Calls Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,346 views

    #4 in Proverbs & Parables Series The call of the wise is contrasted with the call of the wild in Proverbs 9

    Competing Calls Proverbs 8-9 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 9:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever gone shopping across the border in Mexico? I remember one particular time. I was walking through the “tiendas” (shopping district) in Monterrey, Mexico. On every side “hawkers” were standing at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Never Too Late

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,183 views

    The encouragement of the Parable of the Lost Sheep is that Jesus is not interested in 99%’ He wants 100% in the Kingdom

    NR 8.00 12-09-04 Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: The Diver NR 8.00 12-09-04 Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: The Diver A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Henderson avatar

    Making Sense Out Of Dollars Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,238 views

    This message focuses on giving as outline by Jesus Himself. It was a part of a series I preached on the parables.

    “Making Sense Out of Dollars” Luke 16:1-15 Last week we began a new teaching series I have titled Tell me the Stories of Jesus. We are looking at some of the stories Jesus told through the use of parables. One of the ways we could describe a parable is that it is an earthly story with a heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    The Gospel In A Nutshell

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,692 views

    Modern Parable of the importance of Sharing the Good news of Jesus Christ with those who are lost.

    Introduction: One Friday afternoon, after a long day at the office you are driving home and you turn the radio on. You hear about a little village in India where a few villagers died suddenly from some kind of mysterious flu. You don’t think much about it, but on Sunday, coming home from church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist