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The Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 30, 2015

based on 4 ratings

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We examine the lost opportunity in Luke 14:12-24 and see what it teaches us about the amazing grace of God.

Scripture One Sabbath, while on his way from Galilee to Jerusalem, Jesus was invited to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees. While there, Jesus healed a man of dropsy (Luke 14:1-6). Then Jesus told them all the parable of the wedding feast to illustrate the necessity of humility to enter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Parable Of Servanthood

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 28, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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Jesus taught parable with a familiar subject, foot washing, but He did not paint a word picture but He made this a Living Parable as He acted out the truth of SERVANTHOOD.

A LIVING PARABLE OF SERVANTHOOD 10/22/00p RRC John 13:1-17 Jesus, the master teacher, always taught in parables. Parables are simply word pictures using a familiar subject to teach an important truth. On the night before His crucifixion the teacher was still teaching. This time He used another ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Tenant Farmers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 26, 2014

based on 5 ratings

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In response to the questioning of His authority by the scribes & Pharisees after His cleansing of the Temple, Jesus tells a parable. This parable summaries the whole of biblical history including the gospel story.

LUKE 20: 9-18 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE TENANT FARMERS [Isaiah 5:1-7 / John 12:35-43] In response to the questioning of His authority by the scribes and Pharisees after His cleansing of the Temple, Jesus tells a parable. This parable summaries the whole of biblical history ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

4 The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020

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What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us?

Matthew 25:14-30 What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us? What does the parable mean? An important rule when we’re looking at Scripture is to look at the context. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Parables, Gifts Wrapped In Red Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Dec 7, 2012

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This is NOT a breakdown on specific parables and meanings, it's a study into WHY Jesus used parables.

Gifts Wrapped in Red Welcome Campuses as we kick off the Gifts Wrapped in Red series! The final road before we get to Christmas! Can you believe it? How many of you are bringing guests to the Christmas service? You should know before we even begin…RED is my favorite color! It catches the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Pouting Son Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

based on 254 ratings

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This in-depth view of Prodigal Son parable focuses on the elder son and the bitterness and resentment he displayed upon his brother’s return and how we sometimes have the same inflated sense of goodness and faulty understanding of our Father’s grace.

The Parable of the Pouting Son Luke 15:25-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the last three weeks we have been looking at what has been called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In this masterpiece, Jesus communicates several lessons. I believe the main point of this story is to show us what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32, Luke 15:12-32, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Participants And The Spectators

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 2, 2001

based on 180 ratings

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In Matthew 25 Jesus gives us His only picture of the final judgment. In the parable of the Sheep and the Goats those who are the "blessed" ones are those who loved the least of these in society.

The Parable of The Participants and The Spectators Matthew 26:31-46 Years ago, a Missouri congregation listened to a young preacher who had walked twenty miles to deliver the sermon. Tired and hungry, this young man faltered, floundered, and failed. The people were unresponsive; they did not know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parables Of The Father's Love Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 10, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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Jesus tells three parables illustrating what it means to be lost, heaven¡¦s joy when the lost are found and how the loving Father looks to save people.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 41 ¡§Parables of the Father¡¦s Love¡¨ Luke 15:1-32 As we open our study of Chapter fifteen, the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling again. ¡§Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 10, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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This parable gives us three principles for being Shrewd Disciples.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 42 “Parable of the Shrewd Steward” Luke 16:1-15 A middle-aged man is in trouble with his boss. He has helped himself to his employer funds one time too many and now he is facing the music. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Two Sons Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Jun 3, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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OUTLINE OF MATTHEW 21:28-32

THE PARABLE OF THE TWO SONS – Matthew 21:28-32 As we have already discovered the parables of Jesus not only explain truths but they also expose the heart. This is another series of parables that Jesus taught. We studied the seven parable series in Matthew 13 about the kingdom of God. This parable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

The "Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 21, 2004

based on 60 ratings

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# 9 in a series on the "The Stories That Jesus Told" - The Parables. This sermon examines the cost of unforgiveness in our lives.

The Stories That Jesus Told Sermon # 9 “Parable of The Unforgiving Servant” or “The World’s Worst Prison” Matthew 18:21-35 “One of my favorite stories concerns a man who was bitten by a dog, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Tares - 2 Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 2, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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What is the source of Evil in the world? Jesus gives His answer in the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares

Living Under Grace – 4 – Parable of the Tares - 2 Recently visiting my mother’s congregation • I was asked this question about the tsunami tragedy by an older member of the congregation • Do you think because of the high number of casualties in Ache that God had singled out the Moslems for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Christian Church

The Parable Of The Eccentric Employer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 19, 2002

based on 196 ratings

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God will supply our need not our greed

Saxlingham/Field Dalling 22-09-02 Parable of the The Eccentric Employer Mt. 20:1-16 F.W. Beare has rightly called this parable, the Parable of the Eccentric Employer Who in their right mind pays someone who has only worked one hour the same as he pays someone who has done ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

The Parable Of The Tears And Cheers

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

based on 87 ratings

| 7,646 views

Easter sermon

The Parade of Tears and Cheers Luke 19:28-44 It was the day He had been waiting for since eternity began. The day that He would announce to the world that He was the Promised King. The day the world had been longing for throughout the ages. As Jesus began his route into the Holy City of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Jun 19, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 10,049 views

This is the third parable Jesus told in response to the Pharisees question about His authority in cleansing the Temple.

THE WEDDING BANQUET PARABLE – Matthew 22:1-15 This is the third parable that Jesus told in response to the Pharisees’ question about his authority. The first one of the two sons dealt with Israel’s rejection of God the Father. The parable of the vineyard dealt with the rejection of God the Son. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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