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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Scandalous Grace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2016
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     | 5,295 views

    Where do you "fit in" to the parable of the Prodigal Son"?

    "Scandalous Grace" Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 What are we to make of this parable? I think that this parable is the parable that most shows what God is trying to reveal to us in sending Jesus into the world. In the story Jesus tells, the younger son goes off with his inheritance and blows the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus, The Teacher Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
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    When Jesus taught, he did so in parables. Now this was not unique in Jesus’ day for most rabbis or teachers taught in parables. The Greek word for parable means “thrown along something else.” Parables are about comparisons.

    Jesus, the Teacher Mark 4:1-20 For the past several weeks, we’ve been looking at the Gospel of Mark through two questions: “Who is Jesus?” and “What meaning does he have for our lives?” We’ve learned that Jesus came to preach that the kingdom of God is near, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Parable Of The Five Wise And Five Foolish Bridesmaids

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
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    Five Wise and Five Foolish Bridesmaids

    Today, as we read in the Gospel Jesus’ parable about the Ten Bridesmaids, I couldn’t but reminisce two memorable experiences I had in September 2013. First, my experience of visiting the Holy Land during the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    15. The Kingdom Parables – The Fourth – The Leaven – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 1, 2025
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    This message looks at several comments and opinions and proves that the Parable of the Leaven is that of evil permeating the Church and the world. It brought in a corrupting influence. Leaven is never good! What is the woman, and three measures and the meal in this parable?

    15. THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE FOURTH – THE LEAVEN – Part 2 We are doing a series on the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13 and this message continues the fourth one, the LEAVEN. In the last study, we looked at the biblical mentions of leaven to see that it always stood for evil without exception, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Comparison Of Matthew And Luke On The Parable Of The Great Banquet

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 9, 2008
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    A sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, proper 23, Series A

    22nd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 23] October 12, 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, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have poured out your redeeming grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Four Gospel Pictures From The Parables Of Jesus

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2021
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    But did we allow that consuming power of God's love reshape our lives? Did we make a decision to give our whole lives to Jesus Christ the savior of all? That is the question I want you to ask yourself today.

    "Kenneth Clark, internationally know for his television series Civilization, lived and died without faith in Jesus Christ. He admitted in his autobiography that while visiting a beautiful church he had what he believed to be an overwhelming religious experience. "My whole being," ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Everyone Loves A Wedding, Don't They?

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 11, 2022
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    A sermon on the parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22.

    The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 One of Jesus’ favorite teaching techniques was parables – stories from everyday life used to illustrate insights into His kingdom. One of those events people in the first century identified with and we still identify with is a wedding. Jesus tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heroes Without Borders Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,372 views

    Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 3

    HEROES WITHOUT BORDERS (LUKE 10:25-37) A few years ago I saw a truck in front of me roaring fiercely as it was about to turn the corner onto the freeway ramp. In the driver’s seat of the humongous truck was a man in his late 20s, ramming his engine and blasting his stereo. The guy had dark glasses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Produce Or Perish Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,370 views

    Parables of Christian Living, Pt. 4

    PRODUCE OR PERISH (LUKE 13:6-9) The fig is highly valued not only by the Jews but also her neighbors (Ps 105:33). The Israelites were promised fig trees in the Promised Land (Deut 8:8). In Palestine and other warm climates the fig yields two crops annually, one in June and one in August. Figs can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sour And Sweet Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004
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     | 4,932 views

    Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 7

    SOUR AND SWEET (MATTHEW 21:28-32) More than a decade ago Robert Haft trumpeted this famous commercial to financial success: “If you paid full price, you didn't buy it at Crown Books.” Robert was the son and heir apparent of the Dart Group founder, Herbert Haft, who made his fortune in real ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Tenants Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,027 views

    parable of the tenants as a part of the Lent series

    The Tenants Activity: Ask people to bring an egg, it could be empty egg shell or a hard boiled or even a raw egg. Demonstrate or Show a video of people squeezing or sitting on a raw egg - Purpose is to handle it roughly and see what happens. Mishandle it, you lose it. Sit on the egg? What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Wedding Feast: A Marriage Invite For You

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 4, 2022
     | 4,261 views

    Have you ever been to a very beautiful wedding ceremony? I’ve been to several weddings in my day that were just really something special.

    Have you ever been to a very beautiful wedding ceremony? I’ve been to several weddings in my day that were just really something special. I think of my sisters wedding or my moms wedding to my step dad. Hard wood floors, flowers everywhere, beautiful smells, beautiful sights, the taste of sweet ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

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

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025
     | 189 views

    In the conclusion to the Parable of the Sower we consider two things. One is the connection between this parable and the Church at Ephesus (Revelation 2), and the other is seeing how this Parable connects with the Apostolic period of Church History.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 7 of 7 This final message is covering some new ground for you. We have been looking at the Parable of the Sower and now look into its position in Church History. It is a shorter message. TWO INTERESTING, IMPORTANT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wheat And Weeds

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
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     | 9,496 views

    In Matthew 13:24-30, Jesus tells a parable that helps us understand. It’s a parable that answers this very question, If the kingdom of God is here, why is there still evil?

    Wheat and Weeds 6/01/08 AM Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 Introduction Turn with me to the Gospel of Matthew. Do you know what Matthew is trying to get across in this gospel? Do you know the truth he was trying to share? Matthew wrote this book because he wants us to know this one basic truth: Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Amongst Weeds

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,232 views

    Parable of the Tares, about our lives as Christians living in a sinful world.

    In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirt, the Holy Three In One who has sown us, provides for us, and makes us grow, even among weeds. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. Welcome to Agriculture Sundays! For the past two Sundays now we have been hearing about soil and crop, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran