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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Parable Of The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 25, 2013
     | 10,088 views

    Faith only grows as it is exercised. Jesus gives us an example they understand as He talked to the disciples and to us.

    Sowing Seeds: Life, Faith, Service Sermon #3-Mustard Seed Faith Matthew 13:31-33 We have been in a series called Sowing Seeds; Life, Faith, Service. The first week we looked at God’s Word and how important it is to plant it in good soil and to get the most out of applying God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Parable Of The Crooked Manager

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,448 views

    We cannot misuse our responsibilities and interactions with people

    Luke 16:1-13 The Gospel of Luke contains a lot of parables – stories told by Jesus to help us understand how we are to live our lives. Some of these parables seem to say one thing, but when you really think about them, they have a totally different meaning. The name of this parable is the unjust ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Parable Of The Wedding Dinner PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,155 views

    This sermon aims to explore the parable of the great banquet in Matthew 22:1-14, emphasizing the divine invitation extended to all, the shocking refusal by some, and the necessity of accepting this invitation with a right relationship with Jesus.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I want to welcome you all today as we dive into God's Word together. Today we'll take a journey into a profound parable of Jesus, as we explore the great banquet, the divine invitation, the shocking refusal, and the necessity of a right relationship with our ...read more

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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Parable Of The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,820 views

    While our Lord was here on earth, He was continually pursuing lost souls. He was seeking lost men and women, and for that reason, He intentionally placed Himself, where He could come into contact with them, and He was so kind to them, that they crowed ar

    The Parable of the Lost Sheep While our Lord was here on earth, He was continually pursuing lost souls. He was seeking lost men and women, and for that reason, He intentionally placed Himself, where He could come into contact with them, and He was so kind to them, that they crowed around Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Parable Of The Lost Coin Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,082 views

    Part of the series on the Parables of Jesus - The Parable of the Coin

    Parable of the Coin – Grace 8 • We move on from the Parables of the Kingdom to the Parables of Grace • One point I should make before we go any further • The parables of Jesus are not just cute stories that He told. As with all His teaching and actions they contain the words of life • We need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Parable Of The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 13, 2019
     | 8,225 views

    The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the best-loved stories of Jesus.

    The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the best-known parables of Jesus. But like all parables, they serve as illustrations. They shed light on a topic and flesh it out. So when we interpret this parable, we must first find out why Jesus uses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Parable Of The Loving Father

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 11, 2025
     | 319 views

    In this messaeg we will look at what the Father did and not the mistakes of the Son

    Introduction: • "In Luke 15, we encounter a story often called 'The Parable of the Prodigal Son,' a title that highlights the son's wasteful choices and, in a way, keeps the focus on our own shortcomings. • But I believe this name misses the heart of the story. A truer title might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Great Banquet. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,156 views

    Excuses Excuses, Invitation to the Great Dinner.

    The Parable of the Great Banquet. Excuses Excuses Luke 14: 1-24 In our text, the entire section is centered around a meal table. A prominent Pharisee asked Jesus to eat at his home. A number of things took place at this table, but none of them were very pleasant. All-in-all, it was a most ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Parable Of The Cloth And Wineskins Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 12, 2010
     | 7,290 views

    Danger of mixing old and new.

    Explanation of the parable If a woman sewed a patch of new cloth on a piece of garment that had been washed, the next time it was washed the patch would then shrink and ruin the whole garment. If new wine was poured into old wineskins, the pressure of the gas from the fermentation would break the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Parable Of The Cloth And Wineskins Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,317 views

    Jesus told them this parable: "No one tears a patch from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not match the old. What does He mean by that?

    Parable of the cloth and wineskins (Luke 5:36-39) He told them this parable: "No one tears a patch from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not match the old. {37} And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    7. The Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,633 views

    If we want our lives to be fruitful for the Kingdom, we must cultivate the “soil” of our lives and eliminate impurities.

    INTRO: This week Ann and the kids did some planting. We have a little plot in our backyard that we’ve designated for the kids’ garden. Last year we planted a few things – including a short lived goldfish pond, in that area, and on one of the sunny afternoons Ann took them out there and put some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parable Of The Tares - 2 Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,889 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Parable Of A Broken Covenant Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on May 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,909 views

    God uses Hosea’s broken marriage to paint a picture of covenant unfaithfulness, but the story doesn’t end there because God is a pursuing God.

    This is one day when our nation pays special attention to the importance of motherhood. Many of you have planned some special way to observe this day with a meal, a gift, or a visit. And it is wonderful that you can do that. I also recognize that Mother’s Day is not easy for a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Parable Of Hidden Treasure Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,771 views

    How can someone become a citizen of God’s kingdom and a member of His family? Through Matthew alone of the Synoptic Gospels, he preserves: 1) The Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44), 2) The Parable of the Pearl of Great Value (Matthew 13:45–46

    Buried treasure is the stuff of popular stories (a more colorful equivalent of winning the lottery today), but also in the ancient world a more realistic possibility than it is today, even with the help of a metal-detector. Before banking was generally established, to hide wealth in the form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 25,195 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist