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Why then do we often complain as rivals and competitors of one another as the parable states?
No One is Excluded by Love Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-24, Philippians 1:27, Matthew 20:1-16. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let us listen to the text for our reflection today from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 20:1-16): “Jesus told his disciples this parable: “The kingdom ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-24, Philippians 1:27, Matthew 20:1-16
Denomination: Other
Parables are more than stories from life. They illustrate something greater.
The Parable of the Laborers: An Exposition of Matthew 20:1-16 Have you ever wondered about what Jesus did between the time he astonished the rabbis in the Temple when He was twelve years old and the time He came to John the Baptist for baptism when he was about thirty years of age. All Luke tells ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Matthew 20:17-19, Matthew 19:16-29
Denomination: Independent/Bible
¿por qué a menudo nos quejamos como rivales y competidores unos de otros, como dice la parábola ?
Nadie es excluido por el amor Isaías 55: 6-9, Filipenses 1: 20-24 , Filipenses 1:27 , Mateo 20: 1-16. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Escuchemos hoy para nuestra reflexión el texto del Evangelio de Mateo (Mateo 20: 1-16): “Jesús les contó a sus ...read more
Bakit nga ba tayo madalas na magreklamo bilang karibal at karibal ng bawat isa tulad ng nakasaad sa parabula?
Walang Naibubukod ng Pag-ibig Isaias 55: 6-9, Filipos 1: 20-24 , Filipos 1:27 , Mateo 20: 1-16. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae, Makinig tayo sa teksto para sa ating pagsasalamin ngayon mula sa Ebanghelyo ni Mateo (Mateo 20: 1-16): "Sinabi ni Jesus sa kanyang mga alagad ...read more
We need to subject all our political opinions an conversation to the continuing need for repentance called to us by Scripture.
25th Sunday in Course 2020 It’s seems like the political yard signs this election cycle have been cropping up for two years, like the rain lilies that sprout overnight after a heavy downpour. If your convictions about the relevance of your faith to society have made you politically aware and ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, Matthew 20:1-16
Denomination: Catholic
What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16.
What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16. Wine Industry Parable Matthew 20:1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. The Gospel ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16
Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” Today we begin looking at four parables that relate to the day of judgment.
Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” Today we begin looking at four parables that relate to the day of judgment. Indeed, there are surprises in all of them. This is a simple story, but it also complex. This parable begins and ends with the saying of Jesus, ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
There will be times that what the Lord tells you will make no sense to you. But His ways are higher than your ways and His thoughts are higher than your thoughts.
That makes no sense Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction- Good Morning Everyone If you would turn to Matthew Chapter 20 we are going to look at the parable of the workers in the vineyard. We are still working our way in the series of “Navigating the Journey.” Everything we go through here on earth ...read more
Denomination: Nazarene
The owner of a vinyard pays all of his workers the same amount. How can this be fair? The motivations of the employer are explored within the cultural context of the first century.
The Good Employer (Matt. 20:1-16) Harvest time. The morning sun burned just below the hillside and backlit the ancient vines rising up from the even more ancient earth. The ground was parched and packed. Only the grapes held the promise of moisture, the pulp near bursting through their skins. A ...read more
Jesus told this parable after the rich young ruler had come--and left. There was a lesson for the disciples and a lesson for us in this parable.
(Full Disclosures: This message is based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 3-5-2023. This is not an exact transcription. Further, Sermon Central has a message based on this text called “Go Thy Way-The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard” but this is a completely ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
God's grace is for everyone and it can sometimes offend us instead of inspiring us.
Today we're going to dive into a cool story Jesus told about a boss and his workers. It's all about how God's grace can sometimes surprise us, and not always in the way we expect. So, picture this: A boss hires workers for his vineyard at different times of the day. Some start early in the morning, ...read more
Topics: Divine Mercy, Spiritual Gifts, Redemption, Faith
It's the moment that Bruce Willis sees his wedding ring roll across the floor in The Sixth Sense, or when Dorothy wakes up in her own bedroom back in Kansas ... surprise endings make movies and stories memorable.
Introduction It's the moment that Bruce Willis sees his wedding ring roll across the floor in The Sixth Sense, when Charleston Heston looks up at the beach and sees a semi-submerged Statue of Liberty in Planet of the Apes, when a psychotic Norman Bates puts on his dress and wig, or when ...read more
To explore the parable of the workers in the vineyard, emphasizing the boundless nature of God's grace, the fairness of His promises, and the need for humility instead of entitlement.
Hello, friends. I'm glad to see you all here today. We're going to explore a passage today that's got a lot to teach us about how we view God's grace, His promises, and our own sense of entitlement. It's a parable that Jesus shared with His disciples, and it's found in Matthew 20:1-20. I'll read it ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-20
Topics: Religious Entitlement
Explore the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, emphasizing God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith.
Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're diving into a parable straight from the book of Matthew that speaks volumes about God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith. It's the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, and it's found in Matthew 20:1-16. Before we ...read more
Topics: Believe
Explore and understand God's generous grace, the value of work, and the power of faith.
Welcome, beloved, to another beautiful day of worship and reflection. Today, our focus is on God's generous grace, the value of work, and the power of faith. We draw our inspiration from Matthew 20:1-16, a passage that gives us a profound parable about workers in a vineyard. As we get into the ...read more
Topics: God's Grace
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