Sermons on San Mateo 20:2:

Thanksgiving - Rejoicing With Those Who Rejoice

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001

I’m convinced that one of the most difficult things that the Scripture asks us to do is found in Romans 12:15. That verse says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) ILL. It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Fair Wage

Contributed by James May on Jul 11, 2001

God’s wages for service in His Kingdom will be fair and just for everyone.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Employer

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

God is the greatest to work for

INTRODUCTION Talk about the context of Matthew 19 and how Chapter 20 is parable to explain 19:30. Peters attitude in asking the question in verse 27. SERMON God is a Persistent Employer Verses 1-7 A. The Early Morning Workers. Verse 1-2 1) The Owner went out sometime after the night watch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comparing Paychecks Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

Comparing Paychecks: Are you being Paid What You’re Worth? Matthew 20:1-16 September 24th, 2006 Intro: This morning we’re going to turn our attention back to the book of Matthew. We’re drawing near to the end of the book and Jesus is stepping up His ministry and the teaching that He’s doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Of Man And Work

Contributed by Alberto Valenzuela on Oct 11, 2006

Truth is that on this life we’ll find our fair share or work. And I’m sure that you dream of that day when the Lord will take away time and work and our only pastime will be to play an air guitar on a cloud, when there’ll be no more work to do anywhere. I

Of Man and Work The story is told of a man in Tampa who was looking for a Job. He applied at several places without any luck. Walking on the streets, he came upon a man and he asked him if he knew of any place where he could find a job. —¿Do you know how to fish?—the man asked him. —¿Fish?—he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Adventist

Laborers In His Vineyard

Contributed by Sam Martin on Dec 22, 2006

Challenge to serve God

LABORERS IN HIS VINEYARD Text: Matthew 20:1-16 I. The Enlistment A. He went out early. B. He offered a fair wage. C. He went back for more. II. The Exclamation A. Why stand ye all the day idle? B. Jehovah Witness - 120 members (20 Full-time)(Full-time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Unfairness Of God

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 14, 2006

This is on the parable of the workers in the vineyard that were all paid the same.

I want to tell you a story… There is a small rural farming community not far from here. It is not a wealthy place. In fact, it’s a very poor place. There are a lot of immigrants—legal and illegal—there. Jobs are scarce. The only work most of these immigrants can get is backbreaking work in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Upside Down Kingdom

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

The kingdom of God totally contradicts the Kingdom of this World

The passage we will be looking at this evening is from Matthew 20 vs. 1-16. Often subtitled the workers in the vineyard. The approach I am going to take is that we will split the passage up into sections – read the story together and then I will offer you some thoughts on each part. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Least, The Last, The Chosen

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 16, 2007

This sermon is about those who feel like they are the least, or the last, and to let them know that they are also The Chosen!

Now don’t raise your hand, because I don’t wnat to embarass anyone, but answer this in your own mind. Who here this morning has ever hated the moment when two captains were chosen to pick teams, and somehow you knew that when it came to the end of the picking order, you would likely be one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Parable Of The Laborers In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 15, 2007

Is God really fair? Our Lord’s Justice, Faithfulness, Sovereignty, and Judgment all come together as He answers Peter’s questions. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

The Laborers in the Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LaborersInVineyard.html I. THE SETTING A. THE CONVERSATION WITH THE RICH YOUNG RULER - Mt 19:16-22 1. Jesus had been approached by this man with a question concerning eternal life 2. In the course of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Generosity

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 27, 2011

A short talk given at Maiden Newton during Walk West Dorset 2011, speaking about the generosity of God and our response.

Between 1996 and 2000 I was a Senior Branch manager with the Woolwich, and I have no doubt that I would not have been able to run my branches like the landowner in that parable. If I’d hired a member of staff in January offering to pay them £12,000 for the year that would’ve been fine; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Workmen's Compensation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

God's blessings don't come as a result of the work we put in, but rather are totally dependent on God's grace.

Matthew 20:1-16 “Workmen’s Compensation” INTRODUCTION We all have a gut reaction when we perceive what we believe to be unfairness or injustice. Mention illegal aliens and blood pressures will rise as you talk about how they’re using our health and educational systems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Can You Live With Grace?

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 20, 2011

Can you really live with grace?

“Can You Live with Grace?” Matthew 20:1-16 On the first day of class the professor says, “I have this very complicated Math problem, the solution of which shall constitute you grade for the entire semester. I’m giving you the problem now so you can start working immediately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Pro Sports And Our Paycheck"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 21, 2011

We can become discontent when we look at other peoples income. We were happy when we got hired to do a position and happy with our wages. This lesson will help you to see how you can get out of this rut of always wanting more.

Matthew 20:1-15 ““For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire men to work in his vineyard. He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. “About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

A Messiah's Sense Of Urgency Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2011

Jesus emphasizes to us that the urgency to spread the Gospel is greater than ever before.

A Messiah's Sense of Urgency Text: Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Richard Baxter, the Puritan preacher of the 17th century conveys the urgency, the zeal of Christian witness when he said, "I preached as never sure to preach again, and as a dying man to dying men!" 2. We can look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist