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Rejection

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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Jesus’ parable about the rejection of the Savior

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In 1858 the Illinois legislature—using an obscure statute—sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln how he felt, he said, “Like the boy who stubbed his toe: I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want To Hear At The End Of Your Life?

Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 22, 2004

based on 20 ratings

| 14,194 views

God has called us to be faithful stewards which includes using our spiritual gifts to serve the church.

What do you want to hear at the end of your life? Matthew 25:14 – 25:30 George Bernard Shaw, the 1925 Nobel laureate in literature, shortly before he died was asked by a reporter "Mr. Shaw," "if you could live your life over and be anybody you know, or any person from history, who would you be?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Adventist

Blessed Are The Hurting Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 19, 2005

based on 31 ratings

| 12,745 views

A look at the Beatitudes and how an understanding of the Kingdom of God, present and future, helps us to face the difficulties of life.

Mary Lewis tells this story: “Alexander M. Sanders, Jr., is the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. When his daughter Zoe graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1992, he told this story that happened when she was just three years old. Sanders came home from work one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-23, Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Greatest In The Kingdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2006

based on 88 ratings

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1- the humbled child 2- the welcomed child 3- the sinful child

INTRO.- Greatness. Who is the greatest person in America? Obviously, that depends on your viewpoint and what you’re talking about. If you are looking at physical beauty many people will name someone in Hollywood. ILL.- Some say, for example, that George Clooney is the sexiest man in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guests

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 8, 2002

based on 107 ratings

| 9,805 views

A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper23 A srmon about a wedding feast and the guests not coming

21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 23 Matthew 22: 1-14 The Guests 1* ¶ And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2* "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, 3* and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage feast; but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wicked Tenants

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 12, 2002

based on 119 ratings

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The Biblical metaphor of Jesus being the cornerstone which the builders rejected conveys the understanding that without Jesus we can do nothing (John 15:5).

THE WICKED TENANTS Text: Matthew 21:33-46 In modern day, we tend to think of a cornerstone as a stone that is inscribed and placed in the corner of the foundation of a building that marks the beginning of the building. The way that the Bible uses the word cornerstone means much more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: United Methodist

What's It Worth To You?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 4,961 views

An examination of the Kingdom of God.

WHAT’S IT WORTH TO YOU? - Matthew 13:44-46 In Jesus’ ministry, He taught a great deal about the Kingdom of Heaven or the Kingdom of God. It was only natural, as He was teaching, for people to wonder how to become part of the Kingdom, how to get in on the Kingdom of God. In response to their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher ... They Forgive Series

Contributed by Michael Mustian on Feb 13, 2002

based on 23 ratings

| 7,625 views

This sermon is part of a series looking at four qualities of a disciple of Christ and focuses on forgiveness.

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher … They Forgive Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:25-35 I stumbled upon a copy of a letter that I had written back in college. It’s somewhat funny that I should find it now, because it tells of an event in my life that … well, I think I’ll just read it aloud to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:25-35, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 1, 2007

based on 3 ratings

| 4,055 views

Dare we talk about this fire that Jesus mentions? Is it real? Is it a literal place with literal fire and wailing and gnashing of teeth? I am convinced that it is. Let me tell you why.

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 4 The Root And Destiny All Of Evil Matthew 13:36-43 We have been working our way through the kingdom parables in Matthew 13 for the past few weeks. My hope is that each of us is gaining a much better understanding of three things: 1) that the depth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missions & Minas

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 3,265 views

Mission Festival sermon that reminds us to be faithful with the use of the means of grace

Luke 19:11-27 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: "A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Prayerables Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 19, 2004

based on 60 ratings

| 7,040 views

Speaking in the context of His second coming, Jesus tells two parables about prayer.

Two Prayerables Luke 18:1-14 Introduction: We continue with our study of the Gospel of Luke. We’re going to look today at the first part of Chapter 18. If you’ll notice, you’ll see that, for now, we’re skipping the last part of chapter 17. This material concerns some prophecies that Jesus made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 4 "The Leaven" Series

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 3,269 views

part 4 of the series, power point available by email.

Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 4 “The leaven” Matthew 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. Leaven? There are a couple of philosophies out there. One is that the leaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Invited

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 3, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 7,479 views

A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Guests and the Wedding Feast

21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 23 Matthew 22: 1-14 "The Invited" 1* ¶ And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2* "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, 3* and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:13-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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Five characters- indifferent rebel, violent rebel, hypocrite rebel, responsive guest, loyal servants. Includes children’s talk.

Children’s talk- Josh’s party  London  Josh, 13th birthday  Dad, who had a big business with lots of workers and a big house in Chelsea, threw a party  Posted invites to his friends: David, Rebecca & Paul (brother and sister), Rachel and James (sister & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Persist In Prayer

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 12, 2005

based on 37 ratings

| 6,846 views

A message from Luke 18:1-8. The parable of the persistent widow and evil judge.

Luke 18:1 (NLT) One day Jesus told his disciples a story to illustrate their need for constant prayer and to show them that they must never give up. 2 Needs • Prayer – Our direct link to God • Persistence – A “won’t quit” state of mind Luke 18:2-3 (NLT) "There was a judge in a certain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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