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  • William Mouser avatar

    The Parable Of The Tares

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,212 views

    How does Jesus’ parable, which argues for leaving tares undisturbed, square with admonitions in the epistles to discipline errant members of the congregation?

    Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 As far as the parables of our Lord are concerned, the one before us in today’s gospel is certainly clear. Some of them are not so clear, even when our Lord interprets them for his disciples; and others are left in the gospel record uninterpreted. This one, however, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Parable Of The Tenants Series

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,867 views

    This sermon will outline Jesus’ views of Israel’s position in God’s kingdom, and the danger we have of being replaced like Israel.

    THE PARABLE OF THE TENANTS Matthew 21:33-44 Key Verse and Theme: “Therefore I tell you the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but on whom it falls will be crushed.” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Workers

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    A description of the kingdom of God. This parable teaches how fair and just God can be to all who call on Him.

    THE PARABLE OF THE WORKERS Matthew 20:1-16 Key Verse and Theme: “But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give the man who was hired last the same as I gave you.’” (Matthew 20:13-14) 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Wedding

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,608 views

    In discussing this parable, we will see it is more important to be clothed with Christ, than it is to be just a part of the banquet.

    THE PARABLE OF THE WEDDING Matthew 22:1-14 Key Verse and Theme: “Then the king told the attendants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are invited, but few are chosen.” (Matthew 22:13-14) 1. The king ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Virgins

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,451 views

    The importance of the church being prepared for the return of Christ.

    THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS Matthew 25:1-13 Key Verse and Theme: “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) 1. The parables are beginning to shift in meaning. A. Who are the characters? 1. The bridegroom is Christ. (Matthew 25:5 and 24:44) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    What happens when we don’t put God’s "talents" to good use.

    THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Matthew 25:14-30 Key Verse and Theme: “And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 25:30) 1. What do the talents in the parable represent? A. The talents might represent money. B. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The "Lost' Parables

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    Why did the Pharisees receive these parables from Jesus? Because they did not rejoice over the lost being found.

    THE “LOST” PARABLES Luke 15:1-32 Key Verse and Theme: “But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:32) 1. Who was Jesus addressing? A. The tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,220 views

    The parable of the talents reminds Christians that their stewardship of God’s provisions will be judged when Jesus returns to the earth.

    Psalm 90 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Matthew 25:14-15,19-29 The Parable of the Talents Today is the next to the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar for the season we call Trinity. This season begins on Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, and runs through Advent, which is two Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Parable Of The Thumb

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,288 views

    An injured thumb led to this unique sermon on the importance of staying connected to God

    The Parable of the Thumb John 15:1-10 Jesus was a great communicator, in fact He was THE great communicator. His teaching held people on the edge of their seats. They said, “No one ever taught like this man.” (Jn 7:46) Why? What was so great about his message? One thing that made it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Sower

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 2, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,297 views

    A study of the responses of the different soils to the seed illustrates different responses to the word of God.

    Scripture As Jesus was coming to the end of his Galilean ministry, which some say lasted about 16 months, he drew vast audiences to his ministry. He also experienced growing opposition to his message about the good news of the kingdom of God. Although he had previously illustrated his preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Sower

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,143 views

    A somewhat different take of the Parable of the Sower, or should I say The Parable of the seed.

    The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-23 It is always a good idea to read Scripture in its own context because it helps us to rightly interpret the current passage. This parable begins with the words “In the same day”. The first thing we need to zero in is why Matthew mentions that it was the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,745 views

    If I am really to know myself, I need to have a kingdom view of myself. That is, how God.

    Everybody, including me, thinks they know exactly who they are. People believe they have themselves all figured out. But, every once in a while, something happens revealing a side of yourself that you did not know existed before. This helps keep psychologists in business. The other side is, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Parable On Prayer Series

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 3, 2013
     | 6,226 views

    To understand the principles of prayer as outlined by Jesus is to inspire in me perseverance in my personal prayer life and ministry.

    No matter what activity you pursue, perseverance is a key factor in success. For the most part, people quit too soon. • It took Edison over ten thousand experiments to perfect the light bulb. What if he would have quit at 9,999? • Albert Einstein suffered through disappointment after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Sabbath Parable Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
     | 17,274 views

    God’s commandments aren’t to be a burden to us; they are principles help us enjoy life. And when we trust His Word, we experience His life-changing power.

    INTRODUCTION For the past year we’ve been studying the Parables and Miracles of Jesus in the Gospel According to Matthew. In this passage today, we are going to consider a Sabbath parable and in the next message we’ll consider the Sabbath miracle. Many people are confused about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Leaven

    Contributed by Robert Webb on May 10, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    Suppose everyone was a soul winner like you, read the Bible like you, prayed like you, attended church like you, what would the world be like?

    Suppose every person in the world was the same type person you are. Husband or wife, son or daughter, father or mother, church member, citizen, employer or employee. Suppose every person was a soul winner like you. Read the Bible like you, prayed like you, attended church life you, had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ