SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Story Parables:

showing 556-570 of 101,885
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Parable Of The Participants And The Spectators

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 180 ratings
     | 11,102 views

    In Matthew 25 Jesus gives us His only picture of the final judgment. In the parable of the Sheep and the Goats those who are the "blessed" ones are those who loved the least of these in society.

    The Parable of The Participants and The Spectators Matthew 26:31-46 Years ago, a Missouri congregation listened to a young preacher who had walked twenty miles to deliver the sermon. Tired and hungry, this young man faltered, floundered, and failed. The people were unresponsive; they did not know ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • The Parable Of The Fig Tree thumbnail

    The Parable Of The Fig Tree PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 198 views

    God’s mercy invites us to repent, bear fruit through grace, and live ready for Christ’s return, trusting the Gardener’s patient, transforming work in us.

    Some mornings feel like a fresh page. The coffee is warm, the sky is kind, and the world seems willing to be gentle with you. Other mornings arrive like headlines—hard, heavy, and hurried—reminding us how fragile life can be. Jesus once stood with people who had fresh headlines on their hearts: a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Parable Of The Sheep And The Goats Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,524 views

    The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats - Parts 1 & 2

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are now looking at the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats found in Matthew 25. It is important to remember that this parable is the conclusion of a single sermon that Jesus delivered and is recorded in Matthew ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Story Of Three Gardens Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,902 views

    Love is present in three Biblical gardens.

    Gardening for some people is a pleasant pastime. For others it is a passion. This morning I brought in some things that can be grown in a garden - fruit and some that are not grown in a garden -junk food. Let’s take a moment to compare these items: (Overhead 1) Fruit is natural. Fruit ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    From Story To Glory

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 23, 2025
     | 1,793 views

    The story of Mephibosheth is a powerful testimony of how God’s grace can transform a life marked by pain, rejection, and obscurity into one of restoration, favour, and glory.

    Title: FROM STORY TO GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supporting Texts: 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 16:1-4, 2 Samuel 19:24-30 INTRODUCTION: The story of Mephibosheth is a powerful testimony of how God’s grace can transform a life marked by pain, rejection, and obscurity into ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Woolsey avatar

    0809 Trinity Ix: Prodigal Son: The Missing Ingredient Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,358 views

    If you miss a key ingredient of this story, you end up turning its meaning on its head.

    Sermon: Prodigal son: The Missing Ingredient Text: Luke 15:11-32 Occasion: Trinity IX Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 24, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, August 12, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • John Mayes avatar

    "Every Day I Screamed, Hoping Someone Would Hear Me".

    Contributed by John Mayes on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,112 views

    This is a modern-day story of the Parable of the Lost Sheep as reported in the Dallas Morning News, January 28, 2006.

    A modern-day parable of the Lost Sheep. In Matthew 18:12-14, Jesus tells the story of the Lost Sheep. When the man who ownes 100 sheep discovers that he has one missing, he leaves the 99 in search of the one that became lost. If he finds the lost sheep that wandered off, he brings it back to the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Dykes avatar

    What Makes Heaven Happy? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 217 ratings
     | 42,824 views

    Luke 15 contains three parables about lost items. In each story, extreme measures are taken to seek the lost; when each is found, there is great rejoicing. These stories are pictures of how God seeks us and the joy heaven experiences when we are found.

    What Makes Heaven Happy? Luke 15:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What are the greatest chapters in the Bible? If I compiled a top five list, I think Psalm 23 would be near the top, along with Romans 8, and the third chapter of John. I would also add Luke 15 to the short list of the greatest ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Story Of My Heart Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 5,372 views

    Transparency, Christ's Love, Our testimony

    THE STORY OF MY HEART 2 Cor 5: 11-21 (p818) August 14, 2011 INTRODUCTION: The word of God uses the Greek word "metamorphoo" four times in the New Testament. It's used in Matt 17: 2 and Mark 9: 2 to describe what happened to Jesus on a mountain when Moses and Elijeh appeared with him from ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Frailey avatar

    The Parable Of The Four Soils

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,575 views

    A look at the Parable of the Four Soils using contemporary illustrations.

    I. Seeds fell along the Path (v. 4) EXPLANATION: The Soil on the Path will not grow a seed. Or that part of the gospel message that can be sowed in us. This first seed falls by the wayside or on beaten path bordering the garden. This is sun-baked hard ground, completely useless for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Parable Of The Ten Virgins

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 20, 2006
    based on 56 ratings
     | 28,881 views

    The Parable of the Ten Virgins gives us excellent insight into the condition of many of today’s churches.

    THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS 1 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 "Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 "Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, 4 "but the wise took ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Butler avatar

    The Parable Of The Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    A look at the value of children in the life of Jesus and their value in the church today.

    THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP Matthew 18:10-14 Key Verse and Theme: “And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off.” (Matthew 18:13) 1. This parable is directly related to the disciples’ question in verse 1. A. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Laborers In The Vineyard Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 15, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 21,551 views

    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:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Great Supper Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 135 ratings
     | 20,848 views

    Jesus’ sense of humor shows up in a big way during some awkward dinner table moments, esp. when He talked about people and the excuses they offer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint template.

    Parable of the Great Supper Luke 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatSupper.html One of the chief Pharisees has invited Jesus over for dinner, and we’re gonna have some fun tonite! v. 1 “they watched Him” = laid a trap v. 2 this diseased man was deliberately planted so Jesus would heal him and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,168 views

    This man was dishonest, but he was still commended for his shrewd investing and wise prudence in preparing for the future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustSteward.html Ever made the “march in” at your work? You know, where you get up your nerve and march in and quit? What a feeling when you first walk out—“I’m free!” No longer the slave of that man or this place. And ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist