Sermons on The Kingdom Parables:

Are You Listening #6 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 9, 2024

Like a parent who has an important message, does our Father ever wonder if we are listening?

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #6 ARE YOU LISTENING (Mark 4:1-20) How many parents have taken their child’s face in their hands and asked “Are you listening to me? Do you hear what I am saying?” And how many children have completely closed out what their parents were saying, but for safety ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

No Excuse For Excuses

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 5, 2005

God wants to have a relationship with us and He wants that relationship to be the most important. But, we make excuses.

NO EXCUSES FOR EXCUSES LUKE 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION... School Time Excuses Douglas Bernstein, a psychology professor at the University of Illinois recently asked faculty members for the ‘most unusual, bizarre, and amazing student excuses’ they had ever heard. He gt dozens of responses from his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choices In Life

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 7, 2020

Life is full of choices and the decision you make decides your destiny. We, as children of God, must learn to make wise choices.

Judges 9:7-15 7 Now when they told Jotham, he went and stood on top of Mount Gerizim, and lifted his voice and cried out. And he said to them: “Listen to me, you men of Shechem, That God may listen to you! 8 “The trees once went forth to anoint a king over them. And they said to the olive tree, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15, Genesis 13:10-11

The Extravagant Generosity Of God Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

Our Salvation is Based on One Thing..... The Extravagant Generosity of God

February 13, 2021 The Context: Our next story comes on the heels of Jesus’ conversation with the rich young ruler who went away sad because what Jesus asked him to do was too difficult…. “sell all your stuff, give to the poor, then come and follow me.” {Matthew 19:16-22} The rich and well to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Kind Of Light?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 4, 2015

Whether you are a sun, moon, star, or a 5 talent, 2 talent, or 1 talent person, a lamp or a candle on a stand, you are important. You have a job to do that only you can do. And God expects you to let your light shine.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I would like to weave together 3 passages of Scripture. The first one is Genesis 1:14-16. "And God said, 'Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, & let them serve as signs to mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Genesis 1:14-16, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Just Wait For The King!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 27, 2014

Is this text about how a Christian should manage money?

Don’t Just Wait for the King! Luke 19:11-28 Introduction I have heard this passage as well as a similar one in Matthew and Mark preached on these money programs on the radio, as though it was concerned with investments. This is part of a comprehensive program on money management which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Involved? Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Oct 20, 2008

The Parable of the Sower, the Seed and the Soil. Are you involved in the process?

And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His teaching: “Listen! Behold, a sower ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Come, For Everything Is Now Ready. Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 19, 2020

In the time of Jesus’ earthly ministry a Jewish wedding was a big deal that could last a week or more.

UNDERSTANDING THE PARABLE: a) The king is God. V. 2 b) The son is Jesus. V. 2 c) The invited guests are the people of Israel. V. 3 d) The first slaves are the O. T. prophets. V. 3 e) The 2nd and 3rd sets of slaves are Christians. Vv. 4 & 8 f) The burned city is Jerusalem. V. 7 g) The good and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Two Sons & The Pharisee And Publican: The Power Of Humility, The Danger Of Pride Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 28, 2022

I had learned about God when I was 7, 8, 9 years old, into my teens, but as my life became increasingly broken I rejected God, and went my own way in anger and pride.

I had learned about God when I was 7, 8, 9 years old, into my teens, but as my life became increasingly broken I rejected God, and went my own way in anger and pride. In my mind, I recall, I said to myself, we don’t need you God. We’re going to make this planet into a paradise on our own and show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Honoring Graduating Seniors

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 19, 2023

A sermon about the Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:14-30 5/21/23 a.m. Senior Sunday Good morning folks, thank you all for being here today. Today is the day we honor our Graduates. Remington Johnson and Chance Ramsey. I’ve known them both since they were born. Two fine young men. I’m proud of them. They have MADE IT!!! They are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

"The Prodigal Son" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 31, 2011

Anyone would be crazy to give up a relationship with God for the pleasures of this world. We would be foolish to give what we cannot LOSE to gain what we cannot KEEP!

“The Prodigal Son” Luke 15:11:32 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 23 Jan 2011 “God’s Joy and Sorrow” The term “Blood is thicker than water” is an old proverb referring to the strong ties which bind families together. Persons who have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise And The Foolish

Contributed by Ramona Oliver on Feb 20, 2015

the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25 is not to be confused the the rapture of the church. what it does is give us the message that we must be ready at all times. While I borrowed an illustration from another sermon this is what the Lord laid on me

The Wise and the Foolish Matthew 25:1-13 I want to talk to you this morning about your relationship with Jesus Christ. I thought about spanking those that did not make it to the revival, but I don’t have time for that. There are hungry people here that need to hear a word from heaven. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Neighborly Advice

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 17, 2010

This sermon examines the parable of the Good Samaratan and gleans principles that are pertinent for Christian living.

NEIGHBORLY ADVICE LUKE 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION Sam Ross, a writer and traveler, was taking a trip through England. Weary and thirsty, he came upon a small unpainted house standing on a hill. Near one side of the road was a signpost that pointed to a path and also a sign that read: “Come in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Vineyard Worker’s Complaint

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2016

Workers hired at different times of day. Represent? 1. Time they were saved? 2. Amount of 'heat' they took? 3. Proportion of Loss? 4. Amount of Work they did? We complain God isn't being fair. God responds that He knows what's best!

THE VINEYARD WORKER’S COMPLAINT Mt. 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The salesman 1. Morris applied for a job at MEN’S WEARHOUSE. During his interview, Ben, the personnel manager asked him, "Where did you last work?" 2. "Joseph A Bank," replied Morris, proudly. "And how long did you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knocking On The Door At Midnight

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Aug 3, 2016

Jesus teaches about prayer by using the parable of the Importunate Friend.

TITLE: Knocking on the Door at Midnight TEXT: Luke 11:5-13 INTRO: Tonight, we will look at another text found only in Luke. It follows the Lord's Prayer (Luk 11:1-4) which included: GOD'S PRAISE - "Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." GOD'S PREEMINENCE - "Thy kingdom come. Thy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist