Sermons on The Kingdom Parables:

The Gift That Keeps On Forgiving

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 23, 2002

The three stages to forgiving our brother from Christ’s parable of the unmerciful servant.

Christ’s "Parable of the Unmerciful Servant" is preceeded by a succinct set of guidelines on what to do when a brother sins against you. (Matthew 18:15-17) 1. First, try to keep the matter private. Hopefully, this will be all that’s necessary to restore fellowship and friendship. (Verse 15) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Baptist

Angelic Spin Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon that focuses on the activities in the Heavenly Ministry of Information on the night of the incarnation.

The angels filled their brown stained coffee mugs one last time before moving into the conference room at the Heavenly Ministry of Information. Everyone was seated and they were chattering away as Elenton the Minister of Information took his seat at the end of the table. He shuffled a few pieces ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Using What God Gave You Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

Parable of the Talents warns us to use what God gives us, and to use it well.

Using What God Gave You Purpose Driven Life #32 Cornwall April 17, 2004 You have considered who you are, over the past few weeks, in looking to understand where you are to fit into the family of God. Four weeks back, we considered the subjects of the spiritual gifts you have received and your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Price Of A Good Father

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the price of being a good father by looking at the father in the parable of the prodigal son.

The Price Of A Good Father 6/15/97 Eccl 3:1-8 I John 4:1-8 Text Luke 15:11-31 Today we celebrate Father’s Day in tribute to our fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, uncles, brothers and friends who have been there for us in our time of joys as well as difficulties. Men who have ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel In A Nutshell

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

Modern Parable of the importance of Sharing the Good news of Jesus Christ with those who are lost.

Introduction: One Friday afternoon, after a long day at the office you are driving home and you turn the radio on. You hear about a little village in India where a few villagers died suddenly from some kind of mysterious flu. You don’t think much about it, but on Sunday, coming home from church, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Crops Healthy Hearts

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 13, 2002

WHAT WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED TO DO TO HAVE A HEALTHY HEART, BASED ON THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER.

HEALTHY CROPS HEALTHY HEARTS MATTHEW 13:3-8; 18-23 SEPTEMBER 15, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church WE LIVE IN AN AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY; MANY OF YOU MAKE YOUR LIVING BY RAISING VARIOUS CROPS. MANY OF YOU WHO DEAL WITH LIVESTOCK, KNOW ABOUT THE CROPS BECAUSE YOU DEPEND UPON GRAIN TO KEEP YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8, Matthew 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Love Series

Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 6, 2005

The loving father in the parable of the Lost Son gives us some great lessons in love.

Family Valued Lessons in Love June 19, 2005 “Bad dad.” That’s what my six-year-old son Ben calls me when I say or do something to discipline him. I know, those of you who have older kids are thinking, “It’s only begun.” Being a parent isn’t easy, and to be truthful, everybody’s dad is flawed in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Over

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 5, 2010

Sermon using the parable of the fig tree to speak of the relationship between repentance and bearing fruit.

9 / Do Over Intro: Three demons got together and they were trying to find ways to conquer the world. The 1st demon went throughout the world proclaiming, “There is not God!” Even though few people acted as if there was a God, they knew in their hearts that this message was not true. The 2nd ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Persistent Prayer Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010

The parable of the persistent neighbour and how this is a model for knocking on heaven's door. Ask, Seek and Knock.

Persistent Prayer JCC 10.01.10 am (session 3 Prayer) Luke 11: 5-13 This comes straight after ‘Lord teach us to pray’ and the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ Prayer was never intended to be an instrument for the accomplishing of man's will upon the earth, but the instrument for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Something We Cannot Do

Contributed by Randall Long on Jan 1, 2018

A message that uses the parable of the Good Samaritan to explain the doctrine of Justification by Grace Through Faith.

Our Bible passage today is one of the most celebrated and renowned of our Lord's stories, the parable of the Good Samaritan. Well-known as it is, though, I believe it has a point that's easy to miss. Let's give it a close look, and see if you agree. Our passage begins in Luke 10:25 when a lawyer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Does It Take To Be An Incredible Dad?

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 13, 2019

Today, I want to preach on the Parable of the Prodigal Son looking at it from the position of the dad.

INTRODUCTION: I love the Parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke’s Gospel. It is one of my favorite stories in the New Testament. Now, if my memory serves me correctly, I have preached this passage twice already at Bala Chitto. The first time I preached it, my focus was on the Prodigal Son. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

"getting Too Friendly With Sinners"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 31, 2022

Jesus' two parables in Luke 15:1-10 are about the character of God.

“Getting too Friendly with Sinners” Luke 15:1-10 Imagine living in Jesus’ world and imagine being labeled a “sinner” in that world. Now, I think we stumble over that term in this context because according to Christian doctrine we are all sinners, right? But this wasn’t necessarily the way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus The True Vine Series

Contributed by Carlos Buyungo on Oct 26, 2019

Jesus used the parable of the vine and vineyard to illustrate the believer's relationship with Christ.

It is important that we understand the meaning of True Vine, because there are false vines existing in the world today. People have made substitutes to God, which in their sight might seem to have life in them, but in the actual sense when there false vines. Jesus illustrates in the scripture that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 1, 2007

3rd in the series...When we pray "thy Kingdom come"; we are not asking for a geographical kingdom. This message also looks at the difference between the Lord’s Prayer as recorded in Matthew and in Luke

In Jesus Holy Name April 29, 2007 Text: Luke 11:1-4 Easter V - Redeemer “Thy Kingdom Come….” 3rd in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” When you and I pray: “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven,” the word kingdom immediately brings to mind a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Awaiting His Return - Ready For His Appearing

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 17, 2023

Just as the 10 virgins in the parable were waiting for the Bridegroom to appear, Many who call themselves Christians are represented in this parable. Those who are ready - those who are not. Which category are you in? Are you Awaiting HIS Return and Ready for HIS Appearing?

2023.04.16 Sermon Notes. Awaiting HIS Return - Ready for HIS Appearing William Akehurst, HSWC KEY Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Referenced Scriptures: 1Samuel 16:7, Romans 8:9, 1Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 5:18, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 5:26, 2Timothy 2:15, Acts 3:19, Psalms 23:5, 1Corinthians 11:23, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Samuel 16:7, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 5:18, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 5:26, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 3:19, Psalm 23:5, 1 Corinthians 11:23, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Amos 4:12, Matthew 7:21-23, Romans 8:12-17, Galatians 4:6, Luke 21:34-36, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, John 1:12, Romans 8:10, John 11:25-26, John 14:1-6, Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational