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  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    The Magnet

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,076 views

    A children’s ilustration of the power of a magnet to attract iron as a parable telling that Christians have a similar response to God.

    THE MAGNET I was doing a repair job out of doors when unfortunately I dropped a tin of small nails on the gravel driveway. It was important that none be left mixed up in the gravel as I didn’t want the car to get a puncture! But it was difficult to find them among the loose gravel. Then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Father

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,499 views

    Who is the real emphasis on in the commonly called "Parable of the Prodigal son"? It may surprise you who was the real prodigal!

    THE PRODIGAL FATHER LUKE 15:11-24 INTRO: Jesus often spoke in parables in his teachings. 1. What is a parable? a. Parable signifies "the placing of one thing beside another" with a view to comparison. b. It is the lesson that is of value; the hearer must catch the analogy if he is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Good Is The Dirt In Your Life?

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,415 views

    Jesus teaches in this parable about the SOWER, the SEED, the SOIL, and the STATE you are in. Is the soil of your heart prepared?

    Matthew 13:1-9 How Good is the Dirt in Your Life? Introduction - My wife and were enjoying a cruise on a recent vacation. At the dinner table that second evening, that dreaded question came up regarding my occupation. (Now I am not ashamed of being a minister, but telling people I am a minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Breath Of God Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,246 views

    The parable of the ballon illustrates what life in the Spirit is like, and remindes us why the Church was given the Holy Spirit

    John 20:19-23 “The Breath of God” INTRODUCTION Today is a once in a life time experience. Never before has Pentecost fallen on the same Sunday as Mother’s Day. The possibility of it happening again will not occur for well over one hundred years. The gift of the Holy Spirit came during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 18, 2014
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     | 23,574 views

    The symbolism of the fig tree parables tells us the importance of producing spiritual fruit and being ready for Jesus return

    Opening Video Illustration: Time to Go from Bluefish Tv (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hear Ye Hear Ye

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,653 views

    The parable of the Sower story with four responses by the hearers: Pay it no mind, A Passing Interest, Too Preoccupied, Perceptive and Productive.

    Most of the time in church, the focus is on the speaker and how well they are prepared to present the message. But today we have a parable about the HEARERS and how they receive the word of God. So listen up because it is all about YOU this morning. Hearing is an act of responsibility, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Jesus Washes The Disciples' Feet Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009
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     | 65,682 views

    This parable in action sets forth the principle of lowly service and asks the followers of Jesus to be like Him, not like the world.

    JOHN 13: 1-11 JESUS WASHES THE DISCIPLES’ FEET [Luke 22:24-27] In the earlier chapters Jesus had given His ministry to the people of Galilee and Jerusalem. In chapters 13 and following Jesus turns from an unbelieving world to minister the Father’s love to His inner circle of disciples. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost In Translation

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,136 views

    Based on Kenneth Bailey’s interpretation this sermon puts a different spin on the parable of the lost sheep - coin - Son

    LOST IN TRANSLATION Daniel Boone was a man, he was a big man. Eye of an eagle and tall as a mountain was he. Yes, Daniel Boone was a big man. Daniel Boone explored the great wilderness of Tennessee and Kentucky. It was Boone who marked the Wilderness Road that brought settlers into the new land. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Sinners Forgiving Sinners

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,908 views

    The Parable of the Prodigal Son has a happy ending only because the prodigal remembered the kindness and love of his Father.

    Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Course 2013 Sinners Forgiving Sinners Of all the parables of Jesus, this one of St. Luke’s is the favorite among God’s people, because we are a Church of prodigals, an assembly of sinners redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. It is His Precious Blood and Body ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Genuine Apology Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020
     | 3,615 views

    Asking for forgiveness is an excellent thing to do when we are genuinely remorseful. The Parable of the Prodigal Son models this.

    Genuine Apology (Luke 15:18) 1. Two hunters hire a small plane to take them to a remote area of Canada. Upon dropping off the hunters, the pilot tells them, "Remember only one moose, because the plane wouldn't be able to take off with more weight than that." The hunters go off. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Walker avatar

    Keep Watch

    Contributed by Tim Walker on Jun 17, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,095 views

    Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives.

    Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives. Now this passage begins with the phrase, “At that time, the kingdom of heaven will be like,” and then he goes on to describe a scene from a very typical Jewish wedding at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lost Sheep And Lost Coin

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021
     | 4,469 views

    This parable is special, because it tells us a great deal about God the Father’s great love for mankind.

    Now we mortals love certain people, but if there are things in their life that we do not like, we generally brush them aside. We all can be thankful indeed that God the Father loves everyone, He even loves the most ungodly sinner on the face of the earth. He does not love their evil deeds, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wedding Banquet Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 7, 2022
     | 2,757 views

    Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet to explain the invitation that stills stands to come to the feast He will hold for the bride.

    The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-23-2022 What a Wedding! The biggest wedding that Maxine and I have ever attended was her friend Amy and Chris in Florida. There were over 300 guests, a sit-down dinner reception with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Endgame (Christ The King Sunday 2020)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 3, 2022
     | 2,642 views

    This parable about the sheep and the goats (Matthew 25:31- 46) illustrates three things, compassion, reciprocity and judgment.

    THE ENDGAME Text: Matthew 25:31 - 46 Matthew 25: 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Come Back Home PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024
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     | 1,340 views

    This sermon explores the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the themes of rebellion, remorse, and redemption in our relationship with God. Key

    Beloved friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, welcome! I am thrilled to be here with you today, sharing in the unending grace and love of our Lord. We are gathered here, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to seek, to learn, and to grow in understanding of the ...read more

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