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    The Parable Of The Wedding Party PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 962 views

    Emphasize the importance of accepting God's invitation to His kingdom, understanding the consequences of refusing it, and experiencing the transformation that occurs when we embrace His love and grace.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus shares the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. As we start, I want to share a quote from A.W. Tozer who once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity ...read more

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    The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,804 views

    God's love and invitation to His kingdom is extended to all, but we must understand and be willing to pay the cost of following Jesus, and share His love with everyone, regardless of their past.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a remarkable passage from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 22, verses 1-14. Our theme today is God's invitation to all, counting the cost of following Jesus, and the parable of the wedding banquet. This powerful message reminds us of God's ...read more

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    Parable Of The Ten Bridesmaids PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,634 views

    This sermon encourages spiritual preparedness, perseverance, and prudence, urging believers to live in anticipation of Christ's return, as illustrated in Matthew 25:1-13. Key

    Greetings, beloved family of Christ. We gather here today with hearts full of hope and minds eager for the nourishment that only the Word of God can provide. We are not here by happenstance, but by divine appointment. We are drawn together in this sacred space to engage in an intimate conversation ...read more

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    Parable Of The Loaned Money PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,064 views

    This sermon explores the importance of faithful service, readiness, and utilizing our God-given talents for the betterment of His kingdom.

    Good morning, beloved family. We gather here today, hearts open, souls yearning for the Word. We come together, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, united under the warmth of His love. We stand on the precipice of a new day, a new understanding, a new revelation. Before we begin, I want ...read more

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    The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,244 views

    Explores the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, seeking to understand the mysteries of God's Kingdom and the reckoning day within it.

    Good morning, dear friends. We are here today, gathered in fellowship and unity. In our hearts, a shared hope. In our minds, a shared curiosity. We are here to learn, to understand, to grow. We gather in the name of the Lord, our God, who guides us in all things. G.K. Chesterton once said, "The ...read more

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    The Parable Of The Sower, Again!

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 1, 2025
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    Sermon based on Jesus's Parable of the Sower in the Gospel of Matthew.

    Good morning, Church. Let’s pray. (Prayer for open hearts and understanding.) Today, we’re turning to one of Jesus’s most familiar and foundational parables—The Parable of the Sower. In this passage, Jesus teaches us how the Word of God takes root in human hearts, and why it sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Parable Of The Evil Farmers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023
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     | 1,631 views

    This sermon aims to explore the themes of God's righteous judgment, His infinite mercy, and the call to follow Jesus, as illustrated in the parable of the wicked tenants in Matthew 21:33-46.

    Good morning, dear friends. Today our sermon is based on Matthew 21:33-46. We will be exploring three interwoven themes: God's Righteous Judgment, His infinite Mercy and the Call to Follow Jesus. In the words of A.W. Tozer, "Mercy is not something God has, but something God is." This poignant ...read more

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    Parable Of The Wedding Dinner PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,208 views

    This sermon aims to explore the parable of the great banquet in Matthew 22:1-14, emphasizing the divine invitation extended to all, the shocking refusal by some, and the necessity of accepting this invitation with a right relationship with Jesus.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I want to welcome you all today as we dive into God's Word together. Today we'll take a journey into a profound parable of Jesus, as we explore the great banquet, the divine invitation, the shocking refusal, and the necessity of a right relationship with our ...read more

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    Parable Of The Vineyard Workers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 1,436 views

    Explore and understand God's generous grace, the value of work, and the power of faith.

    Welcome, beloved, to another beautiful day of worship and reflection. Today, our focus is on God's generous grace, the value of work, and the power of faith. We draw our inspiration from Matthew 20:1-16, a passage that gives us a profound parable about workers in a vineyard. As we get into the ...read more

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    Why Speak In Parables Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 4, 2025
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     | 450 views

    The parables are more than storytelling devices to help people remember Jesus' teachings. The listener who pursues understanding will receive both healing and blessing, and ultimately come to know God.

    I would like to open with an illustration by Lifeway author Christine Hoover. She tells of the time her husband, Kyle, used her in a sermon illustration and spoke of her inability to perfect a pecan pie. She testifies, “That particular Sunday, I was serving in the nursery, and as parents came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What's Up With The Parables, Jesus?" Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 20, 2015
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    The disciples asked Jesus why he spoke in parables. A parable is like an allegory or a fable-a practical story that illustrates a moral or spiritual concept. Jesus hadn’t used parables to this extent before now. Let's find out why he used parables.

    “WHAT’S UP WITH THE PARABLES, JESUS?” Matthew 13:3-23 INTRODUCTION: In verse 10 the disciples asked Jesus why he spoke to the people in parables. A parable is like an allegory or a fable-a practical story that illustrates a moral or spiritual concept. Jesus hadn’t really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithful To The King! -Parable Of The Mina

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 10, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,913 views

    Please don't get this parable confused with the Parable of the Talents recorded in the gospel of Matthew. There are many similarities between the two parables, but there are also some real differences.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 19:9-27; Ephesians 2:10; Psalm 2:2 A. In Luke 19:11-27 Jesus tells a familiar parable, & for that reason I hesitate because when you talk about something familiar, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fertile Ground Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 8, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,261 views

    This is the 26th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#26] FERTILE GROUND Luke 8:1-18 Introduction: For teachers and students, the School Year is over; but for the Maintenance Department, this is when we are the busiest. Several weeks ago, we hydro-seeded at 2 of our Elementary Schools. The Grounds Team dug up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introductory Sermon For Parable Series Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,645 views

    Introductory sermon for Parable series

    Introductory Sermon for Parable Series Mark 4:9-4:12 Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2008 Date Preached: June 25, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on the Parables Sermon Title: Introduction Sermon Text: Mark 4:9-12 9 And He said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Unfruitful Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,974 views

    The Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org ? We are continuing our series of parables of Jesus. Whenever Jesus wanted to clarify the truths of the Kingdom of God, he used word pictures or illustrations called parables. The word parable means literally “to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren