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  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Our Master's Joy Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016
     | 10,247 views

    The parable of the talents, ministering as given by our master

    I. Introduction A. The outline for this message came from “The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible,” by Leadership Ministries Worldwide B. An old missionary couple had been working in Africa for years and were returning to New York to retire. They had no pension; their health ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Owner Of The Vineyard

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 7, 2023
     | 1,475 views

    Jesus' parable about the wicked vinedressers

    The Owner of the Vineyard Mark 12:1-12 Good morning. Imagine owning a business for a long time and all of sudden, you have to leave town for an extended period, for some reason. You have poured your heart, soul, and all of your energy into this business, so it means everything to you. Since you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is The Parable Of The 10 Virgins About Losing Your Salvation?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 24, 2021
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     | 8,691 views

    An in-depth look at Marriage in the First Century and the dominant interpretations of the Foolish versus Wise Bridesmaids.

    “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Wants To Help Us Understand The Kingdom Of Heaven - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 26, 2022
     | 2,339 views

    Jesus wants us... 1. To get ready for His Judgment (vs. 47-50). 2. To study and share God's Word (vs. 51-52). 3. To be blessed by believing in Him (vs. 53-58).

    Jesus Wants to Help Us Understand the Kingdom of Heaven - Part 3 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:47-58 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 26, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13:47. In this chapter Jesus told a series of 8 parables to help us understand the Kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Knocking On The Door At Midnight

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Aug 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,703 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fool And His Money

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 26, 2012
     | 5,352 views

    THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE PARABLE OF THE RICH MAN WHO LOST IT ALL.

    HFL NOV. 8, 2009 LUKE 12; 13-21 13Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” 15Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard: The Ranking System Of The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 12, 2022
     | 1,666 views

    Today we’re in the vineyard. We’re in the grape fields. Very important in ancient times. Very important today, the wine and juice industry is huge. But we’re in the vineyard again. Last few weeks we’ve been in the vineyard.

    Today we’re in the vineyard. We’re in the grape fields. Very important in ancient times. Very important today, the wine and juice industry is huge. But we’re in the vineyard again. Last few weeks we’ve been in the vineyard. Jesus as we know very often used common practices to explain deep spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Are The Seeds Still In The Barn Or Have We Taken Them Out For Planting? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 14, 2023
     | 1,118 views

    In this passage of scripture, Jesus tells the parable of the four soils in Mark 4:1-9. Then in Mark 4:10-25, Jesus gives an explanation about the parable of the four soils.

    Jesus used parables to instruct the people. Parables are brief tales utilizing recognizable scenes to clarify spiritual truth. This technique for educating urges the audience to think. It disguises the truth from the individuals who are excessively obstinate or biased to hear what is being ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Solid Foundation Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014
     | 20,021 views

    The second in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this expository, three-point sermon explores the stone, the structure, and the storm Jesus described in the parable of the wise and foolish builders.

    PARABLES OF JESUS : THE SOLID FOUNDATION Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/9/14 The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous structures in the world—not because of its gently rising series of arches, but because of its legendary tilt. Construction began on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Grand Chasm

    Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 19, 2018
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     | 4,193 views

    Jesus spoke of a chasm between heaven and hell in His parable of Lazarus and the Rich man. Was the chasm meant as just a parable or does it really exist?

    The Grand Chasm Luke 16:19-31 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. The time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derrick White Sr avatar

    (Thank God I’m Still In His Hands)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Mar 20, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    In the text before us The spirit of the Lord drives Jeremiah down to the potter's house. To see a parable in action. A parable in deeds and not in words.

    Jeremiah 18:1-6 (KJV) 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 2 Of 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2025
     | 100 views

    We continue with an examination of the parable of the Sower and look at the seed that fell on the hard, barren pathways and beside the road. What are the birds of the air? How does the devil snatch away the sown word? This is a very instructive parable.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 2 of 5 In the first message of the Parable of the Sower, we studied the introduction to the 7 Parables of the Kingdom from Matthew’s Gospel chapter 13. We looked at the seed being sown and the four types of soil. All the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Uninvited Guest

    Contributed by Fenton Ramsey on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,717 views

    This sermon views the guest of The Great Wedding Feast parable of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

    “THE UNINVITED GUEST” OR “BE PREPARED TO SEE THE KING” Matthew 22: 8-14 We are being prepared (in this life) for a Great Wedding Feast (which is life eternal). We are being prepared by the privileges of church-membership. Yes my brothers and sisters it is truly a PRIVILAGE to be a member of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Able Said The Master

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014
     | 7,600 views

    God expects us to use the resources He has entrusted to us. From the parable of the talents.

    Joke - A wealthy man was on his deathbed. He called his 3 most trusted friends to his side: his attorney, his doctor, and his preacher. He said to them, “I know I’m not long for this world, and all I have to show for it is money. They always say you can’t take it with you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Macdonaldtown Parables (Matthew 13:31-33, 44-45)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    Sermons by Father Dave ...

    Our Gospel reading this week confronts us with a series of parables - the sort that my dad (if he was still alive) might well have referred to as MacDonaldtown Parables. I don’t know if you’re familiar with MacDonaldtown Station. It‘s not far from our church building. I don’t believe there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican