Sermons on Vineyard Parable:

The Battle For The Vineyard (Matthew 21:33-40)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007

Like so much of life, the parables of Jesus are often stories of violence. Here the violence is between a landlord and his tenants. ...

“We were told that this [operation] was against armed people and against people climbing on our armed vehicles. Our APCs (armed personnel carriers) were cruising 24 hours a day close to buildings (in Jenin), waiting for kids to climb on them, trying to dislodge the top -mounted MG (machine gun) and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Never Too Late

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 9, 2025

In God’s vineyard, it is never too late to begin — His grace is greater, and the reward is worthy.

Introduction – Regrets at the Graveside Not long after burying his wife, a man said to me, “The best years of my life are over. I’ve made too many mistakes. I’d give anything to live them again, but it’s gone forever. Should I bother beginning now?” His words were heavy with regret. Years of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Vines And Branches In The Vineyard

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

An exposition of the vine and vinedresser imagery in Jesus teaching in John 15:1-10

Psalm 148, Isaiah 41:14-20, 1 Peter 3:8-18, John 15:1-10 Vines and branches in the Father’s Vineyard The Psalm appointed for today is a long, enthusiastic summons to praise the God who made the heavens and the earth and all that is in them. As such, it is a fitting response to what David tells ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Grumblers And The Scandal Of Grace

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 19, 2020

In this text Jesus tells the parable (Laborers in the Vineyard) in which Jesus is saying to his critics: “Your idea of God is all wrong, this is what God is like: The kingdom of God is like a “good employer.”

In Jesus Holy Name September 20, 2020 Text: Matthew 20:1-2,15 Redeemer Grumblers & The Scandal of Grace John Reuman in his book “Jesus in the Church’s Gospel’s” writes; “Jesus….stressed the “grace of God”. Mercy, goodness and love for sinful humanity is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-2, Matthew 20:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Loving And Patient

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

We think we know what we want. But everything is temporary. Only Jesus is the eternal life you're looking for and need.

Jesus shares a story about a landowner who leases his vineyard. After he leased his property the landowner moved away. When it was time to harvest the grapes the landowner sent three employees to pick up his share of the harvest. The tenants decided they didn't want to pay rent so they beat up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That's Not Fair! No, That's Grace! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012

The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard is a picture of God's grace.

INTRODUCTION One of the most common internet urban myths spread by emails is that Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, once spoke to a high school graduation and shared some practical life rules. Bill Gates never did that. But California educator, Charles Sykes, DID create the rules attributed to Bill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

My Own Vineyard

Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 17, 2004

My own vineyard is my personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

My Own Vineyard (Song of Solomon 1:1-6) The text for this morning’s message is one most of us can identify with in one way or another. It reads in verse 6: ….they made me the keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I have not kept. The Song of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Laborers In His Vineyard

Contributed by Sam Martin on Dec 22, 2006

Challenge to serve God

LABORERS IN HIS VINEYARD Text: Matthew 20:1-16 I. The Enlistment A. He went out early. B. He offered a fair wage. C. He went back for more. II. The Exclamation A. Why stand ye all the day idle? B. Jehovah Witness - 120 members (20 Full-time)(Full-time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Owns The Vineyard

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Sep 27, 2010

This sermons helps us clarify ownership of all we own and why we owe it all to God

Who Owns the Vineyard? Luke 20:9-17 ((Tell the story)) What are the lessons we can learn from this story. 1. The Toughest Question 2. The Toughest 3. The Toughest Question = WHO OWNS THE VINEYARD? Well to answer that question you have to first identify the vineyard. The vineyard is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Maturity In The Vineyard Of The Lord

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 27, 2021

Let us grow up and follow the example of our SAVIOR

Maturity in the vineyard Beloved, let us grow up as we serve our KING. Let us take a look at HIS example. 1. HE knew HIMSELF. HE knew HE was not Elijah, Moses or John the Baptist and neither did HE desire to be them. HE knew that HE was The CHRIST, The SON of GOD. HE knew that HE and The FATHER ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

The Chronicle Of A Costly Vineyard

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 9, 2016

A sermon examining the high cost of sin.

The Chronicle Of The Costly Vineyard I Kings 21 & 22 It was only a little comma, but it cost the Lockheed corporation millions of dollars! An error was made in a contract with an international customer. There was a misplaced comma in a crucial number. The purchasing company insisted that Lockheed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Their Duties Are Different In The Vineyard

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 21, 2019

Don't judge pastors, create factions in the church and fight against each other. Always belong to Team Jesus and fight the devil not one another

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THEIR DUTIES ARE DIFFERENT IN THE VINEYARD* 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 King James Version (KJV) 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon – The Neglected Vineyard

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 27, 2024

The key takeaway from Song of Solomon 1:5-6 is that it does not matter what a person looks like on the outside, for true beauty is not found in physical features, but rather moral character and purity. Work on yourself more than for others.

Sermon – The Neglected Vineyard Scripture: Song of Solomon 1:4-9 “Draw me, we will run after You, The King has brought me into his chambers; we will be glad and rejoice in You, we will remember Your love more than wine; the upright love You. I am black, but comely, O daughters of Jerusalem, like ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:4-9, Proverbs 24:30-31, Song of Songs 1:7-8, 1 Samuel 3:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons From The Vineyard SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

God's provision

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I trust that the Lord has kept you well and that you are eager to join me in this beautiful journey through His Word. Today, we are going to take a leisurely stroll through the lush vineyards of Deuteronomy 6:10-12. We are going to pause, breathe in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:10-12

Topics: Lessons, Vineyard

Teamwork In The Vineyard Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

God’s work in His vineyard requires unity, cooperation, and faithfulness, as each worker plays a unique role in advancing the Kingdom.

TEAMWORK IN THE VINEYARD OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 Key Verse: “For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.” (1 Corinthians 3:9) Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; John 4:36-38; Nehemiah 4:6; Romans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God