Sermons on Wedding Parable:

Why Speak In Parables Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 4, 2025

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

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 24, 2024

What does Jesus mean in the Parable of the Fig Tree

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-36

Denomination: Brethren

The Parables Of Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

We treasure, or take care of, and make use of, only the things we value. In Jesus' discussion in this chapter, He talks about the value of sowing.

I. Introduction A. Illustration 1. Going into the Christmas-buying season of 2013, it was estimated that over $1 billion would go unredeemed, and there are always excuses: there’s a 5-year redemption limit (some businesses issuing these cards won’t even be solvent that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-30, Matthew 13:36-43

#18 The Parable Of The Soils Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 31, 2020

One of Jesus’ most famous parables was the Parable of the Soils. In this parable, Jesus explains why people do or do not respond to God’s Word.

#18 The Parable of the Soils Series: Mark Chuck Sligh A sermon on the Parable of the Soils NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

#20: Kingdom Parables Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 14, 2020

In one parable, Jesus says the kingdom of God is like a seed that grows and in another parable, like the tiny mustard seed. This sermon examines two Kingdom Parables.

#20: Kingdom Parables Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 14, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 4:26-32 – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of Healing And Faith

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 25, 2021

Miracles are signs that point to a higher truth. This miracle of physical healing points to a greater miracle of spiritual healing.

Parable of Healing and Faith Mark 5:25-34 And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well, go in peace and be healed of your affliction.” - Mark 5:34 A business executive became depressed. Things were not going well at work. Every evening he would eat his dinner in silence, shutting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Fig Tree

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 25, 2019

Lent 3, Cycle C: Living your second chance

From Luke 13: 6-9 today: The situation: A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard. The complication: The fig tree did not bear figs when expected. The resolution: The owner, therefore, orders that it be cut down. The second chance: The gardener proposes another solution that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Parable Of The Mustard Seed

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

To get a better understanding of what this story teaches, I am going to take this apple, cut it open, and take out the seeds. There are five seeds in my apple. Now, imagine that we planted these seeds and each grew into an apple tree. How many apples do you think each tree might grow/produce?

Parable of the Mustard Seed Mark 4:30-32 Living Bible (TLB) 30 Jesus asked, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story shall I use to illustrate it? 31-32. It is like a tiny mustard seed! Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, yet it grows to become one of the largest of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Lost Sheep

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

That reminds me of a lesson that Jesus taught. These people who all went to church were saying that Jesus was hanging out with people who were sinners. Well we all are.

How many of you collect something? I collect sports stuff. This is an old helmet. I collect eagles. This is one of them. When I was your age I collected baseball cards until my mother threw them all away. What do you collect? Have you ever collected anything? Our children used to collect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

#4 Parable Of The Widow Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021

Prayer is a sign of a relationship and trust in the Lord's love

This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. Storytelling forges connections among people, between people and ideas, and they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 11:1-13, John 5:14-16, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 14, 2020

The meaning of this parable is found when one realizes where the field is where the good and bad seed are sown.

The Parable of the wheat and the Tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares is one of the better known parables of Jesus. A parable is a story which something common was used to illustrate a deeper and spiritual truth. An example of this is the Parable of the Sower which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-36, 1 Corinthians 3:6, Matthew 28:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Rich Man Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025

This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach foundational truth that are designed to challenge, encourage and, most importantly, flame the fire of hunger in the Christian who wants to learn more about who they have become in Christ Jesus.

The Parable of the Rich Man (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:36-38, Luke 12:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Three Friends Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 14, 2025

Jesus answered a disciple's request (Lord, teach us to pray) with an example--and a story!

The Parable of the Three Friends (Full disclosure: Dr. Vance Havner wrote a sermon based on this text in his book, “Why Not Just Be Christians?”, published by Fleming Revell before 1977. This message is not a plagiary of his work. I preached a sermon based on this text on Sunday evening, June 1, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Wheat And Tares

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 26, 2024

Parables of the Kingdom

Title: Parable of Wheat and Tares Type: Series Script: Mt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Where: GNBC 9-23-07 Intro: “One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty . . .” We say it. We argue about it (especially the “under God” part). But is it true? In reality, how united is the United States? The “more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

This parable, like all parables, has one dominate lesson in it. The lesson is: “The Outward Growth of the Kingdom of God

05. The Parable Of The Mustard Seed Matt. 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19 INTRODUCTION From the first two parables that Jesus taught and then explained, it is easy to conclude that the disciples may have been discouraged by what they heard... • In “The Parable Of The Sower”, only one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32