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76. Kingdom Of Heaven Parables

Matthew 13:31-35

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... 2 = male reader 3 = male reader 4 = female reader 5 = male reader 6 = female reader 1: [Jesus] put before them another parable: 2: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the ... the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches." 1: He told them another parable: 3: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened." 4 ...

77. The Talents - A Parable of Stewardship

Matthew 25:14-30

Drama

Robert A. Lehmann

Theme: A parable of stewardship Characters: Narrator Four solo voices (Solo 4 doubles as Servant 1, Solo 2 doubles as Servant 2, and Solo 1 doubles as Servant 3) Narrator: The Kingdom of heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going into another country, who called his servants together and ...

78. Where Are We At the Parable’s End?

Luke 15:11-32

Illustration

Frank G. Honeycutt

... do. The story ends but it doesn't end. You can almost hear the voice of Walter Cronkite saying, "You are there." Will we RSVP to a party thrown by an unfair God? Or will we stubbornly remain outside? In a world where God does not play fair, this parable forces us to make a choice. Who is the real "prodigal" here? Who is the real "waster"? From the beginning Jesus says that this is a story about two brothers. Which one is the authentic prodigal? Which one has yet to come home to the Father's extravagant love ...

79. The Parable of the Careless Farmer

Matthew 13:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... things in this world, including the kingdom of God, grow from tiny seeds. Of course, this story which we normally refer to as the parable of the sower is not about farming at all. And it’s not about a careless farmer, but a generous God a generous God who ... a song of hope and promise. As long as there is a seed, no matter how tiny or unpromising, there is hope. Of course, in Jesus’ parable, God is the Sower of the seed. We are the soil. This day Jesus would have us look within and ask what kind of soil is ...

80. The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Matthew 18:10-14

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

To illustrate God’s deep care for little ones, especially those who stray, Jesus tells a parable of a shepherd who leaves his ninety-nine sheep in safety to seek and find the one that has strayed away (18:12–13). His joy is greater over the restoration of that single sheep than over the rest who never strayed. Jesus applies the parable (18:14) to the Father’s great concern over losing even a single little one.

81. The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast

Luke 13:18-21

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

The parables of the mustard seed and the yeast (13:18–21) teach the same lesson. The rule of God has manifested itself in Jesus’s ministry. The liberation from Satan of the crippled woman is one example (cf. 13:10–17). However, the kingdom ... kingdom is sure. As a mustard seed grows into a tree, and as yeast spreads through dough, so too the kingdom of God will rule over all. Some have said that “yeast” here represents evil, but such an interpretation overlooks the context of the parable in Luke.

82. The Parable of the Great Banquet

Luke 14:15-24

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... guest into a reverie on the blessing of being part of the eschatological banquet (14:15). Jesus responds by telling the parable of the great banquet (14:15–24), puncturing the man’s sentimentality and bringing him back to reality. The kingdom of ... will. In Palestine people politely refused an invitation until they were persuaded to accept (cf. Gen. 19:3). The point of the parable is that people may talk sentimentally about the blessings of the kingdom (14:15), but in reality many do not want to accept the ...

83. The Parable of the Lost Coin

Luke 15:8-10

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... of the lost coin (15:8–10) makes the same point as the previous parable. A shepherd with one hundred sheep is fairly well off, but a woman who loses one coin and searches for it is probably poor. It is often said that the lost coin was part of her dowry, yet there is no evidence in the text for this. If a woman ...

84. Parable of the Highway to Worship

Matthew 13:1-23

Illustration

... and weary wishing he had stayed in bed. It was the same church, It was the same music. It was the same sermon and the worshippers returned to the same home, but there was a world of difference! Jesus answered them saying, "Therefore speak I to them in parables; because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive."

85. Parable of Obedience

Proverbs 22:1-16

Illustration

... for he was taught to trust the teacher and expected that obediency was right. Children, who learn how to obey their elders, parents and teachers, are equipped for happier and more successful experiences. This is a true story, as well as a parable, and though I've lost track of Peter, I know that Herb progressed steadily through the years. All citizens have an influence toward correction, direction and friendship of children. We are often unconcerned or irresponsible in our treatment of children who pass ...

86. The Parable of the Talents - Sermon Starter

Matthew 25:14-30

Illustration

Brett Blair

... five talent people. Oh, there are some people who seem to have it all, I won't deny that. But most of us are just one or two talent servants. Why do we fear to step up and use our one or two talents. Why did the man in Jesus parable chose to do nothing with the one small sum he had been given him? First, perhaps he feared failure. Second, perhaps he played the game "if only." If only I had been given the talent of these other two men. These may be sound reasons but more than likely he ...

87. Parable of the Talents Retold

Matthew 25:14-30

Illustration

Unknown

A retelling of the talents parable: Once there was a king who had three sons, each with a special talent. The first had a talent for growing fruit. The second for raising sheep. And the third for playing the violin. Once, the king had to go overseas on important business. Before departing he called his three ...

88. Parable of the Crazy Old Lady

Luke 18:1-8

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Brett Blair

Frankly, don't we wish that Jesus had told this parable in a little different way. Couldn't he have gotten the same point across if He had told it something like this: Verily, verily I tell you that once upon a time there was a good lady who lived next door to an atheist. Everyday, when the lady prayed, the ...

89. The Parable of the Polished Boots

Illustration

Michael P. Green

There's a parable about a Christian who formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. Later, when he joined the army, he kept up this practice, though he became an object of mockery and ridicule in the barracks. One night, as he knelt to pray after a long, ...

90. The Parable of Wings

Illustration

Michael P. Green

... to their bodies. The birds quickly discovered how to use these new appendages and were soon soaring through the air. What had once been a heavy burden now became an instrument that enabled the birds to soar and go where they could never go before. The story is a parable. We are the wingless birds. The duties and tasks that seem like a burden and a trial often become the very means that God uses to lift us up and build godliness in us. God’s plan is for our tasks to be our helpers and motivators. To refuse ...

91. A Parable of Unity

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Editor James S. Hewett

... the children would do, she had done. As she stood there speechless, the little girl sitting next to the boy reached over with her left hand and placed it up to his right hand and said, "Davey, let's make the church together." This story may be seen as a parable of our search for oneness in Christ: to put our inadequate, handicapped lives alongside the lives of others and to pray, "Let's make the church together."

92. The Parable Of Big Business

Matthew 25:14-30

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: In the Kingdom of God increased responsibility necessitates increased faithfulness. Summary: The boss delegates responsibilities before he leaves and each of his assistants handles the responsibility according to his level of faith and obedience. The first two people receive praise for their efforts when the boss returns, but the last person receives no praise because he wasted his time. Playing Time: 8 minutes Setting: The boss's office Props: Files Notebooks Phones Gun Costumes: Business Time: The ...

93. Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard

Matthew 20:1-16

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

Suggestions: Use as an anthem. Speakers: 1 woman 2 mature men 2 younger men Key: 1 = male storyteller 2 = female storyteller 3 = vineyard owner 4 and 5 = two workers 1: "For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2: After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o'clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, 3: 'You also go into the ...

94. Parable Of The Ten Bridesmaids

Matthew 25:1-13

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

Suggestions: Use as an anthem. Speakers: 2 older women 1 young man 2 young women Key: 1 = narrator 2 = voice in the night 3 = a foolish bridesmaid 4 = a wise bridesmaid 5 = bridegroom 1: "Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 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 delayed, all of them became ...

95. The Parable Of The Talents

Matthew 25:14-30

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

Suggestions: Use as an anthem. Tell in storytelling fashion. Speakers: 1 older man as storyteller 1 middle-aged man 3 younger men Key: 1 = main storyteller 2, 3 and 4 = men given talents 5 = master 1: "For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 2: to one he gave five talents, 3: to another two, 4: to another one, 1: to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 2: The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, ...

96. Parable of the Crabgrass

Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: Discernment of who is a good person and who is a bad person is sometimes difficult and should be left to God. Props: A tray, a strand or clump of good grass, and a patch of crabgrass (or weed). Try and pull up one whole system of each. Place the grass side by side in the tray so that they initially look like one system of grass. Lesson: I have something in this tray this morning. Can anybody tell me what it is? (grass) Is there anything strange about the grass? (response) Look at it closely ...

97. Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:14-30

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

Call To Worship Leader: Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all the lands! People: Serve the Lord with gladness! Sing with joy unto the Lord! Leader: Know the Lord is God and we are every one God's creations. People: We are God's chosen servants each given special talents for service. Leader: Let us serve the Lord with joy and lift our voices in praise! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, in Your glorious wonder You have given each and every one of us personal gifts with which we can bless ...

98. Parable of the Three Candles

Matthew 5:13-16

Illustration

Three children carried their candles home from church. Each thought of it preciously in relationship to the commitment made in the beautiful Candle Light Service. One had not even lit the candle in order to keep it good as new. The other had let the candle burn during the service and carried it forth still lit from the church, but it blew out at the doorway. The third blew out his candle and took it home and lit it a number of times during the year until it was burned down into the dish. "Look," said Mary ...

99. Parable of the Counterfeit Money

Luke 6:43-45

Illustration

"Mother, look what I got," said Jimmy. "A man gave me all these big pieces of money. Now I'm rich. Is it alright if I buy an ice-cream cone for you and me?" "Let me see that money," said his mother. "I am sorry Jimmy you can't buy anything with this money. It is no longer of any value." Jimmy said, "You mean it is no good Why? It is even bigger than the money in my bank!" "It is difficult to tell you Jimmy, but our government didn't make this money and money is not good unless the people that make it stand ...

100. Parable of a Prayer and a Bank Account

John 15:16-17

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"When are you going to get your new bike, Johnny?" said Larry. "I don't know if I will ever get it now," said John. "What's the matter? Won't your father give it to you?" inquired his friend. "We're not talking to each other. I'm mad at him," said John. "I've got money in the bank, but I don't know how to get it out." "You'd better make up with your father," said Larry. "It's foolish to be angry with him. You just can't win that way." It is true most people have money in the spiritual bank account. A great ...

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76. Kingdom Of Heaven Parables

Matthew 13:31-35

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

77. The Talents - A Parable of Stewardship

Matthew 25:14-30

Drama

Robert A. Lehmann

78. Where Are We At the Parable’s End?

Luke 15:11-32

Illustration

Frank G. Honeycutt

79. The Parable of the Careless Farmer

Matthew 13:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

80. The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Matthew 18:10-14

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

81. The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast

Luke 13:18-21

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

82. The Parable of the Great Banquet

Luke 14:15-24

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

83. The Parable of the Lost Coin

Luke 15:8-10

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

84. Parable of the Highway to Worship

Matthew 13:1-23

Illustration

85. Parable of Obedience

Proverbs 22:1-16

Illustration

86. The Parable of the Talents - Sermon Starter

Matthew 25:14-30

Illustration

Brett Blair

87. Parable of the Talents Retold

Matthew 25:14-30

Illustration

Unknown

88. Parable of the Crazy Old Lady

Luke 18:1-8

Illustration

Brett Blair

89. The Parable of the Polished Boots

Illustration

Michael P. Green

90. The Parable of Wings

Illustration

Michael P. Green

91. A Parable of Unity

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

92. The Parable Of Big Business

Matthew 25:14-30

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

93. Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard

Matthew 20:1-16

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

94. Parable Of The Ten Bridesmaids

Matthew 25:1-13

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

95. The Parable Of The Talents

Matthew 25:14-30

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

96. Parable of the Crabgrass

Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

97. Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:14-30

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

98. Parable of the Three Candles

Matthew 5:13-16

Illustration

99. Parable of the Counterfeit Money

Luke 6:43-45

Illustration

100. Parable of a Prayer and a Bank Account

John 15:16-17

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