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In this parable Jesus sets before us a solemn parable of covenant privilege abused, prophetic witness rejected, and the Son Himself cast out and killed. Here we see God's holy patience, the deep corruption of man, and the sure judgment that falls on those who refuse the heir. Yet even in this warning, Christ calls us to repent, believe, and bear the fruit that belongs to those truly in His kingdom...

"Where are You in Christ's Parable of Sowing the Seed of the Word" Luke 8:1-16 Rev. David Cummings Sunday 6:00PM 10-11-2026 https://gracechurchpca.org.

Wheat or Weeds Mt 13:24ff From this parable we learn about genuine believers, patience in judging, perfect final judgment and ultimate glory to come.

Luke 14:25–33 teaches that Jesus deliberately confronts the crowds to reveal true discipleship. He calls people not to curiosity but to commitment, insisting that following Him means loving Him above all, bearing one's cross as a "one way journey" of self-denial, and forsaking all as stewards of what belongs to God. Through the parables of the tower and the king, Jesus urges hearers to count the c...

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. (John 15:1-2) ~~~~~ Harvest Thanksgiving Evening Service Brixton Tabernacle, London ~~~~~ *1/ An end in view - fruit that brings glory to the father. 2/ The husbandman's use of means. 3/ The Fathers tr...

The sermon explores Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 7 regarding the tension between earthly responsibilities and undivided devotion to Christ. It argues that while marriage and worldly duties are good gifts from God, they bring distinct anxieties that can distract believers from their primary focus on the Lord. By referencing the parable of the wise builder in Matthew 7, the message emphasizes th...

The parable of the vine-owner causes the leaders to challenge Him with questions. Then Jesus has one of His own. The widow's amazing gift.

We discuss the uncomfortable reality of a thorn going into the hand a drunk and compare this to the parable of Jesus regarding the blind leading the blind. Also Reference: Colossians 6:16 https://bbfohio.com

The sermon explores the concept of the 'Royal Law' found in James 2, defined as the command to love one's neighbor as oneself. It argues that this law, given by Christ as King, summarizes the moral requirements of the Ten Commandments and serves as the standard for pure, undefiled religion. The teaching emphasizes that true faith must be evidenced by actions that transcend social, economic, and et...

This sermon explores the parable of the growing seed in Mark 4, emphasizing that the kingdom of God operates through the sowing of God's Word rather than human effort or immediate visible results. The preacher highlights the distinction between the sower's responsibility to cast the seed and God's sovereign power to cause growth, a process described as mysterious and automatic. Listeners are encou...

This sermon explores the metaphor of the true vine in John 15, emphasizing that Jesus Christ is the source of spiritual life and that believers are branches grafted into Him to bear fruit for God's glory. It contrasts the failure of Israel as a wild vine with Christ's perfect obedience, highlighting that salvation is not based on human effort but on being connected to Christ through grace. The mes...

Expositional Preaching of God's Word

After having His authority questioned, Jesus has evaded giving an answer. They should have been able to see and to know that He came from God. Yet even after telling them that He would not answer, He gives them a parable. This parable emphasizes who He is and what the coming persecution of Him will cost them. Join us as we look at the parable of the vineyard.

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In Matthew 13:24–58, Jesus uses a series of parables to reveal the nature and value of His kingdom. The wheat and weeds and the net remind us that believers live alongside unbelief and evil in this present world, but a final separation is coming—and our righteousness and assurance rest not in what we can accomplish, but in what Christ has done for us. The mustard seed and leaven show that God's ki...

Rev. Ophoff The Purpose of Parables I. To Reveal II. To Hide III. To Know Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:1-17; Mark 4:10-12; Luke 8:9-10 Text: Matthew 13:10-17 Psalter #s: 264, 395, 357, 297, 196

This sermon examines the encounter between Jesus, Simon the Pharisee, and an unnamed sinful woman in Luke 7, highlighting the contrast between self-righteousness and genuine repentance. The central message asserts that seeing Jesus as glorious evokes extravagant love, which serves as evidence of having been forgiven rather than the cause of forgiveness. Through the parable of the two debtors, the...

Jesus is making a change of focus that results from a judicial act of judgment against Israel. They have refused to listen and respond to His calls for and invitations to salvation. Now, He is acting on God's warnings that though they see, they would not see truly, and though they hear, they would not understand. The understanding of the parables is limited to those who believe...at this point, th...

Pursue faithfulness in light of the future! In the kingdom plan of God, faithfulness now will lead to reward then.