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Summit Life
J.D. Greear
July 03, 2025
There’s Room at My Table for You, Part 2
God did not save you to sanitize you and put you on the shelf. He saved you to send you into service. The essence of following Jesus is pouring yourself out for others like he poured himself out for you. Your meal times, your table is a great way to do that. Practicing radically ordinary hospitality necessitates building margin time into the day, time with regular routines, where it can be disrupted, but not destroyed. The mission is too important to make hospitality primarily about what others think about your housekeeping skills. [... more]
Summit Life
J.D. Greear
July 02, 2025
There’s Room at My Table for You
God created you to crave eternal significance, and He wants you to use your life to serve and bless others. Jesus teaches that when you give a feast, you should invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, and then you will be blessed. Your job or skill set can benefit the poor, and you can leverage it for the Great Commission. The call to follow Jesus includes the call to use your life to spread the gospel, and you don't need a special mystical call to do so. [... more]
Summit Life
J.D. Greear
July 01, 2025
Everything is Ready, Part 2
The gospel is not about earning a place at God's table, but about Jesus taking our place and offering us his high place as a gift. We are all unworthy, but Jesus' death on the cross paid for our sins and offers us eternal life. The invitation is open to all, regardless of our worthiness or unworthiness, and it's up to us to receive it in humility and total surrender. [... more]
Summit Life
J.D. Greear
June 30, 2025
Everything is Ready
Jesus presents the kingdom of God as a party, inviting people to come and experience true peace and rest. However, many people make excuses to avoid responding to the invitation, just like those in the parable of the banquet. Jesus teaches that his invitation is of utmost importance and should take precedence over all other commitments, even those to family and friends. [... more]
Summit Life
J.D. Greear
June 27, 2025
The Tenants and the Vineyard, Part 2
God's mercy is staggering and scandalous, as seen in the parables of Jesus, where he shows his love and willingness to identify with us, demonstrating his love for us through his death and resurrection, and challenging us to respond in a way that is worthy of the grace he has given us. [... more]
Summit Life
J.D. Greear
June 26, 2025
The Tenants and the Vineyard
The human heart is prone to willful unbelief and sinful nature, often masked by religious activity. Jesus' parables reveal the dangers of avoiding God's authority and the importance of surrendering to Him. The spiritual battle between good and evil is a constant struggle, and understanding our own heart's condition is crucial for true surrender and relationship with God. [... more]
Summit Life
J.D. Greear
June 24, 2025
Either a Sheep or a Goat
Jesus teaches that genuine Christians are identified by their actions, particularly their kindness and generosity towards poor believers, and that faith without works is dead, leading to eternal punishment, while those who demonstrate genuine faith will inherit eternal life. [... more]
Summit Life
J.D. Greear
June 20, 2025
11th Hour Faith
Jesus teaches about the dangers of a contract mentality with God, where we believe we deserve certain blessings or rewards. He uses the parable of the laborers in the vineyard to show that God's grace is undeserved and that we should trust in his goodness and promises, rather than seeking what we think we deserve. [... more]
Summit Life
J.D. Greear
June 18, 2025
Hidden Treasure
Discovering the kingdom of God is like finding a priceless treasure that makes everything else in life seem worthless. Jesus taught that the gospel is hidden in simple stories and parables, and its power is revealed through ordinary believers. The beauty of the gospel is not in its complexity, but in its simplicity, and its joy is what woos us to follow Jesus. [... more]
Summit Life
J.D. Greear
June 17, 2025
A Parable About Parables, Part 2
Jesus teaches that the condition of your heart determines your reaction to the gospel, with some people being distracted, shallow, divided, or open to His word. He explains that saving faith is not just about intensity at the beginning, but about enduring to the end, and that the proof of saving faith is its endurance to the end. [... more]
Summit Life
J.D. Greear
June 16, 2025
A Parable About Parables
Pastor JD Greer explains the parable of the sower, highlighting the importance of the condition of one's heart in understanding and perceiving truth. He discusses how Jesus' parables are not just simple stories, but are meant to obscure truth from those with the wrong kind of heart, while revealing it to those with a heart to know God. [... more]
Pathway to Victory
Dr. Robert Jeffress
June 09, 2025
Prescription for a Healthy Heart – Part 1
Jesus teaches about the kingdom of God and why people respond differently to the gospel. He explains that the condition of the human heart determines whether the seed of God's Word takes root and produces fruit. Jesus uses the parable of the soils to illustrate the four conditions of the human heart: hard, thin, weed-infested, and good soil. [... more]
Summit Life
J.D. Greear
June 02, 2025
When the Weak Become Strong, Part 1 – A Day
God brings his salvation to a people who are not crying out in repentance, who have no talents or gifts or righteousness to distinguish them from other people and a people with no hope and no future and no prospects in themselves. God does not love the lovely. God makes lovely those he loves. He does not save the strong. He makes strong those he saves. He does not choose the righteous because there are no righteous. He makes righteous those that he chooses. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 16, 2025
The Hidden Treasure Right in Front of Us
Discovering the treasure of Christ's kingdom and how it reorders our financial priorities, leading to peace, contentment, and joy, even in uncertain times. [... more]
Kerwin Baptist
Kerwin Baptist Church
April 28, 2025
Kerwin Baptist Church Daily Sermon Broadcast
Jesus teaches about the plan of salvation through a parable of wheat and tares, explaining that the wheat represents those who are genuinely saved and the tares represent those who appear saved but are not. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the Gospel and not relying on emotional or physical experiences for salvation. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 28, 2025
It’s Not About The Money
Money issues reveal what's in our hearts, and God's word uses money as a teaching tool to help us understand our values and priorities. By recognizing that money is a spiritual matter, we can make informed decisions that align with God's values and lead to financial freedom and deeper trust in Him. [... more]
Matt Slick Live!
Matt Slick
April 16, 2025
Matt Slick Live
Matt Slick discusses the Westboro Baptist Church's controversial actions and how they don't align with biblical teachings. He also delves into the parable of the unrighteous steward in Luke 16, explaining its context and meaning. Additionally, he explores the parable of the good Samaritan, highlighting the importance of loving one's neighbor and risking one's own life to help others. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
April 04, 2025
The Road to Calvary - Day 5: Jesus, You, and Hearing God's Word
Jesus teaches about knowing God's will through obedience and spiritual receptivity, using parables to convey the importance of prioritizing God's Word and responding to truth, and explaining how this leads to the fruit of the Spirit and ministry fruit, while warning against the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things. [... more]
Leading the Way
Michael Youssef
March 16, 2025
The God Who Pursues Us, Part 1
Jesus uses the parable of the lost sheep to illustrate God's passionate desire for relationship with humanity, emphasizing that He is the one who pursues and finds us, rather than the other way around. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
February 28, 2025
Parable of the Prodigal Son
The parable of the prodigal son paints a picture of the wasteful life of a lost son and the longing of a hurting father, highlighting the themes of estrangement and reconciliation, and the power of God's forgiveness and grace. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
February 27, 2025
Parable of the Good Samaritan
The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us that our neighbor is not limited by ethnicity or geography, but rather by our willingness to show compassion and mercy to those in need, as Jesus instructs us to love every human being as much as we love ourselves. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
February 26, 2025
Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
Forgiveness is a weighty pronouncement, and when we forgive others, we must remember that God forgives us in the same manner, holding our sins against us no more. Jesus teaches us to forgive others as many times as it takes, up to seventy times seven, and to have compassion on those who sin against us, just as God has compassion on us. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
February 25, 2025
Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican
The parable of the Pharisee and the publican highlights the difference between trusting in one's own righteousness and seeking mercy from God. The Pharisee's self-righteousness is contrasted with the publican's humility and plea for forgiveness, illustrating the concept of imputation, where our justification is founded on a righteousness outside of ourselves, accomplished by Christ. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
February 24, 2025
Why Parables?
Jesus' teaching is not frivolous, but carries the weight of His own authority. He uses parables to give new revelation and obscure the truth to those who don't want to hear it. The parables are an instrument of judgment, revealing the mystery of the kingdom of God to those with ears to hear. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 18, 2024
A Wake"“Up Call!
Alistair Begg teaches on the importance of being prepared for the return of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the need for personal salvation, understanding of biblical prophecy, and living a life of faith in accordance with the parables of Jesus. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 15, 2024
This Is about Us!
Jesus teaches a parable about a vineyard owner who sends servants to collect fruit, but the tenants resist and ultimately kill the owner's beloved son. The parable is an allegory for the rejection of God's prophets and the eventual judgment of those who refuse to accept Jesus as the Messiah. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 04, 2024
The Kingdom of God (Part 2 of 2)
The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed, growing quietly and progressively, ultimately triumphing over all opposition. Jesus' parables reveal the mysterious process of God's kingdom coming, despite appearances of insignificance and decline. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 03, 2024
The Kingdom of God (Part 1 of 2)
Alistair Begg breaks down the parables of Jesus to explain God's far greater purpose and the secrets of his kingdom. He explores how Jesus used parables to teach about the kingdom of God, and how faith is essential to recognize Jesus as Savior and Son of God, even when circumstances seem to overwhelm us. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 02, 2024
Careful Listening
Jesus teaches that the Word of God is a means to salvation and growth in faith, and that those who do not use it will lose it. He explains that the parables are a way to reveal the truth about the kingdom of God, and that those who have ears to hear will understand and be transformed. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
July 01, 2024
The Seed and the Soils (Part 2 of 2)
The Word of God has a diverse response among people, with some being apathetic, others angry, and some completely transformed. The nature of the soil, representing the response of people, is crucial in determining the outcome. Jesus teaches that the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desires for other things can choke the Word, making it unfruitful. [... more]
Truth for Life
Alistair Begg
June 27, 2024
How Does God's Kingdom Grow?
Jesus' use of parables in Mark's Gospel reveals a kingdom that is veiled and indirect, requiring genuine faith to understand. The parables serve as a means of sifting the wheat from the chaff, separating those with childlike faith from those with intellectual speculation. Jesus' teaching method is designed to prevent the possibility of success, as he wants to reveal himself in a way that is not immediately apparent, but rather through a process of discovery and faith. [... more]
Love Worth Finding
Adrian Rogers
June 27, 2024
Seven Sacred Secrets
Understanding the Bible's teachings on the gospel, church, and Israel can help you navigate life's challenges and expectations. Jesus' parables reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, including the presence of hypocrites, corruption, and false cults. Despite these challenges, God remains faithful, and Jesus will build His church. Ultimately, God will judge righteously, separating the good from the bad, and those who have faith will be saved. [... more]
Love Worth Finding
Adrian Rogers
June 26, 2024
The Strange Mystery of the Precious Pearl
The pearl of great price represents the church, formed from guilt to glory, depth to height, and darkness to light, purchased by Jesus Christ's precious blood, and sought through the Holy Spirit, suffering, and the Scriptures, demonstrating God's love and desire for humanity's salvation. [... more]
Love Worth Finding
Adrian Rogers
June 21, 2024
The Strange Mystery of the Sneaky Housewife
The parable of the leaven is often misunderstood, but it teaches that the church is not responsible for changing the world through the gospel. Instead, the gospel will be preached around the world, but the church will remain a minority, and the world will continue to be full of wickedness and rebellion. The leaven represents evil, and it can take the form of legalism, liberalism, or license, which can infiltrate the church and corrupt it. [... more]
Love Worth Finding
Adrian Rogers
June 19, 2024
The Mystery of the Mustard Seed & the Devil's Dirty Birds
The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which represents the small yet powerful gospel of Jesus Christ. However, false cults and apostate Christianity can arise, perverting the gospel and leading people astray. To discern between true and false, one must examine the source, savior, subject, salvation, and sanctification of a particular faith or group. [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
June 15, 2024
Hope of Healing
A new cause for hope has emerged for people paralyzed by spinal cord injuries as German researchers discover a way to stimulate nerve growth, but Jesus' miracles show that true healing comes through faith. [... more]
Love Worth Finding
Adrian Rogers
June 13, 2024
Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven
The Bible is like a seed that has life and power, and Jesus Christ is the sower who scatters seed everywhere, but the heart of man determines whether the seed takes root and brings forth fruit. The parable of the sower teaches that the seed represents the Word of God, and the sower represents Jesus Christ, who teaches that the heart of man is the soil where the seed is sown. The four kinds of soil in the parable represent different types of hearts, and the seed's ability to take root and bring forth fruit depends on the condition of the soil. [... more]
Love Worth Finding
Adrian Rogers
June 05, 2024
Jesus, Friend of Sinners
Jesus teaches that God loves all people, regardless of their past or present circumstances, and that he is a friend to sinners. He uses the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son to illustrate the sinful nature of man and the saving nature of God, who seeks, reveals, and receives those who are lost and seeking forgiveness. [... more]
Growing in Grace
Eugene Oldham
June 02, 2024
Which Love Wins
Jesus teaches that following him requires making sacrifices and letting go of other things, including family and friends, to have a deeper relationship with God. He uses parables to illustrate the cost of discipleship and the joy of finding one's way back to God, highlighting the importance of faith and trust in God's love and redemption. [... more]
Grace To You
John MacArthur
May 31, 2024
A Good Lesson from a Bad Example B
Jesus teaches that the possession of wealth is a means to secure eternal reward and heavenly friends, but warns against being a slave to money and instead calls for single-minded loyalty to God. He emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and obedience in managing one's wealth and possessions, and encourages believers to use their resources to proclaim the gospel and bring people to salvation. [... more]
Grace To You
John MacArthur
May 30, 2024
A Good Lesson from a Bad Example A
Jesus teaches through the parable of the unrighteous steward, where a manager secures his future by reducing debts owed to his master, illustrating how sinful people act to secure their own benefit in clever and ingenious ways, and how the unbelieving world operates with similar machinations to secure the future. [... more]
Grace To You
John MacArthur
May 28, 2024
An Invitation to God's Great Banquet A
Jesus uses a parable to shatter false religious hope and expose self-righteousness, teaching that true salvation comes through faith in Christ, not through works or adherence to tradition. The parable of the great banquet highlights the Pharisees' misguided assumption that they will be in the chief seats in the heavenly banquet due to their Abrahamic ancestry and adherence to tradition. [... more]
Core Christianity
Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier
May 24, 2024
Why Did Jesus Explain His Parables to Only a Few?
Jesus' parables are a call to repentance, warning those who have heard the truth but turned away from it. The purpose of the two witnesses in Revelation is to bear witness to the word of God, and the church is called to do the same, speaking forth the word of the true and living God. The doctrine of justification is discussed, with a focus on the free grace of God and the hand of faith, and the importance of works showing true faith. [... more]
Grace To You
John MacArthur
May 24, 2024
Humbling the Exalted--Exalting the Humble A
Jesus confronts the Pharisees' hypocrisy and pride by teaching a parable about humility and the Kingdom of God. He exposes their self-promoting hearts and invites them to repent, highlighting the dangers of false teachers and the importance of following God's truth. [... more]
Grace To You
John MacArthur
May 17, 2024
The Most Misunderstood Parable A
The parable of the Good Samaritan is often misunderstood, with many focusing on its message of kindness and social justice, but Jesus' intention was to reveal the true nature of salvation and the need for personal evangelism, highlighting the self-righteousness of those who think they can earn eternal life through their virtue and morality. [... more]
Grace To You
John MacArthur
May 16, 2024
The Parable of the Murdered Son B
The parable of the vineyard, found in Mark 12, reveals the rejection of Jesus Christ by the leaders of Israel, who instead of revering Him, saw Him as a threat to their power and authority. This rejection ultimately led to the destruction of the Jewish leadership and the transfer of stewardship to the apostles, who were tasked with spreading the message of salvation to the world. [... more]
Grace To You
John MacArthur
May 15, 2024
The Parable of the Murdered Son A
The parable of the murdered son, found in Mark chapter 12, is a rare and unique story that the religious leaders of Jesus' time did understand. It is a judgment parable, designed to reveal the reality of God's judgment on the people of Israel, who had rejected Him. The story tells of a landowner who sends his slaves to collect the harvest, but they are beaten and killed by the tenant farmers. The landowner then sends his beloved son, who is also killed. The parable is a commentary on the history of Israel, where the prophets were mistreated and killed. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of understanding God's Word and the need for daily Bible study. [... more]
Grace To You
John MacArthur
May 14, 2024
The Purpose for Parables B
Jesus taught in parables to convey spiritual truth, but their primary purpose was a judgment on unbelievers, hiding the truth from those who rejected His clear teaching. The parables illustrate the gospel and salvation, but their meaning is only clear to those who understand the fullness of Scripture and the richness of salvation. [... more]
Grace To You
John MacArthur
May 13, 2024
The Purpose for Parables A
Jesus' shift to parables marked a dramatic transformation in His teaching, hiding truth from those who refused to understand, while revealing profound biblical truth to His followers. [... more]
The Masculine Journey
Sam Main
May 04, 2024
Movie Quotes
The hosts of the Masculine Journey discuss how movie quotes can touch the heart and speak to the soul, highlighting God's glory and the importance of an authentic swing. They share personal experiences and insights from their boot camp, where they explore the depths of relationships, healing, and wounding, and how God's presence can be felt in everyday life. [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
April 26, 2024
Pull the Weeds of Worry
Jesus teaches about the importance of dealing with intruders that can impede our spiritual growth, comparing them to weeds that choke plants and worry that stunts our faith, and encourages us to pull these weeds to bear fruit in God's strength. [... more]
Wisdom for the Heart
Dr. Stephen Davey
March 08, 2024
A Parable for Smarter Stewards
Jesus teaches his disciples about the importance of being strategic with opportunities, intentional with money, faithful in small things, and honest about their dreams, using the parable of the unfaithful manager to illustrate the dangers of being driven by money and the importance of prioritizing eternal values. [... more]
Core Christianity
Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier
February 21, 2024
Why Did Jesus Teach in Confusing Parables?
Liana shares her journey of regaining faith after losing her son, and Adriel offers guidance on trusting God's plan. Jared discusses the importance of a clear conscience, and Scott explores the meaning of Jesus' words to the thief on the cross. John questions the doctrine of total depravity and the purpose of Jesus' parables. [... more]
More Than Ink
Pastor Jim Catlin & Dorothy Catlin
February 10, 2024
182 - Ten Tiki Torches
Exploring the parable of the 10 virgins in Matthew 25, where Jesus teaches about the importance of spiritual readiness and preparedness for his return. The story highlights the contrast between those who are wise and foolish, and the need to have the 'oil' of the Holy Spirit to endure the wait for Jesus' coming. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
January 16, 2024
Suspicious Symptoms
The gospel reverses the expectation of self-righteousness, showing that it's the person who knows they don't deserve grace who walks away experiencing it, while the person who thinks they're acceptable due to their accomplishments is left behind. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
December 29, 2023
Parable of the Hidden Treasure and Parable of the Pearl of Great Price
Jesus teaches about the importance of valuing the kingdom of God above all else, using the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price to illustrate the idea that true value lies in spiritual riches, not material wealth. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
December 28, 2023
Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man
Jesus taught more about hell than heaven, and the parable of Lazarus and the rich man highlights the severe contrast between those who are comforted in heaven and those who are tormented in hell, emphasizing the importance of repentance and the impossibility of changing one's fate after death. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
December 27, 2023
Parable of the Rich Fool
Jesus teaches on the dangers of covetousness and the importance of spiritual maturity through the parable of the rich fool, highlighting the need to prioritize one's relationship with God over material possessions. [... more]
Renewing Your Mind
R.C. Sproul
December 26, 2023
Parable of the Unjust Judge
Jesus tells the parable of the unjust judge to emphasize the importance of persistent prayer and the faithfulness of God in vindicating His people. The parable highlights the contrast between how fallen creatures behave and how God behaves, with God being a God who avenges His people and right every wrong. The message encourages listeners to persevere in prayer, even when it seems like God is not hearing them, and to trust in God's justice and faithfulness. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
November 20, 2023
Financial Discipleship For Families With Brian Holtz Pt. 1
Raising financially literate children is crucial for their future success, and parents can model good financial habits, provide verbal instruction, and offer practical opportunities to help them learn. Christian finance experts discuss the importance of faith-based investing, healthcare sharing, and retirement planning, and offer tips on managing money and navigating health insurance options. [... more]
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