The Parable of the Builders: A Firm Foundation
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The Parable of the Builders: A Firm Foundation

The reality is that we are sinful – it is our nature and because of this nature we strive to control our life. As we read in Scripture in Genesis 3:4-5, the serpent promised Eve that eating of the fruit would make her like God and not much has changed today. We all still have...

Parable of the Forgiven Debtors: Who Is This?
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Parable of the Forgiven Debtors: Who Is This?

The correct identification of an item or person is of utmost importance. I recall a moment of great embarrassment recently when a young man came through the line at church and thinking he was a student from our Bible School instead of the traditional handshake I gave him a big “man hug”. Imagine the look...

Parable of the Vineyard: Scandalous Grace
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Parable of the Vineyard: Scandalous Grace

Have you ever found yourself in a situation in which you believe you were unfairly treated? I suspect all of us have at some point of our lives, and hence this teaching is good medicine for us. We will look at Matthew 20:1-16 and the Parable of the Vineyard Workers where a group of laborers...

Parable of the Treasure: Radical Response Required
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Parable of the Treasure: Radical Response Required

In this message we will look at two parables that describe the kingdom of heaven, one as a treasure hidden in a field and the other as a precious pearl located by a merchant. In both scenarios, the great value of the object is clearly evidenced by the zealous and sacrificial action taken to obtain...