Podcasts about parables

Join Pastor Hennie Bosman for part 7 of our series, "Once Upon A Time"

Jesus challenges us to move beyond simply gaining knowledge about Him and take the leap forward into belief in Him.

Livingston 1030 - Sarah Tomb

Today we continue to talk through our parables series, and then Ryan opens up about the inspiration behind this Sunday devotional in worship about Why do we sing? Why is it important for us to sing when we gather? And why do we sing in the first place!? If you have any questions or comments for the team, email Ryan at Ryan.stueckemann@kingwoodmethodist.org If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

The Good Samaritan story is a parable that ‘parables' us - in other words, we see ourselves in it, and where it puts us, may be an uncomfortable place. It's not intended to condemn us for thinking ill of others: but to motivate us to cultivate love, even for those we fear or dislike, to help us to be better prepared to be compassionate.A talk for The Fourth Sunday after Trinity, 13 July 2025.Referencing Colossians 1.1-14, Luke 10.25-37.Find the text to this and all my talks at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/johndavies-talks⁠⁠⁠.

A @Christadelphians Video: ### **Video Description:** Join John Martin in this **thought-provoking** Bible talk as he unpacks Jesus' parable of **"The Unforgiving Creditor"** (Matthew 18:21-35). Discover the **wonderful** depth of God's mercy, the danger of withholding forgiveness, and how this teaching applies to our lives today.

This podcast hosted by Andrew and Pastor Dan explores the parable of the unforgiving servant, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness in Christian community. It highlights the contrast between God's infinite mercy and our human tendency to withhold forgiveness. The message stresses that as recipients of God's grace, believers have a responsibility to extend that same forgiveness to others, even in difficult circumstances.

 This sermon explores Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant, emphasizing the immeasurable grace God offers us and our responsibility to extend that same grace to others. Pastor Dan highlights the contrast between the enormous debt forgiven by the king and the relatively small debt the servant refused to forgive, illustrating God's boundless mercy and our often limited capacity for forgiveness.

In these unfathomable moments, when the world seems to be falling apart—we often turn to stories for guidance. For the folks in Southern California earlier this year, that story was Parable of the Sower. Readers are returning to the book today because it shows us how speculation – and Afrofuturism in particular – can help us move through the world with our eyes open. Read a transcript of this episode on our website.Check out our booklist with titles from Octavia Butler, N.K. Jemisin, and more! Learn more about how you can help Octavia's Bookshelf in Altadena by supporting their Patreon. And, you can check out the Altadena Community Land Trust.If you're in California, check out Ode to ‘Dena: Black Artistic Legacies of Altadena,' an exhibit at the California African American Museum that features Nikki High and others.Listen to Octavia's Parables, a podcast from adrienne maree brown and Toshi Reagan that follows the Parable books, or Jessica Bethel's League of Extraordinary Readers podcast. You can also check out her virtual book club, Literature Noir, or Toshi Reagan's opera based on the Parable books.

Matthew 13:24-301. We are planted into war2. God chooses to grow us in the midst of adversity3. God will bring those He loves into glory

Passage: Matthew 20:1-16

In this episode, Doug O'Donnell walks through three parables and explains the principles Christians can use to understand these stories of Jesus. Doug O'Donnell is the senior vice president of Bible and church resources editorial at Crossway and is a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee and a Senior Fellow of the Center for Pastor Theologians. He is also the author of 'The Parables of Jesus: A 12-Week Study' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❖ Listen to “An Attribute of Jesus That You've Probably Never Noticed” with Peter Williams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

PARABLES | A Tale of Two Treasures | Tim Bittle by TFH SF

11am The Parables of the Kingdom Luke 14:12-33

This week, we continue through our "Parables" series with the parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion.  Just finished an RCIA program?  This is the next stop on your faith journey.  In these classes, we look at the different truths of Catholic doctrine and why we know they are true. We also discuss apologetics, spiritual growth, examine the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, and do scripture studies.  Please encourage your friends to listen. I also encourage you to leave a comment about our podcasts.  If you want the slides or any other documents for any class, just e-mail me at jhdphd@gmail.com and I will reply with the documents attached.  If you wish, I will also add you to the class materials distribution list so that each time I send anything out for the class you will get it.  If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com.  Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com.  The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsYou can also catch us on Spotify at  https://podcasters.spotify.com/dash/podcast/7M1hKG4nE4X9pMa4HEE4Yr/homeWe ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is a discussion on the Parables of Jesus. Please also let me know if there is a particular topic you would like to see addressed.skvEapm1rLLW8foJsII1 

Daily Dose of Hope July 7, 2025   Scripture - Matthew 22:1-22   Prayer:  Holy God, We come before you this morning in awe of your blessings and love.  Thank you, Lord, for the ways you continue to guide our lives.  Lord, we want more intimacy with you.  We are desperate to know you better.  In these next few moments of silence, Jesus, please speak to us.  We need to hear your voice...  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, a Deep Dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today is the first day of Vacation Bible School (VBS) at New Hope.  We are expecting close to 200 children.  Please pray for every single child and their families, may they come to know Jesus.   Today, we are starting Matthew 22.  We are starting with the parable of the wedding banquet and it's a hard one.  Let's remember that parables are not meant to be taken literally.  Parables are intended to surprise the audience to make a point.  What can we learn from the Kingdom of God from this parable?  Let's be careful not to make arbitrary links between the text and God.  For instance, the king is like God in some ways, but he is not the same as God.  Also, his son is not Jesus.    This particular parable is somewhat complex and difficult to make sense of.  Why did the king not invite everyone to his banquet from the beginning?  Why did the invited guests reject the king's invitation?  That would have been unheard of in their culture!  And then, the king's violence against the guests who didn't attend does not make a lot of sense.  What is the radical message of this parable?   One possibility is that Jesus is actually continuing the parables of the Two Sons and the Wicked Tenants by making the point that there is nothing more important than doing God's will.  Even though people are called or invited to do God's work, they may neglect or refuse it, consumed with their own needs and self-interest.  But God isn't giving up on his work of saving people and calling others to join him in that task.  The subversive message might be that the position and status of religious leaders, such as the Pharisees, will not last forever.  God is going to achieve his purposes no matter what.  It may mean breaking traditions and doing new things.    And then we have the passage about paying tax to Caesar.  The Jewish leaders are really trying to find a way to trap Jesus.  By this point, they can't stand him and they simply want him out of their way.  He threatens their authority and what they find important.  Thus, they ask him about the poll tax.  We discussed this in Mark too.  This was a flat tax that every person living in the Roman Empire was forced to pay.  To the Jews, it was a reminder that they were far from free.  If Jesus had responded with a positive remark like “yes, definitely pay it!” then he would have turned off a lot of his audience.  If he had said, “don't pay it!” then he would have been seen as turning against Rome, a dangerous thing.  The way that Jesus answered the question blew everyone away!   More tomorrow.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

The last of four parables to help us live life in the present so we don't have anxiety in the future. A story to remind us that God has given everything we need for faithful living.

July 6th 2025 Dr. Andrew Kirschner Keeping our focus on Christ. 

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 7/6/25 by Pastor Steve Shields. Listen as Pastor Steve goes through Luke 19:11-27 and the parable of the ten minas. Waiting is more of an art than a science. Science has predictable events and repeatable outcomes. Art is more open-ended. Perhaps more from the heart. We play a role. We manage our mina. How do we play our role without a script? By knowing the Director. By knowing the big picture and the flow of the story. By knowing yourself. By being aware of need. By listening to the Holy Spirit.

Does Jesus endorse Workplace Embezzlement? A quick read of The Parable of the Dishonest Manager sure makes it seem like it does! Join us as we kick off this summer series Parables: Then and Now as we sit with one of the most challenging parables and discuss how we read difficult passages of scripture as a community and what this passage might have to teach us today.Discussion QuestionsWhat parts of the parable of the Dishonest Manager stood out to you when it was first read? Was it a passage you were familiar with? What were your first impressions?This is often cited as one of the most confusing stories among the parables. How do you generally deal with difficult passages in the Bible? Why do you think Jesus might have picked such a weird story? Why do you think the author of the book of Luke might have included it when none of the other gospel writers did?The parable and the teaching after it in Luke 16 seem to focus on how Christians should relate to money. If you have spent time in churches before Elevation how did they handle the topic of money. What was positive and what was negative?What do you think the Spirit might be telling us through this parable today?

The Parable of the Sower Mark 4:1-9 Guest Preacher:  Charlie LittleCharlie is a retired ECO pastor who served the Templeton Presbyterian church for many years and recently served as the transitional pastor at Orcutt Presbyterian Church. The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. Orchard Community Church8180 Telephone RdVentura CA 93004www.OrchardVentura.orgContact us at Info@OrchardVentura.orgOrchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

In Luke 15, Jesus contrasts societal judgment with divine love through his interactions with tax collectors and sinners. He uses the parable of the lost sheep to emphasize that God's love is boundless, illustrating that no one is insignificant. This parable encourages us to value others and embrace God's patience and pursuit, regardless of how far we've strayed. It challenges us to seek the lost and reassures us of our worth, reshaping our view of ourselves and others in the divine narrative where everyone is seen and loved by God.Get more out of today's teaching by visiting our Church Online page for things like our community guide, a weekly devotional, and the teaching slides. EthosOH.com/churchonline

Join Pastor Josh Moreno and Pastor Jess Pleasant for part 6 of our series, "Once Upon A Time"

Parables are a significant part of Jesus's teaching. These brilliant stories paint a picture of life in the kingdom, teaching us about God, ourselves, and the Lord's presence and activity in the world. But they are not easy. Rather than give us simple platitudes and truisms, Jesus challenges us with parables. They are intended to draw us in. Jesus wants us to wrestle with them, to walk around with, meditate and have conversations about them. In this series, we will dig into the context of parables from Luke's Gospel. We will consider the picture Jesus is painting of God's kingdom, and we will engage these stories through the spiritual practice of visio divina (with some original art from our community). This week, we considered the Parable of the Lost Sons and invited the Holy Spirit to teach us the "merciful wideness of God's Fatherly love." How is God calling us to let go and embrace the compassionate parent this parable shows God to be? If The Practice Church is your home community, please join the Core Team. If The Practice Church has been meaningful to your journey, would you consider a tax-deductible gift? You can give at https://thepracticechurch.com/give/

This Sunday, Pastor Chris kicked off our summer series “The Parables of Jesus” with a message titled “The Prepared Heart.” Parables are not just clever stories, they are ingeniously simple word pictures that illuminate profound spiritual truths. Jesus used them to teach moral lessons, challenge assumptions, invite reflection, and ultimately reveal the mysteries of the Kingdom of God to those who were humble and hungry (Matt. 13:10–12). At the same time, these stories concealed truth from those whose hearts had grown dull or resistant (Matt. 13:13–15), fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah and demonstrating God's gracious will to reveal truth to the childlike and dependent (Matt. 11:25–26).

Matt 24:36-25:30 // Watching for the King's Return // Brandon Pepin Sermon Video // https://youtu.be/32nBjEUYckk Find out more about River City Church at rivercitydbq.org

Audio Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Tim ChangSermon Series: Parables of the Kingdom in the Gospel of MatthewMatthew 13:10-17 (ESV)10 Then the disciples came and said to him, “Why do you speak to them in parables?” 11 And he answered them, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. 12 For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. 14 Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says:“‘“You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive.”15 For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed,lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their earsand understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.'16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. 17 For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.Sermon OutlineParables reveal who we are (v. 10-12)Parables reveal who Jesus is (v. 13-15)Parables reveal who we're meant to be (v. 16-17)Prayer of ConfessionJesus, you are the image of the invisible God. You have fully revealed the beauty and wonder of the Kingdom of God. But we confess there are times when we hear but do not want to understand, when we see but do not want to perceive. Our dull hearts, our blocked ears, our closed eyes desperately need your healing. May your Spirit give us the strength to turn to you and gaze upon your beauty and marvel at your wonder. Remind us of our blessedness because Jesus has saved and rescued us. Amen.Questions for ReflectionWhat connected with you from the sermon or the passage?When you hear the word “parable,” what comes to mind?What implications are there that God's kingdom is something that must be received, not just figured out on our own?Why do you think Jesus chose parables to reveal who he is?How does Jesus' persistence in revealing himself, even in the face of rejection, shape how you view him?To what degree do you believe that we are blessed to see and hear what prophets longed for?In what ways might you be a mini-parable to those around you and in the places that God has uniquely called you? What do you sense God calling you to do from this passage?

Join us as we continue with episode 06 of our Summer sermon series on the Parables of Jesus! This week, Pastor Mark explores Jesus's teaching in Matthew 13 on the wheat and the weeds, the mustard seed, and the Leaven. If you enjoyed the teaching, want to dive in deeper, or are interested in more information please check out our website at www.hopeinanderson.com.

The Parables of Jesus - The Good Samaritan Who really counts as your neighbor? Jesus' answer might surprise you. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus flips the question from 'Who deserves my love?' to 'Who can I show love to?' The hero wasn't who anyone expected—and that changes everything about how we should live. Ready to practice costly compassion that crosses all boundaries?

Jesus used simple stories or parables to explain profound spiritual truths. This week we examine the shortest of Jesus' parables, but one of the  most encouraging. God is often doing more than we see or understand and that brings us great joy and inspiration. 

Audio Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Tim ChangSermon Series: Parables of the Kingdom in the Gospel of MatthewMatthew 13:10-17 (ESV)10 Then the disciples came and said to him, “Why do you speak to them in parables?” 11 And he answered them, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. 12 For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. 14 Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says:“‘“You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive.”15 For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed,lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their earsand understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.'16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. 17 For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.Sermon OutlineParables reveal who we are (v. 10-12)Parables reveal who Jesus is (v. 13-15)Parables reveal who we're meant to be (v. 16-17)Prayer of ConfessionJesus, you are the image of the invisible God. You have fully revealed the beauty and wonder of the Kingdom of God. But we confess there are times when we hear but do not want to understand, when we see but do not want to perceive. Our dull hearts, our blocked ears, our closed eyes desperately need your healing. May your Spirit give us the strength to turn to you and gaze upon your beauty and marvel at your wonder. Remind us of our blessedness because Jesus has saved and rescued us. Amen.Questions for ReflectionWhat connected with you from the sermon or the passage?When you hear the word “parable,” what comes to mind?What implications are there that God's kingdom is something that must be received, not just figured out on our own?Why do you think Jesus chose parables to reveal who he is?How does Jesus' persistence in revealing himself, even in the face of rejection, shape how you view him?To what degree do you believe that we are blessed to see and hear what prophets longed for?In what ways might you be a mini-parable to those around you and in the places that God has uniquely called you? What do you sense God calling you to do from this passage?

Continuing in our 'Stranger Things of the Parables' series, Pastor Scott Engebretson continues to explore the "upside-down kingdom" of God in Matthew 13. He unpacks the Parable of the Mustard Seed, illustrating how the kingdom starts from the smallest beginnings and grows into something massive and inclusive, providing shelter and a home for others. For more information about the church, please visit Northwestvineyard.org .

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By Lud Kiramidjian Jr - Speaker: Lud Kiramidjian Date: 7/5/25 Early in the ministry of Jesus Christ, Jesus spoke two similar parables that are misunderstood or ignored by much of traditional Christianity. These parables are referred to as “The Parable of New Cloth on an Old Garment” and “The Parable of New Wine in Old

This week, Caleb continues through our "Parables" series with the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.

This week we look at stewardship of what God gives us and the blessing that comes with it.

In this week's episode, Pastor Scott, Pastor Eric, and Pastor Rodney discuss the themes from Sunday's sermon on the parable in Luke 12, focusing on the dangers of greed and the importance of being "rich toward God" by wisely managing and giving wealth. They emphasize tithing, financial planning, and the spiritual value of generosity while also offering practical resources for those struggling with financial burdens.

Pastor Scott's message emphasizes the importance of being spiritually prepared and warns against the dangers of greed, highlighting that true worth is not determined by material possessions but through a relationship with God. By referring to the parable from Luke 12, he encourages us to be rich towards God by placing our faith in Jesus and fostering a deeper spiritual connection.

Pastor Eric shares a message based on the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12, emphasizing the dangers of greed and the importance of prioritizing spiritual richness over material abundance. He encourages us to focus on being right with God, as true worth is not determined by possessions but by our relationship with God.

In this episode of the Sermon Brainwave podcast, Profs. Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and Rolf Jacobson discuss the biblical texts for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, focusing on the Good Samaritan parable, the themes of neighbor love, compassion, and the connections to Deuteronomy and Amos. They explore the implications of these texts for understanding discipleship and the nature of God's commandments, emphasizing the importance of seeing and responding to the needs of others. Commentaries for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-15-3/commentary-on-luke-1025-37-6. *  *  * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! Learn more by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/CKRxFOuz3E0.

PARABLES | Do You Know Who I Am? | Dominic Reed by TFH SF

11am The Parables of the Kingdom Luke 15:11-32

Welcome to Catholic Apologetics, led by Dr. Jim Dobbins, Author of Take My Hand: A Personal Retreat Companion.  Just finished an RCIA program?  This is the next stop on your faith journey.  In these classes, we look at the different truths of Catholic doctrine and why we know they are true. We also discuss apologetics, spiritual growth, examine the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, and do scripture studies.  Please encourage your friends to listen. I also encourage you to leave a comment about our podcasts.  If you want the slides or any other documents for any class, just e-mail me at jhdphd@gmail.com and I will reply with the documents attached.  If you wish, I will also add you to the class materials distribution list so that each time I send anything out for the class you will get it.  If you are getting the podcast files from iTunes and would like to see the full set of available classes for download, you can see and download them all at http://yorked.podomatic.com.  Older podcasts are now stored at a free podcast site at Podcast.com.  The link to the podcasts there is:http://poddirectory.com/podcast/86506/dr-james-dobbins-catholic-apologeticsYou can also catch us on Spotify at  https://podcasters.spotify.com/dash/podcast/7M1hKG4nE4X9pMa4HEE4Yr/homeWe ask you to also consider going to http://yorked.podomatic.com and becoming a subscriber. It is free, helps our ratings, and thus helps us reach and help more people.This session is a discussion on the Parables of Jesus. Please also let me know if there is a particular topic you would like to see addressed.skvEapm1rLLW8foJsII1