Podcasts about Parables of Jesus

Series: N/AService: VBSType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Robert Fudge

Welcome to Wellspring Church!In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our summer series on the parables of Jesus by exploring the Kingdom of God through the lens of forgiveness. Drawing from Matthew 18:21–35, we're reminded that nothing welcomes God's presence like forgiveness—and nothing drives it away like unforgiveness.Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant shows that the Kingdom is built on mercy, not merit. We who have been forgiven an immeasurable debt are called to extend the same grace to others.

As we continue in our series of Jesus and the parables, Rob preaches on Luke 15:11-32, the parable of the prodigal son. Are you like the prodigal son? or are you like the Older brother? Do you hold a bowl of greed and shame? Or one of pride and judgment?

In this well-known, short parable, Jesus likens obedience to building your house on the rock. Don't be foolish and disobedient.

Rathiulung Elias, ‘Being Kingdom People: Humility & Dependence', Luke 18:9-17

A very warm welcome to BCC! We invite you to join us on Sunday 8th June 2025 for our two morning services in-person at 9am and 11.15am, and also on streamed on our YouTube channel from 11.15am. This Sunday we continue our summer series 'Parables Of Jesus' with Pastor Nick bringing us the third message: 'The Parable Of The Wise & Foolish Virgins'You can follow the message along in the YouVersion bible app at https://bible.com/events/49444176 and add your own notes! Click http://bcc.life/whats-on to find out about all our events and activities.Click http://bcc.life/give to access our giving page, where you can return your tithes to God, bring an offering or make a donation!If you ever need to know how to make Jesus the Lord of your life and come home to Father God, here is a great prayer you can pray:"Lord Jesus, I am so sorry for my wrongdoing. Please forgive me for being separated from you and from other people. I receive into you my life as Lord. Please lead me from now on. I surrender to you. I believe that you died on the cross to take away my sins, that you rose again on the third day and that you are alive and with me now. I accept you into my life. Please help me to live for you. Thank you for your gift of eternal life for now and for ever. Amen."If you prayed this prayer, please let us know! It's the best decision you can ever make, and we would love to celebrate that with you! Let us know in the chat session of the livestream, email us at admin@bcc.life! or visit https://bit.ly/BCC-FollowJesus Comments are closed on all of our YouTube videos but we do invite you to email us at admin@bcc.life if you would like to communicate with us or via our Business WhatsApp which you can access from the home page of our website at: http://bcc.life/

The Parable of the Unhelpful Neighbor Luke 11:1-13 Guest Preacher: Saona JacksonSaona is an ECO pastor who serves on the ECO National staff working with ministry candidates. 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

Matt preaches on Matthew 13:31-32, the parable of the mustard seed. There are so many things that can cause us to doubt, but even a mustard seed-sized faith can move mountains. What would it look like if we asked the Lord to help with our unbelief?

Jesus continues to explain the nature of the Kingdom. It is like a treasure, a valuable pearl, and a net. Join us as we examine what this means.

Rathiulung Elias, ‘Ready or Forgetful?', Matthew 24:45-25:13

A very warm welcome to BCC! We invite you to join us on Sunday 1st June 2025 for our two morning services in-person at 9am and 11.15am, and also on streamed on our YouTube channel from 11.15am. This Sunday we continue our summer series 'Parables Of Jesus' with Pastor Nick bringing us the second message: 'The Parables Of The Treasure And The Pearl'.You can follow the message along in the YouVersion bible app at http://bible.com/events/49441240 and add your own notes! Click http://bcc.life/whats-on to find out about all our events and activities.Click http://bcc.life/give to access our giving page, where you can return your tithes to God, bring an offering or make a donation!If you ever need to know how to make Jesus the Lord of your life and come home to Father God, here is a great prayer you can pray:"Lord Jesus, I am so sorry for my wrongdoing. Please forgive me for being separated from you and from other people. I receive into you my life as Lord. Please lead me from now on. I surrender to you. I believe that you died on the cross to take away my sins, that you rose again on the third day and that you are alive and with me now. I accept you into my life. Please help me to live for you. Thank you for your gift of eternal life for now and for ever. Amen."If you prayed this prayer, please let us know! It's the best decision you can ever make, and we would love to celebrate that with you! Let us know in the chat session of the livestream, email us at admin@bcc.life! or visit https://bit.ly/BCC-FollowJesus Comments are closed on all of our YouTube videos but we do invite you to email us at admin@bcc.life if you would like to communicate with us or via our Business WhatsApp which you can access from the home page of our website at: http://bcc.life/

The Parable of the Ten ServantsLuke 19:11-27 Guest Preacher: Bruce GreenoughBruce is the Associate Pastor at our sister ECO church in town, Community Presbyterian Church.  Bruce is an experienced pastor who has served several churches.  The Parables of JesusJesus 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

06/01/25. The Parables of Jesus: The Good SamaritanKyle Hackett

Welcome to Wellspring Church!Why does grace offend us? In this week's message, Dr. Mark Young unpacks the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20) to show how Jesus' teaching about the Kingdom of God upends everything we assume about fairness, worth and reward.Through a rich explanation of the parable's context, we see that the landowner's generosity—paying all workers the same wage regardless of hours worked—wasn't unjust, it was grace. This kind of grace doesn't play by the world's rules. It's shocking, lavish, even scandalous—and it mirrors the grace God shows us in Christ.

Join us as Rob kicks off our new Summer series on the parables of Jesus with Matthew 13:10-17. The purpose of the parables is to conceal the mystery of the Gospel AND to reveal them, but we have barriers that prevent us from hearing and understanding what God is teaching us. So the question is: "What is keeping you from being dependable on God?"

Rathiulung Elias, ‘The Kingdom in a Flawed World', Matthew 13:24-30; 47-50

Christ has "sown" believers into this world. The devil has "sown" unbelievers into it. Sometimes, it is hard to tell the difference between the two. However, one day, God will judge the living and the dead, and in that day, there will be no fooling Him.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. And today's shout-out goes to Daniel Gifford from Marrietta, GA. Daniel, thank you for believing in the slow, steady work of God's Word. Because of your support of Project23, others are learning to walk by faith. This one's for you. Today, we're looking at Mark 4:30-34: And he said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use for it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when sown on the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth, yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes larger than all the garden plants and puts out large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.” With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it. He did not speak to them without a parable, but privately to his own disciples he explained everything. — Mark 4:30-34 Jesus gives us yet another picture of the kingdom of God—and this one flips expectations. He says the kingdom is like a mustard seed. Small. Insignificant. Easy to miss. One of the tiniest seeds you could hold between your fingers. But when planted, it grows. And not just a little. It becomes the largest plant in the garden. Big enough for birds to land in and build their nests. Remember, Jesus isn't giving us a lesson in agriculture. He's describing spiritual hope. The kingdom doesn't always start loud or impressive. It often begins in hidden places. In quiet faithfulness. In small decisions. In the unseen crevices of our lives. God does massive things through small beginnings. This is how the kingdom grows in your heart. This is how it expands in a community. This is how it breaks into a home, a workplace, a school, a nation. Not with a splash—but with a seed. And when that seed takes root, it grows beyond expectation. It creates space for others. It becomes something only God could grow—out of something no one else noticed. So if your faith feels small today—good. That's exactly what God uses. Your "mustard seed" may not look like much, but when surrendered, it becomes a tree of grace. #MustardSeedFaith, #KingdomGrowth, #Project23 ASK THIS: Where in your life has God started something small that you're tempted to overlook? What “mustard seed” decision could you plant today? Are you expecting growth in a way that might miss how God actually works? How has God used your smallest act of faith to bless someone else? DO THIS: Plant one small, intentional act of faith today—something quiet, consistent, and surrendered to God. PRAY THIS: Father, thank you for using the small things I offer for your great purposes. Grow your kingdom in me, even when I can't see it. Amen. PLAY THIS: Do It Again.

The Parable of the Good SamaritanLuke 10:25-37 Guest Preacher: Jim WittyJim is an ordained Presbyterian minister and holds doctoral degrees in Psychology and Ministry.  He is the founder and President of Care Corps International.  Jim is a Trauma Specialist and has an extensive background in conflict management. He has served as a pastor, counselor, seminary professor, and missionary.The Parables of JesusJesus 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

Caleb Clardy teaches from Matthew : 21-29 on May 25, 2025Support the show

Welcome to Wellspring Church!What does it mean to live as the people of God in the kingdom of God? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our series on The Parables of Jesus by unpacking Matthew 13:31–33, where Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as a mustard seed and yeast—small beginnings with expansive, transformative outcomes.Billy reminds us that Jesus' entire mission was to bring and establish the kingdom of God—and so must ours be. The call is to re-center on the “big why,” tightening the load so that we don't drift from the vision. As a church and as individuals, everything we do is about the kingdom.

Luke 18:9 - 14 Porter Mountain Fellowship SBCP O Box 1777 Lakeside, AZ 85929contact:brojim@live.com

The Doctrine and Covenants is filled with directions to help us for the Lord's Second Coming. Twenty percent of the sections include some detail about the Second Coming or a call to assist the Lord in preparing for a Zion society. Two of these are sections 63 and 65, wherein the Lord references the parables of the Ten Virgins and the Marriage of the Bridegroom in conjunction with Jesus' Second Coming. Join Lynn Hilton Wilson as she explains the symbolism involved in these parables to facilitate a deeper understanding in the modern references. Are you prepared? What is one of the central pillars necessary for the return of the Savior? Find out in this episode.

Building to Withstand the Storm (The Parable of the Wise & Foolish Builders)Matthew 7:24-27 Guest Preacher: Lynn HuttonOur preacher this morning is our own Lynn Hutton.  Lynn is an ordained minister with preaching experience.  She serves Orchard as a part of our intercessory prayer ministry.The Parables of JesusJesus 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

Caleb Clardy teaches from Luke 10:25–37 on May 18, 2025Support the show

Welcome to Wellspring Church!What do we do with the weeds? In this week's message, Bishop Ken Ross unpacks the Parable of the Weeds from Matthew 13, helping us see the kingdom of God not as a purified community now—but as a grace-filled invitation into transformation.In a world where good and evil grow side by side, we long for justice and clarity. But Jesus urges us to look not only at today's tension but at the hope of the final harvest. This parable doesn't just explain why brokenness still exists; it calls us to live as citizens of a different kingdom.

Luke 18:1-8Porter Mountain Fellowship SBCP O Box 1777 Lakeside, AZ 85929contact:brojim@live.com

The Parable of the Great BanquetLuke 14:15-24Guest Preacher: Wes HaysteadThe Parables of JesusJesus 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

Welcome to Wellspring Church!What kind of soil is your heart? On this Mother's Day, Pastor Billy Waters reflects on Jesus' Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13), inviting us to examine how we receive the message of the kingdom—and what fruit our lives are bearing as a result.Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God doesn't always come with grandeur. It arrives like a seed—small, unseen, yet full of generative power. Whether it flourishes or fades depends on the posture of our hearts.

We warmly welcome you to join Pastor Barry Blankenship in this Wednesday evening Bible study!

Caleb Clardy teaches from Luke 15 on May 4, 2025Support the show

Welcome to Wellspring Church!Why did Jesus speak in parables? In this message, Bishop Thad Barnum launches our new teaching series by diving deep into that question, guiding us through Matthew 13 and Isaiah 6 to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven.Jesus draws a dividing line—not between good and bad people, but between those who hear and those who cannot. Through stories, He reveals the heart of the Father and the invitation to a kingdom that is not of this world, calling us to repentance, faith, and a whole new way of seeing.

We warmly welcome you to join us in this Wednesday evening Bible Study!

Caleb Clardy teaches from Matthew 13:1-23 on April 27, 2025Support the show

Topics: Parables, The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32), Grace in The Prodigal Son, The Older Brother in Luke 15:25–30, The Father's Heart in Luke 15, The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30–37), Jesus as The Samaritan, Law and Grace (Luke 10:27–28), Religion Fails (Luke 10:31–32), The Sower in Matthew 13:3–9, The Seed and Soil (Matthew 13:19–23), Hardened Hearts in Matthew 13:15, Spiritual Hearing in Matthew 13:9, The Lost Sheep (Luke 15:4–7), Israel as The Lost Sheep in Matthew 10:6, The Ninety-Nine (Luke 15:7), Joy in Heaven (Luke 15:7), The Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1–13, Oil and the Spirit (Matthew 25:4), Shut Door in Matthew 25:10–12, Judgment (Matthew 25:13), Parables to Israel in Matthew 13:11, The Word as Logon, Unfruitful Soil (Matthew 13:22), Jesus' Audience in Luke 15:1–2, Pharisees and Scribes in Luke 15, The Law Exposed, Virgins Not in Matthew 25, Gospel ClaritySupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter