Podcasts about vineyard workers

Rescue Society, Not Yacht Club: Sustaining Your YesScripture References: Matthew 20:1-28Sermon Intro: Welcome! Today, reflecting on our church's journey and recent powerful baptisms, we dive into the heart of our mission – not just beholding Jesus, but the "so that" part: seeing the lost found, prodigals return, disciples made, and churches planted. As we look to the future, the crucial question isn't just what we'll do, but how we'll sustain it. How do we avoid "mission creep"? How do we ensure we remain a dynamic "rescue society" and don't slowly drift into becoming a comfortable "yacht club," forgetting why we started? How do we sustain a life of sacrifice and service for decades to come?Key Points:Beware the Yacht Club - What Do You Deserve? (Matt 20:1-16):The Parable of the Vineyard Workers challenges our sense of fairness. Service can breed entitlement ("I worked longer, I deserve more").We must fight this by remembering GRACE. As Christians, we gave up demanding "fair" – we don't want what we truly deserve!Sustaining service means constantly battling entitlement and remembering God's generosity, even when it doesn't seem "fair" by worldly standards. We never deserve more than the privilege of serving God and others.Fuel for the Long Haul - How Do You See God? (Matt 20:17-19):Jesus predicts His own suffering and sacrifice for us.To sustain our service, we must stay connected to how He serves us. Is your focus primarily on what you do for God, or on what He has done and continues to do for you?Remembering His sacrifice, His carrying the burden, His constant work on our behalf is the fuel for sustained missions.Kingdom Values - How Do You Define Greatness? (Matt 20:20-28):The request of Zebedee's sons highlights a worldly definition of greatness (position, power).Jesus redefines greatness: it's service, humility, being last, being a slave. It's "momness."Sustaining our "yes" requires embracing His definition of greatness. Any position or influence is for serving, not being served. Servant leadership isn't an option; it's the only model.Sermon Conclusion: We are committed to remaining a rescue society. This requires actively fighting the drift towards comfort and entitlement. We do this not by trying harder, but by remembering: remembering the grace we didn't deserve, remembering Jesus' immense sacrifice for us (suffering outside the gate to rescue us), and embracing His upside-down definition of greatness. Let's keep going out on rescue missions together.Call to Action: Examine your heart:Where might entitlement be creeping in regarding your service? Ask God to help you see through the lens of grace.Reflect on how Jesus serves you daily. Let gratitude fuel your service.Are you pursuing worldly greatness or Kingdom greatness (service)? Recommit today to being part of the rescue society, choosing sustained sacrifice over comfort, fueled by the love and grace of Jesus. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

Send us a textThe Parable of the Vineyard Workers cuts straight to the heart of how God's kingdom fundamentally differs from human systems of fairness and merit. Through a rich, theological discussion of Matthew 20, we explore why a vineyard owner would pay the exact same wage to workers who started at different times throughout the day—and what this reveals about salvation, grace, and God's relationship with humanity.We unpack a fascinating perspective that sees the first laborers as representing Israel under the Old Covenant. These workers negotiated their wages—"a penny a day"—mirroring how Israel entered into a covenant relationship where God said, "Do this and you shall live." In contrast, those who came later—at the third, sixth, and ninth hours—were simply told, "I will give you what is right," requiring trust rather than negotiation.This distinction brilliantly illuminates the difference between life under the Law versus life under grace. The workers who came later had to exercise faith that the householder would be fair, much as we must trust in God's goodness without demanding specific terms. Their willingness to accept whatever the master offered parallels how salvation works—not by our merit or timing, but by God's sovereign grace.The conversation tackles challenging questions many believers struggle with: How can someone who converts on their deathbed receive the same eternal reward as a person who served God their entire life? Is faith something we generate ourselves, or is it entirely God's gift? And where do we fit in the grand timeline of redemptive history?This profound teaching reminds us that in God's upside-down economy, "the last shall be first, and the first last." His grace extends equally to all who respond to His call, regardless of when or how they enter His vineyard. What matters isn't the hour you began, but that you answered when He called.Support the show

In His Own Words - our new Easter series 2025 - explores the times when Jesus explains the meaning of his life, death and resurrection. Matthew kicks off the series this week with Jesus' parable of the Vineyard Workers, spoken just a few days before his arrest.

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This week we talk with Micah Carver about masculinity, male pattern brokenness, and some lovely socialist parables. If you like his work you can check it out here: https://woodcarver.substack.com/ We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/gohomebible This podcast is edited by Elizabeth Nordenholt from Podcat Audio: https://elizabethnordenholt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Gene Tunny and Darren Brady Nelson discuss the economic legacy of President Jimmy Carter, highlighting his deregulation efforts, particularly in aviation, which led to increased competition and significant cost savings. They also touch on Carter's appointment of Paul Volcker as Federal Reserve Chairman, credited with fighting inflation. The conversation shifts to the America Fest conference in Phoenix, where key speakers included Charlie Kirk, Tucker Carlson, and Glenn Beck. They discuss the tensions within the MAGA movement, particularly around immigration policies. Lastly, they explore the intersection of Christian economics and competition, emphasizing its ethical foundations and the potential for a moral case for free markets.If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for Gene, please email him at contact@economicsexplored.com.Timestamps for EP269President Jimmy Carter's Legacy and Deregulation (0:00)Carter's Economic Policies and Personal Anecdotes (5:16)America Fest Conference in Phoenix (14:36)Trump's Speech and MAGA Movement Dynamics (27:46)Christian Economics and Competition (36:34)Darren's Critique of Mainstream Economics and Antitrust Regulation (51:22)Regulatory Challenges and Natural Monopolies (55:55)Final Thoughts and Future Directions (59:26)TakeawaysJimmy Carter's Deregulation Impact: Carter's policies in aviation, trucking, and beer production revolutionized U.S. markets, creating long-lasting consumer benefits.MAGA's Immigration Debate: Tensions exist between Bannon's nationalist stance and Musk's globalist vision for high-skilled immigration policies.The Role of Competition: Darren highlighted the economic and ethical importance of competition, criticizing overreach in antitrust regulations.Links relevant to the conversationMises Institute article “Jimmy Carter's Legacy Is Much More than Good Deeds Done in His Later Years”:https://mises.org/mises-wire/jimmy-carters-legacy-much-more-good-deeds-done-his-later-yearsThe previous episode with Darren:https://economicsexplored.com/2024/11/10/trump-2-0-w-top-wisconsin-door-knocker-economist-darren-brady-nelson-ep261/Great Reset discussion with Darren from 2020:https://economics-explained.simplecast.com/episodes/the-great-resetLarry Reed, President Emeritus of FEE, speaking about the Parable of the Vineyard Workers:https://economicsexplored.com/2022/02/05/price-controls-to-fight-inflation-a-bad-idea-infrastructure-lessons-from-potus-21-ep125/Darren's articles in Concurrences on competition and antitrust (paywalled, alas):https://www.concurrences.com/en/page/recherche/?recherche=darren+nelson#Alfred Kahn's Economics of Regulation:https://www.amazon.com.au/Economics-Regulation-Principles-Institutions/dp/0262610523Lumo Coffee promotion10% of Lumo Coffee's Seriously Healthy Organic Coffee.Website: https://www.lumocoffee.com/10EXPLOREDPromo code: 10EXPLORED Full transcripts are available a few days after the episode is first published at www.economicsexplored.com.

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S5.Ep26 Have you ever felt bad when something good happened to or for someone? We all tend to get jealous sometimes, but it's bad. Jealousy is one of the feelings we deal with as human beings, especially when things don't go our way. In this episode, Mo walks through the parable of the vineyard workers in Matthew 20:1-16 and the story of Jonah, giving us insight into how to overcome the feeling of Jealousy. I'd love to know what you think. Send me a dm on Instagram: @notsorandomwithmopod Or You can send in questions, contributions, and your general feedback via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUXsw5RHrgyQ799JHzhugRSXzSkLgGz2wgEuYKBiOG7N3dUw/viewform Rate the show 5 stars and leave a review on any platform you're listening on. Sign up for Not So Random With MO newsletters to keep in touch: http://eepurl.com/h3zcYb Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notsorandomwithmopod?igsh=MXRheGZnbTdseWkzcQ==

Pastor Taylor Shippy - Matthew 20:1-16 "The Parable of the Vineyard Workers" may be the worst offender of Jesus' seemingly poor arithmetic… The most flagrant and attention-grabbing example of Jesus' bad math... Almost everyone can sympathize -- if they haven't already outright identified -- with who we believe are the ‘victims' of this story, and their seemingly justifiable discontentment and frustrations with the payroll system of the vineyard owner. But Jesus strangely presents this as a secret to the Kingdom of God…  What if our frustrations with this parable all stem from reading this parable from the wrong character's point of view? We often read this as a story about the plight and slight of relatable blue-collar workers, but what if that's not the focus of the story at all? What if the main character in this parable is actually the boss? That the central focus of this story isn't the employees; rather, it's the employer. The landlord. The vineyard owner. A compassionate employer.

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[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/08/2024_08_25.mp3"][/audio] Even on our best days, our concept of fairness is still tainted by self-interest because we still battle our sinful nature. Our culture has dismissed God and His Word. However, God's Word is not just a book; it's a guide that reveals to us that He sets the standard for fairness. Without God's Word as our guide and final authority, we cannot measure our fairness to others. This even taints how we view God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Let's look at just two examples. The first is in Matthew 20:1-16, The Parable of the Vineyard Workers. The second is found in Luke 23:39-43. Sometimes, God's sovereignty and grace don't seem fair to our finite, sinful human minds. Do you mean to say that if a horrible criminal in prison or on death row genuinely repents and trusts Christ as their Lord and Savior, they would be saved? The answer is a resounding yes.  Is that fair? Absolutely! In this passage, Paul wanted his readers to know that God is fair in all He does in His sovereignty.

Even on our best days, our concept of fairness is still tainted by self-interest because we still battle our sinful nature. Our culture has dismissed God and His Word. However, God's Word is not just a book; it's a guide that reveals to us that He sets the standard for fairness. Without God's Word as our guide and final authority, we cannot measure our fairness to others. This even taints how we view God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Let's look at just two examples. The first is in Matthew 20:1-16, The Parable of the Vineyard Workers. The second is found in Luke 23:39-43. Sometimes, God's sovereignty and grace don't seem fair to our finite, sinful human minds. Do you mean to say that if a horrible criminal in prison or on death row genuinely repents and trusts Christ as their Lord and Savior, they would be saved? The answer is a resounding yes.  Is that fair? Absolutely! In this passage, Paul wanted his readers to know that God is fair in all He does in His sovereignty.

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In part 4 of our series, Parables of the Kingdom,  we have Pastor Raj Pillai speaking about the Parable of the Vineyard Workers.  "Justice is getting what you deserve. Mercy is not getting what you deserve. Grace is getting what you do not deserve." Bible Verses Used: Matthew 20:1-16 1 Timothy 5:17 Matthew 20:1 Matthew 20:3-5 Matthew 20:6-7 Matthew 20:8 Matthew 20:9-10 Matthew 20:11 Matthew 20:15 1 Samuel 18:9 calvarymd.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

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Matthew 20 “Grace, Greatness, and the Kingdom of God” 1. Parable of the Vineyard Workers (v.1-16) 2. Jesus Again Predicts His Death (v.17-19) 3. Request of James & John's Mom (v.20-28) 4. Two Blind Men Receive Their Sight (v.29-34)

In this episode Costi Hinn unpacks Matthew 20:1-13 and the parable of the vineyard workers. In this passage Jesus highlights the nature of God's sovereign grace and His prerogative to save who He wants to, when He wants to, and use them however He wants to. This episode will be a great encouragement to those who may feel like a second-class citizen in Christ because they are late bloomers when it comes to salvation. 

Matthew 19:27-30 concludes with Jesus assuring His disciples of the abundant rewards awaiting them for their sacrifices in following Him, emphasizing the inclusive nature of His kingdom and the inversion of worldly values. This theme of rewards and the contrast between earthly and Kingdom values sets the stage for the Parable of the Vineyard Workers in Matthew 20:1-16.

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Join us for the second week of our Lent series, Story, with Pastor Ryan Bash!

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How often does our expectations of God surpass what He has promised? How does that affect our lives and how we love others? Jesus sheds more light on the economics of the Kingdom of Heaven in Matthew 20.

Welcome to the TFC Biblecast! Start your day off right and join us as we take the next 10 minutes to dive into God's word. Today's verses are from Matthew 20:1-16. If we can pray for you, email us at biblecast@tfc.org.

In this week's episode, we listen to Jesus teaching through story, or as we often call them, parables. In this parable, Jesus is trying to get his thick-headed disciples to understand what it means to live with generosity based on the grace of God. He wants His disciples, then and now, to see that the rules for living in the Kingdom of God are not like the worlds and are fundamentally different. So, Jesus tells the story of the Vineyard Workers. What is that story, that parable? Well, listen on to find out.

Envy and anxiety can get in the way of generosity. In this episode, Pastor Colleen and Emer Kate dig into the Parable of the Vineyard Workers. More than just a story about God's expanisve love, this parable invites us to reflect on how working together enables each person's needs to be provided for.  Short Stories by Jesus - Amy-Jill Levine All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation. Thank you to our Mission Partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org). To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button "Give to All Places Together". This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

This message in my 101 Bible Questions series tackles judgment, rewards, and crowns topics that might leave you feeling fearful and uncertain of what to expect in the future. Understanding your total forgiveness is key to comprehending the final judgment. And as we explore what will actually happen on the Day of Judgment, you'll be captivated by the clarity and certainty that Scripture provides. You'll also hear me challenge some common misconceptions Christians have about rewards and crowns, including whether they're based on our works, length of service, or something else. This message sheds light on why you can approach the Day of Judgment with confidence. I encourage you to check this one out it contains powerful and important truth that will revolutionize the way you see God's judgment. Discussion Questions for 101 Bible Questions Fear, Judgment, and Reward: 1. Why is our total forgiveness so important to understanding the final judgment? 2. In your own words, describe what will actually happen to you on the Day of Judgment. 3. What does the truth about the final judgment make you feel? 4. React to this statement: The bema seat is a great, white throne. It's all one judgment! 5. How does the phrase reward of the inheritance help us understand our reward better? 6. What happened in the Parable of the Vineyard Workers? How does that factor in? 7. What are the three crowns mentioned? What do they represent? How do the 24 elders drive this point home? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29

Discussion Questions for “101 Bible Questions” – Fear, Judgment, and Reward: Why is our total forgiveness so important to understanding the final judgment? In your own words, describe what will actually happen to you on the Day of Judgment. What does the truth about the final judgment make you feel? React to this statement: The bema seat is a great, white throne. It's all one judgment! How does the phrase “reward of the inheritance” help us understand our reward better? What happened in the Parable of the Vineyard Workers? How does that factor in? What are the three crowns mentioned? What do they represent? How do the 24 elders drive this point home?

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On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the Parable of the Vineyard Workers. However, at the end of the parable, we find that the owner of the vineyard compensates the workers all the same – which means that their reward is based on the right choice of the owner instead of the labor of the workers. Here we see just how the kingdom of Christ is different from the kingdom of this world, ruled by the law: Christ gives freely and chooses freely without respect to work. But here in the old world, both hierarchy and labor remain for a little while. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What's New from 1517: 2023 Advent Resources Faith and Reason Exchange @ 1517.org 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Join the 1517 Academy Faith in the Face of Tyranny More from the hosts: John Hoyum Steven Paulson  

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In this parable of Jesus, as recorded in Matthew chapter 20, we are challenged to reflect on how we determine what is fair.  Additionally, we may even consider how our own minds work to uproot gratitude from our hearts and replace it with seeds of envy. 

We continue you our study of all the stories Jesus told while he was on Earth and what He meant by them.

The parable of the vineyard workers seems like an unfair story! Why did those who did little get paid the same as those who did most? Let's see what this tells us about God.

This week, Pastor Ron preached out of Matthew 10:1-19 on the workers of the vineyard. Do you believe the Lord is good and fair? Are we good at celebrating the blessings of others? Always good questions to ask ourselves. Have a great week!

Property Rights - why are they foundational to understanding how we are to love our neighbor? Why is the economy something Christians should care about, and what does the Bible say about property rights and the economy? In today's episode, the first in a series on Biblical Economics, we seek to answer the question of where value comes from, and what do we owe people/what is Biblically normative when it comes to trade, rights and value? To answer this, we dive into Matthew 20: the Parable of the Vineyard Workers. The Biblical Anarchy Podcast (https://BiblicalAnarchyPodcast.com) is part of the Christians For Liberty Network (https://christiansforliberty.net), a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute (https://libertarianchristians.com). Check out Jacob's other podcast at: https://daniel318.com Get the book Faith Seeking Freedom at: https://libertarianchristians.com/store/faith-seeking-freedom

Adrian Rogers explains the Parable of the Vineyard Workers in Matthew 20, and how God is good, even when He's not “fair” by man's standards. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29

Adrian Rogers explains the Parable of the Vineyard Workers in Matthew 20, and how God is good, even when He's not “fair” by man's standards. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29

Fairness is a wonderful human attribute we learn about when we're young and demand of each other as we grow. But we must remember that God is not fair… He's something better. In this message, Adrian Rogers explains the Parable of the Vineyard Workers in Matthew 20, and how God is good, even when He's not “fair.”