Sermon Series
The Parables of Jesus
By Bill Denton

The Parables of Jesus #1 Introduction to the Parables
The Parables of Jesus #2 The Parable of the Friends of the Bridegroom
The Parables of Jesus #3 The Parables of the Patches and the Wineskins
The Parables of Jesus #4 The Parables of the Sower
The Parables of Jesus #5 The Parable of the Tares and the Wheat
The Parables of Jesus #6 The Parable of the Mustard Seed
The Parables of Jesus #7 The Parable of the Leaven
The Parables of Jesus #8 The Parable of the Treasure in the Field
The Parables of Jesus #9 The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price
The Parables of Jesus #10 The Parable of the Dragnet
The Parables of Jesus #11 The Parable of the Householder
The Parables of Jesus #12 The Parable of the Seed Growing by Itself
The Parables of Jesus #13 The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders
The Parables of Jesus #14 The Parable of the Children at Play
The Parables of Jesus #15 The Parable of the Empty House
The Parables of Jesus #16 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
The Parables of Jesus #17 The Parable of the Porter on Watch
The Parables of Jesus #18 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard
The Parables of Jesus #19 The Parable of the Two Debtors
The Parables of Jesus #20 The Parable of the Good Samaritan
The Parables of Jesus #21 The Parable of the Friend at Midnight
The Parables of Jesus #22 The Parable of the Rich Fool
The Parables of Jesus #23 The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
The Parables of Jesus #24 The Parable of the Chief Seats
The Parables of Jesus #25 The Parable of the Great Supper
The Parables of Jesus #26 The Parables of the Cost of Discipleship
The Parables of Jesus #27 The Parable of the Lost Sheep
The Parables of Jesus #28 The Parable of the Lost Coin
The Parables of Jesus #29 The Parable of the Lost Son #1
The Parables of Jesus #30 The Parable of the Lost Son #2
The Parables of Jesus #31 The Parable of the Lost Son #3
The Parables of Jesus #32 The Parable of the Lost Son #4
The Parables of Jesus #33 The Parable of the Unjust Steward
The Parables of Jesus #34 The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man
The Parables of Jesus #35 The Parable of the Unprofitable Servants
The Parables of Jesus #36 The Parable of the Persistent Widow
The Parables of Jesus #37 The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
The Parables of Jesus #38 The Parable of the Talents
The Parables of Jesus #39 The Parable of the Two Sons
The Parables of Jesus #40 The Parable of the Sheep and Goats
The Parables of Jesus #41 The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins
The Parables of Jesus #42 A Summary Lesson from the Parables

Teaching by means of a parable was a hallmark of the ministry of Jesus.  Stories are always popular.  They capture attention, enable people to relate truths to life, and inform while entertaining.  But parables could also be used to hide truth, or motivate people to seek for the truth behind the story.

The Master Story Teller reveals much about God, the kingdom, sin, faith, pleasing the Father, judgment and many other topics.  This series of 42 sermons covers most of the parables of Jesus recorded in the gospels.  You will deepen your understanding of a major section of Jesus' teachings and you will be challenged to make the personal application so important to connecting God's will with your own life.

Let these "earthly stories with heavenly meanings" show you the heart of God quite unlike anything else in Scripture.