Who Will Enter God’s Kingdom? 22 August 2021 AM – Matthew 25:14-46 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: Whether it be an aeroplane flight, a football stadium, or a commuter train, you cannot legally enter without a ticket. When it comes to entering the Millennial Kingdom of Christ, no one will enter without an entry […]
The Ten Virgins 15 August 2021 AM – Matthew 25:1-13 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: While patrolling the streets of his small town, Joe, a new police officer, gave a citation for every infraction he could find. When a car came rushing by, he immediately turned on his siren and lights and pulled over […]
Your “Pound” of Gospel 8 August 2021 AM – Luke 19:11-27 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: Jesus was in Jericho. He had just dined with Zacchaeus the tax collector and led him to salvation. Excitement was building among Jesus’ followers. His disciples and followers anticipated that He was heading to Jerusalem to establish His […]
The Potential of Humility 1 August 2021 AM – Luke 18:9-14 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: The virtue of humility seems to be going extinct in the 21st Century. From childhood, people are encouraged to dance like a show-off when they get a goal, a prize, a reward or a promotion. We live in […]
Pray without Losing Heart 25 July 2021 AM – Luke 17:20-18:8 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: During World War II, when the bombing was so intense on the City of London, a sign appeared in front of one of the churches in London that read, “If your knees knock together, kneel on them!” That […]
A Preview of Hell 18 July 2021 AM – Luke 16:19-31 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: The debate still rages between evolutionists and creationists over the origin of life. However, evolution is illogical. Nothing is getting better including your body, your car, your home, the environment, and world politics. Things just do not get […]
Forgiveness: A Christian Duty 11 July 2021 AM – Luke 17:1-10 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: Two little boys had quarrelled. But the next morning, Johnny took his cap and headed for Bobby’s house again. Surprised, his mother said, “What! Going to play with him again? I thought you quarrelled only last evening and […]
Investing in Eternity 4 July 2021 AM – Luke 16:1-15 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: Somebody defined money as, “an article which may be used as a universal passport to everywhere except heaven and as a universal provider of everything except happiness.” (Quoted by Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, p.238). Money is not bad; […]
Entering God’s Kingdom 30 May 2021 AM – Matthew 21:28-44 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: In Matthew 21:23-27, the religious leaders came to Jesus and asked Him by what authority He did His miracles and teaching and who gave Him that authority. Jesus agreed to answer them if they could first answer His question. […]
Joy in Heaven 16 May 2021 AM – Luke 15:1-32 – Parables21 – Scott Childs Introduction: The Pharisees and scribes murmured against Jesus because He ministered to sinners. “Lost sinners came to Jesus, not because He catered to them or compromised His message, but because He cared for them.” (W. Wiersbe) To address this murmuring, […]