Search Results on Matthew 20:1‑16

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Don’t Waste Time
Hieromonk Gabriel | Ancient Faith
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Hieromonk Gabriel talks about reading scripture in a way that recognizes it "speaking anew to each time, to each generation, and to each man or woman who hears them."
Matthew 20:1-16
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Orthodox Church, Church Fathers, Holy Spirit's Work, Bible

Peace in the Midst of Scarcity
Katharine Jefferts Schori | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Explaining that scarcity leads to conflict, this English-Spanish sermon by Katharine Jefferts Schori on Matthew 20:1-16 and Exodus 16:2-15 discusses the relationship between peace and God's desire "for everyone to have enough."
Exodus 16:2-15; Matthew 20:1-16
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Abundance, Conflict, God's Provision, Peace (with Others)

God is Not Fair!
Samuel G Candler | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Samuel Candler reflects on Matthew 20:1-16, observing how we naturally respond to what we perceive as unfair and, conversely, how God is not fair but always delivers tremendous and abundant grace.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Body And Blood Of Christ, Equity, God's Provision, Parables

One Day
The Living Church
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
This reflection based on Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; and Matthew 20:1-16 emphasizes God's miraculous provision, the mystery of his ways, and the message that true sustenance comes from dependence on him.
Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Matthew 20:1-16
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God's Provision, Manna, Miracle, Mystery

The Genius and the Ecclesial Vocation of Women
William Newton | Homiletic and Pastoral Review
Article about Theology
William Newton revisits Pope John Paul’s call to better employ women in the service of the Church and the Kingdom of God. Using Matthew 20:1-16, women are invited to the vineyard to work.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Women, Calling/vocation, Roman Catholic

We Are All Equal Recipients of God's Gifts
Karl Jacobson | Working Preacher
Karl Jacobson’s commentary on the parable of the laborers in the vineyard in Matthew 20:1-16 argues that this parable is primarily about coveting God’s ability to forgive and reflects on theme of reversing expectations.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Forgiveness, Coveting, Equality

And the Last First
Michael Gillis | Ancient Faith
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this reflection from the Orthodox tradition, Michael Gillis uses Matthew 20:1-16 to consider the Kingdom of God where the last are first.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Kingdom Of God, Orthodox Church, Vineyards

A Beatitude Kind of World 
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Reflecting on Matthew 20:1-16, Karoline Lewis shares that this parable reveals how deep our sense of entitlement exists. We quickly lose sight of God's Kingdom, but Jesus persists in telling us the truth about ourselves.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Grace, Kingdom Of God, Parables, Privilege

God's Justice
Gerald Darring | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Reflecting on Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16), Gerald Darring says that all workers are treated the same because in God's view of justice, all are entitled to a decent life.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Love, Work, Justice, Grace

The Idle Apostle?
Barry O'Toole | ePriest
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
This devotional by Barry O' Toole on Matthew 20:1-16 encourages us to become workers along with Jesus in God's vineyard. It includes personal prayers, commentary, and application.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Calling/vocation, Labor, Vineyards

Wondering with Jesus
Theresa Cho | Reformed Worship Requires paid account
Affirmation of Faith and Commitment to Christian Living and 2 more types
Theresa Cho provides sermon notes, song suggestions, an affirmation creed, and intergenerational activities for a multi-week series focused on Jesus' parables about the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 13:3-17, 24-33, 36-52, 18:21-35, 20:1-16, 22:1-14, 25:1-13).
Matthew 13:3-17 (+ more)
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Intergenerational Worship, Kingdom Of God, Parables

Not About Deserving
David Lose | In the Meantime
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
This reflection on Matthew 20:1-16 compares the "Parable of the Day Laborers" to the movie "Unforgiven", highlighting how both stories deal with the idea of 'deserving'.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Equity, Kingdom Of God, Work

Search Results for "Matthew 20:1-16" on Hymnary.org

For the Fruit of All CreationPD
En La Viña Del Señor©
Jesus, Lover of My SoulPD
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The Stumbling Block of God's Mercy
Andrew Brookes | Torch
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Andrew Brookes' homily on Jesus' parable of the laborers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) invites us to rejoice in the awesome scale of God's goodness and not to be envious of what others receive.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Vineyards, Grace, Wages

A Generous Boss
In-Yong Lee | Religion Online
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Jesus is asking those of us who have been called, first to understand the nature of the kingdom that has been initiated with his coming, and then to be workers with him.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Faith, Kingdom Of God, Labor

God Is...Good?
Greg DeLoach | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this sermon on Matthew 20:1-16, Greg DeLoach writes that we have an "eye for evil." We see evil where God sees good and good is who God is.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Evil, God's Goodness, Subversive Activities, Value-judgment

Working for God
José LaBoy | ePriest
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In terms of the spiritual, everything is a gift. In this devotional on Matthew 20:1-16, José LaBoy reflects on God’s generosity, which is a manifestation of God's love for us.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Grace, Work, God's Love, Generosity

The Parable of the Dignity-busting Landowner
Stanley Saunders | Working Preacher
Commenting on Matthew 20:1-16, Stanley Saunders questions the frequent identification of the landowner with God. The method of paying the workers is not grace but injustice because it divides people and takes away their dignity.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Justice, Grace, Envy

What is Owed to the Laborers
Eleonore Stump | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Eleonore Stump interprets Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) by seeing God as the vineyard owner and the wages as the gift of eternal life, which no one can earn.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Work, Gift, Labor, Grace

Work as the Realm of Prayer
George Cladis | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this sermon on the parable of the workers in on Matthew 20:1-16, George Cladis emphasizes the opportunity to work for God as the true reward of labor.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Labor, Prayer, Parables, Work

Choosing Joy
David Lose | In the Meantime
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this sermon starter on Matthew 20:1-16, David Lose shares that the parable of the workers in the vineyard highlights our tendencies to compare ourselves to others but reminds us that God gives enough.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Abundance, Contentment, Envy, Grace
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