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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

A Passport to Heaven?
Gordian Marshall | Torch
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Gordian Marshall's homily considers St. Paul's confidence of a share in heaven (Philippians 1:20-24,27) and relates it to Paul's being convinced of God's generosity as displayed in the Gospels (e.g. Matthew 20:1-16).
Matthew 20:1-16; Philippians 1:20-24, 27
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Generosity, Heaven, Paul/saul, Confidence

That's Not Fair
Kristin Schmidt | MinistryToChildren
Children's Sermon or Lesson
Kristin Schmidt's video children's message (with transcript) interprets Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) as teaching God's grace and forgiveness offered to all, regardless of what is deserved. (Length: 9:15)
Matthew 20:1-16
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Equity, Grace, Forgiveness, Parables

Overlooking the Good News
Nathanael Vissia | R Four
Children's Sermon or Lesson, Closing Prayer
Nathanael Vissia's children’s sermon for Matthew 20:1-16 reminds us that God acts justly and generously with all of us and we should not compare how he treats one over another.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Generosity, Gifts From God, Justice, Parables

“Stop Talking about Hell, It’s the Money”
Geoff Holsclaw | Missio Alliance
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This blog post is about not over spiritualizing the Parable of the Laborers (Matthew 20:1-16) in order to make it about heaven and hell but rather take it as a lesson in how God provides daily.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Generosity, Poor, Wages, God's Provision

From Board Room to Union Hall
Norman Pott | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
This essay is a creative rendering of the parable of the Vineyard Workers (Matthew 20:1-16), imagined in a modern context. It helps us think about God's generosity toward others, such as those suffering from AIDS.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Generosity, Justice, Judgment

God's Generous Grace
June Mears Driedger | Together in Worship
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon starter, by June Mears Driedger and Sandi Marr, on Jesus' parable of the laborers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16), notes "the scandalous economy of the kingdom of God."
Matthew 20:1-16
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Grace, Parables, Labor, Vineyards

God's Generosity
David Goodill | Torch
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Reflecting on Matthew 20:1-16, David Goodill preaches on the generous gifts of God to those whom he loves and reminds us that the invitation to labour in God's vineyard is itself a gift.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Generosity, Salvation, Gift, Parables

The Parable of the Vineyard Workers
Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship
Scripture Drama or Paraphrase
This is a dramatic re-telling of the parable of the vineyard workers in Matthew 20:1-16. It is set for four readers, and is taken from the "The Voice" version of scripture.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Wages, Parables, Generosity, Equity

Sheer Grace
Alyce M McKenzie | Patheos - Progressive
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Alyce McKenzie explores Matthew 19:27-30, 20:1-16 and suggests that the parable of the workers in the vineyard is about God's welcome of "the despised, the outcasts and sinners" into the kingdom.
Matthew 19:27-30, 20:1-16
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Parables, Generosity, Arrogance, Vineyards

"Labourers in the Vineyard" - Hymn
George Stuart | Worship Words
Song or Hymn
George Stuart offers the text of a hymn, "Labourers in the Vineyard," based on Matthew 20:1-16. It can be sung to the tune WIR PFLUGEN.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Kingdom Of God, Freedom, Custom, Work

Laborers in the Vineyard
Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Song or Hymn
In this podcast, Rolf Jacobson, Joy J. Moore, and Kathryn Schifferdecker explore Jesus' parable of the laborers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16). The landowner's generosity was in the hiring and in the payment. (Length: 12:01)
Matthew 20:1-16
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Generosity, Grace, Kingdom Of God, Labor

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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Kingdom Workers
Re-Worship
Offering Liturgy or Prayer
"Loving and righteous God, you are far more generous to us, and to all who work in your kingdom, than we desire or deserve." An offertory prayer based on Matthew 20:1-16.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Generosity, Kingdom Of God, Grace, God's Love

The Generosity of God
Emerson B Powery | Working Preacher
Emerson Powery’s commentary on Matthew 20:1-16 explores the landowner as representing God and concludes that this parable is more about God’s generosity then it is about the laborers in the vineyard.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Generosity, Labor, Economics

The Gracious Landowner
Mark D Roberts | Theology of Work
Discussion Questions, Article about Scripture
Mark D. Roberts says Jesus' parable of the generous landowner (Matthew 20:1-16) illustrates God's generosity in contrast to people's selfishness. It is not intended to say how much workers should be paid.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Equity, Generosity, Grace

God Invites Us to Be Generous
June Mears Driedger | Together in Worship
Children's Sermon or Lesson
June Mears Driedger and Sandi Marr offer a children's story based on Jesus' parable of the generous landowner (or the laborers in the vineyard) in Matthew 20:1-16.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Kindness, Generosity, Labor, Wages

God's Perspective on the World
Robert Barron | Word on Fire
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Robert Barron's homily for Matthew 20:1-16 teaches that Christ wants us to move beyond our sense of justice and see all according to love. (Matthew 20:1-16)
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Gratitude, Justice, Generosity

Generosity Sightings
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
The abundance of Christ's grace is something that goes beyond our ability to calculate. This devotional on the parable of workers in the vineyard challenges us to expand our view of generosity.
Matthew 6:22-23, 20:1-16
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Generosity, Grace, Parables, Light

The Generosity of God
Michael Foss | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Prayer
In his sermon on Matthew 20:1-16, Michael Foss discusses how the generosity of God is multiplied without reservation as we share it with others.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Generosity, Attributes Of God, God's Love

Encountering God
Anne Osdieck | The Sunday Website
Discussion Questions, Sermon Preparation or Illustration
These discussion question by Anne Osdieck cover readings from Isaiah 55:6-9, Matthew 20:1-16 and Philippians 1:20 and explore the themes of God's nearness, mercy, fruitful labor and outrageous generosity.
Isaiah 55:6-9; Matthew 20:1-16; Philippians 1:20-24, 27
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Generosity, Mercy, Awareness Of God, Labor
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