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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

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

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

Good God, Evil Eye
Dennis Hamm | The Sunday Website
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Dennis Hamm reflects on the original Greek in the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16a). God wants to create an equality that goes beyond our small sense of "what is right.”
Matthew 20:1-16
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Justice, Kingdom Of God, 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

Prayer of Confession
Thom M Shuman | Re-Worship
Prayer of Confession
A call to reconciliation, prayer of confession, and assurance of pardon written by Thom Shuman, based on Matthew 20:1-16, focused on openness to the extravagance of God's grace.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Grace, Mercy, Kingdom Of God

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

Why Are You Jealous?
Augustine of Hippo | The Sunday Website
Book Quote, Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This resource supplies commentary on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard in Matthew 20:1-16 by Augustine of Hippo. "The denarius stands for eternal life, in which all will have the same share."
Matthew 20:1-16
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Saint Augustine Of Hippo, Parables, Eternal Life, Kingdom Of God

The Privilege of the Mission
Robert Barron | Word on Fire
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this sermon on the parable of the landowner and the tenants in Matthew 20:1-16, Robert Barron reminds us to focus on the mission of God’s kingdom, not who gets credit for it. (Length 13:48)
Matthew 20:1-16
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Suffering, Mission, Parables, Kingdom Of God

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

Imagining Economic Justice
Thomas G Long | Day1
Discussion Questions, Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This commentary on Matthew 20:1-16 with accompanying Bible study questions explores the reality of economic injustices to illustrate how the Parable of the Vineyard portrays a society based on generosity.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Injustice, Kingdom Of God, Social Justice

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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God's Purpose for Us
Ira Brent Driggers | Working Preacher
Ira Brent Driggers, in his commentary on Matthew 20:1-16, argues that the parable of the laborers in the vineyard is primarily about the kingdom of heaven and reflects on how everything is a gift from God.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Work, Gift, Kingdom Of God

"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

The Coming Kingdom
Kathleen Harmon | The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This resource offers a series of jumping-off points for preaching the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16a). Being completely lost in working for the kingdom is very much its own reward.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Kingdom Of God, Justice, Joy

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

Math of God's Kingdom

Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Reflecting on the parable of the vineyard workers in Matthew 20:1-16, Rolf Jacobson shares that the new math of God's kingdom does not keep score, "God’s forgiveness and grace will not conform to any formula."
Matthew 20:1-16
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Grace, Kingdom Of God, Parables

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

The Parable of the Labors of the Vineyard
Blue Letter Bible
Artwork
A black and white image depicting the parable of the eleventh hour workers in Matthew 20:1-16.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Vineyards, Labor, Kingdom Of God, Parables
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