Search Results on Matthew 20:1‑16

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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

“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

Readers’ Theatre
Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship
Scripture Drama or Paraphrase
A four-voice readers’ theatre setting of Matthew 20:1-16, in which Jesus teaches that the last will be first and the first will be last through the Parable of the Landowner's Wages.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Worship Planning, Wages, Vineyards, 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

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

Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
Gordon Atkinson | Theology of Work
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions
Gordon Atkinson's sermon starter on Luke 10:30-37 suggests that the employer paid everyone a denarius because he did not want to pay anyone less than the minimum livable daily wage. He cared.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Wages, Grace, Compassion

"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

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

The Late Comers
Jesus Mafa | Vanderbilt University Library
Artwork
This 1973 Jesus Mafa painting depicts Matthew 20:1-16, where Jesus tells the parable of the workers in the vineyard.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Vineyards, Parables, Wages

Begrudging God’s Generosity
The Living Church
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon starter says that Jesus' parable of the laborers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) "is about mercy and grace, which supersede justice in the kingdom of God."
Matthew 20:1-16
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Justice, Parables, Work, Wages

A Generous Boss
In-Yong Lee | The Christian Century Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In-Yong Lee's reflection on Matthew 20:1-16 sees the point of the landowner's payment scheme as generosity. The landowner gives to the workers on the basis of their need, rather than paying what they have earned.
Matthew 20:1-16, 23:12
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Wages, Grace, Reward, Generosity

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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We Earned It!
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Scott Hoezee's sermon starter says Jesus' parable in Matthew 20:1-16 shows how our status in God's kingdom depends on God's grace and not our efforts. Illustration ideas from Barbara Brown Taylor and “Charlie Brown Christmas Special.”
Matthew 20:1-16
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Grace, Kingdom Of God, Labor, Vineyards

You Have Made Them Equal to Us!
Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
In this podcast, Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner explore radical grace (Matthew 20:1-16), God's relenting (Jonah 3:10-4:11), longing for slavery (Exodus 16:2-15), praising God (Psalm 145:1-8), and exalting Christ (Philippians 1:20-30). (Length: 30:50)
Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 145:1-8; Jonah 3:10
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Grace, Identity, Justice, Parables

Laborers in the Vineyard
Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast reflects on Jesus' parable of the laborers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16). There is a certain justice in paying those who started late, enough to cover daily necessities.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Labor, Vineyards, Grace, Justice

Laborers in the Vineyard
The Sunday Website
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This sermon starter on Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a and Matthew 20:1-16a explores the parable of the workers who object to the generosity of vineyard owner.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Generosity, Wages, Complaint

Jesus' Parables as Comedic Theatre
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote, Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Frederick Buechner says that most of Jesus' parables have a kind of sad fun about them. For example, in Matthew 20:1-16 "Johnny-come-lately gets as big a slice of the worm as the early bird."
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Humor, Vineyards, Theatre

Parable
Frederick Buechner | Day1
Book Quote, Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Frederick Buechner says most of Jesus’ parables have “a kind of sad fun” about them, and "with parables and jokes both, if you've got to have them explained, don't bother."
Matthew 20:1-16
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Parables, Generosity, Labor, Vineyards

Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard
Caspar Luiken | Pitts Theology Library
Artwork
In Matthew 20:1-16, the workers are upset with the landowner for not paying them more. The landowner replies that they received what they agreed and that he chooses freely to pay the others the same.
Matthew 20:1-16
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Vineyards, Labor, Wages, Parables

Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard
Pierre Eskrich | Pitts Theology Library
Artwork
Laborers dispute with the landowner over their wages. Illustration based on Matthew 20:1-16 by Pierre Eskrich (ca. 1550-ca. 1590).
Matthew 20:1-16
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Vineyards, Labor, Wages, Parables
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