Parables #6. The Vineyard and the Wicked Husbandmen Parable: The Parable of the Vineyard Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California April 10, 1983 Scripture: Luke 20:1-47, Matthew 21:33-46 In Matthew 7:15-23, Jesus talks about false prophets and knowing a tree by its fruit. The Parable of the Vineyard points out that Israel had developed l…

Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California April 3, 1983 Scripture: Matthew 13:1-30 (especially 24-30), Matthew 13:47-53 In today’s episode, we see how “The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares” and “The Parable of the Net” illustrate that there are many differences in the kinds of people who find a place in the kingdom of God. This includes…

The Great Supper: One’s Kingdomly Birthright for a Mess of Pottage Parables: The Parable of the Great Supper, Jacob Steals Esau’s Birthright Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California March 27, 1983 Scripture: Luke 14:7-24, Matthew 22:1-14, Genesis 25:24-34 This is the fourth session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teachin…

3. The Secret Manner of the Kingdom’s Working: The Leaven and the Seed Parables: The Parables of the Seed and of the Mustard Seed, more on The Parable of the Sower Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California March 20, 1983 Scripture: Matthew 13:33 and Mark 4:26-33 This is the third session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Te…

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The Availability of the Kingdom for Those Who Can See and Hear Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California. March 6, 1983 Scriptures: Matthew 3:2; Matthew 4:17; Matthew 12:14-21; Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:37, Luke 8:10, Mark 4:9-12; Isaiah 6:9-13 This is the first session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Ch…

Worship as the Fine Texture of Real Life January 25, 2008 At the 2008 Calvin College Symposium of Worship, Dallas spoke on “Worship as the Fine Texture of Real Life.” He explained what worship is and how it can become a part of everything we do. Dallas read these two definitions of worship: 1. "In worship we engage ourselves with, dwell upon, and e…

How to Save Your Life September 12, 2011 When you think about the phrase “being saved,” most people think about saving their soul. But what about the rest of you? Dallas explains that salvation is for every aspect of our lives and helps us understand how to redeem our time and bring everything we do back into the kingdom of God. Definitions: · “Spi…

Following Christ: Taking on the Mind of Christ January 1, 2003 "The Following Christ conference was an annual event hosted by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Dallas had the honor of speaking at the closing session of the conference that took place in Atlanta, GA, December 28, 2002 - January 1, 2003. He painted a beautiful picture of what it mean…

Visit https://DWillard.org for a wide variety of resources and opportunities that can serve as a means to help you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Dallas Willard Ministries exists to proclaim, teach and manifest the love, truth and transforming power of Christ and the Kingdom of God. We invite you to partner w…