RBC Sermon Series
Parables of the Kingdom
In this ten-week sermon series, we examine Jesus’ teachings on the
Kingdom of Heaven through parables He taught in the Gospel of Matthew.
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
August 11, 2024
Dave Brereton explores the concept of grace within Christianity, emphasizing how God's grace is an unmerited, undeserved favor. Through the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16), he illustrates how comparing ourselves to others and a nurturing a sense of entitlement can make Christians miserable. The message encourages believers to embrace grace wholeheartedly and avoid legalistic tendencies or a transactional relationship with God. Ultimately, it calls for a shift in perspective to appreciate and extend grace as a core value of the Kingdom of God.