Articles | Limestone Church of Christ

July 30, 2023January 25, 2026

Remembering Sean Cavender: A Devoted Disciple Of Jesus

Sean Cavender | March 13, 1987 – July 20, 2023

“Oil and perfume make the heart glad, so a man’s counsel is sweet to his friend.” (Proverbs 27:9)

I confess to knowing very little about oils and perfume. Certainly, a fragrant aroma is better and more desirable than a putrid smell. Soap and deodorant are more pleasant than the lack thereof. Beyond that, I’m not the guy to speak to about fragrance. Of course, Solomon’s purpose is not to exalt the excellence of beautiful odours – this is the lesser through which he introduces the greater – the value, the sweetness, and the delight of a close friend.

July 16, 2023January 25, 2026

Increase Our Faith: Building Devotion to God and Man

– PARABLES OF JESUS –
The Parables of the Mustard Seed & the Unprofitable Servant (Increase our faith)

The Parables of Jesus, Increase our faith

Having heard the Lord talk about offenses and the need to forgive, Peter asked Jesus,

…how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times? (Matthew 18:21)

June 25, 2023January 25, 2026

The Shrewd Steward: Walking in Wisdom and Faith

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The Parable of the Shrewd Steward

This is perhaps one of the most difficult of Jesus’ parables to grasp. As we read it and look for lessons, we must be careful what we apply and how. This isn’t the only time the Lord used an unfaithful servant in a parable, but His usage here is somewhat unique.

June 4, 2023January 25, 2026

Fruitless Faith: Cutting Down The Fig Tree

– PARABLES OF JESUS –
The Parable of the Fig Tree

Some people told Jesus about a group of Galileans whom Pilate killed. Jesus’ reponse indicated those who brought it up believed they got what they deserved. He said to them:

Do you suppose these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans because they suffered such things? I tell you, no, but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. (Luke 13:2-3)

May 28, 2023January 25, 2026

Seed Of The Kingdom Leading To A Spiritual Harvest

– PARABLES OF JESUS –
The Parable of the Seed of the Kingdom

The Parables of Jesus, Seed of the Kingdom

Mark 4 has some parables we’ve seen in other gospels: the sower (4:3-20), the lamp (4:21-23), and the mustard seed (4:30-33). He adds a different parable – a story of the growth of a seed.

May 21, 2023January 25, 2026

The Rich Fool: The Dangers Of Wealth And Selfish Living

– PARABLES OF JESUS –
The Parable of the Rich Fool

As the Lord taught His disciples, a man from the crowd spoke up, asking for Jesus’ help:

Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me. (Luke 12:13)

May 14, 2023January 25, 2026

Being Wise Stewards of the Lord’s Talents

– PARABLES OF JESUS –
The Parable of the Talents

If we hear someone speak about “talents,” we tend to think about skills or abilities that one has. In Matthew 25, Jesus gave a parable about three servants and their use of the master’s talents. In this case, a talent was not their skill or ability, but a sum of money.

May 7, 2023January 25, 2026

The Need to be Prepared: The Ten Virgins

– PARABLES OF JESUS –
The Parable of the Ten Virgins

In Matthew 24, Jesus gave a few parables addressing the need for His people to prepare for His return. He continued the same thought in Matthew 25, teaching the parable of the ten virgins.

April 30, 2023January 25, 2026

Embodying Stewardship: The Wisdom of the Faithful Servant

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The Parable of the Wise and Faithful Servant

The first part of Matthew 24 addresses Jerusalem’s impending destruction, while the latter portion is about the second coming of Christ – the final judgment. Signs would precede the first event (fulfilled in 70 AD), but there would be no signs for the Lord’s return (Matthew 24:36-39). Jesus said,

April 23, 2023January 25, 2026

Signs Of The Time: Tender Branches And Unfolded Leaves

– PARABLES OF JESUS –
The Parable of the Fig Tree, Signs of the Time

The Parables of Jesus, signs of the time

During a discourse about the destruction of Jerusalem, Jesus used a fig tree parable to illustrate the need to read the signs of the time. He said:

Now learn this parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. (Matthew 24:32-33)