Morning Sermon - 12th July 2026 - Is God Unfair? The Parable of the Vineyard Workers

Morning Sermon - 12th July 2026 - Is God Unfair? The Parable of the Vineyard Workers

Episode description

This morning's sermon is delivered by Rev. George Speers.

Preaching from Matthew 20:1-16, the parable of the labourers in the vineyard, the Reverend George Speers asks why the kingdom of heaven can seem so unjust when all the workers receive the same wage regardless of how long they laboured. Rev Speers unpacks the questions the parable raises, the principles of God's sovereignty and grace that answer them, and the sins of pride, self-merit and envy that Christians must avoid. He closes with the call to contentment found in 1 Timothy 6:6, rooted in the character of a sovereign and gracious God.

Bible passages referenced:

  • Matthew 20:1-16
  • Matthew 19:27
  • Matthew 19:16-22
  • Jeremiah 18:1-6
  • Romans 9:20
  • Luke 12:32
  • Ephesians 2:8
  • Luke 17:10
  • Matthew 25:14-30
  • 1 Timothy 6:6