Matthew 22%3A15 Sermon Illustrations, Free Preaching Ideas on Matthew 22%3A15

Seed Corn Parable

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

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The kingdom of God is like a farmer who shared his award winning seed corn with his neighbors. One year a newspaper reporter asked him. “How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbors when they are entering corn in competition with yours each year?” the reporter asked. “Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Tags: Farmer, Parable, Seed

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peanut Parable

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

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The kingdom of God is like a man who looked in a new way at a food grown and eaten only by poor folks, the peanut, and developed over three hundred by products from it: cereals, oils, dyes, soaps, and food substitutes. It turned out that the crop restored the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Tags: Kingdom Of God, Lavish, Growth

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pearl Tree Parable

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

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The kingdom of God is like a seed which a woman planted in her garden, and when the time came for the harvest, the tree branches were groaning under the weight of hundreds of large and beautiful pearls which rained down upon everyone who had taken shelter there, and they all became rich beyond ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Tags: Fruit, Kingdom Of God, Reward, Hidden Future

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commitment Or Surrender What's The Difference

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Jun 26, 2023

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Adrian Rogers tells the story of his meeting with Josef T’son who had suffered greatly under communism. Adrian said: “Josef, tell me about American Christianity.” Josef responded: “Adrian, I had rather not.” “No, I want to know.” “Well, Adrian, since you have asked me, I’ll tell you. The key ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:9

Tags: Serving Christ, Commitment, Surrender

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Are You?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2023

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Do you remember, how once in the gospel, the Pharisees, trying to trap Jesus, came with that question about paying your tax? And how he asked them, “Show me the coin used for paying the tax." And how then he asked: "Whose portrait is it?" And how they answered, "It bears the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:21

Tags: Image, Caesar, Debts, Jesus The Stranger, Joseph G Donders, Money (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Who Is Three In One

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jul 17, 2023

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The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are mentioned by Jesus in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). The Trinity is seen clearly at the Baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3. The Father speaks from Heaven. The Son is baptized by John. The Spirit descends upon Jesus to anoint His ministry. The Father is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Tags: Holy Spirit, Son, Trinity, Godhead, Triune, Father (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dying For Treasure

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 11, 2023

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Have you ever heard about a man named Forrest Fenn? Forrest Fenn was a pilot in the US Air Force, earning the rank of Major and awarded the Silver Star for his sermon in Vietnam, which flew 328 combat missions within a year. After his service to his country, he ran an art gallery where he made his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Tags: Money, Treasure

Denomination: Brethren

How Many Coughs Is Enough For One Day

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 2, 2023

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This past week started rather rough. At least rougher than others. It started with a cough. A cough is not that serious if it's just one cough or maybe two. But it is not good when it is one cough after another and another. One day last week, right after this coughing spell began, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:12

Tags: Sick, Medical, Physician

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fighting Temptation

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 4, 2023

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Have you seen the Kid’s Candy Challenge videos? • What happens in the Kid’s Candy Challenge is the parent tells their small child or children that they can have some candy • But they have to wait until mom or dad gets back • The candy is set right in front of them • Along with a phone to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Tags: Sin, Temptation, Jesus Cannot Sin

Denomination: Baptist

Proving That Jesus Won't Sin

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 4, 2023

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As the Union Pacific railroad was being constructed • There is a story about an elaborate trestle bridge that was built across a large canyon out West • Wanting to test the bridge the builder loaded a train with enough extra cars and equipment to double its normal payload • The train was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Tags: Jesus Can't Sin, Sin

Denomination: Baptist

What Have They Done For You Lately

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 4, 2023

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I heard an illustration from Pastor Tony Evans that I altered some to fit us here in Arkansas • We love our Razorbacks, we make time for our Razorbacks • Especially Razorback football • Me and my wife love football • But, have you ever thought about how much time we devote to football? • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Tags: Razorbacks, Ask, Seek, Knock

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is He?

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Dec 8, 2023

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Where is the Hope of our salvation? Where is the cause of the celebration? Where is the One sent from above? Where is He, the Divine Gift of love? Where is He, born the Jewish King? Where is He of whom angels sing? Where is the One that shepherds seek? Where is He of whom wise men speak? Where is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Tags: Christmas Poems, Christmas, Advent, Birth Of Christ, Poetry, Presents (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Herod The Great

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Dec 15, 2023

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"In modern research on Herod, the most discussed issue concerns the impact of his reign on his Jewish subjects. Opinions vary. Some scholars paint a picture of a cruel tyrant, even a maniac suffering from a personality disorder, who introduced the ancient version of a Gestapo state with an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13

Tags: Christmas, Herod The Great, King Herod, Wisemen, Wiseman (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Look At Outer Darkness

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 29, 2023

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Introduction: Jesus spoke of “outer darkness” at least three times. There were a couple of times when I experienced something like this, and it wasn’t pleasant! No one needs to face outer darkness, so don’t let it happen to you. Text: Matthew 8:10-12, KJV: 10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:10-12

Tags: Light, Outer Darkness, Fear

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Choices And Consequences

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 16, 2024

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Once, there was a traveler named Samuel, whose heart was set on reaching a city famed for its eternal beauty and joy. However, during his journey, he stumbled upon a quaint, comforting village. Lured by its immediate solace, Samuel decided to rest there for a while. As days turned into weeks, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Tags: Christian Dilemma, Heaven, Journey, Eternal Joy, Losing Sight, Spiritual Goal, Earthly Comfort (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jonathan Roumie's Path Towards Heaven

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 16, 2024

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Jonathan Roumie, who portrayed Jesus in 'The Chosen,' profoundly stated, "Instead of waiting to go to heaven, I will work diligently for heaven until I enter." His life, marked by faith and service, mirrors this philosophy. Despite his role's fame, he focuses on his spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20

Tags: Faith, Heavenly, Active, Goal

Denomination: Baptist

Alex Navalny - Russian Dissident

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 19, 2024

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Russian opposition leader and outspoken Christian, Alexei Navalny. Navalny voluntarily returned to Russia - knowing he would be arrested and imprisoned. Navalny, 47, dies while serving a 19-year sentence in a penal colony north of the Arctic Circle. In Navalny’s closing statement during his 2021 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Tags: Integrity, Righteousness, Sermon On The Mount, Sacrifice

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saint Francis Xavier

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Feb 20, 2024

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Saint Francis Xavier: An Example of Indian Missionary Enthusiasm and Cultural Fusion In India, the 16th century Catholic saint Francis Xavier is revered as a symbol of missionary zeal and cross-cultural harmony. One of the earliest Jesuit missionaries, Xavier was born in Spain in 1506, and he and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Tags: Missionary, Mission

Denomination: Other

San Francisco Javier

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Feb 22, 2024

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San Francisco Javier: un ejemplo de entusiasmo misionero indio y fusión cultural En la India, el santo católico Francisco Javier del siglo XVI es venerado como símbolo de celo misionero y armonía intercultural. Xavier, uno de los primeros misioneros jesuitas, nació en ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Tags: Missionary, Mission

Denomination: Other

Saint Francis Xavier

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Feb 22, 2024

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Saint Francis Xavier: Isang Halimbawa ng Indian Missionary Enthusiasm at Cultural Fusion Sa India, ang ika-16 na siglo na Katolikong santo na si Francis Xavier ay iginagalang bilang isang simbolo ng missionary zeal at cross-cultural harmony. Isa sa mga pinakaunang Heswita na misyonero, si Xavier ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Tags: Missionary, Mission

Denomination: Other

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