Sermons on Matthew 10:9-23:

"Five Prinicples Of Evangelism" Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 20, 2002

Just like prayer and Bible Study, Evangelism is what we do!

FIVE PRINCIPLES OF EVANGELISM Text: Matt. 10:5-16 Introduction A. Read Matt. 10:5-15 B. Illustration: Once I heard a Catholic priest preach to his congregation on evangelism. At the conclusion of the service, an elderly lady asked him, “Father, isn’t evangelism for the Protestants?” C. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-16

Denomination: Methodist

Reaching The World

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 30, 2001

Tapping into the eternity that is set in the hearts of men to bring people to Christ

REACHING THE WORLD (I) A bit of a departure from previous lessons This is important for 2 reasons: 1) To have wisdom and tact in bringing the gospel to folks in this area 2) To understand what it is in us that draws us to Christ … so we don’t simply have our religion become an idol unto itself, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance And Prayer

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 10, 2002

God values perseverance very highly. Why?

You and I live in an era of unprecedented speed. Technologically, the pace of change is almost beyond comprehension. A rule of thumb called "Moore’s Law" states that the speed of computer chips doubles every 18-24 months. My first PC, which I purchased in 1985 to write papers for seminary, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Principles Of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2002

Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)Let us remember that we have to obey and trust Christ and His priniciples for evangelism to achieve success.

Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42) Quote:It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-42, Matthew 10:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nitty Gritty...meet Who I Have Become #4 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This series is based on Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty and Gritty lives.

June 8 & 9, 2002 Matthew 10: 18-36 “Nitty Gritty …Meet Who I Have Become!” There is a wonderful story contained in Robert Fulghum’s book entitled “Uh-oh”. The story is about a young elementary school student named Norman. Norman’s teacher announced that the school play for the years was going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart And Mind Of Leadership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 14, 2002

This is a devotional written for my leadership board meeting on having the mind and heart of leadership

The Heart and Mind of Leadership Matthew 10:16 Leadership Team Devotional September 10, 2002 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16 Jesus tells us that we are to be shrewd minded and soft hearted. This seems to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Church Of God

To Be Or Not To Be A Disciple Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 10

TO BE, OR NOT TO BE, A DISCIPLE Matthew 10 v. 1 - 23 Notice :- 1.The Requirements for disciples v. 1 "when he had called unto him his twelve disciples." Each one was:- (a) Called e.g. Peter, James, John, Matthew. (b) Chosen:- prayerfully Luke 6 v. 12 "after a night of prayer", purposely( ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

"How God Speaks"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 30, 2001

How the Lord God speaks to individuals.

Title: “How God Speaks” Scripture: Matthew 10:16-20 Introduction: Between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament, there is a period of some 400 years. Often this is referred to as the “silent” years. After these 400 years without hearing from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To The Poor

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards.

Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards. Intro.: 1. Illust. "The Good Woman of Szechwan" is a play by Bertolt Brecht. The play captures the tension between being generous and being responsible. Shen Teh is a poor Chinese woman who one day shows hospitality ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

The Authority Of The Believer

Contributed by Paul Vincent on Oct 18, 2000

I. INTRODUCTION: A.

I. INTRODUCTION: A. AS I STUDY THE WORD OF GOD, ESPECIALLY THE NEW TESTAMENT IT BECOMES CLEAR TO ME THAT GOD DESIRES FOR US TO HAVE AUTHORITY FROM HIM, AND FOR US TO USE THAT AUTHORITY AS THE HOLY SPIRIT LEADS US. 1. Mark 16:15-20 2. 2 Corinthians 2:1-5 } Go to and read each passage 3. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-39, Matthew 10:1-7

How Can The Lord Help Me Overcome Stifling Bureaucracy?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration.

What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration. 1. Ask the Lord for the grace to comply with stated regulations and procedures. Paul writes, "Do you want to be free from fear ofthe one in authority? Then do what is right and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Game Day - We All Play

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003

A message about moving from being a spectator to being a player in the ministry game.

22, June 2003 Dakota Community Church Game Day - We All Play Introduction: Tonight I want to talk about getting into the game of life – the Christian Life! We have been talking about trusting God, having faith in His Word, and taking steps of faith. Now here are some definite decisions to make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 10:17-38

Denomination: Mennonite

The Testing Of Our Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 10, 2003

Our faith is tested not that God will learn if our faith is enduring but that we will learn if it is. The one sure proof that we possess saving faith is that our faith "endures to the end."

THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that at the revelation of His glory, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

Courage And Discernment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

This is and adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on leadership.

I. We have talked about character, commitment, communication, and competence, and there is no way that I can say how important those things are, but the list of things that we need to be concerned with about leadership does not stop there by any means. A. If we are going to lead in our family, at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, 1 Samuel 17:51-53

Denomination: Baptist

Service

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003

It is an example for us today to see how we should serve God.

SERVICE The 10th chapter of MATTHEW, along with the first part of the 10th chapter of LUKE, tells of Jesus sending out His servants to spread the Gospel message. It is an example for us today to see how we should serve God. MATTHEW 10:1-42 1. MATTHEW 10: 1 15 The Twelve Disciples; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Christian Church