Sermons on Mateo 13:8:

Responding To The Word

Contributed by Paul Sandford on Jul 13, 2011

A sermon about response preached at an infant Baptism, where the parents were committed, though the family might not be.

Text: Matthew 13:1-23 - The Parable of the Sower Introduction 1 The Parable Let me begin by retelling the parable in a different context. The football manager went into the youth team dressing room and sat down to teach. "Once there was a scout who brought in four talented players. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Good, Better And The Best!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 5, 2012

When it comes to yielding "fruits" for the Lord, not to settle for good or better output but to give the very best to Him, who gave His all for us!!!

Good, Better And The Best Whenever, we have read the parable of the ‘Sower & the Seed’, I am sure we had always patted ourselves on the back saying that ‘I am a GOOD soil’ never giving thought to the fact that the good Lord wants His children to be ‘the BEST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: *other

Four Soils And The Gospel

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 30, 2012

A sermon dealing with the different types of "soil", or hearts, in which God plants His Word, and the evidence of faith the seed produces.

Text: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Title: Four Soils and the Gospel Date/Place: NRBC, 1/29/12, AM Opening illustration: the college Physics profession and the student’s responses. Background to passage: Only instructional passage to the crowds. Palestinian farming practice of sowing seed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Seed And The Soil

Contributed by Jose Trevino on Feb 18, 2012

THE SEED NEEDS THE SOIL TO HIDE, NURISH & ANCHOR ITSELF. WE ARE THE SOIL AND THE WORD OF GOD IS THE SEED. THE SEED NEEDS THE SOIL JUST AS THE SOIL NEEDS THE SEED TO ENURE GOWTH AND PURPOSE.

THE SEED AND THE SOIL MATTHEW 13: 1-8 DEEP IN THE REMOTE FROZEN TUNDRA OF NORWAY, JUST 800 MILES FROM THE NORTH POLE, LIES A GUARDED FACILITY. THIS FACILITY IS BURIED 430 Ft DEEP IN THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN PLATEAU. STORED AT A BONE CHILLING 0 DEG FAHRENHEIT BEHING A SERIES OF KEY CODED AIR LOCKED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Seeds Need Good Soil And Nurture To Grow

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 15, 2011

A short talk for our Church harvest festival attended my many people including a family celebrating a baptism.

What have I got here? Yes, that’s right, a packet of sweet pea seeds – a Father’s Day gift from Rebekah. Don’t they look fantastic! The packet says, ‘An amazingly diverse mixture of colours and markings including bi-coloured, marbled and flaked blooms. Perfect for cut flowers or training up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Soil Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 15, 2011

God must be sought by those whose soil is not nurturing the fruit of the Spirit.

Read Matthew 13.1-9. Pray. Introduction A Greek philosopher wanted to illustrate to his students that they must not only have knowledge but also a life changed by the truths he gave them. He said, “Sheep do not vomit up the grass to show the shepherds how much they have eaten; but, inwardly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salvation - A Relationship

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 24, 2012

To place our faith in the performance of a salvation ritual is to place our faith in the person leading us to the ritual; but, if we place our faith in a relationship with Jesus Christ we have placed our faith in the author and sustainer of salvation.

SALVATION – A RELATIONSHIP INTRODUCTION If a person is uncomfortable with the idea that there is no special event or ritual that marks the time and place of their salvation, then they certainly have a great deal of company. In fact, almost all existing denominations and Christian religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 1, 2012

In the parable of the sower, we see what could be called a Kingdom-of-Heaven condition; that is, it exhibits God’s present ruler-ship over the entire earth as He calls out a people to His name.

Parable of the Sower The Gospel of Matthew is probably the key Gospel to the Bible, and chapter 13 is the key to this Gospel; therefore this chapter is very important. It provides us with a better understanding of the Kingdom of Heaven than any other passage. Here, Jesus for the first time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Slave For Christ Part 11 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 10, 2012

Part 11 focuses on the training that Paul went through as a Pharisee that enabled him to be such an outstanding witness for Christ.

A Slave For Christ Part 11 Scriptures: Acts 5:33-39; Matthew 13:3-23; John 14:26 Introduction: Last week I shared with you that Paul became a threat to Judaism because he was able to “prove” that Jesus was in fact the Messiah. When Paul talked (and debated) with the Jewish leaders, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Property Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

The five sermons in this next series are going to be about building your spiritual house. We heard Jesus say in the Sermon on the Mount that we need to build it according to his instructions or it will not last. So these five weeks are geared toward showi

The five sermons in this next series are going to be about building your spiritual house. We heard Jesus say in the Sermon on the Mount that we need to build it according to his instructions or it will not last. So these five weeks are geared toward showing us how to build this house so that it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:4-8

Listening Doesn’t Have To Be A Problem

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

We are discussing how to listen well as Jesus referenced in LUKE 8:18.

If we learn how to properly listen to teaching and preaching, it will literally change our lives! And, as with any subject, to learn we must be willing to listen and pay attention. What did Jesus say in LUKE 8:18? Jesus is telling us that we are responsible for listening well, and the state ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Matthew 13:1-17 - Maybe If I Actually Listened For A Change! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 4, 2011

In the middle of an argument, my Mum would say something like this - "Maybe if you LISTENED for a change, you would understand what I am trying to tell you!" So often I am not so much listening but simply waiting for the other person to finish so that I c

MAYBE IF I ACTUALLY LISTENED FOR A CHANGE! - Matthew 13:1-17 - Part 1 In the middle of an argument, my Mum would say something like this - "Maybe if you LISTENED for a change, you would understand what I am trying to tell you!" So often I am not so much listening but simply waiting for the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 13:1-17 - A Backhoe Wouldn’t Go Astray! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 8, 2011

Wait a minute! No, this is not about "15 minutes of fame". It’s about "sowing and reaping" longterm. It’s not "The Farmer wants a wife". It’s the FARMER WANTS A CROP. Jesus may have achieved CELEBRITY STATUS but He is not interested in walking out on the

Matthew 13:1-17 - A BACKHOE WOULDN’T GO ASTRAY! - Part 2 Just as well He didn’t come to HOLLYWOOD. I can see some of his key people pushing back the fans who crowd in and just want to get close enough to touch the edge of his coat or get His AUTOGRAPH. The PAPARAZZI are out in force and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 13:10-17 – How To Guage Your Spiritual Apathy – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 13, 2011

The sounds of the city snatches away our attention and the persistent voice of Christ’s love fights to be heard above the collective sighs of our APATHY. Just like the parable of the Sower and the Soils.

Matthew 13:10-17 – HOW TO GUAGE YOUR SPIRITUAL APATHY – Part 3 We visited the Opera House in Sydney not long ago. Thousands of people on foot! I am reminded that there is a spiritual INDIFFERENCE that walks the concrete footpaths of my city and what Christ has to say is often swept away or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - Dungeons And Mansions? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2011

Whether I live in a DUNGEON or MILLION DOLLAR mansion I can still be stupid about what really matters in life.

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - DUNGEONS AND MANSIONS? She is not deaf but her heart is a fortress, cold, hard, defensive. The gates are huge, old and impenetrable, bolted with fear and pride that slide across into their iron brackets at the mention of Christ. She sits in a dungeon of her own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational