Sermons on Matthew 10:20:

Part 13 - Matthew 10:16-23 - Wise As Serpents Or Just Spitting Venom? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 17, 2010

I have to admit I felt annoyed at what I thought was his ignorance and arrogance when he spoke about the Church we attend. I feel that way when any Bible based Church is denigrated or dismissed.

Part 13 - Matthew 10:16 - WISE AS SERPENTS OR JUST SPITTING VENOM? I was talking to a friend on Friday about our Church. He said he didn’t like our way of doing Church. I asked him what he meant and he said that he could not see how a Church could have a band out the front and what appeared to him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Response To Persecution

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010

Jesus promised us persecution, though we have not experience a great deal in the US. But those days will change. How should we respond?

Passage: Matthew 10:17-33 Intro: Wartime is different than peacetime. 1. war has it’s rules, but when the purpose is killing the enemy, the rules only limit the how. PP Geneva Convention 2. terrorism has introduced a whole new element of modern warfare. 3. use of civilians as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Here We Are, Lord Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 15, 2017

what does it take to be disciples of Christ; Jesus call to discipleship; who were the twelve Apostles

Today’s scripture continues the great commissioning of the disciples which started with last week’s gospel reading. Jesus had been traveling through the cities and villages, teaching in the synagogues, healing the sick and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom. He quickly realized that there was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39, Matthew 10:19-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Hedges Of Protection

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 27, 2017

Was Satan telling the truth or lying when he accused God of surrounding Job with a protective hedge? If Job had one, do we? What is it? What kind of protection does it give, in view of illness. accidents, temptation, enemies, and loss that befall us?

HEDGES OF PROTECTION Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10. If anyone is interested in having the pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Hedges of Protection Slides and I will send them directly, along with a file ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:16-19, Matthew 10:16-22, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 8:35-37, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Psalm 91:1-16, Job 1:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persistence Through Persecution Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2015

Jesus openly warns that the missionary aspect of the mission of His followers would be countered with serious & even deadly opposition. Yet Jesus also knew that danger & even threat of death could not defeat a soul set ablaze by His eternal love.

MATTHEW 10: 16-23 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] PERSISTENCE THROUGH PERSECUTION [Acts 4:8-21] Previously the Twelve's mission had been depicted as being received in a relatively friendly manner. In this passage, the disciples were warned that many who rejected the Kingdom message would not leave it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Go Get Them Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 10: 16 – 26

Matthew 10: 16 – 26 Let’s Go Get Them 16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues. 18 You will be brought before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Is The Life Being Offered.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 3, 2013

This sermon looks at where is Jesus leading us when He invites us to come follow Him.

What Is This Life That Is Being Offered. John 1:1-9 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Un Verdadero Cristiano Series

Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jun 29, 2013

El mandato de Jesucristo a sus discípulos no fue que hicieran cristianos, el mandato era el de ir y hacer discípulos. Mateo 28: 19-20 El concepto de cristiano nace mucho tiempo después en Antioquia, hechos 11: 26

El mandato de Jesucristo a sus discípulos no fue que hicieran cristianos, el mandato era el de ir y hacer discípulos. Mateo 28: 19-20 El concepto de cristiano nace mucho tiempo después en Antioquia, hechos 11: 26. “Y se congregaron allí todo un año con la iglesia, y enseñaron a mucha gente; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Bible Church

Risk Takers Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

when we embrace the mission of Jesus, we make a commitment to hazardous work. And yet one of the things we see in the church today is that following Jesus has become something far less than that. It’s more about comfort than danger and belief rather than

Risk Takers Matthew 10:16-22, The Message Elizabeth Elliott wrote a book called, Through Gates of Splendor. In it, she tells the story of her husband, Jim, who was one of the five missionaries killed as they tried to evangelize the Waodani tribe in Ecuador. What is so amazing to me is that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-22

Denomination: Methodist

Why Christ Is Insulted And Mohammed Is Honoured

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 25, 2014

A religion without a saviour that has suffered cannot endure insults to win those who mock. A religion that cannot bear insults must bear the impossible load of upholding the honour of one who did not give his life for others.

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Employment Conditions

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 19, 2014

A drama for children: Employment Conditions

Employment Conditions (Based on Matthew 10) Materials: a hard hat, a high visibility vest, a clip board with the following employment conditions. Setting: Building site, a new city hospital You are a Recruitment officer from the building site. You are speaking to the congregation to enlist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Nicolaitans And The Synagogue Of Satan Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 18, 2020

Two lessons appear within letters to the Churches of Revelation (Asia Minor) to teach us valuable truths to strengthen our faith and resolve to holiness.

THE BOOK OF REVELATION CONTAINS AN UNMISTAKABLE AND CLEAR MESSAGE TO EACH OF THE SEVEN CHURCHES. THE LETTERS CONTAIN A MIXTURE OF CRITIQUE, COMMENDATION, CRITICISM, EXHORTATION, AND CALLS TO REPENT AND CHANGE. WHETHER IT WAS PRAISE OR REBUKE, ALL THE CHURCHES HEARD THE CHALLENGE TO “LISTEN TO WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, John 15:18-21, Matthew 10:16-22, Colossians 3:5, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Jeremiah 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Stephen Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 11, 2020

If you take away anything from Stephen’s message today, it should be this: Jesus is all you need. Say it with me: “Jesus is all I need.” Say it again: “Jesus is all I need!”

If you saw Stephen on the streets of Jerusalem or in the market, he probably wouldn’t seem very different from you or me. A good man … a good neighbor … a good friend … a hard worker … always ready to help. Maybe a good husband … we don’t know if he was married or not. Lately he had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Matthew 10:16-20, 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 18:20, Acts 7:9-19, Acts 7:27, Acts 7:49-52, Acts 7:54-56, Acts 7:59-60, Acts 8:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On Discord

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 3, 2021

Discord has been discerned as an ineffaceable or essential lack of harmony that evokes resentment, factiousness, or antagonism.

David Takayoshi Suzuki, a Canadian academic, science broadcaster and environmental activist once remarked: “Change is never easy, and it often creates discord, but when people come together for the good of humanity and the Earth, we can accomplish great things.” Romans 12:16-18 reminds us: “Live in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14-22, Isaiah 5:20, Romans 12:10

Important Instructions From Jesus Our King (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 6, 2022

The Lord wants us to: 1. Be aware of our adversaries (vs. 17-18, 21-22). 2. Count on Him when we have a crisis (vs. 19-20). 3. Know that His salvation is sure (vs. 22). 4. Carry on our work for Christ (vs. 23).

Important Instructions from Jesus Our King (Part 2) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:17-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 6, 2022) MESSAGE: *In Matthew 10, Jesus was about to send His Apostles out to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. The Lord commanded them to preach that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-23

Denomination: Baptist