Sermons on Matthew 10:1-39:

What Happens When We Love Our Sons And Daughters More Than God?

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Jun 7, 2017

In this message I try to answer the following questions.Has sin infiltrated the church because we have loved our sons and daughters more than Jesus? Have we tolerated sin in our homes in order to show unconditional love?

Jesus said if any man or woman love son or daughter more than Him, he or she is not worthy of Him (Matthew 10:37). What does that mean? Thomas Coke said the following regarding our passage, "He who preferreth the friendship of his nearest relations, though the sweetest of all earthly satisfactions, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Change Of Mind

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Jun 12, 2017

Christianity is not something that can be chosen from a buffet of religious options… It's a realization that we're guilty… It's a relationship forged in repentance... It's a life of loving service & obedience to the One whose mercy & grace set us free.

CORE MESSAGE: Christianity is not something that can be chosen from a buffet of religious options… It is a realization that we are guilty and full of shame before a holy, righteous God… It is a relationship that is forged out of our abject humility as we lay prostrate before God in repentance... It ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:30-32, Luke 18:13, Exodus 20:1-17, Romans 3:20, Romans 2:5-6, Isaiah 13:9-11, Isaiah 59:2, Luke 7:36-50, Mark 10:17-22, Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 13:3, Matthew 4:17, Romans 5:8, Luke 24:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Insults

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 21, 2017

How do we handle insults and family opposition to us being a Christian?

Intro Are we men and women of God or mice? Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world push us around and tell us to be quiet about our faith? Goal Let’s learn to be courageous disciples. Plan Let’s examine Matthew 10:24-39 and how to stand up against opposition to our faith like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Baptist

"How Many Hairs Do You Have?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 21, 2017

A sermon about overcoming fear.

“How Many Hairs Do You Have?” Matthew 10:24-31 Fear and worry and anxiety run deep in all of us. We’re afraid of being alone, of being unloved, of being abandoned. We’re afraid of looking dumb. Some of us are afraid of losing; others are afraid of success. We’re afraid of taking chances, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Its Boldly Thrown Out There--"Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2017

The Cross allows us to "deny oneself" from pure self interest to serve a higher purpose. It's a way for us to continually do a self check, and for us to be sanctified.

13A There is a story by Guy de Maupassant titled "The Necklace." The Necklace is a tale of a young woman named Mathilde who wishes she was rich and also wishes she was accepted in higher social circles. However, her husband is an ordinary French citizen without the resources to fulfill her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42

Denomination: Catholic

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

Nuestra Cruz Nos Da Poder

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 28, 2017

Tomar la cruz es un acto intencional

3A Existe una historia titulada "El Collar", acerca de una señora que sueña con ser dama de la alta sociedad francesa; ella quiere vivir en una casa con toda clase de lujos, pero su realidad es otra muy diferente, ella vive en un pueblo pequeño. Esta senora pidió prestado a una rica amiga suya, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42

Denomination: Catholic

Our Worth In The Sight Of God (Short Sermon)

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 28, 2017

Most of us need a confidence boost especially when we have to do something new, something different and sometimes we feel that our self-worth isn't of much value But Jesus soon puts that right!

Most of us need a confidence boost especially when we have to do something new, something different. Some of us even fail to recognise our worth, the world is very good at putting us down - More often than not, it simply ignores us. In this kind of world a sense of our own self-worth is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Our Worth In The Sight Of God (Longer Sermon)

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 28, 2017

Most of us need a confidence boost especially when we have to do something new, something different and sometimes we feel that our self-worth isn't of much value But Jesus soon puts that right!

Most of us need a confidence boost especially when we have to do something new, something different. Some of us even fail to recognise our worth, the world is very good at putting us down - More often than not, it simply ignores us. In this kind of world a sense of our own self-worth is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Context And The Message Bible

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 28, 2017

Sometimes we come across a verse of scripture that is difficult to understand. We need to know and understand the context of that verse and sometimes the meaning is found by using different versions of the Bible - in this case the Message Bible.

A former archbishop of Canterbury arrived in New York. A journalist asked him, “Will you be visiting any of our nightclubs whilst you are here?” The archbishop mischievously replied, “Are there any night clubs here?” Next day a newspaper headline read: “Archbishop’s first question on arriving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

Why Don’t I Sense God’s Closeness More Often?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2018

Jesus said the kingdom is near, yet often we don't sense God's closeness. This sermon looks at five places where we're likely to meet God.

A GOOD QUESTION: Why don’t I sense God’s closeness more often? - Most of us can tell you about moments in our lives when we sensed God’s closeness. - One such moment for me was when the Holy Spirit spoke to me at 4 a.m. in Guangzhou, China. The presence of the Holy Spirit was so palpable and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Commission Of Compassion

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2020

A wake-up call to the Church.

A COMMISSION OF COMPASSION. Matthew 9:35-10:8. The first thing we notice as we look at this introduction to what has been styled ‘The Little Commission’ (as distinct from the better known ‘Great Commission’ of Matthew 28:18-20) is that all true Christian mission is based in the teaching and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solders Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 25, 2018

Who should serve like the military men do.

SOLDERS OF THE CROSS 1.Take up. Matthew 10: 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. 40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

Harmless As Doves

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Jesus can find some good for illustration in every creature He has made. This would be an interesting study, but for now we are limiting our attention to the last of these creatures--the dove.

A small boy sat by the side of a pool fishing. "What are you fishing for," asked a man who passed by. "Sharks," replied the boy. "But there are no sharks in that pool my little man," said the stranger. "There ain't any fish in this pool at all," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Harmless As Doves Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The wings of the dove came to mean detachment from the world, and from the weight of flesh. To be sanctified and separated from the world was to rise with the wings of the dove.

A small boy sat by the side of a pool fishing. "What are you fishing for," asked a man who passed by. "Sharks," replied the boy. "But there are no sharks in that pool my little man," said the stranger. "There ain't any fish in this pool at all," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16