Sermons on Matthew 10:17-26:

Patient In Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful To The Truth

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 14, 2025

From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering

Patient in Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful to the Truth From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering. Jesus never made grandiose promises to His followers. He did not give sweet hopes to His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Church Its Turmoil, Conflict, Struggle And Endurance – Part 3. (Part 11 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

The Church in conflict and turmoil battles enemies Satan raises up; and the media and a hostile world. We look at how we can keep strong through all this. Heretics and false teachers have done much damage to the Church especially in the Pacific Islands. God wants good soldiers!

THE CHURCH ITS TURMOIL, CONFLICT, STRUGGLE AND ENDURANCE – PART 3. (PART 11 IN THE SERIES) We continue to look at some of the matters that are of concern for the Church, and its problems and its conflict in the world. [8]. EIGHTH CONSIDERATION. SATAN RAISES UP ENEMIES INSIDE AND OUT If you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Galatians 2:5, Philippians 2:25, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Matthew 10:22, Matthew 16:24-25, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Your Faith

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Oct 22, 2023

Jesus says he will stand for us on Judgment Day. Will you stand up for him now or will you hide in the shadows.

Show Your Faith We’ve found out something interesting. Reality TV has nothing to do with reality. I’m betting that is a shock to no one. Karen and I had watched a reality show about couples who met abroad, until it turned into nothing but a parade of the absurd to the point we couldn’t even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-19, Matthew 10:21-39

Denomination: Other

Motives Are Weighed By The Lord Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 2, 2023

Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on the motive behind what you are asking Him.

OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Verse Of The Day: We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. Proverbs 16:1 (NLT) Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Motives Are Weighed By The Lord Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1, Matthew 10:19-20, James 4:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

As Sheep In The Midst Of Wolves

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 22, 2024

We are told many times over, we are to go and preach/teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but has anyone warned you of the possible situations you might be caught in trying to preach Christ and his crucifixion to a heathen world?

Mt. 28:19-20, we know Jesus ordained the ‘Great Commission’. He said, ‘19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Not; Do Not Be Afraid Part 3 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 15, 2023

This is the third Bible Study in this series

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:20-21, Numbers 13:32, Matthew 10:26-28, Matthew 10:32-33, 1 Samuel 8:1-5, 1 Samuel 9:2, 1 Samuel 10:20-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Your Destiny

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 6, 2024

Beware of those who prophesy a rosy destiny as God called very few, if any, to that kind of destiny. Roses have thorns so buckle up.

Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, James 1:27, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Luke 6:22-25, 2 Timothy 3:12, Philippians 1:29-30, John 16:33, Matthew 10:24-25, Revelation 3:17-18, Hebrews 11:35-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Preparations For Persecution Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 22, 2023

Will persecution against Christians intensify in the days ahead? If so, will we be ready to stand strong in our testimony of Christ? This message processes seven preparations we should be making now.

Intro We have been discussing the final, eighth, beatitude found in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”i Last week we addressed two preparations for potential persecution. First, expect it. It will happen in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 2 Timothy 3:12, Genesis 3:1-6, Acts 21:10-40, Mark 8:34, Numbers 25:1-16, Jeremiah 12:5-6, 1 John 2:15-17, Matthew 26:18, Matthew 10:19-20, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 29:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

12th Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A. Sparrow Stories.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 26, 2023

Several times the sparrow flew at the closed window and smacked itself into it, until it got so weak it could no longer fly; it only could walk.

Pastor Don Friesen tells a fascinating story about a sparrow that somehow got into the rafters of St. Helen’s Parish Church in the English town of Brant Broughton. At the time of the intrusion, they were recording a guitar recital for later broadcast on the radio. The chirping bird didn’t exactly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

The Little Commission.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2023

As sheep among wolves (Matthew 10:16).

THE LITTLE COMMISSION. Matthew 10:1-42. Jesus spoke of a plenteous harvest, ripe for the picking. ‘Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest’ (Matthew 9:37-38). Immediately after this saying, Jesus commissioned His disciples. MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons To Be Faithful To God In Persecution Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 18, 2024

There are two different topics to explore in this message: The reasons to stay faithful to God during a persecution, and, the role of deacons (or elders or servants) in the church. All of these come as a result of the faithfulness of the early believers, and should be an encouragement for us.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 8 Reasons to be Faithful to God in Persecution Acts 5:26-42 and 6:1-7 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-42, Acts 6:1-7, Matthew 10:22, Romans 8:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live The Commission Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of living out Jesus' commission by following His commands, being guided by the Holy Spirit, and sharing the gift of salvation with the world.

Church, I am glad you are here today! Believe it or not, we are in our final week of this series, “All In”. We have been talking about a command from Jesus the last three weeks from Matthew’s Gospel account, one that hopefully you have gleaned truth and encouragement from. But the command to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-18, Acts 1:8

Topics: Holy Spirit, Commission, Salvation

Sermon Series: All In

Are You Worthy? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores our inherent worth through Christ's sacrifice, encouraging us to live selflessly and persevere through challenges, secure in the knowledge of God's unconditional love and the promise of salvation.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we have gathered here to dive deep into God's incredible love, the price He paid for our redemption, and how we can live a life worthy of His sacrifice. But before we begin, we need to have a brief discussion around what it means to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Topics: Unconditional Love, Intrinsic Value, Eternal Salvation

Be Ready For Persecution

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 25, 2025

When facing persecution, Jesus' disciples (believers) must have endurance and wisdom, be certain to look like Jesus, preach the Word fearlessly, and trust that God is in control. What have we to fear when our life is in His hands?

I would like to open with an illustration from the book Jesus Freaks: Jaun and his wife Maria felt God calling them to become missionaries in Columbia. Once, while travelling between villages, Jaun met about fifty armed guerillas. He took the opportunity to share the gospel with them, and twenty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Fear Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 28, 2025

How do you deal with fear? What if someone changed their goal from being without fear to being one who can face their fears? Get ready to discover ways to alleviate your own fear and help others alleviate theirs!

Facing Fear Matthew 10:1-31 We continue this morning with our annual church theme, Living a Holy and Wholesome Life, taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-31

Denomination: *other