Sermons on Matthew 10:29-42:

If His Eye Is On The Sparrow... Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

Jesus uses the example of the sparrow to give us three powerful reasons why you can say, “I’m not afraid.”

INTRODUCTION The title of this message is inspired by the famous gospel song by the same name. It is one of the most loved Christian songs in the world and was made famous by Ethel Walters, who used it as the title of her autobiography. Many other singers have recorded it and it enjoyed a revival ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28-31, Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

Designed For Discipleship Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Oct 4, 2010

This message outlines our discipleship process and encourages people to commit to discipleship.

This past Wednesday I got to experience something I never have before. The kids were out of school, so I made arrangements for Jamison and I to grab some lunch to-go from the grocery store. We drove out towards Wellman and pulled into a field. We ate lunch there with a few others and then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Loyalty (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 13, 2010

Being a follower of Jesus can give people a strong sense of their own identity. Indeed you could even say that to belong to Christ, to be "in Christ", to be a member of his body, is the only identity we need.

Opening illustration: Any person working in the US Marine Corps lives with a motto “Always Faithful.” He is to remain faithful to the US Army – even unto death for the cause of his country. What he doesn’t have to do? • Take orders from enemy leadership • Never quit partway through the military ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You In The Right Fight?

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 18, 2011

Jesus helps us face all the challenges to our faith.

A Challenge for All True Christians Matthew 10.32-33 Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven. Matthew 10.32-33 All of us are familiar with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Reproduce Yourself

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Do you know the very first command God gave mankind right after He created them in His image? Be fruitful and multiply. The ultimate goal of Jesus when he came to the earth in the flesh was to save mankind who in a sense fell out of His image through sin.

Do you know the very first command God gave mankind right after He created them in His image? Be fruitful and multiply. The ultimate goal of Jesus when he came to the earth in the flesh was to save mankind who in a sense fell out of His image through sin. He had to be the perfect sacrifice. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42

Where Are All The Christians? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Boldness, complacency, impact

WHERE ARE ALL THE CHRISTIANS? Matt 10: 32 (p 688) May 22, 2011 INTRODUCTION: In 1990, centerfielder Brett Butler left the San Francisco Giants as a free agent. He was loved in San Francisco, and rightly so. He was a great player. But the best offer came from the L.A. Dodgers - their cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dying To Live

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010

We must die to ourselves in order to be fully alive in Christ.

Dying to Live Matthew 10:37-42 37 Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Come To Bring A Sword Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 2, 2014

Jesus said that He did not come to earth to bring peace but a sword! If that's true, how can He be the Prince of Peace we celebrate at Christmas time? Does He really intend to divide families or bring reconciliation?

Review of what we’ve covered so far this Lenten season: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God Jesus came to bring life Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets Today we'll be taking a look at another of the statements Jesus made about why He came to earth. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Basic Principles Of The Little Commission

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2014

In the immediate context of this first mission of the disciples, Jesus laid out some basic principles.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE LITTLE COMMISSION. Matthew 10:24-39. This is part of the Missionary Discourse of Jesus (Matthew 9:35-10:42) - the sending of the twelve disciples to seek out none other than ‘the lost sheep of the house of Israel’ (Matthew 10:6). Since the ‘Great Commission’ (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Solemn Responsibility Of Christian Witness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 27, 2014

The person who receives you, dear Christian, receives Jesus - and He says that “the one who receives Me receives the One who sent Me” (Matthew 10:40).

THE SOLEMN RESPONSIBILITY OF CHRISTIAN WITNESS. Matthew 10:40-42. This is the continuation of what I have called the ‘little commission’ - the Missionary Discourse of Jesus (Matthew 9:35-10:42). We turn now from the missionaries to those who receive them. a) The attitudes and actions indicated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Hell, Exactly (Location Please)?

Contributed by Coz Von on May 3, 2014

Much is said about hell, but very few knows where it is! some speculate - do you know where hell is? -exactly where? the Bible does! You must be able to adequately and convincingly prove its location, through many verses.

Where is Hell, exactly? Much is being said about hell, but very few knows where it is, some speculate - do you know where hell is? -exactly? the Bible does! You must be able to convincingly prove its location through many verses. I have been confronted by various opinions when it comes to, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Matthew 10:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's God Moment Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 12, 2019

This sermon focuses on young Mary and her God encounter with Gabriel

Scripture: Luke 1:26 – 38 Theme: Be Ready … Title: Mary’s God Moment INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! For the next few weeks we are going to continue looking at some God encounters that different people experienced that are associated with the Advent/Christmas Season. It does not mean ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, 1 Samuel 15:22, John 14:15, Luke 11:28, James 1:22, 1 John 5:2-3, Luke 5:1-11, Romans 5:19, Matthew 28:16-20, Matthew 10:32, Colossians 3:2-4, John 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

5 Reasons Jesus Came To Earth

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2020

Five times in the Book of Matthew, Jesus says, “I came….” In these five statements He gave insight into what He intended to accomplish at the Cross. Each indicates a scene of importance relating to our salvation.

5 REASONS JESUS CAME TO EARTH INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Notre Dame football star appeared in court as a witness in a civil suit. The Judge asked, “Are you a member of this year’s Notre Dame football team?” “Yes, Your Honor,” the athlete replied. 2. “What position do you play” asked the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17, Matthew 9:13, Matthew 10:34, Matthew 18:11, Matthew 20:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mirror Of Life

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2020

What is God saying to you today? Are you listening? We need a spiritual mirror to see life in the light of eternity. Do we often refuse to see where we really are? We often have a distorted vision of spiritual reality.

THE MIRROR OF LIFE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Mirror: reflects images, to see self in a clear, accurate way, gives true representation… WE NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HONESTLY SEE OURSELVES IN THE LIGHT OF ETERNITY… OUR SPIRITUAL MIRROR! LISTEN? LISTENING IS A LOST ART? WHAT DO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 10:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"i Will Bless You!"

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 26, 2020

Why did God pick out a fairly obscure man like Abraham to give all these blessings? He wasn’t a man of great accomplishments, renown, or power. Why would God choose him?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Genesis 12:1-7; 1 Samuel 16:7 ILL. I want to read part of what Danny Dutton, an 8-yr-old 3rd ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7, 1 Samuel 16:7, Exodus 4:13, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ