Sermons about Matthew 10:34-40

Coming Closer To The End Of Myself

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2003

based on 317 ratings

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A personal story of great heartache and pain - overcome by the Love of Jesus -

Throughout the past 55+ years I have walked with the Savior, one lesson continues to prove itself day by day - the more I learn about Jesus, I discover how little I really know and how much more I NEED to know! It never ceases to amaze me that every time I think I have reached a pinnacle of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prince Of Peace Instigates War

Contributed by James May on Jan 14, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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The Prince of Peace has come to bring a sword and not peace to the earth. The Peace that He brings can only be experienced if we are covered by the Blood of the Lamb.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prince Of Peace Brings A Sword Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 17, 2002

based on 274 ratings

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Jesus quotes Micah’s prophecy to warn his followers of the cost of discipleship, and its reward.

The Prince of Peace Brings a Sword Text: Matthew 10:34-39 Introduction The biggest fear of most Basic Trainees is that an injury will force them to restart training. After my worship service (as a Basic Training Chaplain) one morning I spoke to a soldier on crutches as my three-year-old wound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extreme Faith

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

based on 65 ratings

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In this message we will see that the only call that God has made is to a extreme faith.

Extreme Faith, Getting Out Of The Boat SHOW VIDEO CLIP –EXTREME SPORTS Prayer One afternoon Peter and his friends got into a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. Jesus wanted to be alone (He was off in the hills praying), so they were boating without him. But Peter didn’t mind – he’d been on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jeremiah's Lament

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Jan 31, 2003

based on 27 ratings

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You don’t just find preachers in the pulpit, your words may be just as important!

Jeremiah 20:7-13 O LORD, you deceived me, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming violence and destruction. So the word of the LORD has brought me insult and reproach all day long. But if I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13, Matthew 10:24-49

Denomination: Methodist

For A Cup Of Cold Water, Eternal Life!

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 30, 2002

based on 29 ratings

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Jesus is addressing the hospitality the Jews or lost would show when receiving his disciples into their homes. The disciples are taking the gospel “...to the lost sheep of Israel” (v.6), and as they go, they are proclaiming that “...The kingdom of heaven

For a Cup of Cold Water, Eternal Life! Matthew 10.40-42 <> Todd A. Schäve, pastor/teacher Introduction: 1. In our passage this morning, Jesus is addressing the hospitality that the Jews or lost sheep of Israel show when receiving his disciples into their homes, as the disciples take the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Gaze Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 16, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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A Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7

5th Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 10: 24-39 Proper 7 The Gaze of God Today in America, we are also facing another challenge to our relationship to God, the individuality of faith, private faith, which is seen as more important than the body of Christ; the church individual, and the church as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rough Road

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 16, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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A Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8

6th Sun after Pentecost A Proper 8 "The Rough Road" Matthew 10:40-42 38* and he who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39* He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it. 40* "He who receives you receives me, and he who receives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 17, 2002

based on 87 ratings

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Being a disciple of Jesus means more than just attending church twice a week!

The Cost Of Discipleship Personal Commitment Introduction "If you thought that living the Christian life is easy, then you haven’t lived it!" (Quotes & Things, by D. Collins). With A View To Becoming A Christian There are many people under the illusion that the Christian life is not very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-36, Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sum Of All Fears

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

based on 57 ratings

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Looks at fear and why we shouldn’t be afraid. Tom Clancy’s movie is used as the title, and little else.

Just a few weeks ago, the movie "The Sum of All Fears" was released. This movie plays on the fear of international hostility, and allows our favorite Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan to save the day once again. The movie title though, seems to hit on a very timely topic these days: fear. Even though ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ's Principles Of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2002

based on 314 ratings

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Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)Let us remember that we have to obey and trust Christ and His priniciples for evangelism to achieve success.

Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42) Quote:It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-42, Matthew 10:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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We often think of Jesus as being the Prince of Peace. So what did He mean when He said He came to bring a sword?

Let me ask you something… when you think about Jesus, what are some characteristics that come to mind? PARTICIPATION (Loving, gentle, kind, forgiving…) That’s the Jesus most of us think about. That’s the Lord and God we want to know… one who’s compassionate, caring, understanding, generous. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Less Is More Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 6, 2008

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Sometimes instead of chasing more, we need to focus in on less (and Christ) to get what we really want.

This week we start a new series called “A Contrarian’s Guide to finding the new you.” It’s built around the idea that we all want to change - we all have resolutions and things we want to do differently this year, but most of our stuff all sounds the same - (Get crowd response) Lose Weight, eat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Isn't For Sissies Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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It is commonly thought that Christianity is just for sissies not real men. However, the evidence shows that is far from true.

Christianity isn’t for Sissies Debunking Myths of Christianity Sermon #1 Matthew 10:16-39 For many years Satan has used the lie that Christianity is just for sissies and cowards. He has got many people to believe this Myth and propagate to others. They say, “real men don’t follow the wimpy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sermon 1: The Gathering Storm Series

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Feb 15, 2008

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While Jesus was indeed gentle and kind, He also took a bold stand against sin. In fact, when confronting evil dressed in the garb of religion, His formidable anger took many by surprise. He sharply rebuked the religious leaders in Israel for turning their

The Gathering Storm Selected Scriptures Sermon Series: Jesus: The Greatest Life of All From the Bible-Teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll Introduction While Jesus was indeed gentle and kind, He also took a bold stand against sin. In fact, when confronting evil dressed in the garb of religion, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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