Sermons on Matthew 10:5-42:

The Few, The Proud, The Disciples Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2006

Forsake the Fears, Forget the Foes, and Follow the Family of Friends that make up this special group. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

The Few, the Proud, the Disciples Matthew 10:1-42 In 8th grade I joined Boy Scouts and I received a book…a manual that would guide my journey from the rank of Tenderfoot 2nd class all the way to Tenderfoot 1st class! As a freshman I went out for the football team and just barely made it. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Do's And Don'ts – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 30, 2006

What about ministry and money? Should a man make his living from the ministry? What did Jesus say about it? Today, we will discuss this at length.

I can just imagine the disciples sitting forward, anxiously waiting for Jesus to finish speaking. He’s just given them power and authority that they’ve only seen; that they’ve only been witness to - they’re anxious to get started. Jesus wants to make sure that they’re prepared before they go out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With Acceptance And Rejection Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 1, 2006

Sharing the Gospel can be so very intimidating. For many, it is an activity that is approached with fear and trembling, or not approached at all. Why is that, do you think?

Sharing the Gospel can be so very intimidating. For many, it is an activity that is approached with fear and trembling, or not approached at all. Why is that, do you think? For some, they don’t believe it really is their “job” to lead people to the Lord – it’s the preacher’s job or the evangelist’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defend Discipleship Against Division Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 1, 2006

Defending discipleship against division caused by loyalty to a human persona creates an ongoing allegiance to our Master and Lord.

Introduction Today, we tread troubled waters. We may ‘strain at the oars’ so to speak. Pride will be confronted today. It may even be a little painful. Believe me when I say to you, “This is necessary; to be the real deal, to be genuine and authentic, to become the group of disciples which is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sheep Among Wolves – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 8, 2006

The stories coming out of Bart Township, Pennsylvania, are nothing less than incredible, nothing short of inspirational. Ten little girls imprisoned and sought to be cruelly used by 32-year-old man. Five killed and the other five seriously wounded, one st

Naomi Rose Ebersol, age 7; Lena Zook Miller, age 7; Mary Liz Miller, age 8; Anna Mae Stoltzfus, age 12; Marian Stoltzfus Fisher, age 13. All little girls; all targeted by a 32 year-old man specifically because of their youth and their innocence and their gender. All died early this week, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Expansion Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Christ begins to send the disciples out to build His Kingdom on Earth.

The Expansion of the Kingdom Matthew Chapter 10 Sunday, July 9th, 2006 I was at Family Camp at Delta Lake early this week. One of the things I love about Delta is the faithfulness of those who go there. There are many people who arrange their entire schedules around camp and wouldn’t miss it for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sheep Among Wolves – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 17, 2006

Have you ever looked at the road ahead of you and thought, “I’m not so sure I want to do this”? Ever faced something you knew was going to be harder than anything you had attempted in quite a long while and expected that you wouldn’t make it? Have you bee

These are some of the statements I found in a few of the recent “Help Wanted” ads on a local website. There is a lot of diversity in this position for someone who wishes to gain experience in a variety of different areas. We offer a small company environment, with significant learning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Cost Of Discipleship – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 22, 2006

The picture has not been very encouraging: sheep among wolves, hated and despised, betrayed by family and loved ones, sold-out for convenience and self-preservation, falsely accused and punished, even tortured and killed. All this they had to look forward

From being on the receiving end of personal betrayal and persecution to the point of beatings and death, to being cast in a light that will cause them to be labeled with the most odious of labels, the disciples have been hearing from their Teacher just what the price tag is for all who would really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold, I Am Sending You Out

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 17, 2007

Be prepared for trouble to come.

Behold I Am Sending You Out Matthew 10:16-23 (AMP) 16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves; be wary and wise as serpents, and be innocent (harmless, guileless, and without falsity) as doves. 17 Be on guard against men [whose way or nature is to act in opposition to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

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

Losing To Win!

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Dec 27, 2006

Here’s a thought - in order to be a true winner - shouldn’t we have to also be a loser?

In a previous message, I shared how God showed me that we are called to be winners at all times. But, here’s a thought. This is something I’ve been pondering lately – in order to truly be a winner in Christ – shouldn’t we also have to be a loser? Look at Matthew 10:38-42: Jesus said, “…he who does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38-42

Spirit Cockroaches

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

We have a GREAT BIG GOD!

Spirit Cockroaches Cockroaches are undisputedly one of the most hated insects on earth. Imagine coming into the kitchen for a midnight snack. You flip the light on and then you hear the unmistakable scurrying of a cockroach across the kitchen floor. It is what you have always dreaded. A six-legged ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8

Denomination: Catholic

What Christ Exepcts Of His Followers

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 18, 2007

Christ expects complete commitment from His followers.

A woman walked into her bathroom and saw her husband weighing himself, sucking in his stomach. The woman thought to herself, “He thinks that he will weigh less by sucking in his stomach.” So, the woman rather sarcastically said to her husband, “That’s not going to help.” Her husband replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Drifting From The Love Of God

Contributed by James May on Aug 2, 2006

What will we answer when we are confronted with confessing our belief in Christ?

Drifting from the Love of God Youth Service The film that you will see will last only about 6 minutes but it will make you think. To set the scene let me tell you about it before we start. The man and woman in van are a Pastor and his wife who are on vacation. He has preached about Jesus all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Have You Got To Lose?

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006

Allegiance to God means something

Title: What have you got to lose? Text: FCF: SO: Intro: When you were in school, I suspect you had to learn the Pledge of Allegiance. You probably also had to recite it most mornings, and if you were like me, you probably did so without realizing how offensive it really was. There is one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-40

Denomination: Baptist