Sermons on Matthew 13:1-31:

The Sacred Secret - Empowered For Service

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 11, 2019

On the day of Pentecost, something incredible happened that had never happened before – the Holy Spirit came to reveal the sacred secret of God held hidden for all of eternity past.

“Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly” (Eph 3:2,3 NIV). There are two Greek words used in Scripture for the word “secret.” They are “Kruptos” and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-3, Matthew 13:10-11, Romans 16:25-26, Colossians 1:26, Ephesians 1:9, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10, Ephesians 3:10-12, 1 John 3:1, 2 Peter 1:4, Romans 8:38-39, Matthew 7:16-18, James 2:17-18, James 4:4, 1 Peter 4:10, Ephesians 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Culture Of Watching, Praying, Fasting And Putting Your Hand To The Wheel

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 19, 2019

Do not be lazy, neither spiritually nor physically. Be active in prayer and fasting as well as doing what you have to do physically for success. Live a balanced life

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 12 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 10th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE TARES* Matthew 13:24-30 King James Version (KJV) 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Charismatic

The Culture Of Not Despising Small Beginnings

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 21, 2019

You may start small but you shall never end small

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 14 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 12th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE MUSTARD SEED* Matthew 13:31-32 King James Version (KJV) 31 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Charismatic

The Parable Of The Soils.

Contributed by David Goering on Mar 31, 2019

There are three types of impenitent bad soil hearers of the gospel and those who receive the word of God in good soil (a contrite heart) are the only ones who are converted to Christ.

Definition of impenitent - IMPEN'ITENT, a. Not penitent; not repenting of sin; not contrite; obdurate; of a hard heart. They died Impenitent. IMPEN'ITENT, n. One who does not repent; a hardened sinner. *Noah Webster 1828 dictionary SCRIPTURE: Matthew 13:3-9 "And he spake many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Advent & The Four Corners Of My Heart

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2020

This is an Advent message on the Second Coming of Christ and our need to be prepared at the coming. By looking at the parable of the sower, we discover the 4 types of soil manages to live in each of our hearts.

The Four Corners Of My Heart 11/29/2020 Matthew 24:36-51 and 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent means the “coming.” The Bible is divided into two parts. The Old Testament and the New Testament. The books of the Old Testament points to One who is going to come to put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-16, Matthew 24:36-51, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Las Cuatro Esquinas De Mi Corazón

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2020

Este es un mensaje de Adviento sobre la Segunda Venida de Cristo y nuestra necesidad de estar preparados para la venida. Al mirar la parábola del sembrador, descubrimos los 4 tipos de suelo que logra vivir en cada uno de nuestros corazones.

Las cuatro esquinas de mi corazón 29/11/2020 Mateo 24: 36-51 y 2 Timoteo 3: 1-5 Hoy es el primer domingo de Adviento. Adviento significa la "venida". La Biblia se divide en dos partes. El Antiguo Testamento y el Nuevo Testamento. Los libros del Antiguo Testamento apuntan a Uno ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-14, Matthew 24:36-51, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ang Apat Na Sulok Ng Aking Puso

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2020

Ito ay isang mensahe ng Adbiyento sa Ikalawang Pagparito ni Kristo at ang ating pangangailangan na maging handa sa darating. Sa pamamagitan ng pagtingin sa talinghaga ng maghahasik, natutuklasan namin ang 4 na uri ng lupa na namamahala upang mabuhay sa bawat isa sa aming mga puso.

Ang Apat na Sulok Ng Aking Puso 11/29/2020 Mateo 24: 36-51 at 2 Timoteo 3: 1-5 Ngayon ang unang Linggo ng Adbiyento. Ang ibig sabihin ng Advent ay ang "darating." Ang Bibliya ay nahahati sa dalawang bahagi. Ang Lumang Tipan at ang Bagong Tipan. Ang mga libro ng Lumang Tipan ay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-14, Matthew 24:36-51, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Kingdom Of Heaven Revealed

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Nov 29, 2020

To God be the glory for the love of Jesus Christ towards mankind. This love is shown throughout the thirteenth chapter of St. Matthew which Jesus devoted entirely to using our everyday experiences, vocations and imagery to teach us what we need to know about the kingdom of heaven.

Jesus is a great teacher who always seeks to have His children understand His teachings, though some of the teachings are presented in parable forms, yet He asks those who are close to Him whether they understand what He is communicating ("Have you understood all these things?" - Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evangelism 101 - Part 3 - Sowing Seed, Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended.

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended. Mat 13:1 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. Mat 13:2 And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Father Deficiency Disorder”

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 4, 2021

MALACHI 4:5-6 SHEDS LIGHT ON A VICIOUS STRATEGY THE ENEMY DEVISES TO DAMAGE THE VERY FABRIC OF THE SOCIETY JUST BY CRAWLING INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NESTS OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE ENDTIMES, MAKING A SERIOUS FRACTURE IN THE FATHER-CHILD BOND.

SERMON OVERVIEW A. ORIGINAL STATUS OF THE FAMILY B. THE FALL OF THE ORIGINAL FAMILY C. CURRENT CONTEXT OF FAMILIES D. RESTORATION OF THE FAMILY IN ENDTIMES D.1 RESTORE GOD’S DEFINITION OF FAMILY D.2 RESTORE ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES D.3 RESTORE WATCHMAN DUTY OF THE FATHER ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, 1 Corinthians 4:14-16, Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 13:25-26, 1 Peter 5:8, Genesis 2:15, 1 Kings 18:21, Proverbs 16:24-26, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Malachi 4:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Parábolas Del Reino: La Semilla De Mostaza Y La Levadura

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 10, 2021

El Reino tienen un crecimiento progresivo y un impacto intensivo

Cuando nuestros hijos eran pequeños y mi esposa y yo teníamos que hablar de algún tema privado delante de ellos, desarrollamos la técnica del cambio de idioma. Es decir, como ambos hablamos un poco de inglés, (ella muchísimo más que yo), comenzábamos a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beware Of Spiritual Malware

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 17, 2021

WORD OF GOD CONSTANTLY WARNS US TO BE ON OUR GUARD AGAINST THE MALICIOUS INTRUDER WHO COMES TO US IN VARIOUS DISGUISES TO STEAL, KILL AND DESTROY OUR LIVES, FAMILIES, CHURCHES BY INSTALLING MALWARE IN OUR HEARTS.

MALWARE IS MALICIOUS SOFTWARE DESIGNED TO STEAL, DAMAGE & DESTROY INFORMATION AND IT POSES A GREAT THREAT TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS OF OUR DAY. MALWARE IS EXPERTLY CRAFTED & CAMOPHLAGED FOR HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT UNDETECTED FOR LONGER PERIODS. ORGANIZATIONS, BANKS, COMPANIES ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Deuteronomy 12:30-31, Exodus 12:19, Genesis 3:6, Jeremiah 10:2-4, Jeremiah 16:19, John 4:24, John 8:32, Mark 7:6-13, Matthew 13:24-30, Proverbs 16:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Soil Samples

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 22, 2019

The parable of the four soils applied beyond spiritual rebirth to spiritual growth & life change. (This message is from Luke 8, but could be adapted to the version of the parable in Matthew 13 or Mark 4.)

INTRODUCTION: [READ LUKE 8:4-8] 1) How many auto mechanics does it take to change a light bulb? One, but he thinks he’ll have to replace the whole socket. 2) How many procrastinators does it take to change a light bulb? One, but she’s gonna wait until the light in the room gets better. 3) How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15, Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Your Face ... Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 30, 2019

Christians have the external world, the internal flesh, and the infernal Devil to deal with every day. If you have been a Christian for any length of time, then the Tempter is no stranger to you.

How do seeds give birth? Seeds. Seeds are baby plants. One of Jesus’ most well-known parables is the parable about the Sower. Jesus describes God as a farmer who liberally sows seeds. He casts seeds where other farmers wouldn’t waste their time and seed … pathways, rocky places, weed patches. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, Matthew 13:24-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The Purpose Of The Parables

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2020

Jesus Himself suggests a different reason to that which His disciples might have expected.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PARABLES. Matthew 13:10-17; Matthew 13:34-35. It is possible to ‘Like’ Jesus without really ever knowing what He is all about. For some, He is a wonderful teacher, making ‘it’ all so much ‘easier’: yet what is ‘easy’ about, for example, Matthew 5:21-22 or Matthew 5:27-28? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational