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Lord, Spare Us From Skewed Priorities

Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 7, 2003

based on 69 ratings

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The gospel shows us how Christ prioritized our salvation through his own life, death, and resurrection. Now, we are equipped to prioritize our lives in service to him.

An old Native American tale recounts the story of a chief who was telling a gathering of young braves about the struggle within. “It is like two dogs fighting inside of us,” the chief told them. “There is one good dog who wants to do what’s right and the other dog always wants to do what’s wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Whose Fruit Is It? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2003

based on 174 ratings

| 30,078 views

Jesus tells us that we’re expected to "bear fruit." What does that mean and how can we do it so that we honor His desire in our lives on this matter?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a man and his wife were driving to thru Cape Cod, when they spotted a field loaded with blueberries. They stopped and proceeded to eat their fill. As they turned back to the car, the husband noticed that the rear door was open. In the back sat a Cape Codder munching away ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Could You Allow This?

Contributed by Anthony Delaney on Sep 13, 2001

based on 118 ratings

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Using the parable of the wheat and the tares, addresses the problem of evil and specifically the terrible events the American people have suffered, with love and prayers from England.

Minute’s silence. None of us can have failed to be moved, shocked, numbed perhaps in disbelief at the sights we’ve seen this week. · The Terror of the events as they unfolded, the graphic images so familiar from action films yet so far removed from real life for most of us- until now. I’m sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Where Is This Kingdom? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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Both John the Baptist and Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom of God. What was this good news? That the kingdom of God is near! As I discovered this I realized, wow there is something really important about this kingdom! Looking further in the New

Where is this kingdom? Part 1 Text: Matt 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" 11 He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seed Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2001

based on 169 ratings

| 40,121 views

Jesus tells of the Kingdom being like a tiny Mustard Seed. This sermon explores what something so small could mean in describing something so majestic

TOP 10 CLASSIFIED ADS – From true classified ads in daily newspapers 10. Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink. 9. Try us once, you’ll never go anywhere again. 8. Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children. 7. Illiterate? Write today for free help. 6. Stock up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-19, Matthew 13:31-32, Luke 17:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Is Your Soil

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Dec 9, 2003

based on 157 ratings

| 13,073 views

I describe four types of soil in Matthew 13 with an emphasis on changing the condition of our soil.

When Watching the Krispy Kreme Donut machine, or as I like to call it the “Dream Machine.” I noticed something that made me very upset. At the end of the conveyer they were throwing away a bunch of the donuts. First there is the dough plopper that makes the doughnut shape. But as I watched I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Four Soils

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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A look at the Parable of the Four Soils using contemporary illustrations.

I. Seeds fell along the Path (v. 4) EXPLANATION: The Soil on the Path will not grow a seed. Or that part of the gospel message that can be sowed in us. This first seed falls by the wayside or on beaten path bordering the garden. This is sun-baked hard ground, completely useless for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Nesting In The Mustard Tree

Contributed by James May on Jan 5, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 6,577 views

What type of faith nest are you building in the Kingdom of God?

Nesting in the Mustard Tree by Pastor Jim May God, in His great love and infinite mercy to fallen man, has given us a mustard seed of faith that is planted in us by hearing the Word of God. That faith gives us the ability to please God and to believe that He is God, and in turn to worship Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Just Like Jesus Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 4,483 views

Max Lucado wrote a very good book by this title which gave me the idea for this series. God loves us the way we are, yet he loves us too much to leave us that way. The heart of Jesus is a listening heart and is lead by the hand of God

Just like Jesus part 2: Ears to hear Jesus tells a story about a seed scatterer and soil. MT 13:1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-8, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Small But Priceless Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 11, 2003

based on 68 ratings

| 5,936 views

The Kingdom of God might be look small like a mustard seed, but it is potent and valuable. We must "sell everything" to attain it.

Small But Priceless: Your Kingdom Come Matt. 13:31-33, 44-46 July 6, 2003 Intro: Joanne, Thomas and I spent most of our vacation in the US, in the Columbia River Gorge between Washington and Oregon. We had a good time! It has been a while since I was in the States, and I really noticed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is This Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 11,490 views

Part 1 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! In this first message of the series we uncover the location of this kingdom. The obvious question - where is it? The answer is truly an astounding one!

Where is this kingdom? Read at beginning of service: Matt 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" 11 He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mysteries Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 8,790 views

7 parables called the “mysteries of the kingdom” We will start a series of Sunday morning messages entitled “The Mysteries of the Kingdom”

The Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 1 “The Sower” Matthew 13:3-8 7 parables called the “mysteries of the kingdom” We will start a series of Sunday morning messages entitled “The Mysteries of the Kingdom” “Mystery” in scripture is a previously hidden truth, now divinely revealed, but in which a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Mysteries Of The Kingdom” Series

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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Part two of a series of messages on the 7 parables of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. (power points available by email)

“Mysteries of the Kingdom” Part 2 Matthew 13:24-30 Matthew 13:24-30 Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, “the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Tpart 3 "Mustard Seeds Of Faith” Series

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 6,195 views

part 3 in a series on the parables of Matt 13, power point avialable by email

The Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 3 “Mustard Seeds of Faith” Matthew 13:31-32 King James Version. Matthew 13:31-32 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:Which indeed is the least of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Size Doesn't Matter

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 8, 2001

based on 590 ratings

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This is a children’s message used for our church’s special Kid’s Day

Size Doesn’t Matter Matthew 13:31-32 Kid’s Day Message July 22, 2001 Opening I can remember when I was ten or eleven that I wanted to ride roller coasters at Cedar Point but the attendant said I was too small and needed to grow a little bit more before I could ride it. It really made me mad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

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