Sermons about Matthew 13:11-16

"What's Up With The Parables, Jesus?" Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 20, 2015

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The disciples asked Jesus why he spoke in parables. A parable is like an allegory or a fable-a practical story that illustrates a moral or spiritual concept. Jesus hadn’t used parables to this extent before now. Let's find out why he used parables.

“WHAT’S UP WITH THE PARABLES, JESUS?” Matthew 13:3-23 INTRODUCTION: In verse 10 the disciples asked Jesus why he spoke to the people in parables. A parable is like an allegory or a fable-a practical story that illustrates a moral or spiritual concept. Jesus hadn’t really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Receiver Are You?

Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 6, 2015

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It’s one thing to hear the Word of God, but listeners must receive the Word of God and let it take root in their life.

What Kind of Receiver are You? Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 Even though we’re not quite there yet, fall is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year…Mainly because of football season! So in honor of this special time of year, I want to use some football imagery over the next couple of weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, A Sower Went Forth To Sow;

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

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Harvest

Matt 13 v 1 – 23 I. THE FOCUS OF THE SOWER.3 Behold, a sower went forth to sow; (A). HE SOWED THE SEED PLENTIFULLY. 2 Cor 9:6. But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. (B). HE SOWED THE SEED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Sower

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

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Harvest

Matthew 13:1 - 9 & 18 - 23 The SEED in the parable is the WORD OF GOD, Heb 4:12. For the WORD OF GOD is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Behold, A Sower Went Forth To Sow;

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

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Harvest

Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 1. The Divinity Of The Sower. Behold, a sower went forth to sow; (a) The Son Of God. John 3:16 For God so loved the world. (b) The Son Of Man Luke 19:10 The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Seed And The Sower - Part 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016

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The parable of the Seed and the Sower is full of spiritual insight for us as we see the world as a place where the Lord wishes to plant seeds and to harvest souls. In this first part we look mostly at the Scripture between the parable and the explanation

Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Parable - “A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.” What might be an example of a simple, non-Biblical story that could be considered a parable? The Tortoise and the Hare (briefly describe) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Seed And The Sower - Part 2

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 1, 2016

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The parable of the seed and the Sower is a snapshot of any society and most likely any congregation. How a person responds to the Word of God indicates what type of soil they are. The seed is perfect. The Sower is generous. What type of soil are you?

Please take your Bibles and turn to Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 NIV When I was a young teenager I actually did some broadcast sowing of seed. We were renting a field which was only a couple of acres and my Dad had plowed and dragged the field but we did not have a broadcast planter so we filled up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Living In Christ - Becoming A Christian

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 4, 2016

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This is message # 1 of a 5 part series, the last 3 of which will be preached by other people and so not show up on this site.

September 4, 2016 Sermon - Part 1 of 5 Part Series: “Living in Christ” We are beginning a 5 part series today on what It means to be in Christ: ”Living in Christ”. I actually wasn’t planning to do this until it dawned on me that the outline for today’s message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“in A Manner Of Speaking” [introduction]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

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Through the use of parables Jesus was able to explain difficult subject matters in plain, simple terms. By referring to common, every day occurrences people of all ages, from the youngest to the oldest, could readily grasp what Jesus was saying to them.

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, January 31, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “In a Manner of Speaking” [Introduction] Matthew 13:10-17 Did you ever wonder why Jesus spoke so often in parables? Why didn’t He just come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Three Soils Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 29, 2014

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The third in a series on the parables given by Jesus in the Book of Matthew

The Three Soils: (Parables of Matthew Part Three) Text: Matthew 13:1 – 23 About three weeks ago we started looking at the parables that we find here in the Gospel of Matthew. We took a break from it last week for Mother’s Day, but now were back to it. And if you noticed, when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 3, 2014

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A somewhat different take of the Parable of the Sower, or should I say The Parable of the seed.

The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-23 It is always a good idea to read Scripture in its own context because it helps us to rightly interpret the current passage. This parable begins with the words “In the same day”. The first thing we need to zero in is why Matthew mentions that it was the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seed, Soil, Sower, Rain

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2014

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We need to pay attention to the condition of our soil, but we also need to spend time daily preparing and sowing.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2014 Seed, Soil, Sower, Rain Today’s OT reading went by so fast that you might forget its importance. That’s not the lector’s fault: the Church gives us only two verses. Let’s listen to the Word of God in the longer version beginning four verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

Lukewarm Passion: Figure The Trigger

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2021

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We live in a day of addictive behaviors... slowly people's passions fade and we have no accountability to correct the problem. We must get our fingers of our ears and start listening in our families.

LUKE WARM PASSION… FIGURE THE TRIGGER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE RECENTLY DID A STUDY ON ASSURANCE AND RE-ASSURANCE. You can find the study in my material. We live in stressful, fearful times… Our children, spouses and friends THOUGHT –BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS are driven by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21, Matthew 13:14-16, Psalm 27:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Compost Pile Or Heap Of Rotten Garbage? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 24, 2021

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The Christian heart needs frequent airing out and turning, even after conversion and sacramental grace.

Monday of 17th Week in Course Ss Anne and Joachim When someone says the word “parable” to most Christians, I think they immediately recall the parables of Jesus, like the one we heard today: the tiny mustard seed grows into a huge bush, the yeast mixed up with wheat, if properly mixed, causes the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35, Jeremiah 13:1-11, Matthew 13:16-17, Deuteronomy 32:18-31

Denomination: Catholic

Accidental Or Intentional Listening?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2020

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Famous words: CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Is it possible to develop ears dull of hearing? Where is the quietest place in the USA? Why? Only John the Beloved was known for hearing the Divine Heartbeat. Will we listen to God's words?

ACCIDENTAL OR INTENTIONAL LISTENING? CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 13:15 For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:15, James 1:19, 1 Samuel 2:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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