Sermons on Matthew 13:23-30:

Get The Soil Right PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores understanding God's Word through the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing personal responsibility for spiritual growth and receptiveness to God's teachings.

Hey there, family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dig into the Word of God. I hope you're all doing well and are eager to see what God has in store for us today. Before we get started, I'd like to share a quote with you from a respected Christian author, A.W. Tozer. He once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Topics: Personal Accountability, Growth In Christ

The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

Explores the Parable of the Wheat and Tares, seeking to understand the mysteries of God's Kingdom and the reckoning day within it.

Good morning, dear friends. We are here today, gathered in fellowship and unity. In our hearts, a shared hope. In our minds, a shared curiosity. We are here to learn, to understand, to grow. We gather in the name of the Lord, our God, who guides us in all things. G.K. Chesterton once said, "The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Topics: Kingdom, God

Sermon: Seeking And Abiding In The Kingdom Of God, A New Year Challenge

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 7, 2025

If we are taking care of God’s business as a priority—seeking His salvation, living in obedience to Him, and sharing the good news of the kingdom with others—then He will take care of our business as He promised—and if that’s the arrangement, why not try it?

Sermon: Seeking and Abiding in the Kingdom of God Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-33, Matthew 13:24-29, Matthew 13:31-32, Matthew 20:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Tares In Our Midst

Contributed by Torri Evans on Jan 22, 2025

The enemy has sown tares throughout the Churches and your homes. There are Tares in the Churches and in your homes

24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; *A parable is primary intended to teach a point. Mark 4:33 reads; And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fifth Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 118:14-21, Hosea 6:4-6, Colossians 3:12-17, Matthew 13:24-30. A). THE LORD MY SALVATION. Psalm 118:14-21. This Psalm is the last of the processional Psalms which were sung by pilgrims on their way up to Jerusalem for the great Jewish feasts. There are echoes of the Passover, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:14-21, Hosea 6:4-6, Colossians 3:12-17, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

While Men Slept

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025

Spiritual sleep is dangerous because it allows the enemy to sow destruction, exchange destinies, and bring confusion into lives.

WHILE MEN SLEPT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 13:25 Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 3:16-27, Ephesians 5:14, Isaiah 60:1-2, John 8:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6. INTRODUCTION: The phrase “while men slept” is a powerful biblical statement that signifies spiritual negligence, ignorance, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:25, 1 Kings 3:16-27, Ephesians 5:14, Isaiah 60:1-2, John 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Coming Judgement Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 3, 2026

Working through 2 Peter and Jude using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

“The Coming Judgement” 2 Peter 2:4-10a / Jude 5-7 A sermon for 2/1/26 Pastor John Bright Laurel Hill GMC 2 Peter 2 “4 For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment; 5 and did not spare the ancient ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Jude 1:5-7, 2 Peter 2:4-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Squirrel!

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Sometimes we forget what's important in life. Sometimes we can't even identify what's important or what we should be doing at all. Some people are easily distracted and just drift thru life with no direction or purpose at all!

Squirrel! Songs: Be Thou My Vision, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Jesus Paid it All, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, How Great Thou Art, Amazing Grace Special: I Miss My Time With You Story of the Masterpiece: There was once a famous artist who was commissioned to paint a grand mural in a city’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:5, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 13:16-23, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

My Crazy Lawn

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Spiritually contemplating the various grasses of my crazy lawn.

My Crazy Lawn If you could see my lawn. It was full of weeds MSMA nuke the whole lawn - when my Aunts came from out of town - embarrassing I replanted seeds - awe the birds I replanted again and scratched the dirt a bit - still birds but at least some took root I watered it and watered it but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Hebrews 10:23-25, Isaiah 33:14-16, 1 Corinthians 3:8-15, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Wheat And The Tares

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

I’ve once seen a beautiful picture of a meadow with spring blossoming trees and dandelions as far as the eye can see. How beautiful! Then I realized that it’s not as pretty as I first thought.

The Wheat and the Tares Did you see that it snowed yesterday morning? We got just a few flakes but it really did snow! I even got a video of it. I’ve once seen a beautiful picture of a meadow with spring blossoming trees and dandelions as far as the eye can see. How beautiful! Then I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Matthew 7:15-20, Mark 11:12-14, James 2:14-26, Philippians 3:2-9, John 13:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Line In The Sand

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 18, 2026

Are you going to cross the line and separate yourself from the world, coming out of their system, their ways, their mentality or will you stay with the world and receive the wrath of God.

“The Line in the Sand” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Do you remember the challenge when you draw a line in the dirt and dare someone to cross it. If they crossed the line the outcome would often lead to a fight, but what it also established was separation distinguishing between ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 10:34-36, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 John 1:5-7, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:37-40, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Revelation 18:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Understanding The Bible, The Key To Fruitfulness

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Mar 1, 2026

Some read the Bible and to not understand, but they continue reading. Others stop reading because they do not understand what they are reading. But understanding can be achieved. This sermon shows how

Think of someone who reads a lot of Bible but does not understand. What will be the effects? They will be discouraged, they will not grow, and there will be no transformation happening, though they are reading. Many people say, I read the Bible but I do not understand. What is the problem with ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8, Matthew 13:18-19, Matthew 13:23, Acts 8:30-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Harvest Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 19, 2022

The Day of the Harvest of the earth will come, no matter what you do or believe. It will come in God’s time and in the course of the harvest season. Are you ready? How will you respond to God’s invitation of grace today?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/161881 Do you know how cranberries are harvested? When the fruit is ripe, the cranberry bog is flooded with water. As the water covers the bush, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Brethren

The Kingdom Is Like... PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

God works powerfully through small, unnoticed beginnings; our efforts and prayers matter because His presence transforms the ordinary into something eternally significant.

Friends, if we had coffee together this morning and you told me you felt small, overmatched, or unnoticed, I’d nod and say, “You’re in good company.” Jesus often started with small things—a seed in the palm of a hand, a pinch of yeast tucked into dough, a field under a wide sky. He meets us in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:30-36

Topics: Kingdom Builders, Understanding

Plant Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of preparing one's heart as fertile soil, so the seed of the Gospel can take root and grow, urging individuals to consciously adjust their lifestyles to foster a growing relationship with God.

As the congregation arrives, offer them each a seed of some sort to take and keep in their hands during the worship experience. Consider the size of the seed that you want. Choose one that is large enough to not drop and lose. Begin your message by giving a personal story about a time you planted a ...read more

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

Topics: Gospel Seed, Heart Condition, Spiritual Growth

Sermon Series: Rooted