Sermons on Matthew 13:23-43:

Arrows Of Truth # 3 - Why Not Just Invite The Dropout To Church? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 19, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 3 - Why not just invite the dropout to church? A great question! Do that! After several different people and attempts you may see that this doesn’t typically work. Why not? The strongholds in their mind will offer up thoughts like: >Already been there – done that. >Just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23, Hebrews 10:25

Arrows Of Truth # 5 - Why Is The Hunters Strategy Different? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 19, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 5 - Why is the Hunters strategy different? The Hunters strategy is different than the fishers’ strategy that Jesus referred to in Matt 4:19 when He called the disciples (and us) to preach the gospel to the lost. The lost who receive the gospel have been prepared by the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Matthew 13:3-23

The Ever Rising Kingdom Of God (August 15, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

In Matthew 13:33, Jesus mentioned the transforming power that takes place as the Kingdom Of God expands likened to yeast that has been mixed with bread dough. This parable describes a mixture, a reaction and a result.

THE EVER RISING KINGDOM OF GOD Text: Matthew 13:33 The first time that my mother ever tried to make homemade bread, she mixed some yeast with the dough. But what did not expect was the reaction that took place. My parents were getting ready to go downtown, after my mother had formed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: United Methodist

Unlocking Potential (August 13, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

One of the things that parable points out is that actions have consequences. That means that we have choices that have consequences both good and bad.

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL Text: Matthew 13:31 - 33 Have you ever underestimated the potential of anything? It only takes a spark to get a fire going right? Just think of the potential that lies within a match. One match has the potential to burn down a forest. When Jesus told the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: United Methodist

El Sembrador, La Semilla Y La Tierra

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 17, 2020

Hoy en día, crecemos en el mundo de la posverdad escuchando las mentiras fabricadas, leyendo la propaganda sistemática de noticias falsas y proclamando lo mismo con la ayuda de personas de alto perfil en la sociedad para lograr su propio propósito.

El Sembrador, la Semilla y la Tierra Isaías 55: 10-11, Lucas 8: 8, Romanos 8: 18-23, Mateo 13: 1-23. Reflexión El sembrador, la semilla y el suelo Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hoy en día, crecemos en el mundo de la posverdad escuchando las mentiras fabricadas, leyendo la ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 8:8, Romans 8:18-23, Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Other

El Reino De Los Cielos / Dios

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 21, 2020

¿Sabemos qué es el Reino de los Cielos / Dios?

El Reino de los Cielos / Dios Reflexión El Reino de los Cielos / Dios Mateo 13:24-30, Romanos 8:26-27, Juan 15:15-17, 1 Corintios 13:1-13, Romanos 12:17-21. Comencemos a reflexionar sobre el texto ... del Evangelio de Mateo (Mateo 13:24-30): "El reino de los cielos puede ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Romans 8:26-27, John 15:15-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Romans 12:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Ang Manghahasik, Binhi At Lupa

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 21, 2020

Ngayon isang araw, ay mangagsilaki sa post-katotohanan mundo pakikinig sa gawa kasinungalingan, pagbabasa ng sistematikong propaganda ng mga pekeng balita, at ipinapahayag ang parehong na may ang tulong ng mataas na profile mga tao sa lipunan upang makamit ang kanilang sariling mga layunin.

Ang Manghahasik, Binhi at Lupa Isaias 55: 10-11, Lucas 8: 8, Roma 8: 18-23, Mateo 13: 1-23. Pagninilay Ang Manghahasik, Binhi at Lupa Mahal na mga kapatid, Ngayon isang araw, ay mangagsilaki sa post-katotohanan mundo pakikinig sa gawa kasinungalingan, pagbabasa ng sistematikong ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 8:8, Romans 8:18-23, Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Other

Can You See What I Hear? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

The Gospel rarely appears so lovely, as when it is most oppressed. God’s work is never on such perfect display as it when it is under the greatest trials.

Everyone loves a story. Stories are remarkably powerful things. They stir-up our imaginations and excite our affections. They instruct us and inspire us. They intoxicate and influence us. They linger with us, often becoming more precious and poignant and powerful over time. During His earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Help Me Be Sure I Am A Christian Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

How can you tell between the real follower of Jesus and the counterfeit? While this isn't the only sign, you should look for a person to continue with Christ for the long haul.

What makes a Christian a Christian? What is the PROOF that determines if a person truly follows Christ? Today, we’ll examine a story Jesus deals with the question of the believer’s confidence on the last Day of Judgment. Jesus’ story shows His followers become distinguishable over time. We’ll see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, 2 Corinthians 11:26, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Mustard Seed And The Yeast Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 18, 2020

The parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast encourage Kingdom members to expect growth and an abundant response to the Gospel, irrespective of, what may seem like, an insignificant beginning or effort.

Message Matthew 13:31-33 “The Mustard Seed and the Yeast” Today our parable focus is on the parable of the mustard seed and the parable of the yeast. The Mustard Seed Parable appears in Matthew Mark and Luke. The Yeast Parable only appears in Matthew and Luke. When you read the parables in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Weeds

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Oct 14, 2020

This parable may very well be one of the most important teachings for the church to hear in helping us to understand the nature of our witness for good in the world.

The Problem of Weeds Read Matthew 13:24-30 Everyone who has ever farmed or gardened, or taken care of a lawn, is only too familiar with the vexing reality of weeds. Weeds are essentially a mundane example of the fall of Creation and the presence of sin in the world. The dictionary defines them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Parable Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 12, 2012

What do the parables of the Kingdom mean? Is someone in my church a wheat or a weed? What does Yeast symbolize spiritually speaking? Learn about them from the sermon - Parable of the Kingdom

Matthew 13:24 – 58 --- PARABLE OF THE KINGDOM ILLUSTRATION: Story of Zig Zeagur:He was encouraging a friend to go to church but his friend did not want to because he said, the church is full of hypocrites. Zig Zeagur said, “Well, that is okay. There is room for one more!” This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-58

Denomination: *other

Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 25, 2012

We may all be dirt, brought out of the dust of the ground, but we have a choice of what kind of dirt we are going to be -- Path dirt? Rocky dirt? Thorny dirt? or Good dirt? We are defined by the way we respond to the Word of God!

A few observations from the passage: 1. All the different kinds of soil received the Word of God. This is a message about people who have received the Word. 2. A complete lack of fruitfulness from all, except one. Among the people in the church, there is no fruit, except in a small group of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: *other

Seeds In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Kenneth Gerada on Aug 1, 2012

This message was given to Camacop pastors for the December 11, 2011 church planting Sunday.

SEEDS IN YOUR HAND By: Dr. Kenneth Gerada Church Planting Sunday December 11, 2011 Preparation: The pastor must prepare a seed (preferably a small seed that grows into a huge tree like kapok or doldol, inyam, mustard etc.) Introduction: Good morning to all of you! Can you see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

There are all kinds of people in the church; make sure you are the right kind.

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly October 11, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There are all kinds of people in the church; make sure you are the right kind. Focus Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Introduction: An estimated 10,000 physicians in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist