Sermons on Matthew 13:3-16:

How To Multiply Your Influence 100x Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

The parable of the sower is a picture of the seed of the Word of God. There is amazing potential in that seed, but we must provide the right kind of soil for it to grow.

INTRODUCTION This is the 40th message in the series I call “Parables and Miracles.” The word “parable” means, “to throw alongside.” A parable may be an analogy or metaphor where Jesus lays down a natural truth and then throws a spiritual truth alongside it. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 1, 2012

In the parable of the sower, we see what could be called a Kingdom-of-Heaven condition; that is, it exhibits God’s present ruler-ship over the entire earth as He calls out a people to His name.

Parable of the Sower The Gospel of Matthew is probably the key Gospel to the Bible, and chapter 13 is the key to this Gospel; therefore this chapter is very important. It provides us with a better understanding of the Kingdom of Heaven than any other passage. Here, Jesus for the first time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Slave For Christ Part 11 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 10, 2012

Part 11 focuses on the training that Paul went through as a Pharisee that enabled him to be such an outstanding witness for Christ.

A Slave For Christ Part 11 Scriptures: Acts 5:33-39; Matthew 13:3-23; John 14:26 Introduction: Last week I shared with you that Paul became a threat to Judaism because he was able to “prove” that Jesus was in fact the Messiah. When Paul talked (and debated) with the Jewish leaders, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics - Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 2, 2012

It is the believer’s responsibility to share the gospel; it is the responsibility of the Holy Spirit to save people.

Back to the Basics - Evangelism July 1, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It is the believer’s responsibility to share the gospel; it is the responsibility of the Holy Spirit to save people. Focus Passage: Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 Supplemental ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23, Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Hearing?

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 14, 2010

God's Word encounters various types of heart soil as it preached and taught, and a person's response is determined by what kind of preparation has taken place.

HOW'S YOUR HEARING? MATTHEW 13:1-9 INTRODUCTION Some know firsthand what it is to have a hearing problem. Those who have one are often required to have a hearing aid. Others choose not to. Losing our hearing or even a part of it is a very serious and aggravating thing. Some have what is termed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Speaks Through The Supernatural Ii Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 29, 2010

Jesus is speaking to us today. Are we listening? This is the fourth in a series of messages explaining how Jesus communicates to us today

How Jesus Speaks Through the Supernatural II Series: Hearing Jesus Speak Today September 12, 2010 Last week I started out with a statement of fact. God is supernatural, and so you would expect Him to speak and act in a supernatural way. In a way that’s beyond our physical senses of sight & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Property Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

The five sermons in this next series are going to be about building your spiritual house. We heard Jesus say in the Sermon on the Mount that we need to build it according to his instructions or it will not last. So these five weeks are geared toward showi

The five sermons in this next series are going to be about building your spiritual house. We heard Jesus say in the Sermon on the Mount that we need to build it according to his instructions or it will not last. So these five weeks are geared toward showing us how to build this house so that it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:4-8

Salvation - A Relationship

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 24, 2012

To place our faith in the performance of a salvation ritual is to place our faith in the person leading us to the ritual; but, if we place our faith in a relationship with Jesus Christ we have placed our faith in the author and sustainer of salvation.

SALVATION – A RELATIONSHIP INTRODUCTION If a person is uncomfortable with the idea that there is no special event or ritual that marks the time and place of their salvation, then they certainly have a great deal of company. In fact, almost all existing denominations and Christian religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Study Parables Series

Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010

The word parable is translated from the Greek word parabole which means “to place beside”. A parable, then is a story that places one thing beside another for the purpose of teaching. How then should we study parables?

The study of parables What are parables? The word parable is translated from the Greek word parabole which means “to place beside”. A parable, then is a story that places one thing beside another for the purpose of teaching. It is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17, Luke 16:19-31, John 10:19

Denomination: Christian Church

El Sembrador

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Oct 7, 2010

Dios quiere que seamos sembradores de la Palabra.Nuestro deber es sembrar y dejar el resultado a Dios.

El Sembrador Mat.13:1-9 El sembrador no seria sembrador si no sale a sembrar. Agricultor, campesino, juajiro, jibaro. La gente lo ve trabajando en el campo y lo identifica. Quizas no saben su nombre, pero saben que es un sembrador, porque lo ven sembrando. El sembrador, prepara el terreno antes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do It Yourself Soil Analysis

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

Sermon on the Parable of the Soils

Do-it-yourself Soil Analysis Matthew 13:3-23 This morning I preached the parable of the Thumb. Tonight I have one of my favorite parables--parable of the SOILS Let's read vv. 3-9 Interpretation: Sower = God "as He sowed" --many ways… preaching, music, bible, friend, etc. Seed = ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Baptist

Farmville - Life On The Farm Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 5, 2010

Farming is no game. Understanding life on the farm is necessary for survival. Learn the laws and learn the lessons in order to live successfully in Farmville.

Movers Card Video roll in Farmville Life on the Farm – Part 3 I. Introduction I told you last week that I never really spent that much time on a farm. Isn’t it interesting that farming has invaded the lives of urban folks through the internet. However, truth be told, we have been saturated with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

2020 Vision

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 4, 2020

This was my message for the first Sunday of 2020 sharing what God had laid on my heart for the New Year.

It’s a brand-new year, a brand-new decade and a chance for everyone to have 2020 vision. As we were preparing to step over the line into 2020, I realized that I was now entering my fourth decade at Cornerstone. The nineties, Y2K to 2010, 2010 to 2019 and now the Roaring Twenties. And that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seeing Jesus For Who He Is Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 28, 2020

20/20 vision is all about having visual acuity, seeing things clearly. In this first message we will talk about having visual acuity when it comes to Jesus... seeing Him for who he is.

Seeing Jesus For Who He Is #20/20Vision OKAY – I want to start off this morning (day 19 of the year 2020) the way that I usually like to begin our Sunday morning conversations… by reading some Scripture and then praying us into our time of study… (the Bible and prayer, always a great to begin, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11-16, Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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