Sermons about Matthew 13:31-50

Smoking Weeds

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jul 21, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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A sermon on the parable of the wheat and the weeds. God calls us to be wheat in a field full of weeds rather than judges of one another.

“Smoking Weeds” Sermon on Matthew 13:24-30 Ninth Sunday After Pentecost-Year A July 17, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. While serving as a Methodist minister in England, I was privileged to know a man named Bernard who was on fire with the gospel, burning with the desire to tell people about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 22, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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In the parable of the Mustard Seed, Jesus predicts the growth of the Church from small beginnings - from Israel to Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the world

NR 24-07-05 Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Anglican

How To Find The Real Treasure

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 22, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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There is no treasure more valuable than the Treasure of the Kingdom. In it God gives us salvation, new life, and purpose.

A – PENTECOST 10 Matthew 13: 44 “How to Find the Real Treasure.” Dear family in Christ, wouldn’t you like to find a hidden treasure? Something of great value, something that you would truly rejoice over? While serving a church in Hailey, Idaho, we heard stories of hidden treasures between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Kingdom Of God Is Like...

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 23, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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Signs of the kingdom are found in some moments of life that seem to be the most insignificant.

The Kingdom of God is Like… Matthew 13:31-32 July 24, 2005 Toni and I like to get away for a couple of days every once in a while, just to get reacquainted with each other. It often happens over our anniversary in the middle of July. We like to go to Chicago to do all the tourist stuff: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 30, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 2,315 views

The man in the parable of the Pearl of Great Price knew that it was a treasure beyond all treasures; that it had value beyond all earthly values.

The Great Treasure Hunt Matthew 13:45-46 July 31, 2005 The September 6, 1999 issue of TIME Magazine contained an article about Extreme Sports. According to the TIME editors, members of Generation X have fewer real risks to face and therefore some feel the need to live out challenges through risky ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 31, 2005

based on 60 ratings

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Heaven is a place of 1. Inconceivable blessing. 2. Growth 3. Fellowship 4. There is only one way to heaven.

It was only a nickel, but the owner was able to retire on it. It is one of only five nickels like it, and Ed Lee of Merrimack, New Hampshire, sold the nickel for $4.15 million dollars. It is the second-highest price ever reported paid for a rare coin. Speaking for the coin dealership which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Methodist

Look For The Greatest Treasure

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 11, 2005

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“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value he went away and sold everything he had and bought it” Matthew 13:45-46.

Theme: Look for the greatest treasure Text: 1 Kings 3:5-12; Rom. 8:28-30; Matt. 13:44-52 Jesus often taught using parables. A parable is simply a story about familiar and material things that is used to reveal eternal and spiritual truths. Jesus Christ, the best teacher the world has ever known, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cultivating Good Soil

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 11, 2005

based on 136 ratings

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In the parable of the sower: 1. The seed falls onto every type of soil without discrimination. 2. The different soils represent people’s different responses. 3. In the end there is a great harvest.

Picture the scene in your mind. Jesus is teaching from a boat on the shore of the Lake of Galilee. There is a breeze blowing as he nods in the direction of a farmer in the distance. He is sowing seed in his field. As they watched the farmer at work, Jesus used the scene to teach a lesson about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Mustard-Flavored Parable

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 15, 2005

based on 41 ratings

| 9,693 views

Parable of the mustard seed and yeast

THE MUSTARD FLAVORED PARABLE MATTHEW 13:31-35 [This sermon will use actaul mustard teach the parable. A way for every listener to taste mustard is needed. Or not. That’s up to you.] INTRODUCTION... Reflections On Mustard Mustard is one of the oldest condiments in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

based on 44 ratings

| 16,499 views

Today we are going to take a look at the kingdom of heaven.

INTRO: When I say the word Heaven what comes to your mind? "There are a lot of questions the Bible doesn’t answer about the Hereafter. But I think one reason is illustrated by the story of a boy sitting down to a bowl of spinach when there’s a chocolate cake at the end of the table. He’s going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Redneck To Riches

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on May 19, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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This sermon describes our need to assess our earthly possessions from a heavenly perspective.

“From Redneck to Riches” Sermon on Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 Pentecost +10-Year A July 24, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.” I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but read this passage from Matthew’s gospel and not think of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Nesting In The Mustard Tree

Contributed by James May on Jan 5, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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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

His Story, Our Story, Your Story

Contributed by W F on Aug 27, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Jesus told this story of the wheat and the weeds so that you could see that the course of your own personal history can be changed.

As we look at the life of Jesus, we discover that he knows and understands history like no human ever could. In this story about the wheat and the weeds Jesus gives us an insight into history. 1. JESUS KNOWS THE COURSE OF HISTORY (v24-26) Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: *other

The Way Of Kingdom Growth

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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Have you ever noticed that when God works, He seldom works the way we expect Him to? Would you expect God to move someone to Utah so they could find Christ? Yet that’s exactly what He did with some of you. How many times do we expect God to act one way

September 26, 2004 THE WAY OF KINGDOM GROWTH Matthew 13:31-33 Have you ever noticed that when God works, He seldom works the way we expect Him to? Would you expect God to move someone to Utah so they could find Christ? Yet that’s exactly what He did with some of you. How many times do we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Christ's Worth

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

based on 134 ratings

| 35,375 views

I sometimes wonder if I really know what it means to follow Christ. I find myself wanting to give my all for Jesus, but end up giving Him only a part. Too often my devotion is half-hearted instead of wholehearted like I want it to be. I’m double-minde

October 3, 2004 RECOGNIZING CHRIST’S WORTH Matthew 13:44-46 I sometimes wonder if I really know what it means to follow Christ. I find myself wanting to give my all for Jesus, but end up giving Him only a part. Too often my devotion is half-hearted instead of wholehearted like I want it to be. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

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