Sermons on Matthew 13:31-51:

Seed Pearls

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

Every act that you perform is a seed of one kind or another. Something will grow from it. What will your seeds produce?

Wars have been fought over differences seemingly smaller than the contrasts we see between the five parables in this passage from Matthew’s gospel. There were riots in the streets of Constantinople during the 4th century over whether Jesus was of “like” substance with the father or “the same” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Works Part Ii: The Righteous Acts Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Jun 26, 2023

The Lord Jesus will reward us in His Kingdom for the works we have done to honor Him. I give full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness as long as it is used for the glory of God.

GOOD WORKS PART II: THE RIGHTEOUS ACTS OF THE SAINTS Please open your Bible to Revelation 19 as we continue our series on Eternal Rewards with today’s message, “The Righteous Acts of the Saints.” Revelation 19:7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7-8, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 13:43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Weeds And Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 27, 2023

Sanctity is less about the evil we resist than the good we embrace.

There was an interesting report in the news a while back. It was about an event designed for college kids. The purpose was to get them to take weeds seriously. One pundit called it “the World Series of weeds.” Agriculture students from universities in the U.S. and Canada competed in being able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Catholic

Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time: Buried Treasure And Pearls

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 28, 2023

The main character spends the rest of the movie frantically trying to figure out what Curly meant. What IS that “just one thing?

In 1905, the world’s largest diamond, a 3,106-Carat Diamond called the Cullinan diamond, weighing over a pound and worth $2 Billion dollars, was found at the Thomas Cullinan Premier Diamond Mining Company in South Africa. Diamonds are forever, but, if you don’t own one, don’t feel bad; consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-12, Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Catholic

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 14, 2025

In Part 1 of the Mustard Seed we introduce this parable looking at the plant and the birds of the air. This will be a revealing subject. The true meaning of this parable is not what is generally believed. We will see that more in the next three Parts.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 1 of 4 [1]. INTRODUCTION So far we have considered the Sower, and the Tares and the Wheat, but now we come to a new one. This might be a challenge for you if you only know the accepted meaning. It is most revealing. We now come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Matthew 13:31-32, Matthew 13:24, Genesis 15:9-12, Genesis 40:16-19, Deuteronomy 28:25-26, 1 Samuel 17:43-44, 2 Samuel 21:10, 1 Kings 14:11, Ezekiel 31:13, Jeremiah 7:33, Jeremiah 15:3, Ezekiel 29:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tarrying With The Tares

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 14, 2025

Tares are toxic and imitators. They need to be recognized and watched.

Tarrying with the Tares Matthew 13:24-32, 36-43 Tares and wheat are look-alike twins. Especially in the early stages. It is not until they have matured and the wheat is ready to be harvested, that the difference can be recognized. Darnel - a poisonous weed that resembles wheat, but can cause ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-32, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025

Now we look into how paganism was sanctioned in the church. It happened under Emperor Constantine who married church and State. Pergamum means married twice. This Part considers much that Constantine did in making the mustard tree a monstrosity.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 2 of 4 We continue from Part 1 and learn what the Parable of the Mustard Seed really means. The accepted meaning of the parable is not consistent with the scriptures as we began to see in the first Part. {{Matthew 13:31-32 He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-13, Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hidden Treasures PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the immense value of the Kingdom of Heaven, as depicted in the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl, and how understanding its worth can solve numerous problems in our lives.

Good morning, Church. Today, we're going to dive deep into a couple of verses that might be familiar to many of you, but perhaps you haven't thought about them in the way we're going to explore today. These verses speak of treasure, of value, and of joy. They're found in Matthew 13:44-46, and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Topics: Kingdom, Treasures

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like... PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Even the smallest beginnings, when guided by God's hand, can lead to extraordinary results, as illustrated by the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast in Matthew 13:31-33.

Good morning, family. I hope you brought your Bibles, 'cause today we're diving deep into the book of Matthew, chapter 13. We're going to learn about some mustard seeds, yeast, and a whole lot of God's love and power. You might be thinking, "What's so special about a mustard seed or a bit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Topics: Big, Enough

The Joy Of Discovering God's Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the joy of discovering, investing in, and experiencing the Kingdom of God, as illustrated in Matthew 13:44-52.

Good morning, church family. If you've ever experienced the thrill of finding a valuable item at a yard sale or the excitement of seeing your investment multiply, then today's sermon will resonate with you. We'll be diving deep into Matthew 13:44-52, exploring the joy of finding, investing in, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Topics: Joy, Kingdom

Let God Do The Separating PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the spiritual battle between good and evil as depicted in the parable of the wheat and the weeds in Matthew 13:24-31, emphasizing that God will ultimately separate the righteous from the wicked.

Good morning, family! I’m so glad to see y’all gathered here today. We’re going to dive deep into the Word, exploring the meaning of a spiritual battle that’s been raging since the dawn of time. As we grapple with the enemy's sowing, God's separation, and the end result, we'll be drawing from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-31

Topics: Wheat, Tares

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

The Kingdom Net Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the Kingdom of God as a fishing net, emphasizing our role in spreading the good news of Jesus to as many people as possible, regardless of their worthiness, and leaving the final judgement to God.

The Kingdom of God is like a fishing net set to collect as many souls as possible. The concern is not with the kind of people “caught” in the divine fishing net, rather, the concern is just for the net to be filled. We are to join God in spreading the Kingdom net by sharing the good news of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Divine Fishing, Spreading The Gospel

Sermon Series: Hooked

Have You Understood? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the deep truths of the kingdom of heaven as conveyed through Jesus's parables, and challenges listeners to truly understand and recognize its presence in their lives.

Welcome church! Today we’ve got an incredible passage of scripture jam packed with five different parables from Jesus. Parables are short and/or simple stories that highlight religious or moral truths. In the case of Jesus, parables were often used to simplify and make accessible the divine truths ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Topics: Parables Of Christ, Kingdom Of Heaven, Spiritual Understanding