Sermons about Matthew 13:33-34

An Unfamiliar Kingdom

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 27, 2014

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While we all have preconceptions about what the kingdom of heaven is and isn't, Jesus uses parables to force us to rethink what the kingdom is.

What is it that the Gospel message presents? I don’t simply mean today’s Gospel lesson, but the capital-G “Gospel.” The Gospel is not merely, “Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.” The proper name for them is the Gospel according to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-49

Denomination: Anglican

The Mustard Seed And The Leaven

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2014

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From small beginnings, the World-Wide Church. The hidden workings of the Word in a life.

THE MUSTARD SEED AND THE LEAVEN. Matthew 13:31-33. I. The Mustard Seed. This Sermon had its roots in a children’s address given long ago and far away. At that time I was interested (for all the best practical reasons) in gardening. I brought some seeds as a visual aid, and drew attention to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evil In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

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Second in a series. The Parable of the Weeds helps us understand why there is evil in the midst of God's kingdom.

Do you ever wonder why it’s often so hard to be a follower of Jesus? Perhaps like me, you once had some well meaning, but naïve person tell you that if you would just give your life to Jesus all your problems would go away, only to find out that is far from reality. I look around this room ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Wheat And The Tares, And The Gnashing Of Teeth

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2014

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The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all about hypocrisy; it is also a gospel reading, full of strength through humility, and atonement. Read on!

Title: The wheat and the tares, and the gnashing of teeth. This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Episcopal

The Advent Moments In Our Life

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 4, 2014

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What do we do when it feels .as if our world is falling apart? Where do we go when it seems as if darkness .is our only companion and God is nowhere .to be found? Beloved, .the dark times of life are threshold moments. They are Advent Moments!

The Superintendent of the large Christian School... was concerned about the disarray he found in so many of the classrooms... he visited. Papers were often strewn on the floor,... and the Student's desks... were surrounded by clutter. Feeling strongly... that learning could not take place in such ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Corinthians 1:7-9, Matthew 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Wheat And Weeds

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

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In Matthew 13:24-30, Jesus tells a parable that helps us understand. It’s a parable that answers this very question, If the kingdom of God is here, why is there still evil?

Wheat and Weeds 6/01/08 AM Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 Introduction Turn with me to the Gospel of Matthew. Do you know what Matthew is trying to get across in this gospel? Do you know the truth he was trying to share? Matthew wrote this book because he wants us to know this one basic truth: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like Leaven Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 1, 2010

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Part of my summer preaching series this week we look at the impact the Kingdom of Heaven has on the world

6 The Kingdom of Heaven is Like Yeast For seven of the eight parables that Jesus began with the line “The Kingdom of Heaven, or the Kingdom of God is like. . .” he used everyday events that were happening around those he was teaching, outside, but in one instance he took them out of the fields and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Messiah's Battle Plan Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2010

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We can face our daily battle because our Commander and Chief, King Jesus, gives us confidence.

A Messiah's Battle Plan Text: Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: They tell a story of Napoleon, that, on the eve of a great battle, he would summon his generals into his presence. One by one they would pass from an ante-room into the chamber where Napoleon waited. Each man as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Methodist

A Messiah Who Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2010

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The incredible power of the Gospel ought to make a radical difference in your life and the lives of those around you.

A Messiah Who Makes a Difference Text: Matt. 13:31-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Charles Spurgeon, known as "The Prince of Preachers," said, "The faith which saves is not one single act done and ended on a certain day: it is an act continued and persevered in throughout the entire life of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

Matthew 13:33 - The Incredible Hulk And Yeast - Part 14 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 21, 2011

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Many seem to have a problem with this parable? The trouble is that whenever yeast is used figuratively in the Bible it is usually speaking about "the bad guys" and the influence of sin, hyprocrisy, or their false teaching, (1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Galatians

Matthew 13:33 – THE INCREDIBLE HULK AND YEAST - Part 14 I’m thinking THE INCREDIBLE HULK! When Bruce Banner gets mad, he is transformed into a huge, out of control creature (I can’t help it. I have a grandson who loves cartoon characters and he always wants me to play the bad guy or the monstrous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 13:34-35 - Hey! That’s Me In That Story! - Part 15 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 27, 2011

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Why does Jesus speak in parables? Why doesn’t He explain all His stories?

Matthew 13:34-35 – HEY! THAT’S ME IN THAT STORY! – Part 15 Back in the 60’s my parents allowed me to go to the city cinema and watch movies about Tarzan. The back yard then became my jungle and I would act out the whole movie again. I still have a tendency to be a product of the last movie I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nature Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mark Foreman on Jul 23, 2009

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This message explores the nature of the Kingdom of heaven and of God and how Christians participate in bringing it "on earth as it is in heaven."

We are learning the ways we "shrink Jesus down," from his robust loving nature. ? Last week we discovered his surprising agenda-a kingdom not a religious club. Transformed people of the king transforming their world. * The tension exists today between Jesus and religion. Religion establishes a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Truth Liberates Charity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 25, 2009

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Without truth, our charity degenerates into sentimentalism, and can be totally perverted into its opposite.

Monday of 17th week in Course July 27, 2009 Caritas in Veritate (3) Joachim Jeremias taught that the parables about the Church should be read holistically. For instance, Jesus would say, “The kingdom of God is like this situation: you plant the tiniest seed, and without your doing much, it grows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Catholic

Leaven Bread

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

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Something we don't want in our life.

What our Lord is trying to get across to us. "What does the meal represent?" Very likely many of them would think back to the very first time the phrase "three measures of meal" appears in the Scriptures. It is in Genesis 18. Abraham was in his tent by the oaks of Mamre one day and he looked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds By The Sea

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 19, 2011

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Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost and the parable of the weeds.

Matthew 13: 1 – 9, 18 – 23 / Seeds By The Sea Intro: The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what he said. One evening during a reception, he decided to try an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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