Sermons on Matthew 13:34-35:

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

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

"The Parables Of Contrast: Matthew 13”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 19, 2023

Most scholars believe Matthew was written between 70 and 85 A.D. (C.E.) He combines the 7 parables to explain the reality of why "good" exists along side of "evil". (movie Sound of Freedom) an example. Why are believers even in the church failing?

In Jesus Holy Name July 23, 2023 Text: Matthew 13:24,31 Pentecost VIII – Redeemer “The Parables of Contrast: Matthew 13” Last Sunday I began with Matthew 13:1-2. Matthew tells us that Jesus was sitting by the sea. A large crowd gathered around him to hear him speak or see him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-35, Matthew 13:36-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Wheat And Weeds And Weeds And Wheat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 21, 2023

God's leniency toward us sinners should convince us of His power and our need to imitate Him by forgiving those who damage us.

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2023 Who in the universe is mightier than God? Right, that’s a silly question. God is the mightiest. But how does He show His power, beyond just keeping every atom and molecule in existence? God’s power is manifest in His justice, which is imprinted into our consciences. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Catholic

Where Did These Weeds Come From?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 24, 2023

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 16

July 23, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Where Did These Weeds Come From? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Last Sunday we heard the parable of the sower who sows seed. Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Romans 8:12-25

Denomination: Lutheran

While Men Slept

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 24, 2023

The parable of the wheat tares gives us insight to some of the workings of the enemy. We will fight his tactics with faith declarations marinated with prayer.

While Men Slept PPT 1 Title “While Men Slept” PPT 2- 8 Text Matthew 13:24 Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. Matthew 13:25 "But while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed tares ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Romans 10:10, Matthew 25:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thy Kingdom Come

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 31, 2023

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 17

July 30, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52; 1 Kings 3:5-12; Romans 8:26-39 Thy Kingdom Come Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One summer during college I lived at the home of my college ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52, 1 Kings 3:5-12, Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Kingdom Parables Mustard Seed And Leaven

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 10, 2024

This is the third part in a series of Matthew's Kingdom of God parables.

Title: “The Irresistible Power of the KOG” Script: Mt. 13:31-35 Type: Series KOG Parables Where: GNBC 2-11-24 Intro: Suppose someone asked you that question: What is the kingdom of God? How would you respond? The easy answer would be to note that a kingdom is that territory over which a king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Tares Among Wheat Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 16, 2024

How do we as citizens of God's Kingdom exist in this fallen world?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org If you've ever traveled abroad, especially to a country ruled by Islam, you understand how different the atmosphere truly is. Even in moderate countries like Morocco, it is clear that Islam is the prevailing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Told Stories/Parables - Introduction Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

Parables: One of Christ’s most popular forms of teaching.

A. WHAT IS A PARABLE? 1. A parable is a story. a. Actions that lead to a conclusion. b. Actors who are people. c. Narrative or interaction. 2. That is true to life. Parables are not myths about flying horses, or talking objects in nature. 3. But not a historical event. The story did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:34

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 3, 2023

What are you sowing? What will your harvest be, on the Day of the Lord?

One of the things I loved about living in South Jersey, where I served my first church, was the fresh peaches. I love peaches even more than I love sweet corn. So as soon as they started appearing, I started buying. And every time I went into the local farmer’s market (Puglia’s) I would just wander ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-12, Matthew 13:24-39, Luke 6:43-44, Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Super Secrets Of The Wheat And Tares

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 21, 2019

This simple parable turns out to be a treasure trove, answering age old questions like “Where do good and evil come from?” “Why are there so many problems in churches?” “Why doesn’t God stop evil?”and “What will happen at the end of time?”

SUPER SECRETS OF THE WHEAT AND TARES Matt. 13:24-30,36-43 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: COMPLIMENT ON HIS SERMON 1. After a very long and boring sermon the parishioners filed out of the church, saying nothing to the preacher. Towards the end of the line was a thoughtful person who always commented on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Consider Your Influence

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 16, 2019

In the spring of 2004, 10-year-old Austin Gutwein watched a video that showed children who had lost their parents to AIDS in Africa. He realized these kids weren’t any different from him. ...

Consider Your Influence Matthew 13:31-35 Introduction In the spring of 2004, 10-year-old Austin Gutwein watched a ideo that showed children who had lost their parents to AIDS in Africa. He realized these kids weren’t any different from him. He decided to shoot free throws and on World AIDS Day, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2020

We see in the text a different idea of what heaven is like, It like a mustard seed, it like Yeast, Its like a treasure in the field, and its like a net.

The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 1. Jesus wants us to know what Heaven is like many many places in the Scripture we learn about Heaven • The Scriptures say God dwells there Ecclesiastics says God “God is in heaven • Texts tells us it’s a city, Matthew tells us it’s a garden, John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Art Of Narration

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2024

Storytelling is defined as the activity of writing, telling, or reading stories.

Edward Miller, an American-born author and illustrator of children’s books once remarked: “Stories are our primary tools of learning and teaching, the repositories of our lore and legends. They bring order into our confusing world. Think about how many times a day you use stories to pass along ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, James 3:1, Revelation 1:1, Matthew 13:35