Sermons on Matthew 13:36-39:

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

8th Sunday After Pentecost. July 23rd, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 3, 2023

Year A, Proper 11.

Genesis 28:10-19, Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24, Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43 A). AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Genesis 28:10-19a. GENESIS 28:10. Jacob had defrauded his brother Esau of both his birthright and his blessing. So now Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19, Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24, Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

"wake Up The Sleeping Church."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 7, 2022

This parable calls us to prepare for Christ's second coming. It emphasizes the importance of dedicating our full attention to this significant event. Let us wholeheartedly embrace this timeless message and confidently prepare for the glorious day when Christ returns for His church.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Ephesians 5:14) "Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light." (Matthew 25:1-5) (1) "Then the kingdom of heaven, shall be likened ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Isaiah 65:13, Matthew 25:11, Matthew 25:16, 1 Peter 4:17, Luke 12:40, Revelation 9:7, Matthew 13:35-37, Ephesians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wheat And Weeds

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 21, 2020

Why is there evil in the world? The world is a mixture of good and evil. Let’s discuss the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds in Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

Why is there evil in the world? The world is a mixture of good and evil. Let’s discuss the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds in Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Good & Evil

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 24, 2020

Life has a thin dividing line between good and evil

The pathway of life can be quite narrow and rocky in places. Symmetrically speaking, one side of the path could be considered as good, the other side as evil. While they oppose each other in substance, they are both necessary in the overall formation in our existence. It is important to note that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Eternal Treasures

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 24, 2020

Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52.

Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52. The Kingdom of Heaven is … (Matthew 13:31 NKJV) The kingdom of heaven is like a small seed. It will grow large. Like leaven it affects ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Baptist

What About Fake Christians?

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020

Fresh, relevant approach to the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Focuses on the gospel for people whose life doesn't match their churchgoing, and how to reach them. Practical references to church history as well.

WHAT ABOUT FAKE CHRISTIANS?—Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Does it bother you when you see and hear prominent personalities act like God is their best buddy, while they live very ungodly lives? Politicians, athletes, superstar performers—all say, “God bless,” and identifying themselves as Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 14, 2020

The meaning of this parable is found when one realizes where the field is where the good and bad seed are sown.

The Parable of the wheat and the Tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares is one of the better known parables of Jesus. A parable is a story which something common was used to illustrate a deeper and spiritual truth. An example of this is the Parable of the Sower which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-36, 1 Corinthians 3:6, Matthew 28:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wheat And The Darnel

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 18, 2020

In Church we will often find both wheat and Darnel growing side by side in the pews.Should we try to root the Darnel out and purify the church so we only have wheat (as we of course perceive it)

Mt 13:24-43 I came across this interesting story. I cannot vouch for its authenticity however but it makes a good point. Story: A man was stopped at a traffic light and when the light turned green he was distracted and didn’t budge. The lady in the car behind him started honking her horn again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Anglican

Maybe We Need To Listen To Saint Paul Tell Us The Value Of Moaning Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 19, 2020

The Spirit of God will help each of us, if we ask, to pray that the Will of God is always done on earth as it is in heaven, and to work together so that is accomplished in our day.

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2020 The Plague Year Homilies I suppose if you walked into our chapel to pray one day, and found somebody kneeling or bowing down and giving off profound and continuous moans, you’d either call the rectory or EMS. But let me just throw a few realities at you: the entire ...read more

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

Denomination: Catholic

Hold Up On That Roundup!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 20, 2020

Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the weeds to reveal characteristics of the Kingdom of God. God's kingdom isn't obsessed with judgment and eradicating evil, and neither should we.

July 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Hold Up on that Roundup! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. My father loved tending a garden and he passed that love along to me. When I was about 7 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Weeds Among The Wheat

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 24, 2020

We may see a lot of destruction and evil around us, but God uses it all to bless His people in ways we might not recognize.

Opening and Introduction There’s a lot of terrible things going. It seems like every time I turn on the news, I see another act of violence, another senseless act of destruction, and the continuing sickness of the COVID-19 virus. In just this past week, I’ve read about • a man shot and killed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Lutheran