Sermons on Mattityahu 10:29:

Theology Of The Cross

Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008

The problem in our society is that we have become a people who focus upon the Theology of Glory—a casual in vogue religion that demands nothing and promises everything—instead of a society that lives the Theology of the Cross.

Sermon for Matthew 10:24-39 June 22nd 2008 This past week I had the wonderful opportunity to spend time with seven of our confirmation kids at Lutheran Hills. The morning hours they were stuck with me, where I was to teach them something important about our faith. But what? Where do I begin? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

A Messiah Who Sends Part 3: The Attitude Of A Messenger Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2010

As followers of Jesus in a world contrary to His Kingdom, we are to focus our attention on Him.

A Messiah Who Sends Part 3: The Attitude of a Messenger Text: Matt. 10:24-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: We need to be like the 84 year old grandmother who fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the old family home. Her 4 children lived n the same town, but she rarely called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42

Denomination: Methodist

Part 16 - Matthew 10:21-42 - Got To Get A Message To You. Hold On, Hold On! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 22, 2010

Matthew 10:23 says "I tell you the truth, the Son of Man will return before you have reached all the towns of Israel." Reminds me of that song by the Bee Gees in 1968 "I've Gotta Get a Message to You. Hold on! Hold on!"

Part 16 - Matthew 10:21-42 - GOT TO GET A MESSAGE TO YOU. HOLD ON, HOLD ON! I recently read of a teenager in Florida in America who fled for her life from her Muslim family after she converted to Christianity. Fathima Rifqa Bary says her family will murder her in what is known as an "HONOUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:21-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Response To Persecution

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010

Jesus promised us persecution, though we have not experience a great deal in the US. But those days will change. How should we respond?

Passage: Matthew 10:17-33 Intro: Wartime is different than peacetime. 1. war has it’s rules, but when the purpose is killing the enemy, the rules only limit the how. PP Geneva Convention 2. terrorism has introduced a whole new element of modern warfare. 3. use of civilians as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Designed For Discipleship Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Oct 4, 2010

This message outlines our discipleship process and encourages people to commit to discipleship.

This past Wednesday I got to experience something I never have before. The kids were out of school, so I made arrangements for Jamison and I to grab some lunch to-go from the grocery store. We drove out towards Wellman and pulled into a field. We ate lunch there with a few others and then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Spread The Love

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 15, 2011

God cares for all things, no matter how big or how small they are: Huge mountains, microscopic cells and everything in between.

1. GOD CARES - What matters? - People that matter? - Ideas that matter? - Things that matter (enormous, large, small, teeny tiny)? - God cares for all things, no matter how big or how small they are: Huge mountains, microscopic cells and everything in between - God cares for us so much, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Congregational

Reproduce Yourself

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Do you know the very first command God gave mankind right after He created them in His image? Be fruitful and multiply. The ultimate goal of Jesus when he came to the earth in the flesh was to save mankind who in a sense fell out of His image through sin.

Do you know the very first command God gave mankind right after He created them in His image? Be fruitful and multiply. The ultimate goal of Jesus when he came to the earth in the flesh was to save mankind who in a sense fell out of His image through sin. He had to be the perfect sacrifice. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42

Are We God's Pets? Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 13, 2009

An outreach sermon contrasting the relationships humans have with pets to God’s desire for all his children to know him as Father.

PETS – are we God’s pets ? Bible vs – Matt 10:29-33 For those of you who know me you are probably wondering why I am talking about pets. Let me start by saying that I do know something about animals – I’ve eaten quite a considerable amount in my time. My favourite animal would have to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jun 13, 2008

No matter what happens in the course of our daily lives, we can be confident that today and tomorrow are in God’s gracious hands.

Lectionary 12 A Matthew 10:24-39 There is an old, old story that is told about a couple that were walking out of church one Sunday morning when the wife suddenly turned to her husband and said to him, “John, did you see the strange hat Mrs. O’Brien was wearing in Church today?” Without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Stating The Truth

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jun 16, 2008

Stating the truth is a goal for most Christians. This is what sparked the reformation. And one of the events that is turning point in the reformation is the presentation of the Augsburg Confession, which is a statement of how important God is and that Je

Today we are remembering an important and significant event for Christians and for us as Lutherans. It is when a group of lay political leaders publicly read and supported what was stated in the Augsburg Confession. On this day, 476 years ago, at around 3 o’clock in the afternoon on the 25 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

"Losing To Win"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2008

Following Jesus is dangerous but worth the risk.

Matthew 10:24-39 “Losing to Win” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This week’s Gospel Lesson picks up where we left off last Sunday. Jesus had been traveling through all the towns and villages teaching and preaching the good news of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Not Afraid

Contributed by Mick Court on Jun 22, 2008

This sermon explores fears and a response from God.

Can you hear the chorus sung between the verses in today’s Gospel? It is one of the most constant choruses echoing through all of scripture. “Do not be afraid. I am with you.” “Do not be afraid” follows songs to people being called, songs to people being sent forth, and songs to people being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

They Can't Kill The Sparrow's Soul

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 3, 2009

Proposition: God cares deeply for you and the life to which he has called you, therefore you can be confident that you are in God’s will regardless of the situation being faithful has caused you to be in.

Placing the passage in context: Jesus has given his twelve disciples authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every sickness and disease. As he sends them out into their first experience as evangelists, he gives them very specific instructions: 1. They are to proclaim “the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Mind Full Or Soul Full?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 2, 2008

❶ Mind Full, of life & it’s problems OR ❷ Soul Full HOW? 1. BE PEACEFUL 2. BE BOASTFUL 3. BE THANKFUL 4. BE JOYFUL 5. BE FAITHFUL

(USE SONG "His Eye Is On the Sparrow) Chester-born and raised in Philadelphia, Ethel Waters was an African-American jazz singer and actress of legendary stature. Born in horrendous conditions, she triumphed over all adversity with the sheer power of her will and talent to become both a Broadway and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Our Valuable Life Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Oct 9, 2009

Many of us have allowed our lives to become so full, we loose sight of the important things. We get so busy with work, school, children, sports or hobbies, that we forget that God put us here for a purpose, and when we know that purpose and fulfill it, w

Matthew 10: 29-31: "Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30. "But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31. "Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 6: 25-34: "Therefore I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible