Sermons on Mattityahu 10:37:

Casey

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

While serving at a church in middle Tennessee, I was emailed out of the blue by a young woman names Casey (named change for privacy), who was looking for answers. This sermon is a restructuring of my response to her.

Casey Introduction--Casey’s Story (Saturday, September 28): ?“Hello. My name is Casey. Let me start by letting you know a little about myself as far as religious belief. Growing up I was raised to believe that God and Jesus were our saviors. I went to a Baptist church and was even baptized. As I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14, John 14:15-17, Ephesians 2:8-10, Isaiah 64:6, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Mark 10:17-22, Matthew 10:34-39, Revelation 3:20, James 4:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Follow Jesus, Or Follow The World

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 4, 2015

The focus of our discipleship is on our relationship to Jesus. To be worthy of Christ we are to put him first in all family relations. To be worthy of Christ we are to take up our cross and identify with him.

An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled, “Stop! Acts 2:38 (Repent and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Anglican

Insults

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 21, 2017

How do we handle insults and family opposition to us being a Christian?

Intro Are we men and women of God or mice? Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world push us around and tell us to be quiet about our faith? Goal Let’s learn to be courageous disciples. Plan Let’s examine Matthew 10:24-39 and how to stand up against opposition to our faith like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Baptist

Its Boldly Thrown Out There--"Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2017

The Cross allows us to "deny oneself" from pure self interest to serve a higher purpose. It's a way for us to continually do a self check, and for us to be sanctified.

13A There is a story by Guy de Maupassant titled "The Necklace." The Necklace is a tale of a young woman named Mathilde who wishes she was rich and also wishes she was accepted in higher social circles. However, her husband is an ordinary French citizen without the resources to fulfill her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42

Denomination: Catholic

Nuestra Cruz Nos Da Poder

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 28, 2017

Tomar la cruz es un acto intencional

3A Existe una historia titulada "El Collar", acerca de una señora que sueña con ser dama de la alta sociedad francesa; ella quiere vivir en una casa con toda clase de lujos, pero su realidad es otra muy diferente, ella vive en un pueblo pequeño. Esta senora pidió prestado a una rica amiga suya, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42

Denomination: Catholic

Sword, Suffering, And Shame

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 4, 2017

It is not easy following Jesus. We can lose friendships, our family, and endure hardships and heartache. Jesus tells us in Matthew 10 that these things will happen, and that we look to Him when they do.

In High School, one of my favorite teachers was Mr. Smith. I enjoyed his humor, his teaching styles, and his supportiveness. I also really enjoyed him as a soccer coach. I know I was one of his favorite students too, as he once said that in a class. He was instrumental in getting me a $2,000 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39, Micah 7:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Sacrifice & The Christianish Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

Third message in a Summer Sunday series drawn from the book "Christianish" by Mark Steele

Summer Sunday Series “Christianish” Part 3- Sacrifice & the Christianish Introduction: So, three weeks ago we kicked off this Summer Sunday Series by asking, “Are you Christianish?” And by Christianish we mean having the appearance of Christianity (in certain areas of your life), but not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Apostolic

The Cost To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2019

Jesus had revealed much about the difficulty and opposition the disciples would face as they sought to serve Him. Finally, He revealed their service would also require personal sacrifice - it would come at a cost.

The Cost to Serve Matthew 10: 34-39 Jesus had revealed much to the disciples regarding what they could expect as they answered the call to proclaim the Good News. He warned that the task would not be easy, many would reject them, and they would face opposition along the way. However, in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Detailed, Multi-Part Look At Biblical Marriage And Divorce Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 20, 2019

Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that a Born-Again Christian will ever have.

Marriage is the most HOLY thing they will ever do. Marriage is about living in harmony, commonality, and agreement, which is impossible without both partners being Born-Again (See 2 Cor 6:14-7-2). It should be entered into just like the High Priest entering into the Holy of Holies - with reverent ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-17, Romans 7:2-3, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 1 Corinthians 7:10-17, Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Peter 3:1-7, Matthew 10:34-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"i Have More Important Things To Do Than Come To Church." Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 7, 2019

Is church really worth our time? Our time is inherently valuable so we want to make sure that we are spending our time on things that have value. Is church one of them?

The 9-5, Monday-Friday, 40 hour per week, weekends off work week seems to be a thing of the past for many people. Various start times and shifts throughout the day and night, rotating schedules and “on call” demands have certainly redefined what a “normal” work week looks like. You combine that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Matthew 10:28-39, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Rewards As A Christian.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 8, 2020

A place where we practice what we preach.

Your rewards as a Christian. Matthew 10: 32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. 34 Think not that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Worth Dying For? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 14, 2020

Easter sermon that asks "Who would you die for?" and, more importantly, in the shadow of the cross, "Who would die for you?"

Hanging on the cross … between Heaven and earth … what did Jesus see? He saw two other men … criminals … one to His left and one on His right … being crucified with Him. He saw His Roman executioners gambling over his clothing, indifferent to His suffering. He saw the religious leaders, who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-30, Matthew 27:42, Matthew 27:40, Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 2:34-35, Mark 10:29-30, Revelation 7:9, Romans 12:10-18, Romans 5:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Confessing Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 6, 2020

Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples?

Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples? Let’s examine confessing Jesus in the midst of opposition in Matthew 10:24-39. “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Baptist

"Discipleship” Matthew 10:24-39

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 18, 2020

If, Men if you want to be the Best Father Be the Best Disciple.

1. Following Jesus is not for the faint of heart, either before or after Pentecost (e.g., Acts 5:41-42). In 9:35–11:1, Jesus instructs his disciples by example and by words what it means to follow him. He tells them why he is sending them out. Out of compassion he sends : “The harvest is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Methodist

Lose Your Life To Find The Life (Thirteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2020

As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I focus on many temporary things rather than focusing on Christ’s mission to build the Kingdom of God on this earth permanently.

Reflection Lose Your Life to Find the Life There was a priest, who was transferred from a parish. On his farewell day, he spoke for 45 minutes blowing his own trumpet that I have done this, I have done that, I started this, I started that. I went around preaching in many parishes and they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 2 Kings 4:14-16, Romans 6:3-4, Romans 6:8-11, Matthew 10:37-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other