Sermons on Mattityahu 9:36:

Why Were You Chosen

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 25, 2019

We are chosen by God to become workers in the fields for God to reap a great harvest among the lost.

Why Were You Chosen 1 Samuel 10:17-24 Matthew 9:35-38 Ephesians 2:8-10 August 25, 2019 Have you ever been chosen for something that caught you completely off guard and you were surprised by it? One day a man by the name of Saul went looking for his father’s donkeys that had been lost. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:17-24, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Harvest Is Truly Plentiful (But The Laborers Are Few) Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 2, 2020

It is important to be about the Lord's business till He comes. Why? Because the harvest is great, but will go to waste if there are no or too few laborers to bring it in.

We have been looking at what we are supposed to do while waiting for Jesus’ return. As we examined over the past two weeks the parable Jesus told concerning a nobleman who left ten Minas with his servants prior to leaving for a distance country to receive a kingdom (Luke 19:11-27). The charge the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, John 4:35

Denomination: Baptist

Help Wanted

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2016

Jesus sees a great haravest but few workers

“Help Wanted!” Matthew 9:35-38 David P. Nolte Harvest. Both a joy and a trial! I speak from experience after helping harvest hazelnuts for Childers’ Hazelnut Haven. Having been surprised by the prolific crop and being without harvest equipment we did it the good old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipleship: A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 26, 2020

One of the central marks of discipleship is to serve in Christ's name.

March 25, 2020 Sermon Series 2020: Discipleship Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 11:27-30; Matthew 9:35-38 Discipleship: A Servant’s Heart Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme during Lent this year is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30, Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Lutheran

A Commission Of Compassion

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2020

A wake-up call to the Church.

A COMMISSION OF COMPASSION. Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-8. The first thing we notice as we look at this introduction to what has been styled ‘The Little Commission’ (as distinct from the better known ‘Great Commission’ of Matthew 28:18-20) is that all true Christian mission is based in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compassion

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 15, 2020

Jesus showed compassion , but what is compassion?

1. What is compassion? Matthew 9:35-38 • Verse 36 of today’s text reads: “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” So Jesus had compassion. But what is it? • Definitions for compassion include feeling sorrow for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

Death By Despair

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2020

Christians are to preach Christ's peace and the hope He brings to a hopeless, despairing world.

“Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Marriage Covenant Between God And His People Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 4, 2020

What is the end we are pursuing as a nation as we work our way out of this prison?

Tuesday of the 14th Week in Course 2020 Plague Year Homilies The prophet Hosea saw more clearly than many of the other Israelite prophets that the many problems facing the breakaway kingdom of Israel boiled down to infidelity. The covenant that God had made with them in the desert hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:32-38, Luke 11:15, Hosea 8:3-14

Denomination: Catholic

The Abundant Mission

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 14, 2020

Am I ready to take a step for the mission of Jesus surrendering and driving out my own evil spirit, so that I can be a fruitful labour harvesting in the Gospel of the Kingdom?

Reflection The Abundant Mission Matthew 9:32-38 A demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He drives out demons by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:32-38

Denomination: Other

God’s Haven For The Hapless (Father's Day 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Our God is our Heavenly Father who seeks to carry on his ministry through our parents whom He has willed to guide us in the way that we should go so that we will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6).

GOD’S HAVEN FOR THE HAPLESS Text: Matthew 9:35- 38, 10:1- 8 Lou Holtz once said Win is an acronym for “What’s important now? …. The WIN strategy is applicable in times of prosperity as it is during a depression. ” (Lou Holtz. Wins, Losses and Lessons. New York: William Morrow (an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Great Commission In Perfect Execution

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 15, 2025

Evangelism is the great commission of Christ. He executed it perfectly and left behind a legacy for us to follow

Jesus is the perfect role model for the work of evangelism that we can find in the Bible. In modern day’s church, there are so many workshops and training being offered to people to be equipped for the work of evangelism. In Jesus’ day there were no such things available, instead there was only one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Praying For Lost Friends Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2025

God designed the work of evangelism to happen through prayer. Think of prayer as a street or a boulevard. Evangelism must travel down the street called prayer.

This morning, I want to reintroduce you to something that has the potential to impact your friends and family for all of eternity. I want to see you make an impact on those closest to you through a simple campaign called Prayer, Care, Share. Many of you already have this insert. If you have this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44, Matthew 13:19, Matthew 9:36, Acts 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You See?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 19, 2025

Have you ever been hit on the head and had someone take you to the emergency room and a doctor examined you?

He held up some fingers and asked you, “How many fingers do you see?” If he holds up four fingers and you see four of them, then he says you are OK. But if he holds up two and you see four of them, you have a problem. In Mark 8, this is similar to what happened. Look at verses 22-25, we read, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 20, 2025

In this final message of the Rooted series, we are called to surrender to God’s pruning, examine the fruit of our lives, and live Spirit-led, obedient lives that bear lasting fruit—becoming faithful laborers in a world ripe for the harvest.

The Harvest Matthew 9:35-38 How I love the autumn season! There's something about this time of year that stirs the soul—inviting reflection, gratitude, and wonder. The blazing heat of summer has softened into cool, gentle breezes. The air feels lighter, clearer, and even the bugs—those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Compassion Into Action Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 6, 2025

We won’t serve people, or live as sent ones, until we see people like Jesus did.

Putting Compassion into Action Matthew 9:35-38 Rev. Brian Bill October 4-5, 2025 Earlier this year, during what’s called the Kumbh Mela festival, an estimated 400 million Hindus gathered over 45 days at the Ganges River in India. This is the largest religious festival on earth. People came from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist