Sermons on Parables Of Matthew 13:

Watch God Work

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

It is only as we take what Christ has blessed and give to others in His name that we can really stand back and Watch God Work. Let's be His hands extended and truly "feed" the multitudes the bread of life.

WATCH GOD WORK MATT. 14:13 21 This morning I want us to look at one of Christ's most important miracles...the feeding of the multitudes. This miracle is important because all four gospel writers tell about it. It is important because it happened before such a large crowd of people. Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

"Standing In The Marketplace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 20, 2014

A sermon about the graciousness of God.

"Standing in the Marketplace" Matthew 20:1-16 In many farming communities, migrant day laborers stand on corners from the early hours of the morning, waiting for someone to hire them. Workers who are standing at the corner of a park, the market, or the hardware store in the early afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

He Taught Them Many Parables (The Body’s Lamp) # 22

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

In this parable, the Lord used the image of eyesight to convey an important spiritual principle.

We all would agree that eyesight is something that is very important to all of us. Illus: Did you hear about the fellow that went to the store the other day, and he said that he was there for only about 5 minutes. When he came out, he SAW there was a motorcycle policeman writing a parking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Teaches Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 8, 2010

Jesus teaches about what it means to be a disciple.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS (Series adapted from Wiersbe’s Bible Exposition Commentary) “THE SERVANT TEACHES” MARK 3:13-4:34 OPEN When we started this series several weeks ago, we noted that Mark’s emphasis was on what Jesus did – the work résumé of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: The Author Of The Ultimate Paradigm Shift Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009

This message examines how Jesus’ teaching and treatment of people was so different from the cultural norms.

Listen to this word and think about certain adjectives that come to mind, politician. Generally words such as: crooked, dishonest, corrupt and selfish come to mind. Our experiences have stamped politicians with a social stigma that simply causes us to believe that politicians cannot be trusted. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Can Sleep When The Wind Blows

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 8, 2005

A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 The parable of the weeds and wheat

9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 "I can sleep when the Wind Blows"   24 ¶ Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Sour And Sweet Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 7

SOUR AND SWEET (MATTHEW 21:28-32) More than a decade ago Robert Haft trumpeted this famous commercial to financial success: “If you paid full price, you didn't buy it at Crown Books.” Robert was the son and heir apparent of the Dart Group founder, Herbert Haft, who made his fortune in real ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"having What It Takes:" The Parable Of The Tower

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 30, 2023

In today’s “Parables to Live By,” we will be looking at what Jesus said it takes to be His disciple in a message entitled, “Having What It Takes.” These are two parables Jesus uses in talking about real discipleship

Parables to Live By “Having What It Takes:” The Parable of the Tower Luke 14:25-33 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQpPqJo3Lio  While Jesus was traveling in the area of the Jordan River, he was approached by a rich young ruler who asked, “Good Teacher, what good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33, John 6:53-54, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Foursquare

4 Types Of Christians

Contributed by Misha Zigas on Jul 8, 2005

On the parable of the sower.

Mathew 13 By Dr M Zigas 4 types of Christians We see from this scripture of St Mathew, that Jesus spoke to the crowd with parables. He spoke in parables so as to not cast pearls before the swine, so as to not lay out a step by step process, as this, due to human nature, would come under ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted Dead Or Alive

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

A Parable of Preparedness

WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE The Bible is a book about relationships and love. Christ is the friend who “sticketh closer than a brother.” God is Father. Christ is the bridegroom and we, the church are His bride. Right now Christ is physically “absent” while He is preparing a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Kingdom? Kids’ Stuff! - Mark 10:13-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 8, 2024

Like any exclusive club, the kingdom of God has entrance requirements that exclude most people. This message shows how you can know if you are in or out, and what the implications are for your daily life.

Mark 10:13 People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 I tell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 18:15-17

A Wasted Talent

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Feb 21, 2002

If you say to someone, This is the parable of the talents what might they think you are talking about? A parable about great athletes? A parable about a great musician? A parable about a great businessman

If you say to someone, This is the parable of the talents what might they think you are talking about? A parable about great athletes? A parable about a great musician? A parable about a great businessman I could go on with others. The fact is that the word talent is derived from the word that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Of Heaven [part 1] Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 15, 2015

God answers to no authority, but he will deal gently with people until Judgment Day in order to set an example for his people. On the Day of Judgment, God will deal with the counterfeit Christians and those he judges to be evil and unrepentant at the same

Introduction: I am almost 100% sure that I am preaching to some today who are tares. Now, you think you are saved. You hope to are saved. You know the lingo of the church, you look saved and act as saved as anyone around you, but you have never really been born again. I have just one objective in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Splendor And The Suffering! (Matthew 17:1-9)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008

There is much about God and about Jesus Himself that I do not understand, but perhaps that’s because there’s a lot I’m not expected to understand and don’t need to understan...

Welcome once again to Transfiguration Sunday. We remember the transfiguration every year at about this time, though frankly it snuck up on me this year, otherwise I probably would have flicked this week’s sermon over to one of my esteemed colleagues. Indeed, up till yesterday I thought we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Forgive - Matthew 18:15-35 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 16, 2024

This message will show you how to overcome anger in your heart and soften your heart toward someone when your heart is refusing to forgive.

Matthew 18:15-35 If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35