Sermons on San Mateo 13:33:

Universal Forces

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

The big picture of what God is doing in the world, and the opposition arrayed against him, is played out for us in this parable and it's explanation

Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Intro: Global impact of this hunk of ice that broke off of Antarctica. PP huge iceberg from space PP further out photo PP whole of Antarctica 1. we can get very nervous about things when we talk about global scale. 2. but talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like Leaven Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 1, 2010

Part of my summer preaching series this week we look at the impact the Kingdom of Heaven has on the world

6 The Kingdom of Heaven is Like Yeast For seven of the eight parables that Jesus began with the line “The Kingdom of Heaven, or the Kingdom of God is like. . .” he used everyday events that were happening around those he was teaching, outside, but in one instance he took them out of the fields and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Messiah's Battle Plan Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 2, 2010

We can face our daily battle because our Commander and Chief, King Jesus, gives us confidence.

A Messiah's Battle Plan Text: Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: They tell a story of Napoleon, that, on the eve of a great battle, he would summon his generals into his presence. One by one they would pass from an ante-room into the chamber where Napoleon waited. Each man as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Methodist

A Messiah Who Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2010

The incredible power of the Gospel ought to make a radical difference in your life and the lives of those around you.

A Messiah Who Makes a Difference Text: Matt. 13:31-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Charles Spurgeon, known as "The Prince of Preachers," said, "The faith which saves is not one single act done and ended on a certain day: it is an act continued and persevered in throughout the entire life of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Into The Weeds Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 18, 2010

Why does evil exist in the world and what are we to do about it? Jesus tells a good story and has some sober advice as we look at ourselves - are we weeds or wheat?

Today we are going to talk about three parables that give us an idea of the effect of the gospel in the world. Last time we looked at the parable of the sower, which describes how the individual is or is not open to the gospel. Now we turn outward to look at how the gospel spreads. First century ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Wheat And Weeds

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

In Matthew 13:24-30, Jesus tells a parable that helps us understand. It’s a parable that answers this very question, If the kingdom of God is here, why is there still evil?

Wheat and Weeds 6/01/08 AM Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 Introduction Turn with me to the Gospel of Matthew. Do you know what Matthew is trying to get across in this gospel? Do you know the truth he was trying to share? Matthew wrote this book because he wants us to know this one basic truth: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeds, Weeds, And Growth

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 19, 2008

To be a strong church we must include the "weeds" of society

Matt 13:24-43 – “Seeds, Weeds, and Growth” It is a pleasure to be here with you in person this morning. I hear you had to sit through a rather long audio sermon of mine a couple of weeks ago. Don’t worry though lunch is very important to me as well so I promise not to keep you here too ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Why Didn't God Pull The Weeds? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2007

This 2nd parable of Christ’s tells of an enemy that sowed "weeds" in the field of the Son of Man. But in the parable Christ instructs his laborers (the angels) not to yank out the weeds? How come?

OPEN: I’m told there are only two vegetables that are “perennial” - they don’t have to be replanted to produce on their own- several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. Quiz: What are the only two vegetables that don’t have to be replanted? (Rhubarb/ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Little Seed - Big Tree Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 19, 2007

Why did the farmer in this parable plant the mustard seed? Jesus doesn’t stress the harvest from this tree... only the fact that birds come and settle in its branches. Why?

OPEN: There’s a story about a student from MIT who spent an entire summer going to the Harvard football field every day wearing a black and white striped shirt walking up and down the field for ten or fifteen minutes throwing birdseed and blowing a whistle. Then he would walk off the field. At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sleeping Giant Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 23, 2007

The Kingdom of Heaven is present and is growing here on earth, and we are God’s vessel for expanding the kingdom.

Last week we looked at one of Jesus’ favorite teachings, the kingdom of God. We discovered the kingdom of God isn’t just something which will happen in the future when Jesus returns, but God is already in the process of building his kingdom, his perfect reign on earth right now. Jesus said “the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

Real Deal Or No Deal? Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 8, 2007

Lessons from the parable of the wheat and the tares.

One of this year’s most-viewed programs...is a game show! --Hosted by Howie Mandell, each week the particpant in the game is “tempted” by the host and an invisible banker to “settle” for a guaranteed prize rather than take a risk and remain in the game by opting for a large prize, with the highest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

When God Builds A Church

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 11, 2007

Anniversary Service for church. Looks at some of the priorities of a church.

WHEN GOD BUILDS A CHURCH ROL 7th Anniversary - Read Matthew 13:31-33 In these verses we find 2 short parables, 2 earthly stories with heavenly meanings. In the first 2 verses, Jesus describes the way the Kingdom of God grows. He says, “It grows like a mustard seed. It starts off small, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Pull The Weeds?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 19, 2007

Jesus leaves "weeds" in place to grow. Why don’t we? Because God loves better than we do!

Some of Jesus’ parable is lost to us city dwellers. He was speaking to members of a much more agrarian society. They probably understood this in much more vivid terms than do we)but I think that we can learn some valuable lessons from this parable. I know that none of us here are farmers. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

We are to be loving, kind and accepting of the people God places in our lives, even though we are to be discerning and unaccepting of their sinful choices. Yet, even in this, we are to do so in love. For we do not know where that person stands with God or

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 2 The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Before we begin today, let’s make sure we are all clear about what a parable is and what the difference is between a parable and an allegory. Anyone care to give me their understanding of what a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parables Of The Mustard Seed And The Leaven Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 24, 2007

Learning all of this stuff is just a bunch of stuff if it doesn’t do something to us, change something about us and enrich those around us. If we do not bear the kind of fruit that makes people more aware of Jesus Christ just because we’re around, then a

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 3 The Parables Of The Mustard Seed And The Leaven Matthew 13:31-35 Before we begin today, I would like once again to make sure that we are all clear about what a parable is and what the difference is between a parable and an allegory. Let’s go over our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational