Sermons about Matthew 13:16-20

The Sower

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Kingdom of heaven is like seed being sown. This includes seed sown is us to yield a harvest and us being sown as well.

Introductory Considerations 1. How could anyone not understand? The message of salvation is a simple one. The story of God’s great persistent love for us and the story of our rebellion. 2. And yet there are times when we try to share what it means with others and somehow they don’t understand - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Receptive Are You?

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 2, 2000

based on 170 ratings

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The four types of ground Jesus spoke of in Mt 13:18-23 are likened to four personality types seen in people.

HOW RECEPTIVE ARE YOU? © 2000 Mark Beaird Text: Matthew 13:18-23 n President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening he decided to find out whether anybody was paying attention to what he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Right Kind Of Dirt

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

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What about all the people who at one time professed faith in Jesus Christ but who now seem to have little interest in the things of the Lord?

I've made my choice," wrote the basketball star. "I love Jesus Christ and I try to serve Him to the best of my ability. How about you?" No, those are not the words of David Robinson, A. C. Green or any other Christian currently playing in the NBA. That testimony is from a tract written thirty years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Tested By Persecution Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 4, 2000

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Message shows how God uses trials to allow our faith to be tested.

Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church “But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Of The Receptive

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

based on 178 ratings

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The parable of the sower shows us how we are to receive the good news of Jesus Christ

A Kingdom of the Receptive Matthew 13.1-17 September 14, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Ben Franklin’s Field of Plaster: Ben Franklin was known for his outrageous experiments, one such experiment revealed that plaster could be sown with crops to help them grow, when he shared his discovery ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Sower & The Seed - The Wheat & The Tares

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on May 15, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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Understanding the meaning of The Sower& The Seed,The Wheat & The Tares

Biblical Reference: Matthew 13:10-40 The Sower and The Seed: ------------------------------------- There are those who sow Godly Seeds and those who sow Seeds of Deception and evil and there is a separation of the Godly and the unGodly. The Seed of the Word of God was Sown and yet it didn’t take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-40, John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Your Heart Listen

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2001

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This sermon is on the parable of the sower and deals with how well we listen to the word of God. My wife and I preached this together.

Does Your Heart Listen? 9:30 3/25/93 Text Matthew 13:1-22 Psalm 1 Hebrews 12:1-12 .ls2 RICK How is it that two people can come hear the same preacher, sit on the same pew, and listen to the same message each week, yet one of them grows by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-22, Matthew 13:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Is This Kingdom? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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Both John the Baptist and Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom of God. What was this good news? That the kingdom of God is near! As I discovered this I realized, wow there is something really important about this kingdom! Looking further in the New

Where is this kingdom? Part 1 Text: Matt 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" 11 He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Is Your Soil

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Dec 9, 2003

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I describe four types of soil in Matthew 13 with an emphasis on changing the condition of our soil.

When Watching the Krispy Kreme Donut machine, or as I like to call it the “Dream Machine.” I noticed something that made me very upset. At the end of the conveyer they were throwing away a bunch of the donuts. First there is the dough plopper that makes the doughnut shape. But as I watched I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Vs. The Church

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

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Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Matthew 13:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Participation In The Process Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

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Since we are God’s method, we need to be aware of God’s process. Sometimes He uses us to cultivate the soil of people’s lives. Other times, we have the opportunity to sow by sharing the gospel message. And, on occasion, we have the privilege of partici

Participating in the Process Rev. Brian Bill 2/18/01 I want to begin with a test this morning. Q: Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain on earth? A: Mount Everest, it just hadn’t been discovered. Q: A child is born in Boston to parents who were both born in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons Why The Kingdom Of God Remains A Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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Let us remember that unless we use what we have we will eventually lose our understanding of God’s will and truth. It is a basic, fundamental law of life. That is the great principle upon which God operates to govern human lives and human history. "To him

Isaiah 65:2.Reasons Why The Kingdom of God Remains a Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many 1. Truth is only understood when it is perceived through spiritual eyes. (I Cor. 2:14-16) Unless a person has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ they will consider the talk about the kingdom of God as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Will To Know Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 28, 2002

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It is only as we exercise a healthy will toward God and His Word that we will be able to know and do what is best for us in all of life’s circumstances.

Matthew 13:1-23 A Will to Know Introduction In last week’s message, I spoke about the human will and the role it plays in our lives as we move toward or away from the will of God for our lives. Each of us has been given a free will to exercise, and God’s desire is that we exercise it toward Him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Esperando Una Cosecha Abundante

Contributed by Samuel Malave on Jan 2, 2003

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La iglesia tiene 4 tipos de terrenos. Esos terrenos indican como los miembros reciben la palabra.

Registro Biblico: Mateo 13: 1-23 Predica de: Rev. Samuel Malavé al Tabernáculo de Vida A/D Fecha: 12/1/02 Versiculo Clave: Mateo 13: 23 Introducción: De acuerdo con los agricultures una semilla debe morir y podrirse para entonces retoñar y dar a luz un renuevo. La semilla que no muere o se ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Form Of Discipleship Of Jesus (1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

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Discipleship was not simply a program through which Jesus ran the disciples. Discipleship was life.

In the New Testament mathethes occurs only in the Gospels and Acts. The term occurs at least 230 times in the Gospels and 28 times in Acts. The usage is characterized by the fact that mathethes denotes the men and women who have attached themselves to Jesus as their master. Acts has an absolute ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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