Matthew 7:12-12:12 Sermon Illustrations, Free Preaching Ideas on Matthew 7:12-12:12

Pride

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 9, 2018

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Muhammad Ali, the great wrestler was never known for being a kind person. Once he was on an airplane and he often said, “I'm the greatest.” The airhostesses looked at him and saw he didn't have his seatbelt fastened. She said to him, “Mr. Ali, you'll have to fasten your seatbelt.” Ali ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29, Philippians 2:3

Tags: Pride, Pride Destroys, Pride And Humility

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Minister And A Day Off His Rocker

Contributed by James Snyder on Oct 5, 2019

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I was tootling along one day last week, quite focused on getting my business for the day done. In fact, I was feeling good about the progress I was making with my “to-do list.” Nothing is more satisfying to me than the sense of being in control of my schedule. I love checking off items on my “to-do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:28

Tags: Faith, Love, Trust, Hope, Surrender (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Easy Yoke

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 15, 2020

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A yoke was a wooden frame which was put on the backs of animals and around their necks joining the two animals for a common task, such as plowing or pulling a load. If you were yoked with Jesus Christ, who do you think would "pull the load"? Obviously the Lord. And so in order to manifest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 11:28-30

Tags: Discipleship, Beatitudes, Christian Life, Surrender, Yoke, Following Jesus (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Missing!!!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 15, 2020

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Two young boys in a Christian school had been continually mis-behaving and were sent to the principal’s office on several occasions. The principal knew what they really needed was to have God in their lives, so she brought the first boy in and set him down. “I want to ask you a question. Where is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 46:10, John 3:16, Romans 5:8

Tags: Humor, God's Love, Guilt, Unconfessed Sin, Confusion (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Value?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2020

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Matthew 16:25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? A boy asked a wise man: WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29, Matthew 16:25

Tags: Value, Mirror

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Searching For A Sunday School Teacher

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 2, 2020

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When I was the Sunday School director for the church I belonged to in New Mexico over 30 years ago, I remember asking one gentleman, an older, and supposedly a mature Christian, if he would teach a Sunday School class. I received the standard "churchy" answer I have heard time and time ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12, Matthew 9:35-38, John 4:34-38, Luke 10:2

Tags: Outreach, Sunday School, Witnessing, Serving, Teachers (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 11, 2020

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Freedom: “You feel you were hedged in you dream of escape; but beware of mirages. Do not run or fly away in order to get free: rather dig in the narrow place which has been given you; you will find God there and everything. God does not float on your horizon, he sleeps in your substance. Vanity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Tags: Freedom, Future, Self

Denomination: Pentecostal

Circuit Riders

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

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In the early years, Circuit riders were most often lay preachers without formal education. They were young, poor, and, for the most part, single. Traveling thousands of miles a year. Though circuit riders eventually represented many different denominations but none were more aggressive or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35

Tags: Personal Sacrifice, Teaching And Preaching

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bug! Bug! Where’s The Bug?

Contributed by James Snyder on Nov 14, 2020

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As far back as I can remember, every time I would leave the house, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage would say, "Be careful. Drive safely." It’s as though she doesn’t think I could drive carefully without giving me some instructions. I think it has become just a routine for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Tags: Harmony, Mistakes, Together

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Servant Of God

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 11, 2021

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There was once a servant of God, who had gotten very depressed and tired and went to sleep. He had a vision of an ugly, unlikable frog coming towards him. In the beginning, he didn’t like it. However, the frog followed him, and, whenever he turned around, it was behind him. Finally, when man of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Tags: Tired, Crown, Vision

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgement And Mercy - 2 Sides Of The Same Coin

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 27, 2021

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Mercy and Judgement are two sides of the same coin – We often put different parts of God’s character (attributes) into conflict. If we declare God as merciful, can He still bring righteous judgement? Let me share an example to help you understand the connection between mercy and judgment. If you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 7:13-14

Tags: Mercy, Judgment, Attributes Of God

Denomination: Methodist

The Boat

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on May 13, 2021

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A seeker decides to meditate alone, away from his place. He takes his boat out to the middle of the lake, moors it there, closes his eyes and begins his meditation. After a few hours of undisturbed silence, he suddenly feels the bump of another boat colliding with his own. With his eyes still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Tags: Anger, Boat

Denomination: Other

Pardoned Fugitive

Contributed by Roger Byrd on Jul 17, 2021

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He was an unlikely criminal. In the difficult days after World War I, many veterans like Robert Elliot Burns had taken to “riding the rails” in search of work. A native of New Jersey, Burns had found the times very trying so when a friend told him of a job, he immediately agreed. The problem was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Tags: Pardon, Historical

Denomination: Baptist

Ang Bangka

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Dec 26, 2021

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Ang bangka Mateo 8:23-27 Nagpasya ang isang naghahanap na magnilay-nilay, malayo sa kanyang lugar. Inilabas niya ang kanyang bangka sa gitna ng lawa, itinapon ito doon, ipinikit ang kanyang mga mata at sinimulan ang kanyang pagmumuni-muni. Matapos ang ilang oras na walang humpay na katahimikan, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Tags: Seeker, The Boat

Denomination: Other

El Barco

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Dec 26, 2021

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El barco Mateo 8: 23-27 Un buscador decide meditar solo, lejos de su lugar. Lleva su bote al medio del lago, lo amarra allí, cierra los ojos y comienza su meditación. Después de unas horas de silencio imperturbable, de repente siente el golpe de otro bote chocando con el ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Tags: Seeker, The Boat

Denomination: Other

Compassion, Lack Of

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2022

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Reading a book called Compassion: A Reflection on the Christian life and the book said, “Compassion is neither our central concern nor our primary stance in life. What we really desire is to make it in life, to get ahead, to be first, to be different. We want to forge our identifies by carving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Tags: Compassion, Competitive, Pain, Suffering

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unsung Heroines-Peter’s Mother-In-Law

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 14, 2022

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Introduction: She’s only mentioned once, but in three of the Gospels. Look what happened to this lady after she received healing from Jesus! Text: Here are the texts from each of the Gospels where this event is mentioned: Matthew 8:14-15, KJV: 14 And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15, Mark 1:29-31, Luke 4:38-39

Tags: Healings, Unsung Heroines, Ministering

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Overtakes The Boat - Matthew 8:23-27

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 19, 2022

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FEAR OVERTAKES THE BOAT Matthew 8 v 23-27 “When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him Matt 8:24 and behold, there arose a great storm in the sea so that the boat was covered with the waves but He Himself was asleep, and they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Save us, Lord. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Tags: Security, Fear, Authority

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like A Rolling Stone

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Aug 29, 2022

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Bob Dylan is considered one of the greatest song writers of all time. In 1965 he wrote "Like a Rolling Stone" - one of his most popular songs. It has been acclaimed as the greatest lyric ever written. "Like a Rolling Stone" is statistically the most acclaimed song of all time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42, Philippians 3:7-14

Tags: Community, Identity, Purpose, Loneliness, Meaning Of Life (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"lord, Lord."

Contributed by Darrell Campbell on Sep 19, 2022

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The famous evangelist Billy Sunday once was quoted as saying, "Going to church by itself will not make you a Christian, no more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Tags: False Profession, Discipleship

Denomination: Baptist

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