Sermons on Matthew 12:15-29:

Angels And Demons Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

Allies and Enemies!

Over the last decade, Frank Peretti has done more to cause Christians to think about the reality of demons than any other author. He wrote several best-selling novels beginning with This Present Darkness. He followed up with Piercing the Darkness. These wildly popular novels explained the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 12:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ouch, That Hurts!

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002

Nothing is more fagile than a bruised reed or a smoldering wick. Jesus can uncover our hidden pain and bring healing to our lives.

Imagine you are in the doctor’s office. The patient has had your patience tested because it’s now 4:10 and your appointment was scheduled for 3:00. You didn’t really want to be there for your general physical; you feel just fine, but you had no choice. Nevertheless you smile as the doctor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Going Too Far

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002

What exactly does it mean to "sin against the Holy Spirit"? Why does God hold this offense to be so serious?

GOING TOO FAR Matt. 12:22-37 INTRO. (Prov. 29:1) -- He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." The Bible indicates that God has 3 points which, if you go beyond them, you go beyond the point of redemption. To exceed these points ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Baptist

Binding The Strong Man

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 24, 2002

KNOWING THE WE HAVE PROMISES AGAINST THE ENEMY OF OUR LIVES

BINDING THE STRONG MAN Mat 12:29 “Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can rob his house.” INTRO: I. ENTERING INTO THE HOUSE OF THE STRONG MAN A. The Strong Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of The Living Not Of The Dead

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

We have to understand that even if we die we are still alive in Christ Jesus

GOD OF THE LIVING, NOT OF THE DEAD (Mk. 12:26-27) 26 Now about the dead rising—have you not read in the book of Moses, in the account of the bush, how God said to him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? 27 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Broken But Not Beyond Repair

Contributed by Steven Glover on Oct 17, 2002

In the eyes of men we may be broken;however, in the eyes of Jesus we are not beyond repair.

Title: “Broken But Not Beyond Repair” Text: Isaiah 42:1-3; Matthew 12:14-21 Introduction: It would appear that a delightful word picture is found within our text. The great prophet Isaiah had been gathering the thin reeds, which grew so plentifully in the Jordan valley. The reeds were useful as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21, Isaiah 42:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Defines Servanthood

Contributed by Bobby O on Feb 4, 2001

This sermon gives us six was we can act like Jesus

“Jesus defines servant hood” Matthew 12:15-21 Transitional Sentence: In the midst the beginning of the attack of Jesus by the religious leaders, Matthew gives to us some of the outstanding characteristics of the Servant Jesus. But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Been Smoking Lately

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

God never gives up on his children, even when they are giving up on Him.

Have You been Smoking Lately? Matthew 12:18-20, "Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Weakest Link: A Matter Of Perspective Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Third part in the television series, looks at various Bible Characters sins.

Matthew 12:15-21 She is the queen of mean. The Cruella of the game show. She can be just plain nasty sometimes. While most game show hosts go out of their way to be nice to the contestants listen to some of the comments this woman has made to the guests on her show. “Who is the alien from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Pre-Eminence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 12

THE PRE-EMINENCE OF CHRIST Matthew 12 v. 1 - 21 Notice :- 1.The Pre-eminence of His worship v. 1 - 8. we see here the attack of the Pharisees (a) The source of the attack v. 2 "the Pharisees" who were devout legalists (b) The subtletly of the attack v. 2 "plucking corn was unlawful on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Pre-Eminence Of Christ's Mission Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 12

THE PRE-EMINENCE OF HIS MISSION, MESSAGE AND MOTIVATION Matthew 12 v. 22 - 50 The pre-eminence of His mission V. 22 - "Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind and dumb; and he healed him." 1. His was a mission of power v. 22 "He healed him" 2. His was a mission of peril, v. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-50

Denomination: Holiness

The Prince Of Peace Seeks Peace Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 3, 2002

Jesus demonstrates the perfect balance of a "peaceful warrior" as predicted by Isaiah

The Prince of Peace Seeks Peace Text: Matthew 12:9-21 Introduction Once upon a time the job of a soldier, the task of an army was clear-cut. We went, when our nation called us, to far away lands to defeat, destroy or drive out an enemy in order to achieve the security or political objectives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thy Kingdom Come: Still Blind And Mute Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2001

Praying for the Kingdom to come is an awesome responsibility, for some of us remain blind and mute despite Jesus’ healing, criticizing those who are different and causing divisions.

Our backyard is heavily populated. It is home to birds and bugs, to snails and occasional snakes, and most of all, our backyard is populated with moles. The turf is home to those burrowing creatures, moles. I have the twisted ankle to prove it, thanks to sinking in one of the burrows. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

When The Hereafter's Not So Sweet Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 18, 2001

Is there a hell, what is hell like and why is hell necessary?

Over time some things lose their usefulness, they become obsolete. Just like 8-track tapes, Disneyland e-tickets, turntables, and typewriters. In our modern world these things have become artifacts of days gone by. And not only do things outgrow their usefulness, but ideas do as well. For instance, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2, Matthew 12:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having A Bad Day?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him.

Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him. Intro.: 1. Everybody has a "bad day" every now and then. a. You know the sort of day we're talking about--a day when NOTHING goes right! 1) Shoestring breaks; get a run in pantyhose; 10 tries to get tie right. 2) Maybe you miss the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21