Sermons on Matthew 18:1-21:

Starting The Engine To Begin Forgiving Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jan 8, 2003

The second sermon in the series designed to teach people to totally forgive others who have sinned against them.

Starting the Engine to Begin How to Forgive from the Heart – Matthew 18:21-35 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On January 15, 2003 Introduction: I. There is an interesting story about Robert E. Lee after the civil war. A. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Conflict While Walking In Love

Contributed by Chad Payne on Jan 18, 2003

When the inevitable conflict arises between believers, how can we address the issue and maintain a relationship of Godly love?

Introduction: Notice the word “brother” in verse 15. This is addressed to Christians. This is dealing with believers who are in conflict. In one Peanuts comic strip, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Grace

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

Too many times we expect God’s forgiveness, but find it hard or difficult to forgive others. However, this message reminds us that we must always be willing to forgive.

GIVING GRACE Matthew 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: A. Tis the season to be jolly 1. Itfs the season of love, joy, and peace on earth, good will toward men a. Itfs also the season of long lines, credit cards, traffic jams, and short fuses b. Many grow depressed or irritable c. While some are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As Little Children

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 27, 2003

Children are important to our Lord Jesus Christ. And they should be important to us! If we do not reach them for the Lord who will? Not the world, flesh, or the devil. This message was given in honor of the children at Stateline Christian Church, Standin

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Sermon Title As Little Children By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D Before we look at our text, I must praise the little children all over the world. You have been born into a world that is full of sin, and unbelief, so do not let yourselves be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"...as I Forgave You"

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 27, 2003

This is a two-part message teaching our responsibility to forgive based on God’s forgiveness of us. This part deals with God’s forgiveness toward us.

January 12, 2002 Matthew 18:21-27 “…as I forgave you.” INTRODUCTION I want to start off with a verse this morning that is not in the text that we will be studying today. It will be the guiding principle for our services for the next several weeks, so pay close attention. The verse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer That Works

Contributed by João Cruz on Jan 28, 2003

The Bible is the manual for the prayer that works. When we pray we talk to God, when we read, like now when we are learning, God teaches us how to pray.

THE PRAYER THAT WORKS The Bible is the manual for the prayer that works. When we pray we talk to God, when we read, like now when we are learning, God teaches us how to pray. I. IF YOU HAVE A CLEAN CONSCIENCE, ASK FOR BLESSINGS. "Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22, Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

247 - Love One Another Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 8, 2003

What does "loving one another" have to do with following Christ?

Sermon Study #247 – “LOVE ONE ANOTHER” Illustrate: In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the intercom asking for a carry out at checkout register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call. As he ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Home Improvement Series: being A Forgiver

Contributed by Douglas Nieuwstraten on Oct 18, 2000

It seems to me that there is nothing quite so pure, quite so noble, quite so priestly as the act of forgiving and forgetting.

It seems to me that there is nothing quite so pure, quite so noble, quite so priestly as the act of forgiving and forgetting. My suspicion is also that most of us would say nothing is more difficult and requires such a risk than forgiving and risking being hurt again. Lee Strobbel in his book, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Forgiveness

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000

We are to forgive as Christ forgave us (the parable of the unforgiving servant).

Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/forgive.html] Before we study God’s word today, let’s take a moment to obey 1 John 1:9, by silently confessing any known sins to God. Naming our sins insures that we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Bring Reconciliation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps create fellowship between those who are estranged from God.

1. The Holy Spirit helps create fellowship between those who are estranged from God. Paul wrote, "God has reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." (2 Cor. 5:18) Ask the Lord to teach you how to be more effective in delivering the message of reconciliation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lifestyle Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 16, 2001

WE MUST LEARN TO LIVE WITHOUT BITTERNESS AND UNFORGIVENESS. IT DESTORY’S OUR JOY, PEACE, AND OUR REALTIONSHIP WITH GOD.

Title: A Lifestyle of Forgiveness Text: Mathew 18:21-35 Intro: Have you ever known someone that had a problem with forgiving? Someone that held a grudge and would not let go of it. Most likely they walked around bitter and angry most of the time. Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coming To Jesus As Children

Contributed by Doug Warren on Mar 20, 2001

ADULTS SHOULD REVIEW JESUS’ REQUIREMENTS FOR COMING TO HIM AS INDICATED IN THESE VERSES

INTRO: WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM PRECIOUS CHILDREN. THEY ARE GOD’S GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT, GOD’S ASSURANCE OF HIS INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE, AND GOD’S INSTRUMENTS OF EXAMPLE TO ADULTS. JESUS WAS TEACHING SOME STUBBORN "RELIGIONISTS" ABOUT SALVATION AND HE SEEMED TO BE UNSUCCESSFUL IN COMMUNICATING TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 22, 2001

This study looks at the incredible depth of God’s forgiveness and also His requirement for us to forgive.

God’s Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. One of the greatest challenges to human nature is the issue of forgiveness. Those who can’t forgive themselves are filled with guilt and despair, and those who won’t forgive others are filled with anger and bitterness. The most miserable people are the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18-19, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wants To Be #2? Series

Contributed by Scott Carson on Apr 10, 2001

Everyone wants to be number one, even Jesus’ disciples. What is Jesus’ attitude toward this egotistical drive.

Who wants to be #2? Matthew 18:1-4 Big Questions...Real Answers Sermon #03 “Second place is okay, if you like being first in a long line of losers.” June, 1974, then President, Richard M. Nixon’s administration was drowning in the wake of Watergate. In an attempt to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Forgive And Forget Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Apr 21, 2001

This is the eighth sermon in a series of messages based on I Corinthians 13. This series is entitled, "How to Improve Your Love Life."

The other day I saw an advertisement for Karate Lessons, and it made me think about the different lessons people usually take (Golf Lessons, Piano Lessons, Gun Saftey Lessons, etc.) But I’ve never seen an advertisement for lessons on one of the most important things we’ll ever do - lessons on how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist