Sermons on Casting Pearls:

The Spirit Of The Law Part 4

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2023

Let's discuss wrong judgment, right judgment and God's judgment in Matthew 7.

As we continue the Sermon on the Mount and the Spirit of the law, Jesus explains wrong judgment, right judgment and God’s judgment in Matthew 7. Wrong Judgment Should Christians severely judge others or unfairly find fault? Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. For with whatever judgment you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Judge Not, But Discern Wisely Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 15, 2023

Jesus warned about the problems associated with criticizing others, and of the need to do some spiritual self-examination before passing judgement. He then said that we need to use discernment when dealing with some people.

This morning, we are going to look at the problem of judging others. The definition for the word “judge” that applies to our passage means, “to form a judgment or opinion” and to “decide upon critically.”(1) The key word here is “critically,” for when we judge others we are often being “critical” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 6, 2005

A look at the believers wedding feast

The Wedding Feast Matthew 22:2 – 14 Verses 2-4 “The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2-14

Denomination: Baptist

Wish We All Been Ready

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2024

My wish is that everyone would receive Jesus as Savior and Lord, The story of the 5 foolish virgins is so sad. They ran out of oil. Oil represents the Holy Spirit. We need to be ready.

WISH WE ALL HAD BEEN READY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *Getting Ready to Leave This World Laying up my treasures in that Home above, Trusting fully, trusting in the Savior's love Doing what I can for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:20, Matthew 25:1-11, Matthew 7:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power Up Kingdom Living Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 10, 2023

In Matthew Jesus frames up the Jesus Life by speaking about the Kingdom of God. Not a physical kingdom with walls, a castle, and a throne. It is a spiritual Kingdom. Jesus is our King.

Power Up Kingdom Living   Matthew 13:31-51 Introduction Power Up - it’s what we need to do when our spiritual batteries get low. We need to connect to the power source, overcome temptation, use the power of influence, exercise the spiritual disciplines, and escape judgmentalism in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Big Specks And Little Logs

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 3, 2013

At the very heart of hypocrisy is the abiity to spot a speck in another person's eye while being blind to the log in one's own eye.

This is an amazing passage of scripture… it is most often quoted by those who do not follow Christ and directed at those who do follow Christ. Hypocrisy is the number one sin Christians are accused of doing. Title: Big Specks and Little Logs (The idea is that we tend to play up the sins of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entrance To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 16, 2008

Exposition of Matthew 13:44-46 regarding the two parables of the kingdom about the treasure and the soil

Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Title: Entrance to the Kingdom Date/Place: LSCC, 7/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Entrance of the Aucan Indians into the Kingdom B. Background to passage: Jesus has just finished giving several parables about the kingdom in general, and people’s responses to it. And so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging Around With Dogs And Pigs

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 3, 2009

We judge too quickly in today’s society. This message looks at that great message Jesus preached.

“Hanging around with Dogs & Pigs” Matthew 7:1-6 Theme; underlying concept that of “Judgment”. Jesus proceeds with the teaching, and then puts it in different ways throughout the rest of the chapter. Look @ connection between Cp. 6&7 Lets review what Jesus has taught thus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Daniel Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2014

A sermon promoting Christian camp and also talking about how Christians are to be distinct (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 2 Culturally Distinct, pg. 63- 69)

HoHum: I was listening to High Schoolers/ Junior Counselors talk about what they loved about Christian camp. I will never forget the testimony of one young man. He said that he was living in a rough neighborhood. His friends always wanted him to do things that he knew as a Christian he should ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Insights For Kingdom Living In 2023 Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 3, 2023

If we are taking care of God’s business as a priority—seeking His salvation, living in obedience to Him, and sharing the good news of the kingdom with others—then He will take care of our business as He promised—and if that’s the arrangement, why not try it?

Sermon: Insights For Kingdom Living in 2023 Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33, Matthew 13:24-29, Matthew 13:44-47, Matthew 20:1-5, Matthew 24:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Media's War Against Christians

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2007

A look at the way the media question, denounce, or just plain ignore the good news.

PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out _________________________________________________ + At WAR > Mt 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. + Family News In Focus - sound ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire To Do Good

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 10, 2022

We are called by Jesus to offer cups of cold water to the widows, poor and fatherless of this world but how is a believer to balance this command with also being good stewards of God's resources? For instance are we called to give to the takers of this world and if so in what manner?

The Desire to do Good 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “It is a loss, perhaps, to give to a man who wastes, but it will be a greater loss not to give at all!” Charles Spurgeon Jesus told believers that “from the one who has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your One?

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 21, 2019

EveryONE knows someONE who needs THE One, and you are THE one who can win YOUR one to that ONE.

Who’s Your One? Matthew 13:44-46 Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13:44-46. Let me say at the beginning that every once in awhile I will have someone come up after a service with their listening guide and say, “Hey, I missed a blank.” Or, especially if i realize I’m running short of time and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Romans 10:13-17, John 6:68-69, Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 18, 2004

Part 2 of 2 in "The Day After Tomorrow" series. This sermon takes a look at the present realities of the city of God as found in Revelation 21.

THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW – PART TWO The City of God Revelation 21 June 20, 2004 Introduction: Last week we looked at The Day After Tomorrow in the context of the worries that we have about the future. Whether it be weather related worries like in the movie or family or finances or one of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Judge Not

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2020

Some thoughts on judgment and prayer, and the Golden Rule.

JUDGE NOT. Matthew 7:1-12. When Jesus says, “Judge not” (Matthew 7:1), He is not bidding us suspend our faculty of discernment. If that was the case, then He would not have gone on to describe certain people as “dogs” or “swine” (Matthew 7:6)! How could we make that identification without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational