Sermons on Mateo 18:17:

The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 31, 2015

Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Real Life Christianity

THE TOWEL – The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Matthew 18:15-22 November 6, 2022 Introduction: There’s the story of two men who appeared before a judge on charges of assault and disturbing the peace... After the judge had listened to both sides and surmised that both men claimed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Offenses Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 21, 2016

In order for the church to grow numerically and spiritually it must know how to handle offenses. The one offending may not know that they have offended. The one offending might need to know how to walk in the fruit of the Spirit.

02/21/16 How to Handle Offenses Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22 Theme: Offenses Focus: How to handle offenses. Point: If we do not handle our offenses correctly, we will destroy our church. Illustration: When the doctor diagnoses you with cancer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

When Someone Does (You) Wrong Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 2, 2016

How do you deal with a believer who has sinned, especially one who has sinned against you? Jesus gave precise instructions about how a believer should deal with someone he feels has sinned against in His second & last reference to His Church.

Eyewitness to the Messiah When Someone Does (You) Wrong Matthew 18:15-20 Most of you are familiar with the Peanuts comic strip. In one of those comic strips Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. “What makes you think you can walk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Conflict Resolution God’s Way

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 17, 2015

If we remember the words of Jesus, especially when we are in conflict with our fellow man, we will change the world. Loving our neighbour fulfills any and every other divine command, for genuine love does no harm to its neighbour.

There was a church where the pastor and the minister of music were not getting along. As time went by, this began to spill over into the worship service. The first week the pastor preached on commitment and how we all should dedicate ourselves to the service of God. The music director led the song, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Church Is Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019

This is the first message in a series about becoming the church Jesus intended and we will begin by looking at several the church is statements. In this message we will unpack the truths that the church is - Christ's; The Called Out Ones; Maple Grove; The Body Of Christ

The Church Is… Video – This Is Church (sermon spice) Good Morning Maple Grove! NOW THIS MORNING - we are kicking off a brand new series called, “Becoming The Church He Intended.” AND – that makes sense, right? THAT - seems like a logical and worthy pursuit for us, wouldn’t you agree? I MEAN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Erasing Chalk Lines!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 6, 2018

If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way most people in the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian. What did Jesus say?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Matthew 18:15-35; Psalm 27:1 A. I believe that most of us, at one time or another, have had someone that we have fallen out with. There have been times when we have been so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35, Psalm 27:1, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Anothers #3: Likeminded With One Another Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 25, 2019

How can a church avoid dissension and strife. This "one another" commands tells us to be like-minded, and this sermon discusses to important principles for a church's people to follow to remain united.

Likeminded with One Another Series: The One Anothers: The Church’s “Body Builders” Chuck Sligh May 22, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6, Matthew 18:15-17, Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Bless This Home Conquering Offense

Contributed by Ricky Sinclair on Oct 3, 2019

Correlation between Culture and Communication

BLESS THIS HOME CONQUERING OFFENSE Miracle Place Church May 19, 2013 – Sunday May 23, 2013 – Thursday Correlation between Culture and Communication Genesis 2:7, 15, 18, 21-24 Definitions: Correlation – two things so related that one directly complements the other (such as a husband and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 18:1-35

Denomination: *other

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A, 23rd Sunday, Year A --The Matthew 18 Process

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2020

Avoidance of conflict prevents persons from discovering God's will in their personal and institutional lives.

Palmer Chinchen tells of the time when he went whitewater rafting down the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. The guide gave them some very important instructions after they put on all their safety gear. He began with “When the raft flips.” Notice the guide didn’t say “if the raft flips.” “When the raft ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Forgiveness 7 X 70

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 27, 2021

This sermon focuses on Jesus' teaching on the importance of forgiving others as we have all been forgiven. It has particular emphasis on forgiveness within the church community.

1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Discussion about the movie “Warrior” about two revenge driven brothers competing in a mixed martial arts tournament. Central Theme of movie – Unforgiveness Sermon focus – Discipline Forgiveness 2. BACKGROUND A) Jesus teaching disciples about handling conflict ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Get Right With Someone Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look into relationships - what hinders them, why we must work at them while we have the opportunity

The item I want to encourage you to add to your bucket list this morning can be a real tough one for people. In fact, I’ll bet there are some here today who would rather include bungee jumping, sky diving, and swimming with sharks and alligators on their list ahead of this item. But it’s really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolving Conflict Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 6, 2021

This is the 6th devotion in a series entitled, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

In any relationship, at some point there is bound to be conflict, and the closer we are to someone, the more likely that we will have disagreements over various issues. This is because as human beings, each one of us are different in our personalities, temperaments, up-bringing, and we each have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, Acts 15:36-40, 1 Kings 3:16-28, Genesis 26:12, Matthew 18:15-17, Genesis 15:5-13  (view more)  (view less)

Don't Judge Me! Discernment Or Condemnation?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

What is the difference between judgement and discernment in the scriptures? The Bible says don't judge your neighbor, for the same measure you judge them by, you will be judged by

What is the difference between judgement and discernment in the scriptures? The Bible says don't judge your neighbor, for the same measure you judge them by, you will be judged by (Matthew 7:1-2). The Bible also says "test everything" (1 Thessalonians 5). Jesus said don't judge by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17, Matthew 7:1-2, John 7:24, 1 Corinthians 2:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

2x4 In My Eye Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 1, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“2x4 In My Eye” Luke 6:37-45 A sermon for 6/6/21 Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 6 “41 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the plank in your own eye? 42 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove the speck that is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45, Galatians 6:7-10, Luke 6:35-36, Ephesians 4:25-31, Matthew 18:15-17, Ephesians 4:15, James 3:8-12, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Unforgiving Servant Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

Peter asked a question.... How many times must I forgive? Jesus responded by telling a story.

January 23, 2021 The Context: Peter asked Jesus a question: “How many times do I have to forgive the person who sins against me… 7 times?” Peter’s question was not intended to get Jesus’ opinion so much as it was to toot his own horn of grace and mercy --- Toot! Toot! You see, the Rabbis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3-35

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist