Sermons on Mateo 18:18:

Rules For The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 18

RULES FOR THE KINGDOM Matthew 18 v. 1 - 20 we see in this portion:- 1. The kingdom is entered by children or childlikeness v. 3 Note:- (a) The necessity of this conversion v. 3 "except ye" ye shall not enter into the kingdom, why? (1) By nature we’re not little children v. 1 "who is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Teaches How To Forgive

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Forgiveness is made possible by Jesus Christ

Jesus’ Teaching on Forgiveness – Matt. 18:21-35 Aim: To help the people learn and apply the Biblical meaning of forgiveness in all of their relationships Illustration:Not long before she died in 1988, in a moment of surprising candor in television, Marghanita Laski, one of our best-known secular ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:16-25, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Discover how your spiritual strength is enhanced by simply coming into agreement with someone!

I. Binding & Loosing A. Text: Matthew 18:18-20 “Verily, I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching (concerning) anything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

The Power Of A Humble Community

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001

Submit yourself to the family of believers and experience the joy and wonder of a supernatural community.

The Power of a Humble Community Matthew 18:15-20 Pastor Jim Luthy At the beginning of the season, the Portland Trailblazers were considered a favorite to win the NBA championship. Their team consisted of no less than 6 former All-Stars and perhaps the greatest Soviet player in history. Through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Need You

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 2, 2003

No man is an Island. I need You and you need me in order to make it through.

I Need You!!!! Matthew 18:18-20 God is omniscient. This simply means that He knows everything about everything, because He is the source of everything. In the book of Gen. 2:18 the Bible says “And the Lord God said, It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Apostolic

The Safest Place On Earth Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

This lesson teaches the importance of the church dealing with conflicts within the church family.

Title: Making the Most of Our Relationships 4 “The Safest Place On Earth” Text: Matthew 18:1-21 The church is a wonderfully weird place because people are a part of it! HERE ARE THE TOP 10 THINGS YOU’LL PROBABLY NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 10.Hey! It’s MY turn to sit in the front pew! 9. Sign me up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anger Management Series

Contributed by Paul Dixon on May 20, 2003

Erroneous views on anger management versus God’s prescription

Anger Management Eph 4:26-27 May 18, 2003 Our country seems to be having a serious problem with anger. More and more people are losing it and manifesting their rage against family members, friends, work associates, or with people they don’t even know. Consider the following… - One anger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-21, Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confrontation

Contributed by Carla Powell on Oct 2, 2002

Uses Matthew 18 to address the best way to approach interpersonal church conflicts.

An amusing news story from Wales told of a feud in a church looking for a new pastor. It read: “Yesterday the two opposition groups both sent ministers to the pulpit. Both spoke simultaneously, each trying to shout above the other. Both called for hymns, and the congregation sang two -- each side ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Trouble In The Family

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 18, 2002

How are we supposed to deal with a brother who is living in sin?

INTRODUCTION • Isn’t it wonderful to be a part of the family of God! • It is so good to be around people who love and care about you. This congregation is full of people who care about and love one another. As I look out into our congregation I would have to say we are a healthy happy family. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift That Keeps On Forgiving

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 23, 2002

The three stages to forgiving our brother from Christ’s parable of the unmerciful servant.

Christ’s "Parable of the Unmerciful Servant" is preceeded by a succinct set of guidelines on what to do when a brother sins against you. (Matthew 18:15-17) 1. First, try to keep the matter private. Hopefully, this will be all that’s necessary to restore fellowship and friendship. (Verse 15) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Baptist

Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity 2006

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 23, 2006

A sermon for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2006, taken from Matthew 18

I would like to being by asking you two rhetorical questions. The first of which is why you here. There may be more than one answer – you’re committed to the idea and practice of church unity would be probably best one. Another one might be that you ’normally come to this kind of thing’ as you like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christian Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

dealing with conflict biblically

"The Blessings of Children" Matthew 18:1-14 October 26, 1997 Illustration: I can’t help thinking this morning about the story of the man who was having a new sidewalk put in. His neighbor had two young, inquisitive boys, who always seemed to get into trouble. Well, sure enough, they managed to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authority

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 4, 2006

Christians are to live with the athority of God. However, most never use it so they loose it.

Authority This morning we are considering the word authority. For young people it is a bad word….almost a “four letter” word.. Normally, there is an almost automatic resistance to any kind of an authority. I have heard kids say “you are not the boss of me!” Usually when a friend or someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

Correcting A Family Member

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 11, 2006

Why can’t we all just get along? Wouldn’t it be nice if we got along with everyone in our family, at work, in our marriage, and business dealings?

Why can’t we all just get along? Wouldn’t it be nice if we got along with everyone…family, work, marriage, business dealings? Ever since the Evil One’s fall, there has been conflict. Conflict is inevitable. At the heart of every conflict is someone’s desire to be more important than someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Hopefully Humorous Suggestions Concerning How To Get Involved In Confl Series

Contributed by George Barton on Mar 18, 2006

Conflict is inevitable in life. It takes humility, skill and knowledge to learn to be a reconciler.

SOME HOPEFULLY HUMOROUS SUGGESTIONS CONCERNING HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS REVISED MARCH 17, 2006 Matthew 18:15-35 Luke 17:1-10 Conflict is inevitable in all aspects of life. It takes humility, skill and knowledge of the Word of God to learn to be a reconciler. 1. BE BORN. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Baptist