Sermons on Mateo 18:18:

Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 9, 2002

Jesus in Mt 18 offers us three routes to “conflict resolution” – similar in many ways to the three judicial routes that we have today. 1. The “ Out of Court” settlement 2. “Arbitration” in camera and 3. The full blown Confrontation in Open Court

Sharrington/ Hunworth 08-09-02 Mt 18:15-20 Conflict Resolution This morning’s Gospel reading from Mt. 18 verses 15-20 is all about handling personal conflict in church. The text seen in isolation - reads rather like a legal manual on how to deal with someone else’s’ sin and what steps we need to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

Forgiveness?

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Sep 9, 2002

A discussion of the Mysteries of the Church. The biggest mystery is forgiveness.

September 8, 2002 Pentecost 16 “Forgiveness?” Grace, peace, love and forgiveness are yours through Jesus Christ, our living and reigning God. Amen. The Mysteries of the Church. Have you ever heard someone, perhaps another pastor, one of your Sunday School teachers, or maybe me, talk about the ...read more

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

Denomination: Lutheran

16 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

For life in the church, Jesus gives us a process and promise to help us deal with conflict so that others may see Jesus clearly.

16 Pentecost A Matthew 18:15-20 8 Sept.2002 Rev. Roger Haugen In my final year of university at Camrose Lutheran College, I was in charge of one of the dorms. There was one guy determined to get my goat. He was always at the centre of disturbances, always living just over the edge of the dorm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Credible Christian Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002

The Credible Christian church will be characterised by unity, humility, gentleness, patience and peace. Our primary task is to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth and our success will depend on our credibility.

If you were here 2 weeks ago you may remember that I posed the question, ’What is the church here for?’ That might sound like a straightforward question at first, but I think you’ll find if you ask a range of people what they think the Church should be doing, you’ll get a range of answers. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

Praying Together Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Learning how to pray together - in this worship we took time to pray short prayers together

Oct. 26 Praying Together Remember the first time you drove on the freeway? - Nervous The first time we do things often is marked by fear, discomfort but it is no sure sign that we should not be doing this True with dating - new school - jumping out of an airplane (well...) It seems like a bold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Treat Those Who Hurt Me Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004

Let’s understand three “MUSTS” when handling personal hurt.

“How to Treat Those who Hurt Me” Text: Matthew 18:15-17; 21-35 Mark G. Magee A. All hurt: Everyone has had someone hurt them. Physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, rejection, ignored, fired, abandoned, broken engagements, divorce, gossip, lies, insult, cussed, theft, criticism-- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Offenses

Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 2, 2004

Offenses are very common, but we are warned against committing them.

THE DANGER OF OFFENSES Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE OFFENSE OF PRIDE Matt. 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-35

Denomination: Methodist

Restoring Broken Relationships

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 6, 2004

The Bible gives the best advice on restoring broken relationships.

Restoring Broken Relationships Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist- of the Hell’s Angels type- decided to give him a hard time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Help Restore Your Fallen Brother

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 21, 2004

PENTECOST 16(A) - Help restore your fallen brother by warning them against their sin and offering them God’s forgiveness.

HELP RESTORE YOUR FALLEN BROTHER MATTHEW 18:15-20 September 19, 2004 - PENTECOST 16 MATTHEW 18:15-20 15"If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Calls A Sinner! Series

Contributed by Eric Stefanski on Sep 21, 2003

"Jesus Sinners Doth Receive"

Jesus Calls a Sinner St. Matthew 9:9-13 St. Matthew had quite a reputation to live down! The ’publicans’, or ’tax collectors’, of the Roman Empire were so crooked that the animosity toward the IRS today is partly because of them. Why should we be mad at the taxmen when it is Congress that levies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-40, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Releasing Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 31, 2003

The intention of this message is to get us to forgive as we have been forgiven.

Lesson on Faith from The Lord’s Model Prayer Releasing Faith “Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors.” Matthew 6:12 November 2, 2003 Intro: A. [Forgiving Your Spouse, Citation: Glenn E. Schaeffer, Christian Reader ("Kids of the Kingdom" September/October 1997)] During a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35, Matthew 6:12

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

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

Responsibility And Accountability In Church Discipline

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 15, 2001

This is the second of a three part series on Church Discipline. It looks at the role of each of the characters presented in Matthew 18:15-18, and the role each has in bringing a fallen brother or sister back to the Lord.

The Loving Act of Church Discipline Part 2: Accountability and Responsibility INTRODUCTION: As I begin this sermon this morning I am reminded of a story about a person who didn’t want to go to Church. He told his mother this and she told him that he had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist