Sermons on Matt:

"The Way To Purity” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 5, 2002

To see God is not necessarily seeing God in heaven, but it’s seeing God here and now. The pure in heart will see God in everything. Not just in nature, but also in their circumstances, good and bad, in their family, church, school

Intro: “Earth is crammed with heaven, and every bush aflame with God, but only those who see take off their shoes.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning How can anyone look at our world and believe this all happened by chance? With just a glance at the animal kingdom and I see overwhelming evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Events

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

This even, teh birth of Christ, was a God event.

Matt 1:18-25 God Events (Christmas) Read Texts Matt 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 - It is that time of the year - When we as a society get into the spirit of the season - We go about celebrating Christmas - By putting up decorations - Lights, trees, wreaths - All over our homes inside and out - We seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Risk On The Front Lines Series

Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 22, 2001

To posess the promises of God you will have to put complete confidence in God for deliverance not matter what enemy appears to be in front of you.

Breakthrough 4: Taking Risks on the Front Line 1. Confession of Faith 2. Review (build enthusiasm for each): A. Ownership -vs- Possession B. God loved you so much He sent Jesus so that you might have C. Turn to God and not away from God - we’ve all fallen short of the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Vision For Evangelism

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

That god has called us to reach this world

Vision For Evangelism Matt. 28:19 Jesus said go and make disciples in all of the world. He was talking to you and he was talking to me. We have a mandate, we have a calling, we have a ministry to touch this world with the message and the love of Jesus Christ. We live in a time when our family ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sacrifice

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 19, 2001

THE SACRIFICE THAT HAS TO BE MADE FOR MISSIONS.

SACRIFICE PT 1 Let me start by saying that without a sacrifice there would be no missions. A sacrifice on whose behalf! Firstly, on Jesus’ behalf, Isaiah 53:3-5, pierced for our transgressions each and every one of us is guilty in our iniquities until we are covered by the blood. That is the first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Inagurating The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Mar 12, 2002

The inaguration of Jesus "kingdom" ministry was accompanied by three things: His baptism, the temptation in the wilderness, and the calling of His disciples.

Matthew 3 – 4 Jesus: The Beginning February 24, 2002 The celebration of the resurrection on Easter Sunday is the high point of the Christian calendar. While remembrance of the resurrection is a weekly event, it is, I believe, profitable for the Christian regularly to focus on the extraordinary ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Overcoming Temptations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations.

Unit 15 – Satan and His Demons Lesson 41 – When Satan Tempted Jesus and What He is Doing Today – Luke 4:1-14; Luke 22:31; Acts 5:3; 2 Cor. 11:14: I Pet. 5:8 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how we follow Christ’s example in overcoming temptations. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Jesus always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Dec 23, 2003

The COST of Christmas includes the Cause of our salvation, the futile Contradiction of the truth of God’s sign, and the Calvary payment plan.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA THE COST OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:33-35 BACKGROUND: A. Two weeks ago, we began looking at the “C”s of Christmas. The 1st “C” was the Coming as the shoot from the stump of Jesse that will have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Like Sheep

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 21, 2004

This is just an outline We (christians) are like Sheep

Sermon We are Like Sheep I Peter 2:25 We are Like Sheep I Peter 2:25 I. Like Sheep we go astray, I Peter 2:25 “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.” I Peter 2:25 (KJV) As he concluded this passage, Peter once more alluded ...read more

Scripture: John 10:3, 1 Peter 2:25

Denomination: Baptist

God Doesn't Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

In the body of Christ, God does not show favoritism and He expects you to do welcome those who would be welcomed by Him. Every person does matter to God.

God doesn’t play favorites James 2:1-13 Introduction Shortly after the close of the Civil War, a former slave entered a fashionable church in Richmond, one Sunday morning at the beginning of a communion service. When the time came, he walked down the aisle and knelt at the altar. A rustle of shock ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving God Our Best

Contributed by James Torrence on Jun 5, 2004

Abraham gave God his best, his son Isaac. If we will only give God our best, we to can receive God’s best. WE need to take a lesson from Abraham!

Giving God Our Best By: Rev. James Torrence Genesis 22:1-19 Text: Verse 9 Hebrews 11:17 – By faith Abraham, when he tried was tried, offered up Isaac; and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, Here in these scriptures we find something that most or all of us have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Hebrews 11:17

Denomination: Methodist

"Lord Shine Your Light On Me" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 28, 2004

The light of the Lord coming to earth was prophecied hundreds of years beforehand. We can know this light in our individual lives by receiving Jesus into our lives. He is the Light of the World.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 2, 2005 “Lord, Shine Your Light on Me” Isaiah 60:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture speaks of a prophecy that has been unfolding throughout history and which is still unfolding. To the people of Isaiah’s day, the prophecy seemed a long time in coming, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

A Good Man Lost, A Bad Man Saved

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

You can be a good person and still die lost and go to hell. You can be a bad person and die saved and go to heaven.

LUKE 18:9-14 “A GOOD MAN LOST – A BAD MAN SAVED” A) When Jesus preached and taught among men on earth, He found that there were some men which trusted in themselves that they were righteous! * It was to them that He spoke this parable ... And if He preached in America today, He would need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring A Divided Kingdom

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 19, 2006

One of Satan’s greatest weopons is division in the local church. How do we restore a divided church?

RESTORING A KINGDOM DIVIDED. TEXT: Matt. 12:22-25. INTRODUCTION: 1. One of the greatest weapons Satan has in his arsenal is division (text) 2. If you’ve been around very long, you’ve seen churches torn and crippled by cliques, power struggles, malicious talk and the club syndrome. 3. The church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Idolitry Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

this is the eighth sermon in a series dealing with things that will hinder your prayer life

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------- LESSON #8 IDOLITRY TEXT: EZEK. 14:3 REVIEW: What was our lesson last week? Satanic Activity. How does the Old Testament help us today? It gives us living pictures of New Testament truth. What are you saying by your actions ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational