Sermons on Matthew 12:21: showing 16-30 of 37

There Is Hope

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 5, 2004

We have hope because of: 1. Who we are. 2. Whose we are. 3. Where we are.

On November 21, 1943, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote a letter to his fiancee, Maria von Wedemeyer, while he was imprisoned by Hitler during World War II. In the letter, he talked about a spiritual lesson he was learning from his life as a prisoner. He wrote: “A prison cell, in which one waits, hopes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Messiah Who Serves Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 27, 2010

At the center of all true disciples of Jesus is the heart of a servant.

A Messiah Who Serves Text: Matthew 12:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier and a Christian. One cold winter day, as he was entering a city, a beggar stopped him and asked for alms. Martin had no money; but the beggar was blue and shivering with cold and Martin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Is There A Time To Withdraw?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010

Jesus was faced with consistent resistance to His proclamation and revelation. Is there ever a time to withdraw?

Passage: Matthew 12:15-21 Intro: Anyone familiar with war knows that soldiers talk about tactics and logistics. 1. there is not a lot of question about the purpose of war: It is to defeat the enemy. 2. and in order to do that, we put aside attitudes of compassion and kindness, and replace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Part 5 - Matthew 12:10-21 - Heal Me Or Kill Me But Not This! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 29, 2010

As I talked with Nancy that day she said "Why didn’t He take me too, instead of leaving me like this? It is so unfair. Why is God so unfair?" Where is the JUSTICE of God when you end up with a stroke instead of dying in the process? How am I supposed to a

Part 5 - Matthew 12:10-21 - HEAL ME OR KILL ME BUT NOT THIS! As I talked with Nancy that day she said,"I pray to God every night and ask Him why He has been so unfair to me. Why did He leave me alive?" She is an elderly woman suffering the results of a stroke. She said "My Mother died of a stroke. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 6 - Matthew 12:17-21 - Grand Final Victory! Choose Me! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 1, 2010

Australia is in the middle of GRAND FINAL FEVER with the NRL - THE DRAGONS VS THE ROOSTERS. What is it that will win the game and bring victory? A BONE CRUSHING, COMPETITIVE MOMENTUM, A WIN-AT-ALL-COSTS, FAN PLEASING POWER that SHOWS-NO-MERCY, and that’s

Part 6 - Matthew 12:17-21 - GRAND FINAL VICTORY! CHOOSE ME! Australia is in the middle of GRAND FINAL FEVER with the NRL - THE DRAGONS VS THE ROOSTERS. What are the characteristics needed for those chosen to be the warriors of this battle? What is it that will win the game and bring victory? What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cuando El Amor Se Hace Costumbre Series

Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jul 3, 2013

Cuando comenzamos una actividad comercial, estudiantil sentimos gozo o en una relación amorosa, sentimos que cada beso nos hace volar, cada caricia nos hace suspirar. Pero pasa el tiempo y en algunos ni siquiera mucho tiempo cuando

Cuando comenzamos una actividad comercial, estudiantil sentimos gozo o en una relación amorosa, sentimos que cada beso nos hace volar, cada caricia nos hace suspirar. Pero pasa el tiempo y en algunos ni siquiera mucho tiempo cuando empiezan los problemas, por el trabajo, las obligaciones, en ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-50

Denomination: Bible Church

You Can't Take It With You

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Aug 10, 2016

Jesus teaches a lesson about covetousness and then illustrates it with the parable of the Rich Fool. How to avoid the destructive effects of covetousness and lay up treasures in Heaven

TITLE: You Can't Take it With You TEXT: Luke 12:13-21 INTRO: One of Aesop's fables tells about a dog who was carrying a bone. He came to a bridge and as he crossed, he saw his reflection in the water. He thought it was another dog with a bone. He opened his mouth to snap at the other dog and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Wrapped - Pt. 3 - In Hope Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 25, 2016

No one pays that much attention to the wrapping. It’s what is inside that counts . . . right? Maybe this Christmas we should stop and consider how the gift was wrapped.

Wrapped Pt. 3 - In Hope I. Introduction There is usually very little attention paid to the wrappings. Even if great time and effort is made to make sure each corner is tucked and folded perfectly. Even if the bow is picked to match exactly. Even if every seam is exact. Most of the time all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Multitudes Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 18, 2017

Jesus is still controversial today. The enemy is still after Him. He is maligned in print, on the internet, and on the TV screen. This is blasphemy and He will deal with them. You will either be His friend or His enemy. He will be your Savior or your

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Sea of Galilee Title: Multitudes Healed Matthew 12:15-21, Mark 3:7-12, Luke 6:17-19 -Matthew- But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; (Matthew 12:15) “But when Jesus knew it,” What did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21, Mark 3:7-12, Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Sabbath Controversy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 21, 2020

The LORD requires compassion rater than ritualism.

THE SABBATH CONTROVERSY. Matthew 12:1-21. This is an account of a controversy which arose from the actions of Jesus’ disciples one Sabbath when they were physically hungry (Matthew 12:1). The ever-vigilant Pharisees had been self-appointed guardians of the old laws and traditions for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 15, 2009

The only way America will ever once again be defined by the words “In God We Trust” is for the people of God to choose to live out their faith in society.

IN GOD WE TRUST Matthew 12:15-21 (The second in a sermon series from Matthew 12 called “Words We Live By”)* Sermon Objective: The only way America will ever once again be defined by the words “In God We Trust” is for the people of God to choose to live out their Biblical Faith in society -- in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Sabbath Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 13, 2009

A lot of people have had questions about the purpose of the Sabbath. Jesus takes it head on and reveals a lot about how we should live our lives.

Last time we ended with Jesus promising rest and peace for anyone who would come to Him and take His yoke—a yoke where He does the heavy lifting—no more striving to earn God’s favor by being good—only submitting lordship over your life to Him. The Jews got a picture of the rest of God through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Tenants, Taxes, And Eternity Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 21, 2014

Man will only (ever) think of himself and what he can get out of God. It's important to realize that what our government asks for is different than what God requires of us. He requires us to obey Him, in EVERYTHING we do.

Tenants, Taxes, and Eternity Mark 12:1-27 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - Tonight I’d like to give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Responses To Jesus Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 3, 2021

Mark 3: 7-12 presents a broad summary of the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ thus far, getting the attention of three groups of people; those who are committed to Him; those who are curious about Him, and those who are hostile. Where do you stand?

The five verses presented here have been described by noted pastor John MacArthur as "a sweeping summary" of Jesus' work, describing the growing impact of the LORD'S ministry among HIs people and those outside of Judea. By now, multitudes are following Him, some out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21, Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gentle Encourager Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus intended to conquer, but not like any other conqueror who had ever lived. His method was sheer folly to the world and still is today, but Jesus goes on reigning while the mighty mock him and then disappear into the dust of oblivion.

Harry Reichenback in the book World's Most Spectacular Hoaxes tells of his grand deception in promoting Francis Bushman. Bushman was a small time actor in Chicago, but Reichenback was able to get his salary raised to a commanding figure. He took Bushman to New York and carried 2000 pennies in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9, Matthew 12:15-21