Sermons on Matthew 18 3a14:

Prayin’ Like A Pagan - Matthew 6:7-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 30, 2024

How would you naturally finish this sentence: “God already knows what you need before you ask him, therefore ____.” The conclusion Jesus finishes that sentence gives us great insight into how to pray in a way that truly communes with God, rather than just saying dry words.

Matthew 6:5-8 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Prayer & The Will Of God - Matthew 6:10b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 4, 2024

What would you think if a tragedy came into your life, and someone said, “Must have been God’s will.” Is that true? Is everything that happens God’s will? If so, why pray for God’s will to be done? But if His will is not always done, how do we know which things are His will and which are not?

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Government From God's Point Of View Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 10, 2023

Jesus wants us... 1. To know He designed government for our good (vs. 21). 2. To recognize the dangers of ungodly government (vs. 15-18). 3. To fulfill our godly duties to government (vs. 18-22). 4. To be fully devoted to God (vs. 16, 18-22).

Government from God's Point of View The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:15-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 22:15. Jesus was in Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. The city and surrounding villages were crowded with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

"4 Steps To Overcome Fear?” In 1 Ki 19:1 -18

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Oct 22, 2021

We all have experienced fear before. It can hinder us from moving forward. We can learn from this story what are the steps we can take to overcome fear before fear overcome us.

“4 STEPS TO OVERCOME FEAR?” in 1 Ki 19:1 -18 Good evening Brothers and Sisters, welcome to Upperlight Meeting. The title of my message is Fear is irrational and can be a powerful force to reckon with. Sometimes it comes suddenly, at other times it gradually builds up over time. But we all have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, John 10:27, Psalm 18:2, Mark 11:23, Jeremiah 32:27, Numbers 23:19, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 16:18, 1 Kings 19:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

4th Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022

DECEMBER 18th, 2022.

Isaiah 7:10-16, Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25. A). BEHOLD, A VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE. Isaiah 7:10-16. The northern kingdom of Israel/Ephraim, along with her ally Syria/Aram, intended to force the Davidic kingdom of Judah into their alliance against the Assyrians ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16, Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Baptism Is Yours -- Matthew 3:13-17

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 17, 2011

What blessings your Baptism brought you! We see these blessings as we contemplate Jesus' Baptism. Parts: A. He carries your guilt. B. You share his status.

Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Theme: Christ's Baptism Is Yours A. He carries your guilt B. You share his status Season: Epiphany 1a Date: January 9, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Christ_s-Baptism-Is-Yours-Matthew3_13-17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 15 - Matthew 12:42 - The Hunger And The Hunt Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 13, 2010

"She was not beautiful but her eyes were magnificent. They were piercing and caught the light as jade shards and occasionally as she passed into shadows you could catch glimpses of the hunger betrayed in the depths of their opalescent gaze...

Part 15 - Matthew 12:42 - THE HUNGER AND THE HUNT "She was not beautiful but her eyes were magnificent. They were piercing and caught the light as jade shards and occasionally as she passed into shadows you could catch glimpses of the hunger betrayed in the depths of their opalescent gaze. As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 3:1-12 Vipers, Repentance And Fire Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 3:1-12: Vipers, repentance and fire

Matthew 3:1-12 Vipers, repentance and fire Sermon notes Over the last few weeks we’ve been looking at the first couple of chapters of Matthew - the birth and infancy of Jesus. And on that first Christmas, He appeared in human form, first as a baby, and then He grew up to commence His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus, Satan And Temptation Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus, satan and temptation

Matthew 4:1-11 The Temptation of Jesus Manuscript Last time I preached from Matthew we looked at Matthew 3:13-17: Jesus’ baptism. We looked at baptism in general as well as Jesus’ baptism. You might remember when I spoke about baptism in general, that I explained why in this church we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Ordinary Men - Matthew & Thomas - Fill In The Blank Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 23, 2012

This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study of Matthew & Thomas from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men Matthew and Thomas I. Matthew the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Ripped Off By God? (Matthew 20:1-16)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007

Sermons by Father Dave ...

I’m really sorry Kon isn’t here. Kon is my best mate, and was my trainer and corner-man for all my fights, and it’s not that I need him here ‘in my corner’ when I’m preaching. It’s because when I first met him, he said to me, “Dave, I’ve read the Bible, and what about that guy who hires some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Beatitudes Or Be-Attitudes? (Matthew 5:1-13)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

Christianity is not a form of self-help therapy. It’s a call to radical discipleship ...

We have as our Gospel reading this morning what is certainly one of the best known and best loved portions of the Bible. Along with ’The Lord is my Shepherd’ and ’For God so love the world ...’, the verses from the beginning of Matthew Chapter 5 must be amongst the most popular in the world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Parable Of The Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-31)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007

A man had two sons, and I bet he wished he’d had more daughters! ...

Jesus said "What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ’Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ’I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ’I go, sir’; but he did not go. Which of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Matthew 7:12 – Stop Following Me! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 17, 2012

There’s a shop on the corner of OBLIGATION STREET and RECIPROCITY. It advertises free tickets, scratch-its, gifts, invitations, free samples, biros, key-rings, 2 for one. All designed to make me feel OBLIGATED to give or buy or comply or compromise in som

Matthew 7:12 – STOP FOLLOWING ME! I was looking at Instragram photographs recently. On the most popular photographs, so many people made comments such as “I will like you 5 times if you like me”. It was as blatant as that (and as pathetic). They scream “Make me popular, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sincere Faith: An Exposition Of Matthew 23:1-12

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 24, 2020

It is all too easy to play the hypocrite. Sermon for Proper 26, After Pentecost, Year A

Sincere Faith: An Exposition of Matthew 23:1-12 Everyone wants to feel important. People want to display their titles and achievements. Everyone wants to have a lot of followers on social media. People want to become influencers. Not only does it bring prestige, but it can also be quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible