Sermons on Matthew 28 3a14:

Conflicts, Confession, And The Cost Of Discipleship, Part 1 ( Matthew 16:1-12)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 21, 2025

In this chapter, the Lord Jesus will yet again confront the Pharisees and Sadducees for their religious hypocrisy and Peter will confess that Jesus is the Son of God, which is the rock upon which the church will be built.

After feeding the 4,000 residents of the Decapolis, Jesus and His disciples traveled to the region of Magdala near the city of Caesarea Philippi. It is here where the Pharisees and Sadducees came together for the specific purpose of bringing down Jesus. Their mutual contempt for Him had woven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-28, Mark 8:27-30, Luke 9:18-21, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Father God: Knowing Him And Living In His Love Matthew 6:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 4, 2024

For some, the word “father” evokes love, protection, and care. For others, it may carry pain or distance. But Scripture presents Father God as the perfect, loving parent—unlike any earthly father.

Father God: Knowing Him and Living in His Love Theme: God reveals Himself as Father, inviting us into a loving, personal relationship through Jesus Christ. Key Verse: Matthew 6:9 – “Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.” Introduction Today, we are exploring one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Romans 8:15-17, John 14:6, Deuteronomy 32:6, Hebrews 1:3, Ephesians 2:18, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking With Jesus: Making Him First In Our Lives. Matthew 6:33

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 11, 2024

A message about walking through life with the Lord being first.

Walking with Jesus; Making Him First in our lives. Stand with me and hold your Bible up and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Anothers #3: Likeminded With One Another Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 25, 2019

How can a church avoid dissension and strife. This "one another" commands tells us to be like-minded, and this sermon discusses to important principles for a church's people to follow to remain united.

Likeminded with One Another Series: The One Anothers: The Church’s “Body Builders” Chuck Sligh May 22, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6, Matthew 18:15-17, Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Model For Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 17, 2016

When we approach our Heavenly Father in prayer we need to understand that He knows us better than we know ourselves. For that reason we need not be afraid to bring before Him our doubts and fears as well as our questions about faith and life.

Jesus our model of prayer Matthew 6:5-14 Prayer 5 “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 others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A, 23rd Sunday, Year A --The Matthew 18 Process

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2020

Avoidance of conflict prevents persons from discovering God's will in their personal and institutional lives.

Palmer Chinchen tells of the time when he went whitewater rafting down the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. The guide gave them some very important instructions after they put on all their safety gear. He began with “When the raft flips.” Notice the guide didn’t say “if the raft flips.” “When the raft ...read more

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

Denomination: Catholic

The World Will Leave You Hanging

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jul 12, 2020

Judas traded Jesus for the world. As a result, he was so overcome with guilt he took his own life. We'll examine the life of Judas and learn not to follow same FIVE mistakes he made.

The World Will Leave You Hanging Scripture Reference: Matthew 27:1-8 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on July 12, 2020 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson If I had to make an estimated guess, I would guess that 100% of you have a television in your house. Our family tries to watch a TV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-8, Deuteronomy 21:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Paralysis And Literary Sandwiches

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 21, 2023

This Morning, we take a special look at Jesus Healing the Paralytic , and how the story reveals to us what is MOST IMPORTANT, the Forgiveness of Sins.

We have two types of paralytics in our lesson this morning, physical and Spiritual. Unfortunately, we will see how the spiritual paralytics actually want to remain how they are, rather than see the Great physician. The healing we read occurs in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and what is really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Begatitudes

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 10, 2003

A Christmas message from Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus. Big Idea: God’s plan always comes together.

“The Begatitudes” Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Many of us need to hear a message of hope this morning. Some in our church community are pretty discouraged right now. There’s a grayness that’s overshadowing our lives, and the season we’re in often makes it worse, not better. ß Some are facing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here's A Question

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 29, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 22: 34 – 45

Matthew 22: 34 – 45 Ask a question, get a question Today’s topic is ‘Ask a question, get a question. The Scribes ask our Great Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the question ‘Which is the Greatest Commandment of all?’ With His answer the religious leaders were speechless. Then our Lord takes a turn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Investor

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 15, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 25: 14 – 30

Matthew 25: 14 – 30 Investor 14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (X) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 7, 2021

Is the gathering in Matthew 24:31 the rapture? Are those "taken" in Matthew 24:40-41 raptured? Message examines dominant views on Matthew 24:31-44 seeking understanding of end time events as predicted by Jesus in the Olivet Discourse.

We are studying the Olivet Discourse, looking for insight on the question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period? Matthew 24 provides a chronological outline of events from the first advent to the second advent. It is therefore an essential part of eschatological revelation. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-35, Matthew 28:19-20, John 14:3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Daniel 9:27, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Isaiah 43:5-7, Titus 2:11-14, Matthew 24:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Choices

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Oct 17, 2008

Sermon on the parable in Matthew 22: 1-14

Everyday we are asked to make choices. Am I going to wake up so I can get to work on time…Am I going to eat breakfast. Am I going to eat a breakfast that could put me in a coma it it is so full of sugar or am I going to eat well… I get cut off in traffic and spill my coffee all over myself…Am I ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Part 6 - Matthew 10:5-6 - A Bigoted Woman, Dogs And A Second Chance! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 4, 2010

Gordon Brown, Englands Prime Minister describes a widow as a "BIGOTED WOMAN". Jesus calls a Samaritan woman A DOG. The Disciples are told to go ONLY to Israel. Is Jesus a Racist?

Part 6 - Matthew 10:5-6 - A BIGOTED WOMAN, DOGS AND A SECOND CHANCE! Gordon Brown, Englands Prime Minister described a widow as a "BIGOTED WOMAN" recently. He meant it to be a private comment but was picked up by a microphone he was wearing. Mrs Duffy asked some questions to Mr Brown regarding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Enemies, Matthew 5: 43-48; Luke 6: 27-36

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 10, 2016

Towards the end of the Sermon on the mount Jesus gives His disciples the imperative to Love Our Enemies. In this message we consider the Who, What, Why and How of loving our enemies.

Love Your Enemies Matt 5: 43-48; Luke 6: 27-36 Intro – The word ‘disciple’ Gk word in NT appears 270x - means ‘thought accompanied by endeavour’ - it means to ‘adhere to’ to ‘stick to’; ‘follow’ NT 90x. Christian = disciple, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational