Sermons on Matthew 6:16:

Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 17, 2004

So what’s in a name?

Hallowed be Thy Name What’s in a Name? The word Hallowed mean holy – sacred Story: In Jesus day, and even today, the Jews will not write the name of God down. It is so sacred that they write G space D. 1. TO TELL US APART Question: What are names used for Answer: To tell one person apart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Anglican

How To Make Prayer Really Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means experience the privilege of authentic prayer

An article in the Denver Rocky Mountain News described various web sites to which people can submit prayers. One site, Newprayer.com, says, "Simply click on the ’Pray’ button and transmit your prayer to the only known location of God." The site claims "that it can send prayers via a radio ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fasting Made Simple

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

Fasting!! Ahhh the Pastor said fasting, run quick. This is a very simple look at what fasting is and how to do it.

Mathew 6:16-18 Fasting Introduction A. Fast! Ohh no the preacher said fast! B. Great we are going to have a church wide fast C. Relax folks. This is not going to be bad. D. We are going to explain biblical fasting E. Let look at our Scripture Passage F. Read Mathew 6:16-18 G. I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

See Instead Of Being Seen Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Feb 1, 2004

The fourth message in a series from the "Sermon On The Mount." This series looks at The Importance Of A Correct Attitude.

1. THERE IS AN IMPLICATION TO CHRISTIAN DUTY -when you give, when you pray, when you fast WE ARE CALLED IN THESE VERSES TO: A) GOOD DEEDS - B) PRAYER - C) FORGIVENESS D) FASTING OUR DUTY DOESN’T BEGIN AND END IN THESE VERSES, WE ARE ALSO CALLED TO: Obedience To God Honoring Mother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Talking To Your Father

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 8, 2004

Examinatiion of the "Lord’s Prayer" in its context. Our prayers should be unselfish, our forgiveness unlimited, and ourattention undivided.

Talking To your Father Matt. 6:6-18 INTRO.: Jesus very frequently referred to God as "Fa ther." In this short passage, He uses the term 8 times to describe God. Further, He is not calling God His Father, but ours. As Father, He is the source of our life, our protector, and our provider. He also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is My Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

One thing, that I have not really stressed, all that much in my ministry – sure I mention it occasionally – but usually, only in passing – and it is the essential truth, that I want to talk about for the next 3 weeks - >>>>> okay, here it is - steward

“Where Is My Heart?” Recovering A Vital Truth – part one Back in the early 1980’s I was stationed in Yorktown Virginia and would occasionally make the 4 hour trip back home to Maryland. I remember coming back home one time, it was starting to get dark, I was on I-495 bypassing Washington DC – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline. A top 10 book for any Christian’s bookshelf.

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: FASTING MATTHEW 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION Moses the lawgiver, King David, Elijah the prophet, Queen Esther, the prophet Daniel, Anna the prophetess, the Apostle Paul, and Jesus Christ. All of these people in Scripture have one thing in common. Now I realize that perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Applause Of Heaven

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. There is a biblical doctrine of r __ __ __ __ __ __. It holds that, since God is absolutely and perfectly just, He must punish evil and reward what is good. a. Proverbs 24:11-12 [ NIV ] Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering towards slaughter. If you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Treasure Hunt

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 1, 2000

Trust in God, not riches.

Treasure Hunt Matthew 6:19-24 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. [20] "But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; [21] for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting And Prayer

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

An in-depth guide to fasting and prayer, in the Christian’s life.

We are living in a society that ranks “eating” as the number one passion. A. We could take the whole time just naming these places...pizza, roast beef, fried chicken, hamburgers, Greek food.....and-on-and-on. 1. We have been programmed to eat at set times. a. There may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tooting Your Own Horn Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2002

Are actions without the right attitude and motives pleasing to God?

INTRODUCTION • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the days before Parents Weekend: "Bring Your Parents for Lunch Saturday. We’ll Pretend We Don’t Know You!" The ad was soon challenged by the college chaplain, who posted a revised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whom Do You Serve?

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A call to serve and glorify God

WHOM DO YOU SERVE? Matthew 6:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Why are you here? There are more answers to that question in this room this morning than we care to think about. Some are here because their parents brought them. Some are here because they think if they come here then God is “paid off” for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Right Fasting Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 11, 2002

Jesus on Right Fasting seeks to encourage disciples to practice intentional fasting by showing its purpose and benefits.

JESUS ON RIGHT FASTING Matthew 6:16-18; Isaiah 58:8-12 Kingdom Life Series #20 “And now about fasting. When you fast, declining your food for a spiritual purpose, don’t do it publicly, as the hypocrites do, who try to look wan and dishevelled so people will feel sorry for them. Truly that is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:8-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Your Niche

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 12, 2002

What do you do that lasts for eternity? - calling people to be focused on storing treasures in heaven

Finding Your Niche Sept. 7/8 2002 Intro: Jesus said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

When You Fast... Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#2 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

When You Fast… (Matthew 6:16-18) I. The Wrong Way to Fast A. Fasting as a hypocrite 1. To gain a sense of God’s approval and self-approval 2. To fulfill a religious act 3. To gain religious recognition B. Fasting for recognition 1. Danger of feeling “super-spiritual” 2. Danger of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance