Sermons on Matthew 6:17: showing 1-15 of 252

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 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

Fasting - Is It Biblical For Today?

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 29, 2000

Is fasting Biblical for the Church Age believer, especially the way so many Christians practice it?

FASTING - IS IT BIBLICAL FOR TODAY? (Matthew 6:17-18) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/fasting.html] SCRIPTURAL REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING FASTING: In Matthew 6:16-17, Jesus condemned the Pharisees because they fasted in a way that showed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:17-18, Matthew 9:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Practicing Your Piety In Secret

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

The life of faith is low-profile. We minimize ourselves so that God can be magnified and glorified. Contrasts showy piety and quiet faith actions.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day in Lent, the season of the church year during which we focus our attention on our devotion to God before Easter. Ash Wednesday gives us an unusual opportunity to focus on our mortality and our sin. These are not popular topics, nor issues that we like to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Secret Fasting Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

When I fast I’ll focus exclusively on God.

June 24, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 3 INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk about consumer privacy lately. Have you gotten any of those statements in the mail recently? Our life insurance company, our bank, the company that holds our retirement account – all sent us statements on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Prayer?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 20, 2002

Prayer is a means to establish, deepen, and sustain our relationship with God.

In the book, Steps Toward Spiritual Growth, the story is told of a man who was opening an adult bookstore in a small town despite the objections of many people in the community. A group of Christians from a neighboring church decided to gather for an all-night prayer meeting to ask to somehow block ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spiritual Disciplines Of Fasting And Prayer

Contributed by Mike Flack on Feb 13, 2002

Looking at the Spiritual Disciplines of Fasting And Prayer for today’s believer

THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF FASTING AND PRAYER Matt. 6: 5-8. 16-18 I want to share with you this morning on the SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF FASTING AND PRAYER. The problem with that title is the difficult word, DISCIPLINE! Yes, fasting and prayer are what we call spiritual disciplines that by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Friends

The Sacrifices We Make

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002

Lenten thoughts as we contemplate the sacrifices we make for Christ and compare those to the sacrifices he has made for us.

In the lesson that we have read there were huge crowds of people following Jesus. They were listening to his sermon, hanging on his every word. Some of them were listening intently betting their souls on him and still others were listening to him and waiting for him to talk himself right into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Do You Serve? Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Mar 3, 2002

What Jesus says is important about our duties as Christians.

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

To Fast Or Not To Fast Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002

3 reasons not to fast and 6 reasons to fast.

To Fast or Not to Fast, That is the Question Pastor Jim Luthy Suppose I were to make you some tea. I have hot water and a tea bag. To make the tea, I must dip the bag in the water, right? If I were to just plunge the bag in once or twice, it would not make for very good tea. If, instead, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduccion Al Ayuno Series

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 22, 2002

Este es el 1er sermon de la serie "TODO SOBRE EL AYUNO"

EL AYUNO Y cuando ayunáis, no seáis como los hipócritas, austeros; porque ellos demudan sus rostros para parecer á los hombres que ayunan: de cierto os digo, que ya tienen su pago. Mas tú, cuando ayunas, unge tu cabeza y lava tu rostro; Para no parecer á los hombres que ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Apostolic

El Procedimiento Del Ayuno Series

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 22, 2002

Este es el ultimo sermon de la serie "TODO SOBRE EL AYUNO"

EL PROCEDIMIENTO DEL AYUNO Y cuando ayunáis, no seáis como los hipócritas, austeros; porque ellos demudan sus rostros para parecer á los hombres que ayunan: de cierto os digo, que ya tienen su pago. Mas tú, cuando ayunas, unge tu cabeza y lava tu rostro; Para no parecer á los hombres que ayunas, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Apostolic

Los Beneficios Del Ayuno Series

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 22, 2002

Este es el 2do sermon de la serie "TODO SOBRE EL AYUNO"

LOS BENEFICIOS DEL AYUNO. Y cuando ayunáis, no seáis como los hipócritas, austeros; porque ellos demudan sus rostros para parecer á los hombres que ayunan: de cierto os digo, que ya tienen su pago. Mas tú, cuando ayunas, unge tu cabeza y lava tu rostro; Para no parecer á los hombres que ayunas, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Apostolic

El Ayuno Clasificado Series

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 22, 2002

Este es el 3er sermon de la serie "TODO SOBRE EL AYUNO"

EL AYUNO CLASIFICADO Y cuando ayunáis, no seáis como los hipócritas, austeros; porque ellos demudan sus rostros para parecer á los hombres que ayunan: de cierto os digo, que ya tienen su pago. Mas tú, cuando ayunas, unge tu cabeza y lava tu rostro; Para no parecer á los hombres que ayunas, sino á ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Apostolic