Sermons on Matthew 12:22-42:

The Strong Man Vs. Jesus

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002

Nothing can happen to you apart from God’s will – he’s in control, not Satan.

Have you ever met a really big person? I don’t mean someone who is just taller than you – but someone that is really really tall. I remember once meeting Terry Porter. You know – the guy that used to play for the Portland Trailblazers? On TV, Terry always looked pretty small. I was assigned to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When The Hereafter's Not So Sweet Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 18, 2001

Is there a hell, what is hell like and why is hell necessary?

Over time some things lose their usefulness, they become obsolete. Just like 8-track tapes, Disneyland e-tickets, turntables, and typewriters. In our modern world these things have become artifacts of days gone by. And not only do things outgrow their usefulness, but ideas do as well. For instance, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2, Matthew 12:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of Words

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT MY BONES, AND WORDS ARE JUST AS HURTFUL

POWER OF WORDS! MT 12:31-37 JAMES 3:10 INTRODUCTION: STORY OF A PASTOR WHO WAS BUILDING A TRELLIS FOR HIS ROSES. YOUNG BOY WATCHING “JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT A PREACHER SAYS WHEN HE HITS HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER. A). WHETHER A PREACHER, OR NOT, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10, Matthew 12:31-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The "Unforgivable Sin"

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

This sermon answers the question, "What is the unforgivable sin?"

Introduction: 1. I recently received a question about the above title. Here is the question: "What is the "unforgivable sin"? In particular, is it possible for a believer in the 20th (or 21st century) to commit it? How do Hebrews 6 and Hebrews 10 bear down on this subject? Thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32, 1 John 5:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essentials For The Home

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” In that statement, Jesus is actually defending His authority before those who said He was working by Satan’s power rather than God’s. He was simply reminding them of this argument: if He were casting out a demon by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

Essentials For The Home

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” In that statement, Jesus is actually defending His authority before those who said He was working by Satan’s power rather than God’s. He was simply reminding them of this argument: if He were casting out a demon by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

How To Stop Sinning Against The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Blaspheming the Spirit - To talk or act in a reviling manner to one who is sacred. To talk in a depreciatory manner about the Spirit of God is the unforgiveable sin because it is ascribing to Satan the work of the Holy Spirit.

Adapted from notes of Dr. Harry Ironside’s Handfuls of Purpose Vol. 3 page 198 Avoid the Following Errors 1. Blaspheming the Spirit - To talk or act in a reviling manner to one who is sacred. To talk in a depreciatory manner about the Spirit of God is the unforgiveable sin because it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Stop Sinning Against The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Adapted from notes of Dr.

Adapted from notes of Dr. Harry Ironside's Handfuls of Purpose Vol. 3 page 198 Avoid the Following Errors 1. Blaspheming the Spirit - To talk or act in a reviling manner to one who is sacred. To talk in a depreciatory manner about the Spirit of God is the unforgiveable sin because it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pre-Eminence Of Christ's Mission Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 12

THE PRE-EMINENCE OF HIS MISSION, MESSAGE AND MOTIVATION Matthew 12 v. 22 - 50 The pre-eminence of His mission V. 22 - "Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind and dumb; and he healed him." 1. His was a mission of power v. 22 "He healed him" 2. His was a mission of peril, v. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-50

Denomination: Holiness

Words And Wonders

Contributed by Joe Durai on Nov 13, 2001

Words produce wonders or horrors!

WORDS AND WONDERS Words are powerful. They are spirit carriers. Out of the spiritual comes the natural; for out of the unseen comes the things that are seen. Men and matters are moved and molded by spirits. God could have brought forth the world with His thoughts. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36

Denomination: Apostolic

Thy Kingdom Come: Still Blind And Mute Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2001

Praying for the Kingdom to come is an awesome responsibility, for some of us remain blind and mute despite Jesus’ healing, criticizing those who are different and causing divisions.

Our backyard is heavily populated. It is home to birds and bugs, to snails and occasional snakes, and most of all, our backyard is populated with moles. The turf is home to those burrowing creatures, moles. I have the twisted ankle to prove it, thanks to sinking in one of the burrows. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Sin

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

God gave us the victory in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. This sermon teaches your congregation on the benefits of being obidient to the Holy Spirit of God

Here we find Jesus teaching the multitudes about the consequences of sin in the believer’s life. As you study this scripture you have many interesting dynamics occurring in the life of Jesus. As we walk into this moment in history, and if we read just a few verses earlier, we see Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-32

Denomination: Christian Church

What Does This Evil Generation Need

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 8, 2001

describes what this evil generation needs to see and hear

WHAT DOES THIS EVIL GENERATION NEED? Matthew 12:38-42 As if the scribes and Pharisees had not provoked Jesus enough, they demand a sign from heaven from him. Their demand was swiftly and categorically denied. What more could He had done to convince them? The attitude that demands miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Las Palabras No Se Las Lleva El Viento Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 15, 2003

Sticks and stones break bones and words do hurt: The use of the tongue in James

Las palabras no se las lleva el viento Texto: Santiago 3:1-2 Lectura Bíblica: Mateo 12:33-37 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. “Sticks and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” dice un refrán infantil muy común. Una traducción libre diría mas o menos: “Pedradas y ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-2, Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Adventist

How Many More Signs Do You Need?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003

Jesus made it clear that the Bible contains more information than anyone could ever need to recognize Him and be saved.

Introduction "Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: for as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-41, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist