Sermons on Matthew 12:38-40:

When God Doesn't Answer

Contributed by Jason Evans on Jul 19, 2006

A message about asking God for a sign and why it’s a bad idea.

In Matthew 12:38-39 we see written, “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” But He answered and said to them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-39

Denomination: *other

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 15, 2009

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

The human mind and spirit cannot endure for very long the chaotic vacillation of such lawlessness before the individual eventually cries out for answers to the extremes of licentiousness and total control. Throughout much of the Modern Era, the Christian apologist could appeal to a shared respect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Embodiment Of God's Unremitting Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2009

Jesus’s preaching differed from that of Jonah because Jonah prophesied judgement and vengeance, while Jesus embodied God’s unremitting love.

Monday of 16th Week in Course 20 July 2009 Caritas in Veritate Before continuing a commentary on the papal encyclical Love in Truth, let me spend a moment on this analogy to Jonah. Jesus is saying to these Jewish non-believers, in effect, “Jonah eventually got it, and you guys will never get it.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is Greater Than Any Miraculous Sign

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 3, 2008

Easter 2 (B) - Jesus is greater than any miraculous sign. Many wicked want miraculous signs. God’s word is our miraculous "sign".

JESUS IS GREATER THAN ANY MIRACULOUS SIGN (Outline) March 30, 2008 – EASTER 2 - Matthew 12:38-42 INTRO: “Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!” These words of scripture are our proof positive that Christ rose again from the tomb on that first Easter Sunday. Often people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sign Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 23, 2007

The nature and importance of the sign of Jonah and its meaning to the modern Christian.

The Sign of Jonah Matt. 12:38-40 INTRO.: The Jewish leaders confronted Jesus demanding “a sign.” by this they meant some miraculous event attesting to the truth of what He said. This is not the first such request. Jesus had already performed miracles. He had, for instance, healed a man’s withered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

Even though He will have face-to-face confrontations with the Pharisees from time to time after this, where we are now is a critical juncture in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, especially as it pertains to His relationship with the spiritual leader

Jesus And The Forbidding Pharisees – Part 5 Matthew 12:22-45 Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Matthew 12:38-45 As we draw near the end of our study in Matthew 12, I thought it might be a good time for an overview. When we move into Matthew 13, the entire timber of Jesus’ teaching changes as He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Looking For A Sign

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 12, 2006

A sermon about getting to busy looking for a sign from God that we miss the truth.

Are You Looking For a Sign? Matthew 12:38-45 So many people are looking for signs. Lord give me a sign to show what you want me to do. Lord give me a sign to show me what you want me to do. Lord give me a sign to get out of bed this morning. We are so busy searching for signs we can’t see the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-45

Denomination: Baptist

Asking Jesus To "Prove It."

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Message about demanding signs from God.

Asking Jesus to “Prove It.” Matthew 12:38-42 July 9, 2006 Introduction How many here are fans of westerns? You like reading them and watching them on TV or movies? It’s okay to admit it! One of the more exciting things in these westerns are the gunfights that happen when someone makes a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Sign Of Jonah

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Second message on Matthew 12:38-42, this one dealing with the words of Jesus regarding the sign of Jonah and how the people responded to his words.

The Sign of Jonah Matthew 12:38-42, 16:1-4 July 16, 2006 Introduction There’s a really good chance that you’re going to beat the Baptists to Steak-N-Buffet today, because this message is going to be a bit shorter than normal. I know you’re just heart-broken over that, but I’m sure you’ll get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Show Us A Sign

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005

Are you looking for a sign to convince you of God’s love and salvation? Look around, their everywhere.

SHOW US A SIGN Matt 12:38-40 38 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. 39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

American And Muslim Lust And Adultery

Contributed by Eric Kramer on Feb 26, 2005

A quick look at the differences between lust and adultery in America and in Muslim countries. No copywrt, feel free to edit or add too however you like. I am not an expert, so please forgive and bring to my attention any mistakes. Thanks.

We can learn several lessons from the Muslim world, from their mistakes and from their successes too. One such mistake and success is adultery, one of The Ten Commandments. The muslims take lust and adultery very seriously. Compared to some of us Americans they follow Jesus’s command better ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:39

Denomination: Catholic

The Bible Code

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2005

Stop trying to appease the world’s intellect for they cannot understand God by the mind. True science affirms the Word, but science doesn’t convict the heart. Facts are easily ignored, but the Spirit working on the heart cannot; resisted, but not ignored

Having just seen a show about the Bible Code the other day, so I thought I would put in my two cents on the issue. I know some very good men think this is a great find, but even great men need to hear from an Amos from time to time. When you first listen to it, it sounds really cool especially to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-40, John 20:29, Colossians 2:5-6, Job 11:7-8, Luke 16:27-31, 2 Timothy 3:7, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Romans 1:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Which Jesus?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 28, 2013

The burial of Christ confronts us with the clear reality of his death and resurrection. The burial of Christ ensures that we accept the historicity of his death and resurrection.

The gospel is summarized in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. The Apostle Paul writes, “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,” (1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matt. 12: 38-40 The Heart Of The Earth

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 20, 2013

Today I want to bring to our attention where Christ really was during the three days that His Body was supposedly to be in the tomb.

Matt. 12: 38-40 THE HEART OF THE EARTH 4-13-13 During the past few days much has been said to do with the death, burial, and Resurrection of Christ, today I want to bring to our attention where Christ really was during the three days that His Body was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 9, 2012

Jesus is confronted by a group of unbelieving Pharisees and Scribes. They came at a moment when the crowds were showing overwhelming praise toward Jesus. They came demanding what many in our day are likewise demanding.

We are going to look this morning at a passage where Jesus is confronted by a group of unbelieving Pharisees and Scribes. They came at a moment when the crowds were showing overwhelming praise toward Jesus. They came demanding what many in our day are likewise demanding. Then some of the scribes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:37-42