Sermons on Matthew Chapter 14 Verses 31 Through 21:

Redemption #14 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 27, 2005

It is important what you KNOW about redemption! Because what you KNOW about redemption will control what you BELIEVE about redemption and what you BELIEVE about redemption will dictate how you LIVE within redemption.

While looking for illustrations for this and other lessons, I came across this delightful story. I heard the story in a different format many years ago, but you know about time and memory, especially mine. This story has nothing to do with the lesson, life, eternity or any other subject I can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

The U.s. Found In Scripture Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2010

A study of Genesis chapter 49 verses 13 through 27

Genesis 47: 13 – 27 Exodus 1: 7 – 11 The U.S. found in Scripture 13 Now there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine. 14 And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Most Important Verse In The Bible Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 10, 2022

Genesis has a big beginning because God is a big God.

On Christmas Eve in 1968, in what was the most watched television broadcast at the time, the crew of Apollo 8 circled the dark side of the moon and headed toward home. As their tiny capsule raced through space, they saw the glistening blue and white hues of earth fill their window. In that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Does Anybody Know What Time It Is? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 23, 2015

A study of Revelation chapter 18 verses 1 through 24

Revelation 18: 1- 24 Does Anybody Know What Time It Is? 1After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory. 2And he cried mightily with a loud voice, saying, “Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Levi (Matthew) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 2, 2022

Once settled back in Canaan, Jacob's sons, including Levi, "conspired against Joseph] to kill him." Joseph was the first son of Rachel and was Jacob's favored son. Eventually, the brothers decided to sell him for twenty shekels of silver to Midianite traders on their way to Egypt.

Levi Levi (Hebrew: Modern: Levi, Tiberian: Lewi) was, according to the Book of Genesis, the third of the six sons of Jacob and Leah (Jacob's third son), and the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Levi (the Levites, including the Kohanim) and the great-grandfather of Aaron, Moses, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 1 verses 1 through 25

Luke 1: 1 – 80 Answered Prayer 1 Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christian Buds[eal] Training Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 19, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 6 verse 9 through 11

Revelation 6: 9 – 11 Christian Buds[eal] Training 9 When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:8-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Job Opportunity - Only Sinners, Need Apply Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 2 verses 13 through 17

Mark 2: 13 – 17 Job Opportunity -Only Sinners, Need Apply 13 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught them. 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Divorce & Remarriage Pt.2: "Except For Adultery” - Matthew 5:31-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 16, 2024

Most of this message is devoted to explaining the meaning of “the exception clause” for divorce (“except for marital unfaithfulness”).

Matthew 5:31-32 "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Go! And Ask Anything? - John 14:14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 7, 2025

Imagine for a moment, standing in front of Jesus—He looks you in the eye and says, “Ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” What do you say? What would you dare to ask for?

Go! And Ask Anything? - John 14:14 John 14:14 (NLT): "Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!" Introduction: Grabbing the Heart Imagine for a moment, standing in front of Jesus—He looks you in the eye and says, “Ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” What do ...read more

Scripture: John 14:14, Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14-15, James 1:5, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 3 - Matthew 12:9-14 -Deformities Of The Heart And Hand Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 19, 2010

The CLAWED FINGERS of their law system were DISTORTED AND MALFORMED and particularly difficult to uproot. It is not at all surprising that Jesus uses a man with a DEFORMED HAND to illustrate what needed to be done if ever they were to be healed of their D

Part 3 - Matthew 12:9-14 -DEFORMITIES OF THE HEART AND HAND Yesterday, with the encouragement of my wife, I got rid of some THORNY WEEDS growing like trees in the back garden. The thorns were now like razor sharp nails and so it was difficult to get to the roots without punctures, scratches and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 7 verses 1 through 40

Judges 6: 1 – 40 Why Me? 1 Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, 2 and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the children of Israel made for themselves the dens, the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Can’t Pull A Fast One Over On Me

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 14: 1 – 31

Exodus 14: 1 – 31 You can’t pull a fast one over on me 14 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn and camp before Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, opposite Baal Zephon; you shall camp before it by the sea. 3 For Pharaoh will say of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

All Hands On Deck Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 20, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 3 verses 1 through 6

Mark 3: 1 – 6 All Hands On Deck And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. 2 So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. 3 And He said to the man who had the withered hand, “Step ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Truth Behind The Scene Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 7, 2016

A study of the book of Job chapter 1 verses 1 through 22

Job 1: 1 – 22 The Truth Behind The Scene 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. 2 And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. 3 Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel