Sermons on Matthew 17:14-21:14:

A Cord Of Three Strands

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 18, 2002

"A threefold cord is not quickly broken" Ecclesiastes 4:12.

Theme: A cord of three strands Text: Ecclesiastics 4:9-12; Matthew 19:1-9 Marriage should follow the same pattern that God Himself established at the dawn of human history at the marriage of Adam and Eve. In that marriage we can almost picture Eve coming to Adam on the arm of the Lord Himself. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Personal Inventory

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

The end of a year means the beginning of inventory for many businesses. It is also a good time to take inventory of our lives before we adopt any New Year’s resolutions.

A PERSONAL INVENTORY “The young man said to Him, ‘All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?” Matthew 19:20. For many businesses, the end of the year is the beginning of inventory. It is also a good time for us to take inventory of our spiritual life and the degree of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:20

Denomination: Baptist

Why People Do Not Come To Christ.

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

What are the issues that keep people from coming to a relationship with the Lord?

Why People Do Not Come to Christ Matthew 19:16-22 Reading: Hebrews 3:1-6, 12-19 Intro: Jeremiah 8:20 One day the harvest will be past. Those who had opportunity to receive Christ will realize that it is too late. The day will come when “the harvest is past” The summer is ended…the time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22, Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Young Again

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002

Christmas 2001

12/16/01 - Becoming Young Again Text: Luke 2 & Matthew 18:1-5: What is it about children that endeared themselves to Jesus? Certainly they are cute. Certainly they are innocent in their understanding of life. What impressed Jesus always was faith… Maybe that’s why Jesus came as a babe in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11, Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Managing Conflict

Contributed by Rob Simpson on Feb 3, 2002

How to deal with conflict: Restoring broken relationships.

Remember the Charlie Brown comic strip? There is one particular Peanuts cartoon, where Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-16, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

M.v.p.

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002

On this Palm Sunday, let’s emulate the qualities seen in this donkey, ’the most valuable player’ in the story, and let’s have revival.

Matt.21:1-11 M.V.P. INTRO: If Jesus had of entered into one of our modern cities, leading the parade, He would have been arrested immediately. He would be a wanted man. The FDA would want Him for turning water into wine without a license; the EPA for killing fig trees; the AMA for practicing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Rid Of Dead Weighjt

Contributed by M. Randolph Thompson on Feb 9, 2002

Sermon directed at helping people to resolve problems with people, rather than owning their problems which cause extra and unnecessary stress.

I. Text: Matthew 18:15-20 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher ... They Forgive Series

Contributed by Michael Mustian on Feb 13, 2002

This sermon is part of a series looking at four qualities of a disciple of Christ and focuses on forgiveness.

Disciples Are Like Their Teacher … They Forgive Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:25-35 I stumbled upon a copy of a letter that I had written back in college. It’s somewhat funny that I should find it now, because it tells of an event in my life that … well, I think I’ll just read it aloud to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:25-35, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Robert Warren on Feb 20, 2002

Shows why forgiveness is a vital part of Christian living; though not easy, it is commanded.

“Forgiveness” Matthew 18:21-35 Robert Warren February 17th, 2002 I have made things easy for those who come on Wednesday night, because today I want to share some thoughts from God’s word that we discussed then. You’re not excused, but you should be ahead of the learning curve. On Wednesday, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handling Conflict Appropriately Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 21, 2002

No church will be free of conflict. What makes or breaks churches is what they choose to do with conflict.

The Safest Place on Earth - Part 2 February 17, 2002 INTRODUCTION “The difference between spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and our approach to handling it. When conflict is seen as an opportunity to draw more fully on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plenitud En El Servicio

Contributed by Serafin Contreras on Oct 17, 2002

Diferencia entre el siervo y el líder. Marcando las características entre el concepto de siervo y en la Biblia y las características del líder en las esferas seculares.

Plenitud en el Servicio. “Como ustedes saben, entre los paganos los jefes gobiernan con tiranía a sus súbditos, y los grandes hacen sentir su autoridad sobre ellos. Pero entre ustedes no debe ser así. Al contrario, el que entre ustedes quiera ser grande, deberá servir a los demás; y el que entre ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Humanity Through The Eyes Of Jesus"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 18, 2002

Have you ever looked at humanity through the eyes of Jesus. In this sermon, I try to see several Bible characters through His eyes-the way He saw them.

"Humanity - Through The Eyes Of Jesus" Introduction- Have you ever attempted to see people as Jesus saw them? We all need to see humanity as He saw them. We need to see our world through the eyes of Jesus. In this message, I want to attempt to do that with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble In The Family

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 18, 2002

How are we supposed to deal with a brother who is living in sin?

INTRODUCTION • Isn’t it wonderful to be a part of the family of God! • It is so good to be around people who love and care about you. This congregation is full of people who care about and love one another. As I look out into our congregation I would have to say we are a healthy happy family. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving Vs. Unforgiving

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 19, 2002

Recognizing the effects of these two word’s in a Believer’s Life, and the Power God has given us through forgiveness to brake down the enemies strongholds.

FORGIVING Vs. UNFORGIVING Mark 11:22-26; Matt. 18:21-35; Luke 17:3-4; 1 Pet.3:8-12 Pastor Greg Mc Donald The topic of today’s message is “Forgiving vs. Unforgiving”. In the Church’s today to many people are taking this topic to lightly. The reason that is, is because I don’t believe they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 17:3-4

Pew Potatoe Syndrome

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002

A couch-potato is defined as “a person disinclined to activity or exertion” A pew potato is a Christian who comes to church but is disinclined to Christian activity

INTRODUCTION Every year the folks at Merriam-Webster pour over thousands of publications of all sorts in search of new words or new definitions of old words. And every year they find and include many such words in the latest editions of their dictionaries. In 1982 a new word was added to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Pentecostal