Sermons on Matthew 18:18:

The Unforgiving Servant Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

Peter asked a question.... How many times must I forgive? Jesus responded by telling a story.

January 23, 2021 The Context: Peter asked Jesus a question: “How many times do I have to forgive the person who sins against me… 7 times?” Peter’s question was not intended to get Jesus’ opinion so much as it was to toot his own horn of grace and mercy --- Toot! Toot! You see, the Rabbis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3-35

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God's Plan For His Church

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 16, 2021

God has a plan for his church. The plan is detailed in God's word. Paul in the book of Ephesians tells believers about the plan of God for his church.

TEXT: Ephesians 3:6,10-11(NLT) "And this is God’s plan: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God’s children. Both are part of the same body, and both enjoy the promise of blessings because they belong to Christ Jesus. God’s purpose in all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:6-11, Matthew 18:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dirty Backyard

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 28, 2021

There is little hope of revival or a large harvest of souls until we clean up our own backyard.

I believe there are too many dictators among the cessationists and too many false prophets and con artists in the Charismatic movement because people do not read the Word in context. Their hermeneutic is experience, not sound doctrine. In the Cessationist groups if you question a pastor you get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:19-20, Acts 4:29-31, Matthew 7:21-23, Acts 2:1-13, Matthew 18:15-20, Romans 16:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Expanding Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2021

Sermon expounds exhortation in Eph. 6:18 to "pray with ALL KINDS of prayer." A key to expanding our prayer capacity is developing in a variety of modes of prayer. Many struggle with prayer because their prayer life is one-dimensional (primarily petition).

Our text today is found in Ephesians 6. A couple of weeks ago we ministered on the armor of God presented in verses 10-17.i Paul begins by saying, “Finally, my brethren, [much of what Paul has said previously in this epistle is leading up to this exhortation.] be strong in the Lord and in the power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 7:7, Jonah 2:2, James 4:2, Luke 12:32, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 99:9, Numbers 6:22-27, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 62:1, Matthew 18:18-20, 1 Corinthians 14:1-18, Romans 8:26-27, Ephesians 6:10-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Forgiveness 7 X 70

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 27, 2021

This sermon focuses on Jesus' teaching on the importance of forgiving others as we have all been forgiven. It has particular emphasis on forgiveness within the church community.

1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Discussion about the movie “Warrior” about two revenge driven brothers competing in a mixed martial arts tournament. Central Theme of movie – Unforgiveness Sermon focus – Discipline Forgiveness 2. BACKGROUND A) Jesus teaching disciples about handling conflict ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Christian Church

The Two Fold Blessing Of, ‘semikhah.’

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 16, 2024

Sacrificing an animal for sin involved many sacred acts before the animal could be offered in Israel.  That was especially true on the day of Yom Kippur, the most holy day for the Hebrews...

The Two Fold Blessing Of, ‘Semikhah.’ Leviticus 16:20-21 Sacrificing an animal for sin involved many sacred acts before the animal could be offered in Israel.  That was especially true on the day of Yom Kippur, the most holy ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:20-21, Matthew 18:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

What did you do this past week, that God will say “Well done good and faithful servant?” Without naming names, there are some of you here today that lived out Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, truly I tell you whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me”

Last week we looked at forgiveness and how important forgiveness is to God. We touched on: • Where asking for forgiveness was first mentioned in the bible. Found in Exodus 9:27 • We also looked how Adam and Eve blamed others instead of asking for forgiveness. o A friend commented to me this past ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

The Lord's Priority For Unity In His Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 11, 2022

Jesus shows us: 1. The purpose of our unity (vs. 14-15). 2. The process for our unity (vs. 15-17). 3. The power of our unity (vs. 18-20).

The Lord's Priority for Unity in His Church The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 18:14-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 11, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 18, as we focus on the Lord's Church. The church is mentioned over a hundred times in the New Testament. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Judgement? Or Fraternal Correction

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 4, 2022

You know what happens whenever you point out some evil in the culture. The next words somebody will say are, “Jesus taught you not to judge.”

Friday of the 22nd Week in Course Today’s Gospel is so straightforward and goes to the heart of Christ’s teaching that we can be forgiven for ignoring all the other Scriptures we have heard. It’s kind of a slap at the Pharisees, who try to keep all the six-hundred plus rules of Torah involving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 18:15-18, Matthew 7:1-3, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Family Obligations

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

Why is it that we come to church? Why do we open ourselves up to the possibility that we might have to confront ourselves, to repent and even to change?

How many of you have heard someone say, “Why do I have to go to church? Can’t I be just as good of a Christian at home, reading the Bible, doing good deeds, praying by myself, maybe watching a favorite preacher TV in the comfort of my own living room? Why should I bother getting up on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin And Forgiveness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2023

Perhaps the original grievance was resolved, between one brother and another. The brother was ‘regained’ (Matthew 18:15): but what if he offends again?

SIN AND FORGIVENESS. Matthew 18:15-35. 1. Regaining the straying brother. Matthew 18:15-20. ‘The Son of man is come to save that which was lost,’ declared Jesus (Matthew 18:11). The Lord illustrated this with a story of a man who left his ninety-nine sheep to seek out just one lost sheep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciplina Eclesiástica: Qué Es

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 3, 2023

La disciplina eclesiástica se trata de procesos, acciones y actitudes, basadas en el evangelio, que la Iglesia aplica, de manera relacional y/o institucional, para prevenir, atender y corregir el pecado en la vida de los miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo.

Disciplina Eclesiástica: Qué es Algunos años antes de fallecer, mi padre escribió una pequeña autobiografía. En ella narra un episodio de su juventud cuando estaba como en segundo año de Preparatoria. Puesto que los estudios eran muy cansados y agotadores para ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"the Power Of The Believer's Authority."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 1, 2022

The government of God's kingdom is trustworthy and has a judicial branch acknowledged in the Book of Daniel as the council of God. This message explores the power believers can access when they apply the word of God to their lives and ministries.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 16:18) “And I say also unto thee, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 10:1) "And when he had called unto him his twelve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37, Proverbs 3:3-6, Isaiah 58:6, Matthew 18:18-19, Matthew 16:18, Luke 22:29, Matthew 10:1, Luke 10:19, Mark 16:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Disciple Peter - The Centre Of Devotion – In The Fish Or In The Lord? Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022

Part 1 of a study of Peter’s life in the series THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL, deals with his call, his name, his confession and his ultimate decision - the fish or the Lord.

THE DISCIPLE PETER - THE CENTRE OF DEVOTION – IN THE FISH OR IN THE LORD? PART 1 OF 4 SERIES - THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN'S GOSPEL We enter a 4 message study on the Apostle Peter. There is so much rich teaching in all of this. This is the first message. John 1 v 40 One of the two who heard ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42, Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:4-8, Matthew 18:18, Mark 1:14-20, John 6:66-69, John 6:51-65  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Fraternal Correction In 632 Words

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 8, 2023

God’s watchful eye.

On the backside of a one-dollar bill, we are reminded that we are being watched; that eye on top of a pyramid is officially called “the eye of providence: God’s watchful eye.” Although the masons, still today a forbidden group for Catholics to join, adopted the image, the eye was actually added by ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Catholic