Sermons on Matthew 18:21-35:35:

Credentials

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 20, 2019

A study in the book of Matthew 21: 23 – 27

Matthew 21: 23 – 27 What are your credentials 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hypocrites

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 21, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 21: 28 – 32

Matthew 21: 28 – 32 Hypocrites 28 “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted it and went. 30 Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Is Talking About Us

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 22, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 21: 33 – 46

Matthew 21: 33 – 46 Hey, is He talking about us? 33 “Hear another parable: There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. 34 Now when vintage-time drew near, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Covenant Of Salt

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 29, 2025

Matthew 5:13 – “You are the salt of the earth.”

Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, I want to talk about something sacred and often overlooked — something that has spiritual weight and covenant significance. Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.” Not just a metaphor, but a calling, a covenant, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Leviticus 2:13, Numbers 18:19, 2 Chronicles 13:5, Revelation 1:6, Revelation 5:10, Ezekiel 16:4, Genesis 19:26, Luke 17:32, Colossians 4:6, Luke 14:34  (view more)  (view less)

Reflecting God's Light

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 9, 2025

A sermon to Adults on Matthew 5:14-16

August 10, 2025 A.M. Matthew 5:14-16 I quote Matthew 5:16 a lot but I honestly believe that it is one of the most important Verses in the entire Bible. A. You see, John 3:16 is a powerful Verse because it tells us WHY God sent Jesus into the world, “For God so LOVED the world” and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Of Our Lord

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 28, 2002

Matthew’s Easter Gospel is for a people who live in fear. It calls us forward into an often fearful future with Jesus going before us.

Resurrection of Our Lord Matthew 28:1-10 31 March 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Quite a text! To read this text and to think of all we do to celebrate Easter, there has got to be more to the story than meets the eye. The story comes off a little flat. Women coming to the tomb and you wonder if they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Aim #1: Evangelize The Nations Series

Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 31, 2004

A basic teaching outline of Evangelism. One of five aims (purposes) of the church given in Matthew 28:19-10 and Matthew 22:37-40.

Five Aims for the Church to Glorify God Pastor Tim Gresham Aim Number One: Evangelize the Nations Scripture Text: Matthew 28:18-20 February 1, 2004 I. What Is Evangelism “Go ye therefore and TEACH…” A. Evangelism is making disciples or enlisting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Think Before You Pray

Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 15, 2006

This sermon looks at Matthew’s account of the Lord’s exemplary prayer; specifically in light of what it requires of us to pray what Jesus prays.

NOTE: When I list a verse number or passage, it is intended for you to read the indicated verse aloud ______________________________________________________ (OPEN BIBLES TO Matthew 6) In my lesson tonight, I do not expect that anything I say to you will be new and different than what you’ve heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 21, 2009

This sermon focuses on the two names given to Jesus in Matthew’s rendition of the birth narrative. These two words bring us great hope and joy!

Introduction: A. Let’s start with a question: What’s In A Name? 1. As you know, names are very important to us. 2. In many respects, the most important word in the English language to each of us is our name. 3. The sound of our names has a ring to us that we like to hear – that is, unless we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 15, 2022

This story only appears in Matthew’s gospel. The Magi were leaders and priests who were fascinated by science and astrology. They were educated and wealthy.

The Wise Men December 18, 2022 Matthew 2:1-12 NIV After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 60:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph's Jesus Story

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 16, 2022

The birth of Jesus Christ is multi-layered and filled with mystery. The details are scandalous and messy. The focus of Matthew’s account is on Joseph’s Jesus story.

Joseph’s Jesus Story Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction What is your picture of the perfect Christmas? Beautiful decorations, lovely family, delicious food, well-selected gifts, and children that know how to behave! How many of us really have a Christmas like that? In reality, Christmas - is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Waste Your Time Looking For Lost Sheep! (Matthew 18:10-17)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007

Why waste time with negative pepole who are never going to make much progress? Because we follow a shepherd who will leave the ninety-nine grazing to pursue one lost sheep....

One of the things I hear a lot in the business world is that if you want to be successful, you need to hang around successful people. I don’t know if you’ve heard of the concept of the ‘Mastermind Group’, but I’ve been encouraged repeatedly, over recent years, to join one. The concept of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

He Is Not Here! (So Where Is He?) (A Sermon On Matthew 28:1-10)

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 25, 2008

Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sa

If you’ve ever been to our Anglican seminary - Moore College in Newtown - you may have also visited its unusual chapel, known as the Cash Chapel (named after the guy who donated it, rather than how it was paid for). Now, when people set up a church building, they tend to design it with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Matthew 5 - Part 15 - Sex, Adultery, Lust And Gouging Your Eye Out! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 5, 2010

I notice when Jesus confronts me, He goes for the heart. I am amazed at what I am capable of tolerating in my life unless I actively choose to His way to deal with it. I need to be vigilant in this important area concerning my thought life.

Matthew 5 - Part 15 - SEX, ADULTERY, LUST AND GOUGING YOUR EYE OUT! Too often when Julie and I watch a movie, I am forced to turn it off or over because of the coarse nature of the movie, particularly relating to the sex scenes. It is taken for granted that sex is a necessary part of most movies. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 5 – Part 17 – What Is So Wrong With Swearing? Everyone Does It! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 7, 2010

Why is the F*** word and and the Sh** word used so freely today? Jesus doesn’t directly include this in what He says about oaths in Matthew 5 but it is there by way of application and other passages enlarge on this area of sin, so I am taking a detour.

Matthew 5 – Part 17 – WHAT IS SO WRONG WITH SWEARING? EVERYONE DOES IT! Why is the F*** word and and the Sh** word used so freely today? Jesus doesn’t directly include this in what He says about oaths in Matthew 5 but it is there by way of application and other passages enlarge on this. Is it a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational