Sermons on Matthew 18:36:

7 Woes On Religious Leaders (Matthew 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 17, 2024

Why are we afraid to preach Matthew 23? Why does the Revised Common Lectionary leave it completely out? Are we afraid to let our churches know that we church leaders are weak, and fail, and also need to repent? Let's find out in Matthew 23.

Jesus warned about hypocrisy among religious leaders and accompanying woes. Have we ever heard this taught? Is it just too painful to admit that we church leaders can sometimes be just like the Pharisees? Let’s learn some hard lessons from Jesus in Matthew 23. Hypocrisy Do we practice what we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecy From The Mount Of Olives (Matthew 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 23, 2024

How should we put prophecy into practice? Are there overlooked action words the prophecy from the Mount of Olives in Matthew 24?

Let’s look at an often misunderstood prophecy in Matthew 24. Before studying it, let’s consider the four major views. Preterism (or past fulfillment) believes that all such prophecies were fulfilled around 70 AD. Historicism (or present ongoing fulfillment) is a view that these events are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Suffering (Matthew 27a)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2024

What pampered king, president or prime minister of this world would suffer for the sake of his people? Yet, Jesus, king of the world did. Let's look at Jesus' suffering in Matthew 27:1-33.

How much did Jesus suffer even before His crucifixion? Let’s glimpse His suffering in Matthew 27:1-33. Who was Jesus taken to next? Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. So they bound him, led him away and handed him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Crucifixion (Matthew 27b)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2024

Let's examine the events of Jesus' crucifixion in Matthew 27.

What did they do as they crucified Jesus? Let’s look at Matthew 27:34-66. The soldiers gave Jesus wine mixed with bitter gall, but when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it. After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. Then they sat around and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:34-66

Denomination: Baptist

An Eye For An Eye - Matthew 5:38-39 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 20, 2024

It’s surprising to discover how many subtle ways we take revenge on those who hurt us. This message will help you discover them and show you the remedy Jesus gave us.

Matthew 5:38-42 "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Living For The Pleasure Of God - Matthew 6:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 27, 2024

We all know hypocrisy is evil. But few people understand the remedy Jesus gave. How does living for reward cure the disease of hypocrisy?

Matthew 6:1-18 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Giving & Reward - Matthew 6:2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 27, 2024

Why does Jesus tell us to give, fast, and pray in secret, when earlier in the sermon he had commanded that we do our acts of righteousness before men to be seen by them? This message will give you a new way of looking at the commands to live for reward.

2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:2

Our Daily Bread - Matthew 6:11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 5, 2024

God will supply everything you need—but everything you need for what? To stay alive? Then why do we die? This sermon asks the question of exactly what the difference is between a need and a want, and where recreation fits in the Christian life.

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

The King In The Tomb - Matthew 27:45-66 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 9, 2025

JESUS’ death was not "THE END"; it was the fulfillment of Prophecy, the Payment for sin, and the Prelude to VICTORY. The Cross and the Tomb Reveal the KING’s Divine Authority, Sacrificial Love, and THE Unstoppable Plan of GOD the FATHER.

2025.11.09. Sermon Notes. THE KING IN THE TOMB - MATTHEW 27:45-66 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jesus’ death was not the end; it was the fulfillment of prophecy, the payment for sin, and the prelude to victory. The cross and the tomb reveal the King’s divine authority, sacrificial love, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-66, Psalm 22:1-18, Isaiah 53:4-9, John 10:18, John 19:30, John 19:38-42, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 10:19-22, Ephesians 2:13-18, Matthew 28:1-6, Romans 5:8-10, Romans 8:31-39, Revelation 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Risen King - Matthew 28:1-20 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 16, 2025

The resurrection of JESUS CHRIST is the ultimate proof of HIS Divinity and Victory over Death. The same POWER that raised HIM from the dead now lives in every believer. The tomb is empty, but the mission is full …Go and proclaim the RISEN KING!

2025.11.16 Sermon Notes. THE RISEN KING – MATTHEW 28:1–20 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The resurrection of JESUS CHRIST is the ultimate proof of HIS Divinity and Victory over Death. The same POWER that raised HIM from the dead now lives in every believer. The tomb is empty, but the mission is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20, Luke 24:1-8, John 11:25-26, John 20:16-18, John 20:21-22, Romans 1:4, Romans 10:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 8:11, Acts 1:8, Acts 4:10-12, 2 Timothy 2:8-9, Mark 16:15-18, Psalm 2:1-4, John 8:32, Matthew 18:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yours Is The Kingdom Of Heaven - Matthew 5:3b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

This message explores what the kingdom of God is, and what it means that it belongs to you.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Bart And Zach Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011

This message from Luke 18:36-19:10 deals with two amazing events both of which happened in the city of Jericho a short time before Jesus death in Jerusalem. It deals with the healing of Bartimaeus and Jesus' encounter with Zachaeus. One was a physical hea

Bart and Zach Luke 18:36 – 19:10 CHCC: March 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION: The two miracles we’re going to talk about today happened during the last month of Jesus’ life. For several weeks Jesus and his disciples had been slowly traveling toward Jerusalem. Along the way, Jesus told ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simple Truth Series

Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010

The fifth message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's message from Matthew 5:33-37 explores a follower of Christ's responsibility to tell the truth.

Simple Truth • Matthew 5:33-37 • March 20-21, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Billy Joel Song – Honesty Ex. Children – cross your heart… hope to die… stick a… Email half-truths… (snopes.com; truthorfiction.com) Matthew 5:33-37. Simple truth. Stand. Read. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Emmanuel, God With Us, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

A look at the fact that God had now become one of us. Able to feel as a human, able to suffer.

Emmanuel, God with us Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Opening…. 1. Read God came near, Max Lucado- Attached paper #1 2. We get passionate and misty eyed that Jesus was born in a stable / manger John got all misty eyed and passionate that God became a man…. A. God had now become… ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14

Denomination: Mennonite

Re-Establishment Of The Kingdom Of God On The Earth, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

Jesus re-established God’s kingdom on this earth. What an awesome priveledge to be able to rule and serve in this kingdom.

Kingdom Life Re-establishment of the kingdom of our father’s rule on earth Review 1. "…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) The literal Greek rendering of “more abundantly” is - That they might have it excessively, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11

Denomination: Mennonite