Sermons on Matthew 18:13-18:

The Parable Of The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 13, 2012

That one single lost sheep is as worthy and as loved as a flock of 99 safe sheep or saved sheep. And that heaven rejoices more over the one lost soul that repents than it does over a whole church who already believes.

The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:4-7pp -- Mt 18:12-14 1 Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 "Suppose one of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tell It To The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2011

The missing component of the contemporary church may well be discipline. The message explores the purpose and implementation of discipline in the church.

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

When God's Church Prays

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 30, 2011

This message from Matthew 18:18-20 reveals Jesus teaching on the power of the church in prayer to bind and loose on earth what God wishes to bind or loose in heaven, the power of agreement in prayer, and Christ's promise to be present in the prayers of tw

When God’s Church Prays Matthew 18:18-20 CHCC – November 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to see what Jesus had to say about the prayer ministry of the church. There are NOT a lot of verses to look at because Jesus only talked about the church 2 times. There’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolve A Better Relationship With People Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 15, 2014

Last week we discussed what it meant to love with a testimony. This week we will talk about one major obstacle to loving biblically. Below is the outline notes to the message.

In our relationship to God, we were challenged in a resolve to repent of our sins, to fear God more, to surrender our idols, to think with a godly mindset, to remember His sacrifice for us, and to love biblically. Loving biblically is not a feeling or an erotic passion. To love biblically takes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: *other

Synergism: The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

May we pull together in the power of synergism,

SYNERGISM...POWER IN AGREEMENT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com One horse can pull 800 pounds. Another horse can pull 600 pounds? How many pounds can they bull together? 1,400 pounds? NO, 2,300 POUNDS... SYNERGISM TEXT: Matthew 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A, 23rd Sunday, Year A --The Matthew 18 Process

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2020

Avoidance of conflict prevents persons from discovering God's will in their personal and institutional lives.

Palmer Chinchen tells of the time when he went whitewater rafting down the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. The guide gave them some very important instructions after they put on all their safety gear. He began with “When the raft flips.” Notice the guide didn’t say “if the raft flips.” “When the raft ...read more

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

Denomination: Catholic

As A Little Child

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2020

A call to humility. A warning against stumbling blocks. Lost sheep found.

AS A LITTLE CHILD. Matthew 18:1-14. 1. The disciples came to Jesus, openly and unashamedly asking, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” (Matthew 18:1). Jesus’ response was to call a little child to Himself. The child freely and willingly came. Jesus set him in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Aligned For Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 29, 2020

Today's message is of our need to get spiritually aligned with God so that we can be ready for Satan and the spiritual warfare that is always heading in our direction.

Getting Aligned for Spiritual Warfare Matthew 12:29 {Listen to Today's Message at: https://mega.nz/file/OckxTTrZ#fZjafraoZiWirB6p5gDzUMWmKe5L5Cu2CIuiDyX2c3k} If I were to say what is the purpose of tonight’s message, it would be our need to get aligned under God’s authority so that we can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19, Matthew 12:22-30, Matthew 23:23, Matthew 18:18, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Bless This Home Conquering Offense

Contributed by Ricky Sinclair on Oct 3, 2019

Correlation between Culture and Communication

BLESS THIS HOME CONQUERING OFFENSE Miracle Place Church May 19, 2013 – Sunday May 23, 2013 – Thursday Correlation between Culture and Communication Genesis 2:7, 15, 18, 21-24 Definitions: Correlation – two things so related that one directly complements the other (such as a husband and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Matthew 18:1-35

Denomination: *other

Make Every Effort To Maintain The Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

We all know the pain of broken relationships. It is important to learn how to restore those relationships.

I want to talk about something this morning that isn’t much fun to talk about, but something we all struggle with and something that is very important. The topic is broken relationships. We all know the pain that broken relationships cause. When a marriage is broken by divorce, there is so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15

Resolving Offenses

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 6, 2020

Quit running to another church to solve an offense. Be a mature Christian and do it God's way.

Scripture Reading: I Cor 6:1-8, Matthew 18:15-17 I. PRIVATE DISCUSSION vs.15 A. Lowest level possible- thee and him alone (Compare word offend) great peace have they that love Thy law and nothing shall offend them'' Psalm 119:65- cause them to go astray forever or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, Hebrews 12:15, Psalm 119:65, Proverbs 18:19, Matthew 5:23-26, Matthew 6:14-15, Proverbs 18:17, 2 Corinthians 2:6-11, 1 Corinthians 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Three Prophet Testimonies

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020

Will these testimonies indict or inspire you?

Proposition: You MUST judge the evidence! Deuteronomy 17:6 and refer to Matthew 18:16 Prophecy is the greatest evidence of the truth of the Bible! I. First testimony: the prophet Daniel! Daniel 9:24-27 A. The time of the Messiah! 24-26 B. The mission of the Messiah! 26,27 II. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-11, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24:5, John 10:37-38, John 8:12-19, Daniel 9:24-27, Matthew 18:16, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Deuteronomy 17:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hate Crimes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 10, 2020

Jesus believed in hate crimes, because God knows the heart. Jesus urges us to resolve our murderous thoughts, make it right when we can, and settle out of court, all so that a watching world will take note of how Christian brothers and sisters get along.

Matthew 5:21-26 Hate Crimes The FBI defines a hate crime as a “criminal offense against a person or property, motivated in whole or in part by an offender’s bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity.” A hate crime is not the same as hate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Matthew 18:15-17, Romans 12:18

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 38 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 28, 2020

David, realizing the harmful effects of his sins on his health and overall well-being, implores the Lord to bypass the discipline he fully knows he deserves.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22, Psalm 17:1-9, Romans 7:14-25, Proverbs 3:11-12, Psalm 7:3-5, Psalm 6:1-2, Psalm 51:1-2, 2 Samuel 12:13, Hebrews 10:4, Hebrews 9:13-14, Psalm 51:17, 2 Samuel 12:10-13, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 28:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Looking For You!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 6, 2019

the Scribes and Pharisees were confused as to why Jesus spent so much time with Tax Collectors and Sinners! Jesus came to seek and save the lost and that mission is ongoing! Praise His Name!!!

I’m Looking For You Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. These ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 18:11, 1 John 5:16-17, Matthew 18:12-14, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene