Sermons on Matthew 18:21-351:

Jesus' Chilling Warning, Part I Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 17, 2018

No more chilling, nightmarish warning can be found anywhere in Scripture than Jesus' in Matthew 7:21-23--that many will come before Him on Judgment Day assured they're going to heave and will find out differently.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus Jesus’ Chilling Warning Matthew 7:21-23 As paradoxical sayings go, we’ve come to one of the very hardest of all the sayings of Jesus this morning, a saying, which “paradoxically” comes near the very end of what most people regard to be the greatest sermon ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Kingdom Of God And A Child Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 18, 2017

Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you change and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3) What does it mean to go before God as a Child?

What does it mean to go before God as a Child? Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you change and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3) There is a secret complicity between the kingdom of God and a child. One day, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflection D.4 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Revelation. The Rider On The White Horse.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 12, 2020

Could the rider on the white horse be 'a spirit of conquest' which has been with us for the past 2000 years? The correspondence between Matthew 24 and Revelation 6:1-8 might lead us to think so.

I started this enquiry in response to the question, could God be behind coronavirus? Could coronavirus be some form of judgement from God or a sign of ‘End Times’? To answer that in relation to ‘End Times’ we want to know what ‘End Times’ will look like. A decision we make at this point will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy Instead Of Sacrifice

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022

The Pharisees criticized Jesus for eating with tax collectors. They thought they were better than Matthew, as they went around acting holy. Outward show doesn’t determine a person’s relationship with God. It's about the heart.

This morning I am going to touch on the subject of “hypocrisy.” It’s difficult to preach on this subject matter because none of us are without some form of hypocrisy in our life. Jesus told us not to point out the splinter in our brother’s eye until we have removed the log in our own eye (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

"who Do You Think You Are?" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 15, 2021

Jesus criticized the Pharisees for their inability to discern the signs of the times (Matthew 16:3). The signs of our times seem to be indicating an increasing hostility toward Christianity, which has lost its place as the nation’s primary guiding ethic.

You can run but you can’t hide. That’s certainly true today, amen? They not only know where you live and work, but probably know what kind of car you drive, when you take a shower, what’s your favorite flavor of ice cream or your favorite show on TV, what station you listen to in the car. They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, 2 Timothy 3:12, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: United Methodist

No Plan B (Second Sunday After Easter 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 20, 2022

Peter and John were arrested Acts 4:3 .... Acts 5:27 -32 represents their second arrest. “Minding their own business” involved sharing the Gospel. Matthew 28:19 was their call to go and make disciples! There was no Plan B.

No Plan B Text: Acts 5:27 - 32 Acts 5:27-32  When they had brought them, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them,  (28)  saying, "We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Gods Conditions To Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 15, 2021

Some people would like prayer with no conditions. Prayer has conditions. It's true that Jesus said, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22).

Some people would like prayer with no conditions. Prayer has conditions. It's true that Jesus said, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22). But, even in that statement, we have one condition to prayer is faith. As we examine the scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, Matthew 7:11

A Taste Of Eternity

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 17, 2020

What does life look like beyond the grave? Let’s examine our transformation now and its eternal result. We will look at the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9 and its application in transforming our lives today.

What does life look like beyond the grave? Let’s examine our transformation now and its eternal result. We will look at the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9 and its application in transforming our lives today. Small Group of 3 Matthew 17:1 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise And The Foolish

Contributed by Ramona Oliver on Feb 20, 2015

the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25 is not to be confused the the rapture of the church. what it does is give us the message that we must be ready at all times. While I borrowed an illustration from another sermon this is what the Lord laid on me

The Wise and the Foolish Matthew 25:1-13 I want to talk to you this morning about your relationship with Jesus Christ. I thought about spanking those that did not make it to the revival, but I don’t have time for that. There are hungry people here that need to hear a word from heaven. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Chip Off The Old Block Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 27, 2015

Today as we look at Matthew 3:16-17, we will find that these verses describe Jesus Christ as a “chip off the old block” and these two small verses have much to say to us about Jesus Christ.

A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK MATTHEW 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION… 3:16s Thus Far (p) We have been on a journey since July as we have been looking at various 3:16s in the Bible: Exodus 3:13-17 shared with us the Name of God and that we can trust Him. Joshua 3:1-17 shows us that God makes a way in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Be A Blessing Bearer

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 28, 2014

A perspective on Matthew 28: 16-20. It is easy from the Christian perspective to see the blessing bearer solely as Jesus who was to come. It means more than that. You also have been called to be a blessing bearer in the name of God.

Matthew 28:16-20 Called To Be A Blessing Bearer A strong thread that weaves through today’s readings is God’s call to be a blessing bearer. The words are different from situation to situation in the readings, but they continue to express the call to be a blessing bearer. To begin, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Under A Juniper Tree...

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

(Juniper…Yoke Up To) Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me;

Jesus Under A Juniper Tree (Juniper…Yoke Up To) Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Praying For Deliverance From The Hosts Of Wickedness

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. - Matthew 6:13 Christianity is not an individualistic religion but a community of believers. Our Lord Jesus teaches us never to be selfish but to realize we are serving a greater body o ..

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. - Matthew 6:13 Christianity is not an individualistic religion but a community of believers. Our Lord Jesus teaches us never to be selfish but to realize we are serving a greater body of believers and are a part of them constantly. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Tests Our Faith

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Nov 22, 2017

The Bible says in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith it will be done unto you." That’s one of my favorite verses in the Bible. What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law that God has established.

HOW GOD TESTS OUR FAITH I want to ask you a question this morning, “How does God test our faith?” The Bible says in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith it will be done unto you." That’s one of my favorite verses in the Bible. What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bad King, Pseudo-Kings & The True King!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 24, 2023

'Bad King, Pseudo-Kings & The True king!' - Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The wise men's question (vs 1-2) The foolish man's reaction (vs 3-8) The journeymen's adoration (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Bible Reading: Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 Ill: • In December 1903, after many attempts, • Wilber & Orville Wright were at last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren