Sermons on Matthew 2:1-1:23:

Invitation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2020

What is our response to God’s invitation? What does God expect us to wear? Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14.

What is our response to God’s invitation? What does God expect us to wear? Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14. Matthew 22:1-2 And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Return Of The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

As we engage our message we have seen Jesus tempted by Satan, called Matthew as a disciple, & today we see Rabbi Jesus returning to His hometown of Nazareth.

Return of the Rabbi (Lenten Sermon; Luke 4.16-30) March 30, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A As we engage our message we have seen Jesus tempted by Satan, called Matthew as a disciple, & today we see Rabbi Jesus returning to His hometown of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014

Today we shall be looking at two men who built a house, one did it the wrong way and one did it the right way. We are going to start in the gospel of Matthew.

Doing the right thing the wrong way Pt 2 Two men who built houses Introduction A. We are continuing our sermon series on “Doing the right thing the wrong way.” The Bible is full of stories where two people do the same thing, but one does it the right way the other does it the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Vineyard

Be A Bit Sheepiish

Contributed by Emms International on Dec 12, 2016

This is a sermon based around Matthew 25:31-46 to explain why EMMS International is committed to working with some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world in India, Malawi and Nepal.

“ BE A BIT SHEEPISH” INTRODUCTION I want to start by saying at the end of what I have to say I want to make a strange and what might sound an unattractive offer. I want to invite you to be a bit sheepish, hopefully that invitation will make a bit more sense if we read and think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: *other

The Twelve Apostles Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 12, 2015

Jesus had personally demonstrated His authority previously in Matthew. He now delegates that same authority to His apostles so that they may carry out His ministry to the world.

MATTHEW 10: 1-6 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] THE TWELVE APOSTLES Chapter 10 is a transition in Jesus' training of the twelve. Until this time they had been observers with little involvement in the miracles or teachings, Here they are commissioned and sent out with authority to do what they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What The Lord's Prayer Teaches Us About Fellowship And Community

Contributed by Matthew Redder on May 4, 2018

In the Lords Prayer as seen in Matthew 6:9-15 Jesus not only teaches us HOW to pray but also gives us insight into how he views the community of faith.

There are many cases to be made for the community versus the isolated individual. Not only do we see a biblical theme that rebukes isolationism, but one that admonishes our need for one another. One of the strongest biblical arguments for the community comes from the Lord’s prayer as seen in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23, Acts 2:44-47, Ephesians 4:15-16, 1 Peter 2:4-5, Matthew 6:9-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Herod's Story

Contributed by Ken Carlson on Dec 30, 2018

In Matthew 2:13-23, we see the Christmas story through the lens of Herod the Great. In this passage we learn that when Jesus was born, hope entered our world!

MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRODUCTION I hope you all had a very merry Christmas. And I’m sure most if you did. • But maybe some of you didn’t. • Maybe the much-sung words of "have a Holly jolly Christmas" wouldn't describe this time of year for you. • Maybe you wouldn’t describe this season ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Matthew 2:13, Matthew 2:14, Matthew 2:15, Matthew 2:16, Matthew 2:17, Matthew 2:18, Matthew 2:19, Matthew 2:20, Matthew 2:21, Matthew 2:22, Matthew 2:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wheat And Weeds

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

In Matthew 13:24-30, Jesus tells a parable that helps us understand. It’s a parable that answers this very question, If the kingdom of God is here, why is there still evil?

Wheat and Weeds 6/01/08 AM Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 Introduction Turn with me to the Gospel of Matthew. Do you know what Matthew is trying to get across in this gospel? Do you know the truth he was trying to share? Matthew wrote this book because he wants us to know this one basic truth: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Exactly Does It Mean That Jesus "Carried Our Diseases"?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 4, 2013

A look at the peculiar phrase in Matthew 8:17 that Jesus "took up our infirmities and carried our diseases." It's an easy phrase to overlook, but what exactly does that mean?

WHAT DOES VERSE 17 SAY? It tells us that Jesus “received our sicknesses” and that he “bore our diseases.” - Matthew 8:17. - We read right past that phrase without thinking about it, but when you pause on it there is a peculiarity to it. What exactly does that mean? - I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Disciple’s Lack Of Understanding Rebuked: Blind Man Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2017

These verses in Matthew and Mark are some of Jesus’ teaching concerning false doctrine. He compared false doctrine to yeast. It appears small and insignificant, but it grows secretly and soon saturates everything.

-AD 29- Magdala (45) Disciple’s Lack of Understanding Rebuked: Blind Man Healed (Jerimiah 5:21) Matthew 16:5-12, Mark 8:14-26 These verses in Matthew and Mark are some of Jesus’ teaching concerning false doctrine. He compared false doctrine to yeast. It appears small and insignificant, but it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12, Mark 8:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows Your Desires Of Heart Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 14, 2021

Jesus answers and says, "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander" (Matthew 15:19).

Jesus answers and says, "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander" (Matthew 15:19). And then: "What comes out of a man is what makes him 'unclean.' For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19, Romans 7:18-20, Proverbs 16:30

Last Place

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 15, 2020

What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16.

What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16. Wine Industry Parable Matthew 20:1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. The Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 7 - The Necessity Of Relationships Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2025

It is hard to have an impact on people if we don't have a relationship with them. Jesus, Matthew and Paul show us how to have a spiritual impact through relationships.

Introduction: A. One day a rabbi and a priest got into a head on collision with each other. 1. The damage to both cars was considerable, but amazingly neither of the clerics was hurt. 2. After they crawl out of their cars, the rabbi saw the priest’s collar and said, “I see that you’re a priest, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Luke 5:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Household Wickedness. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Household Wicked Spirit, mentioned in Matthew 12:43-45 and Mark 7:24-30, is a malevolent entity that seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others.

The Household Wicked Spirit, mentioned in Matthew 12:43-45 and Mark 7:24-30, is a malevolent entity that seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to infiltrate and control our households, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45, Mark 7:24-30, Genesis 2:17

A Christmas Message – Bethlehem Cameos For The Greater Picture Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2022

The Christmas accounts in Matthew and Luke contain small cameos of a greater ministry that belongs to the Lord Jesus. These small pictures reveal His interaction with the Christmas story and what happened at that time.

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – BETHLEHEM CAMEOS FOR THE GREATER PICTURE Christmas is a blessed time for many, for families, for singing, for getting the message of a Saviour out to people, and a chance to look into scriptures related to Christmas that normally are not considered through the year. These ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:16-20, Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:14, Revelation 1:13, Revelation 19:13, Matthew 2:12, Luke 2:7, Revelation 5:11-13, Matthew 2:1-3, Matthew 2:9-11, Revelation 22:16, Isaiah 9:6, Daniel 10:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational