Sermons on Matthew 2:21-5:24:

U-Turns Mandatory Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 9, 2001

Rrepentance is essential if we are going to be prepared for the coming of Christ and his kingdom (Advent, year A, Sunday 2, 9 Dec 01)

 John the Baptist was a truly strange fellow. I can imagine his performance review from the board of clergy examiners. - - - - - - - - - Dear John ben Zechariah: The board of examiners completed their visit and frankly were concerned about several matters pertaining to your person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Reason

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 11, 2001

A Poetic Sermon that the Holy Spirit helped me with about Jesus’ Divinely-guided escape from Herod and how JESUS is the Reason for celebrating Christmas. Be blessed, in Jesus’ Name!

"The Reason" By Sterling Franklin Let’s open up with a word of Prayer... Our Mighty Lord, we Praise You for who You are, what you have done, are doing, and WILL do. Father, thank You SO MUCH for sending Your Only Begotten Son to earth, not to condemn the world, but to Save it. Bless us with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following The Star Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

Using the acronym "L.I.G.H.T" we can learn how to become a light that illumines the gospel message to the unsaved world.

A STORY IS TOLD ABOUT A MAN WHO WAS A SHOEMAKER WHO HAD A LONGING DESIRE TO BE A MISSIONARY. EVERYONE WHO CAME INTO HIS SHOE SHOP HEARD ABOUT JESUS CHRIST. ONE DAY HIS FRIEND TOOK HIM ASIDE AND SAID, "ALL THIS TALK ABOUT JESUS IS RUINING YOUR BUSINESS." THE MAN RESPONDED, "MY BUSINESS? MY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Live In True Repentance!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Dec 12, 2001

The voice of John the Baptist still calls people forth to repentance today as we prepare to meet our Lord at his Second Coming!

“The issue at hand is a great one, the chief doctrine of the Gospel, the forgiveness of sins” (Apology of the Augsburg Confession, Tappert, 184.10). That’s how Philip Melancthon, a contemporary of Luther, sized up the subject of repentance when he wrote the Apology (or Defense) of the Augsburg ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Baptism And Grace

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel.

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel. Intro.: 1. On Sunday nights this Fall we've been asking the controversial question, "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" < review ... > a. Many in Churches of Christ believe they are the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Funeral Meditation: Lessons From The Death Of Sarah

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Dec 16, 2001

This sermon serves to comfort the bereaved family and encourages them to move on with life when the period of mourning is over.

FUNERAL MEDITATION: LESSONS FROM THE DEATH OF SARAH This message was delivered on 15th December 2001 at the funeral of Madam Hoe Goay Ee (Aunty Lim) Date of Birth: 27 July 1923 Date Departed: 14 December 2001 Text: Genesis 23:1-4. I. WE NEED TO MOURN FOR THE DEAD. Abraham mourned when Sarah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-4, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Charismatic

Repentance Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Jesus began his teaching ministry with this bold proclamation. He commands repentance as a requirement for entrance into His kingdom. Jesus presents all men with only two choices in life: 1. Come to repentance, or 2. Perish.

The Teachings of Christ Repentance #1 in Series Matthew 4:17 INTRODUCTION • Jesus began his teaching ministry with this bold proclamation. He commands repentance as a requirement for entrance into His kingdom. • Jesus presents all men with only two choices in life: 1. Come to repentance, or 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Are Those That Are Sad Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

Only those who mourn over their sinfulness are truly happy.

HAPPY ARE THOSE THAT ARE SAD! Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:4. I propose to: I. Examine the setting of this verse: in a general way as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically as one of the Beatitudes. II. Prove that this mourning is of a specific kind, i.e. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Meekness Series

Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003

True Christian meekness, as preached by our Lord as part of the Beatitudes, can only grow in the soil of poverty of spirit and godly sorrow.

CHRISTIAN MEEKNESS Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16 Text: Matt. 5:5 My text is Matt. 5:5. Last time I preached on "Blessed are they that mourn." I want to remind you of a few things before we look at our text. RECAPITULATION General Our Lord Himself is the speaker: therefore the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Fathers

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 16, 2003

What children owe their fathers. What children need from their fathers.

Today, as you know, is Father’s Day. It may surprise you to learn that Father’s Day is not a Christian holiday. By that, I mean it’s not recognized as one of the special days of the Christian Year which have been celebrated by the church for centuries, such as Christmas, or Easter, or Pentecost. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

"V" Is For "Church"

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

This shows what the church should be.

"V" is for "Church" (The idea for this sermon came from an e-mail I received.) 1. In the Bible, the church is characterized with several Vs. First, the church is visible. We read letters in the Bible written to people belonging to churches in certain cities. These are real people who make the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Hungry And Thirsty

Contributed by Bo Brown on Jun 21, 2003

DO YOU HUNGER TO BE NOTICED BY OTHERS DO YOU THIRST FOR YOUR PAYCHECK DO YOU HUNGER FOR PEOPLE’S ATTENTION DO YOU THIRST FOR GOD’S AFFECTION

HUNGRY AND THIRSTY MATTHEW 5:6 INTRO: A) ARE YOU HUNGRY B) ARE YOU THIRSTY C) WHAT DO YOU HUNGER FOR D) WHAT DO YOU THIRST FOR 1) DO YOU HUNGER TO BE NOTICED BY OTHERS 2) DO YOU THIRST FOR YOUR PAYCHECK 3) DO YOU HUNGER FOR PEOPLE’S ATTENTION 4) DO YOU THIRST FOR GOD’S AFFECTION E) IS YOUR SPIRIT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Worship That Works

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 22, 2003

Second Sunday after Pentecost: What is worship that is real and authentic? We look at Jesus’ teachings about this to learn how to honor God in worship.

The Bible describes perfect worship. It occurs around the throne of God. That is a place where there is no pain, or sadness; A place where no sun or moon are needed because God is there to provide light and warmth; A place where the chaos and all that disturbs is replaced by the perfect peace. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28, Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

"Imitators Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jun 22, 2003

To be a truen New Testament Church we must do what Jesus did. WDJD What did Jesus do? Let us discover what Jesus did and become Imitators of Christ.

“Imitators Of Christ” Prepared For Fort Payne For Wed. Night, June 18th 2003 Text; Matt 4:18-22 (KJV) 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Fruit Of Repentance

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

Shows we mst bear the fruit of repenrance.

Fruit of repentance Repent is used 27 times in the New Testament, first by John the Baptist, then by Jesus and the apostles and lastly again by Jesus in the book of Revelations. To think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel regret): MATTHEW 3:2 2 "Repent, for the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:9-11, Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church