Sermons on Matthew 21:1-27:23:

Good And Bad Alike

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jun 11, 2007

What? “Good and bad alike” invited to the palace? The door is wide open and all of them are let inside: can you imagine what happened there, the horrendous stampede? Costly carpets, marble, gold, everything clean and suddenly dirty beggars and hungry peas

“…Everyone, good and bad alike” Matthew 22: 1-14… Mathew 22: 8-10: Then he said to his servants, ’The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. Go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’ 1So the servants went out into the streets and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Fire Of Passion Begins With A Spark Of Change Series

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Jun 11, 2007

In order to create a passion for the Lord we may need to be open to change.

I desire passion in my life especially when it comes to my relationship with God. I hope it is alright to admit there are times when I come to church and passion seems to be lacking. When I speak passion I mean a deep desire, a extreme excitement and a longing love. When Passion is lacking we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Two Sons Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 15, 2007

The Parable of the 2 Sons - The character quality of giving AND keeping your word, and of genuine repentance to do the right thing. Much needed today! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

My Two Sons Matthew 21:28-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TwoSons.html This parable begins with Christ’s “What think ye?” and is designed to make us think. Some perish for lack of thought, and many more for wrong thinking. A. What the Father Commanded: “Son, go work today in my vineyard” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

The "I Can't Waits"

Contributed by Christopher Johnson on Jun 16, 2007

If we apply our spiritual talents, then God will bless the congregation with spiritual and numerical growth

Have you ever had a case of the “I can’t waits”? They seem to run rampant in my life. When I was young, I couldn’t wait to play on a football team. When I was in junior high, I couldn’t wait to go on a date. When I was in high school, I couldn’t wait to go to college. When I was in college, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Community In Action

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 17, 2007

the church is a living organism not a stale organization. Community in action explains a church that is active for Christ

Catherine Lawes was told to stay away from the prisoners, but that didn’t stop Catherine When the first prison basketball game was held, she went…..walking into the gym with her three beautiful kids and she sat in the stands with the inmates. Her attitude was: “My husband and I are going to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In Denial Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 18, 2007

In this Easter series, we look at 4 people and how they responded to their encounters with Christ.

Living in Denial Mt. 26:69-75 Illus. Did you see the “Deal or no Deal” where the girl was an avid NY Jets fan? •More than that, she loved Curtis Martin. He was her hero. •As a result of being on the show, she not only got to meet Curtis, but was invited to the stadium where she met many of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready For What Is Next?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

A sermon following a great community wide crusade and instilling in our church the need to be ready for what comes after great revival

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 4, 2007 Date Preached: May 6, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Are We Ready for What is Next? Sermon Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: The torrential rains had been pouring down for 6 straight days and the river had hit and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Failure

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2007

We can fail in life if we follow the example of the one-talent man in Matthew 25

INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1 - How many of us want to fail in our walk with Jesus? How many of us want to fail at life? How many of us want our children to grow up to fail? - Failure is something that most of us want to avoid at all costs. We do not want to be known for our failures nor do we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Use It Or Lose It

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 24, 2007

Sitting on God’s gift reveals a lack of faith in the Master

Title: Use it or Lose It Text: Matthew 25:14-30 MP: FCF: Outline: In the eternal scheme of things, we turn out not to be very good at assess the value of things. Fortunately, God doesn’t call us to be appraisers – he just wants us to be faithful with whatever he, who appraises us, has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Woe To You!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 2, 2007

There are seven woes in this text. Let’s consider only a few of these to see how they apply to us.

INTRO.- ILL.- A rather pompous-looking deacon was trying to impress a class of boys with the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." ILL.- During one of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Failures Of The Foolish

Contributed by David King on Mar 4, 2007

Left behind when I was so sure I would go.

Text Matthew 25:1-13 Matt 25:13.. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. KJV INTRO: The parable concerning the ten virgins isn’t a new one to the church world. It has been preached upon many different times and many different ways. I suppose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Coming Of The End

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 5, 2007

Jesus talks about several things that we need to be aware of before the end comes. 1- There will be worldwide chaos 2- There will be hatred of people 3- There will be false leaders 4- There will be much wickedness 5- There will be much preaching

INTRO.- ILL.- A girl said, “My mother and I returned to my parents’ house late one evening to find my father, my college-age brother, Steven, and my ten-year-old sister fast asleep. “Mom had forgotten her house keys, so we knocked loudly, first at the back door and then the front and side doors. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipleship: Brokenness Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 6, 2007

To show that we must be broken before the Lord in order to draw close to Him

INTRODUCTION -Today we are going to be partaking of the Lord’s Supper -Holy Communion -This was a special meal that Christ ate with his closest disciples on the night he was betrayed -The eve of His crucifixion -We do this quite often, but let us learn a valuable discipleship lesson today as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-75

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Be A Bad Christian

Contributed by Robert Doran on Mar 7, 2007

In this sermon I wish to encourage people to be real for God and to seek a relationship with Jesus Christ which is what everyone needs. We need to be careful about how we as believers treat those outside of the faith and those new to the faith.

Sermon March 11,2007 ‘How to be a bad Christian’ Years ago ,a British missionary asked the former Prime Minister of India Dr. Gandhi If he would consider becoming a Christian. Gandhi said no The missionary said why Ghandi had seen how the so called Christians in South Africa had treated non whites ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

Moving Beyond Regrets

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Have you ever done something you immediately regretted? I remember things that I had done when I was younger, things that I wish I had never done, and things I wish I could take back. I have said things I wish I had never said that hurt other people.

Moving Beyond Regret; Matthew 26:67-75 Have you ever done something you immediately regretted? I remember things that I had done when I was younger, things that I wish I had never done, and things I wish I could take back. I have said things I wish I had never said that hurt other people. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:67-75