Sermons about Matthew 21:12-23:28

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 8, 2002

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What happens when Jesus inspects your life? He cursed the fig tree because it didn’t bear fruit - why? And how do we bear fruit for our Savior?

I have three fruit trees in my backyard. I would not call it an orchard – just three trees – a plum, a pear, and an apple. It’s not an orchard, nor am I an orchardist – or whatever you are when you have an orchard. I think my trees know it too – they get together every winter and say "how are we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Outward Expression: Love Series

Contributed by Brett Stair on Oct 9, 2002

based on 17 ratings

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Fourth of the series examining the Great Commandment.

The Outward Expression: Love Matthew 22:34-40 Today we conclude our series on the basics of Authentic Christianity. We have been looking at the Great Commandment and have discovered that Authentic Christianity means that we love God with all that we are¡K „« All our heart ¡V meaning that we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Indifference

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 12, 2002

based on 46 ratings

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“Again, he sent out other servants, saying, ‘tell those who are invited. See, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatted cattle are killed. And all things are ready. Come to the wedding.’ But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his own fa

! Matt. 22:1-14 Theme: Indifference Text: Ex. 32:1-14; Phil. 4:1-9; Matt. 22:1-14 Our priorities in life dictate our choices and our choices determine the outcome of our lives. Our choices are often between alternatives that appear equally attractive but lead to entirely different destinations. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wicked Tenants

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 12, 2002

based on 119 ratings

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The Biblical metaphor of Jesus being the cornerstone which the builders rejected conveys the understanding that without Jesus we can do nothing (John 15:5).

THE WICKED TENANTS Text: Matthew 21:33-46 In modern day, we tend to think of a cornerstone as a stone that is inscribed and placed in the corner of the foundation of a building that marks the beginning of the building. The way that the Bible uses the word cornerstone means much more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Have It Your Way?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 13, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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Many times we seek to understand and manipulate God by our human ideas. We need to get rid of our preconceptions about what God is doing in our lives and let Him direct how we think and pray.

Do you ever watch one of those martial arts movies – pick one, any one, it doesn’t matter – how about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?" There is always a scene, at least one, where the hero or heroine is taking on a whole group of bad guys or gals. Two of them square off in the middle – and when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Trust, Don't Lean

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 14, 2002

based on 26 ratings

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Trusting God’s wisdom not our own understanding

Trust, Don’t Lean Prov 3:1 - 8, Matt 22:37-40, Gal 5:17 September 3, 2002 I. Last week I talked about the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, and I ended up with a passage of scripture that needs more explanation. A. But first I want to read you a research report done by Barna ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Hedonists Make Healthy Churches

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 15, 2002

based on 40 ratings

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Discover how Christ’s purpose for the church leads to building a healthy church

This morning, we celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness to and through the Marin Community Christian Church for the last 22 years. Biblical Christianity recognizes that church is not a building or an organization. The church is made up of learners and followers of Jesus Christ. So this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: *other

"Purpose 1: A Church That Loves" Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Nov 13, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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One of the great purposes of the church is to love God and to love people.

“Purpose #1: A Church That Loves” Matt. 22: 34-40 September 7, 2003 Intro: When Charles Schwab was 70 years old, he made the following statement. These words were spoken for the record in a court of law after he’d just won a nuisance suit. He said, “I’d like to say here in a court of law, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Part Time Christians,hafe Way Salvation

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 3, 2003

based on 16 ratings

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Jesus spoke of those who were going to be luke warm in the last days, the last days are here.

Part Time Christians. Half way salvation. Jesus was teaching to pick up your cross and follow me. Letting the dead bury the dead. A look into part time Christians, ready only at a weeks notice. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And His Bride Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 4, 2003

based on 13 ratings

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A look at Jesus’ desire to have a bride, from OT to NT to Second Coming.

Jesus and His bride. Advent 2. 7/12/03am WBC Mt 22:1-13, 1 Thess 4:16-18, Rev 19:6-9 Topic chosen because - Advent: look at return of Christ - Alpha: looked at church. Not a building but described as: ¡¥family of God¡¦, ¡¥body of Christ¡¦ and ¡¥bride of Christ¡¦ o Realised there¡¦s just SO much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-13, Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Your Money's Worth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 16, 2003

based on 66 ratings

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What does the Bible say about the "tithe" and is it required of Christians today?

OPEN: Gordon Wood of Ellison Bay, Wisconsin told of the time he tried something different in his church’s worship service. “Instead of preaching at the end, I did it first, with music, the offering, and Scripture reading afterward. As I stood behind the pulpit, I could see people getting ready ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paying Taxes

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 17, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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“Jesus said to them ‘Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s” Matt. 22:4-5.

Theme: Paying taxes Text: Is. 45:1-6; 1 Thess. 4:1-5; Matt. 22:15-21 In the last three weeks we have looked at the parable of the Two Sons, the parable of the Tenants, and the parable of the Wedding Feast. In all these parables Jesus Christ kept referring to the lack of integrity in Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 1)

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

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Signs your spiritual life is headed in the wrong direction

4, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part I Introduction: When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but other don’t and sometimes others know and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13-24, Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Mennonite

Cleaning House

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 29, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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When we fail to keep God’s temple clean, God will clean it for us eventually and get our attention while doing it.

WHEN GOD CLEANS HOUSE Matthew 21:12-16 INTRO As we read of the Temple being cleansed by Jesus for the extortion that was taking place there, we often focus our attention on the temple building. We often forget that once we accept Christ as our Savior, our bodies become the temple of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Know The Difference Between Whitewashing And Washing White?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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There are many external problems that are a manifestation of a deep internal problem. We must get to the root of the problems to correct them.

WHITEWASHED OR WASHED WHITE? GIVE THE OFFERING OF EXCUSES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE IN WHITEWASHING AND WASHING WHITE. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUTWARD RIGHTEOUSNESS AND INWARD CORRUPTION, AND REAL RIGHTEOUSNESS! AN EXTERNAL SIGN OF AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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