Sermons on Matthew 22:37-28:20:

Your Speech Betrays You

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at what our speech says about our relationship with Christ

The flames cast eerie shadows over the mixed group crowding in for warmth. The talk was of the man from Galilee who had been arrested by the temple guard for blasphemy. Who had seen him. what did they think. Was he God or was he the devil? And as they spoke someone pointed to the burly young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mission In The Great Commission

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Dec 6, 2000

A sermon that show the requirements to do the Great Commission.

When we think of the Great Commission, we think of the last thing that Jesus said to the multitude before He left. In doing this he shows the importance of doing the Great Commission. There are 5 things we should BE in order to do the Great Calling: 1. Be Alert. "And when they saw Him" the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Do With Good News

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 12, 2000

Sharing is the natural response when we experience good news.

I have found that I will seek any occasion, come up with any reason, find any excuse to tell you some story about the latest thing my children have done. The other night we were bathing the kids at the same time and it was a blast. The whole bathroom was soaked… with laughter… squeals, and just a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Tragic Beginning, A Tragic End

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

Some stories start out good in life and get better, some start out bad and get worse.

Tonight I want to share an unusual message with you, a message that is pointed out of Matthew Chapter 27. Lets read from verse 3-5 (READ). The message is titled, a tragic beginning, and a tragic ending. Some stories start out bad and end good, some start out good and end good, and some start out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What If This Was Your Last Day On Earth?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What would you do if you knew today was to be the last day for you on earth?

Matthew 25:1-13 (READ) This morning I have a life changing thought I want to interject into your life. What would you do today, if you knew tomorrow was to be your last day? We often think of people coming to the end of life, but we really don’t think about it enough. When we think of it we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Coming! I Am Coming Quickly!

Contributed by Chaz Brown on Dec 18, 2000

I am coming quickly says the Lord, no one knows the hour, nor the day, not even the angels nor the son of God. Only the Father knows.

I am coming! I am coming quickly! By Rev. Chad M. Brown Matthew 24:36 (NIV) No one knows the hour, not even the day, not even the angels in heaven, not even the Son of God, but only the father knows. This may sound like I am off subject. But can you think of a time when you rebuked your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Rejected Lover Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

It’s only when I come to Him that I find the strength to deal with the events & crises of my life.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In last week’s sermon we opened the Book of Revelation to that verse where Jesus is called the Root & bright Morning Star. This morning we’re going to look at a very tender & moving passage in the Gospel of Matthew that shows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39, Romans 10:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vision For Evangelism

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

That god has called us to reach this world

Vision For Evangelism Matt. 28:19 Jesus said go and make disciples in all of the world. He was talking to you and he was talking to me. We have a mandate, we have a calling, we have a ministry to touch this world with the message and the love of Jesus Christ. We live in a time when our family ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Use What The Lord Has Trusted You With?

Contributed by Jerry Pumphrey on Dec 26, 2000

The Lord has trusted us with many different talents, do we use them properly?

Many of us today in the church know that we are called to do some thing in the church for the Lord. We are not in the church to just warm the pew or say an occasional ’Amen’. True we are not all called to preach the Word of God, however the Lord does not measure by what we do but how we handle the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Son Of God

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Dec 26, 2000

O’ The Love that the Father has Lavished on us...

Son of God MT 26:63 But Jesus remained silent. The high priest said to him, "I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Christ, n the Son of God." MT 26:64 "Yes, it is as you say," Jesus replied. "But I say to all of you: In the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:63-64, 1 John 4:10

Denomination: *other

The Purpose Of The Church (Part 1)

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 28, 2000

The Great Commission gives the church both life and purpose

The Purpose of the Church (Part 1) Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction I. Louis Pasteur A. The creation of the vaccine 1. Pasteur’s time was deadly a.) 1000’s died each year from rabies b.) Pasteur worked for years on the first vaccine 2. The first major experiment a.) Pasteur was going to test the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Harnessing The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Learning to harness the REAL power of the Resurrection

Since becoming a Born-Again Christian, I have always wanted to “know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death.” (Phil 3:10) I really desired to understand the “power of His resurrection.” As a young Christian, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gossip, Backbiting, Slander, Evil Speaking, And Malice

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Christian unity is not based upon agreeing with one another or having the same doctrinal beliefs. Nor is it compromising your beliefs for the sake of unity.

Accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior made us a member of His family, the Body of Christ, and we also became His bride. We were grafted into the vine, the bloodline of Jesus. This made us into an instant blood relative to every Christian throughout time, co-equal with every believer as a brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39, John 17:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Jesus

Contributed by Garrol Finch on Dec 30, 2000

Many settle for a new concept of Jesus that has no conection to the Biblical Jesus.

A New "Jesus" Text: (Mat 24:4-24 KJV) And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. {5} For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. {6} And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-24, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Religious Or Christ-Like?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ.

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ. Intro.: 1. When you hear someone use the word "religion" or hear someone refer to another person as "religious" what do you think of? a. Illust. Do you think of "Church Lady" on Saturday Night Live who goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39