Sermons on Matthew 23:43:

Emmanuel - God With Us Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 22, 2003

8th in series. Much of this sermon comes from a sermon titled "The Drama of Christmas" by Stephan Chapman. You can find it on Sermon Central

The Many Names of God Review Emmanuel In our day there is a cultural and social battle over the meaning of Christmas. The battle has extended from the schoolyard to the courtyard. However, the battle over Christmas has not only impacted schools and public places. The struggle over the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisemen Series

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 22, 2003

Life is so demanding and time so short. All of us are caught in the trap of the clock’s second-hand. This sermon encourages one to recognize the importance of time in faith.

2003 Christmas Series Number 3 THE WISE MEN, "I’LL GIVE MY TIME Hope Christian Church December 14, 2003 David L. Haun I remember, when as a child, Christmas seemed to take forever to arrive. Packages under the tree kept calling "shake me, shake me!" My father used to say "as you grow older, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Threatening Baby

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 23, 2003

Christmas Eve service, 2003. Herod wanted to be in control and lost the opportunity to know Jesus personally. Do we want to be in control so much that we can’t submit to Christ?

Herod didn’t know who he was. The King of Judea, the Great Herod, had no clue as to who this little baby boy was. Herod thought this baby was a threat. Matthew’s Gospel says that when Herod heard about the Baby Jesus from the Wise Men, he was greatly distressed. Greatly distressed? That is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gifts Jesus Gives At Christmas

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2003

The whole meaning of the Advent season prior to Christmas is this: a gift from God is on the way. The basic reason we offer Christmas gifts to each other is to honor and reflect the only perfect gift ever offered—the gift of God through a Bethlehem baby n

The Gifts Jesus Gives at Christmas Matthew 2:10-11 The whole meaning of the Advent season prior to Christmas is this: a gift from God is on the way. The basic reason we offer Christmas gifts to each other is to honor and reflect the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The God Who Answers Prayer

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 23, 2003

Prayer is how you open your heart to God¡¦s will

Matthew 6:5-15 December 1, 2002 DT.: Prayer is how you open your heart to God¡¦s will. TITLE: ¡§The God Who Answers Prayer¡¨ Intro: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better Than Gold

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 23, 2003

Our Attitude toward money is often the pulse of the heart of our discipleship

“Better Than Gold” Matthew 6:19-24 Sunday Morning Sermon July 6, 2003 FCC – Piggott “Our Attitude toward money is often the pulse of the heart of our discipleship” Intro: In 1928 a group of the world’s most successful financiers met at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago. The following were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 23, 2003

Christmas message for 2003

Mary had a little lamb A Christmas day message Once upon a mountaintop, 3 little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up. The first little tree looked up at the stars twinkling like diamonds above him. “I want to hold treasure,” he said. “I want to be covered with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Post-Christmas Blues"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 23, 2003

After Christmas there is sometimes a big letdown. This message deals with Joseph and Mary and their flight into Egypt, and the lessons we can learn about God’s care.

“Post-Christmas Blues” INTRODUCTION: Christmas 2003 is over! The tree is still up, but it looks mighty empty underneath. All that’s left of the turkey is a bare skeleton. Visiting family members have left to go back home. The excitement of Christmas took weeks to build to a crescendo … and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Matthew 2:9-16, Matthew 2:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Expect Death At The Birth Of The King

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2003

how Jesus birth brought about the sword of Herod, and we can expect the same - a sermon for the minor festival of "the Holy Innocents: Martyrs"

Jesus once said, “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34) The pictures we see of Christmas seem to portray the exact opposite. With Mary and Joseph gently hovering over a little baby in a manger, it’s a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Trip Tips

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 24, 2003

Suggestions regarding what to take with you on your journey into the new year to make it as enjoyable as possible.

¡°Trip Tips¡± Matt 6:25-34 25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Holy Innocents

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Dec 26, 2003

This soon after celebrating Christmas we read the account of Herod’s slaughter of Bethlehem’s baby boys. What does this tragic story mean for us today?

The Holy Innocents Matthew 2: 1-18 December 28, 2003 Two weeks ago on my drive to church, the radio broadcast some spectacular news. I had to double check the dial to make sure this wasn’t some early morning comedian telling a joke. Nope, it was NPR, and yes it seemed what they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Stop Worrying And Start Living Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 21, 2001

The faith principles are:1. Focus on the fact that God will see you through anything. 2. Focus on what is unseen. 3. Focus on the fact that God is in control.

Kim Reichelm is the “extreme skiing” world champion. You may have seen her on television skiing down the peak of a treacherous mountain that looks like certain death for anyone trying to go down it on snow shoes, let alone skis. Some have died on these attempts, and others have become seriously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Tempted Jesus

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001

Deals with the temptations of Jesus in the desert.

“THE TEMPTED JESUS” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Read text ILLUSTRATION: “Cocoon” The cocoon of the Emperor moth is flask like in shape. To develop into a perfect insect, it must force its way through the neck of the cocoon by hours of intense struggle. Entomologists explain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salt And Light Witnessing Series

Contributed by Jose Marin on Oct 22, 2001

We are the salt the silent work of influence and the light the visible manifestation of God in people’s lives.

“Salt and Light Witnessing” Matthew 5:13-16 THEME: We are the salt the silent work of influence and the light the visible manifestation of God in people’s lives. INTRODUCTION: a) There are two things that we value that seem so insignificant but are part of our survival. We either complain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: A Matter Of Greed Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 2 in Television series, looks at various types of greed.

Matthew 6:19-34 Who wants to be a Millionaire? That has to be a rhetorical question. U u pick me, pick me. Like who wouldn’t want to be a millionaire? Probably most of us have seen at least one episode of Millionaire and many people watch it on a regular basis. Then you know that the Show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Wesleyan