Sermons on Matthew 25:1-15:46:

Matthew 3:1-12 Vipers, Repentance And Fire Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 3:1-12: Vipers, repentance and fire

Matthew 3:1-12 Vipers, repentance and fire Sermon notes Over the last few weeks we’ve been looking at the first couple of chapters of Matthew - the birth and infancy of Jesus. And on that first Christmas, He appeared in human form, first as a baby, and then He grew up to commence His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus, Satan And Temptation Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus, satan and temptation

Matthew 4:1-11 The Temptation of Jesus Manuscript Last time I preached from Matthew we looked at Matthew 3:13-17: Jesus’ baptism. We looked at baptism in general as well as Jesus’ baptism. You might remember when I spoke about baptism in general, that I explained why in this church we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5:38-48 Loving My Enemies Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 5:38-48 Loving my enemies

Matthew 5:38-48 Loving my enemies Manuscript Well I know I keep getting up here week after week as we go through Matthew and just about every sermon I say the same thing, which is: “Today’s sermon is really difficult.” And today is no exception. Today’s sermon is really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 7:12 – Stop Following Me! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 17, 2012

There’s a shop on the corner of OBLIGATION STREET and RECIPROCITY. It advertises free tickets, scratch-its, gifts, invitations, free samples, biros, key-rings, 2 for one. All designed to make me feel OBLIGATED to give or buy or comply or compromise in som

Matthew 7:12 – STOP FOLLOWING ME! I was looking at Instragram photographs recently. On the most popular photographs, so many people made comments such as “I will like you 5 times if you like me”. It was as blatant as that (and as pathetic). They scream “Make me popular, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready For Christmas? Matthew 3:1-10 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2013

I wonder what would happen if we spent as much time getting, spiritually ready for Jesus as we spend getting our decorations up for Christmas? Adapted from a sermon by Pastor Doug Henry

Pastor Doug Henry tells this story: “I was in Wal-Mart a few months ago with a mission. It was the end of the summer season, so I went to the lawn and garden section to check out the sales on all the stuff you use to keep your yard and property looking nice. I went there with the intention of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Heartbeats Of Life Matthew 13: 1-11

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on May 25, 2020

This message is corresponding to this parable told by Jesus. A timely but important lesson especially for our brothers and sisters who serve our Lord and Savior. In this life, we are plagued with the various journeys we all face in our lifetimes.

Here Jesus tells us that are four types of hearts that will believe and receive The Word of God in this life. Three of the ways is the dangerous way while one is better than the other three types of heart we will look at in this message. First, Jesus is talking to the ones with: I.THE HARD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sincere Faith: An Exposition Of Matthew 23:1-12

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 24, 2020

It is all too easy to play the hypocrite. Sermon for Proper 26, After Pentecost, Year A

Sincere Faith: An Exposition of Matthew 23:1-12 Everyone wants to feel important. People want to display their titles and achievements. Everyone wants to have a lot of followers on social media. People want to become influencers. Not only does it bring prestige, but it can also be quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Follow The Master Father Matthew 6:9-12

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 18, 2021

When we follow God he will teach us how to be a Father

We have come to this day for many of years almost more than many we can count and when we enter the mundane shores of this place called earth in our corner of the world celebration was already in progress. We do thank God for those vitally important corner stone and pillars of our culture and our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Day Surprise - Matthew 7:21-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 26, 2021

How can you be sure you're not among those who have impressive, Christ-centered ministries and yet will hear those dreadful words, "Away from me. I never knew you"?

Matthew 7:21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

The Parable Of The Laborers: An Exposition Of Matthew 20:1-16

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 9, 2020

Parables are more than stories from life. They illustrate something greater.

The Parable of the Laborers: An Exposition of Matthew 20:1-16 Have you ever wondered about what Jesus did between the time he astonished the rabbis in the Temple when He was twelve years old and the time He came to John the Baptist for baptism when he was about thirty years of age. All Luke tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Matthew 20:17-19, Matthew 19:16-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Crisis Of Authority: An Exposition Of Matthew 21:23-32

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 20, 2020

Understanding authority has eternal consequences.

The Crisis of Authority: An Exposition of Matthew 21:23-32 The word “authority” has many applications. A person who is an expert in a particular subject area is called an “authority.” Another word for government at various levels is “authorities.” Others are authorities in religion. Others are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Matthew 6: 24 How The Lord Leads People.

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 26, 2020

A message about being led by the Lord. Looking at the basics of life and seeing the desire that the Lord has for us to show His love in these days of trails and tribulations. Getting the drive we need to persevere in the times we are facing here on earth.

Today’s message is called; Leading people. Good Morning Let’s cast our cares on the Lord today and be encouraged by His word. Amen? Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:12, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are Jesus' Genealogies In Matthew And Luke Different?

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 21, 2023

From https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/why-are-jesus-genealogies-in-matthew-and-luke-different This post is adapted from the Four Portraits, One Jesus: Jesus’ Birth, Childhood, and Early Ministry, a free online course taught by Dr. Mark Strauss. My notes will be added later.

The birth narratives in both Matthew and Luke help answer the question, “Who is Jesus and where did he come from?” One of the ways each book does this is by recounting Jesus’ genealogy. The problem is: the genealogies are different. The Old Testament predicted that the Messiah would come from the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Kill Sin Or Die - Matthew 5:29-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

The threat Jesus warns of here is being thrown into hell. For a lustful look? How do we reconcile that with passages that assure us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Amputation 101 - Matthew 5:29-30 (Contd) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

The key to persuading your heart to fling sin away is to become convinced that nearness to God would be more satisfying than that sin. But what do you do when the sin brings intense pleasure and the last few times you sought God in prayer or Scripture it was boring?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30