Sermons on Matthew 27:1-13:1:

The Gift Of Giving

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 16, 2002

In this sermon you will find five gifts that can be given away. Give someone the gift of Jesus!

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE GIFT OF GIVING “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Teddy, (One Of The Least Of These ...)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2002

This sermon addresses how we "put periods where God puts commas".

TEDDY, (one of the least of these) Text: Matthew 25:31-46 There is a wonderful quotation was given to one Christian lay person from a pastor. It goes like this: “Don’t put a period where God put a comma”. The lay person wanted to know the source of such a profound statement. The pastor’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ's Farewell

Contributed by David Washburn on Apr 16, 2002

Many times a "final" farewell surrounds the death of a friend or loved one, but Christ’s farewell was about comfort, vision, and encouragement to his disciples and the Church.

Have you ever spoken with someone knowing it was the last time you would see them and your last opportunity to speak with them? I remember having that type of conversation with a cousin several years ago. He was dying from a terminal disease, and Paula and I made the trip to see and speak with Pat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Wanting What Jesus Had

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 16, 2002

We need a passion for God.

MATTHEW 6 WANTING WHAT JESUS HAD Matthew 6:9-13 S: The Lord’s Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE NEED A PASSION FOR GOD ?: How? How is it communicated? KW: Truths TS: We will find in Matthew 6:9-13 six truths we communicate to demonstrate our passion for God. The ____ truth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Topical message on the difference that the resurrection makes.

Easter Sunday 2002 Sunrise Service Read Matthew 28:1-7 Illustration: I read a story not too long ago about a particular family who was watching the Easter story on television. Although the entire family had seen the movie before one little girl was particularly moved by the movie. As Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuilding Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2002

This is the 4th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the rebuilding of the temple and start of sacrificial law in Israel.

Sunday Evening, April 21, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#4] REBUILDING Matthew 24:15-16 Introduction: 1. As God is preparing for that day to begin the Tribulation, we are seeing many of the pieces to the puzzle fitting in place. 2. Tonight I want to identify some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Wise Person

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 17, 2002

You can be a wise person in Jesus Christ

Matthew 7:24-27 Topic: How to become a wise person When we think of someone being wise, we usually think of a person who has been to college and has earned many educational degrees. When we think of someone being wise, we usually think of someone who has a whole lot of knowledge in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become Wise

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus.

Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus. Intro.: 1. There is a tremendous emphasis in today's world on getting an education. a. Many fields require Master's degrees that once needed only HS diplomas. b. People today go through years of study--PS, Kindergarten, 12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

After The Glory

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Oct 18, 2000

A Sermon for After Christmas.

We are living in the waning moments of another year. The “holiday season” is quickly drawing to a close. The rush of preparation has culminated in a few hours of “quality time” spent with friends and family. The gifts have been opened, the food has been devoured; and for some, the house has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism And Grace

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel.

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel. Intro.: 1. On Sunday nights this Fall we've been asking the controversial question, "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" < review ... > a. Many in Churches of Christ believe they are the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

First Things First

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Seek first the Kingdom of God.

"First Things First" Matthew 6:25-33 In the ancient Arabian folktale, Aladdin, Aladdin is the lazy son of a poor Chinese tailor. After his father's death, he meets a magician who says that he is Aladdin's uncle. The magician convinces Aladdin to go after a beautiful lamp that is hidden in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judgment Vs. Discernment

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual.

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual. Intro.: 1. Have you ever tried to point out the truth to someone only to have them accuse you of judging them? a. Illust. Suggesting to a co-worker that drinking and chasing women is wrong. (He's alcoholic/married!) "You're ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

The House On The Rock

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Only a life built on Jesus Christ will endure.

Thesis: Only a life built on Jesus Christ will endure. Intro.: Opening Illust. In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

New Wine And New Wineskins

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We must constantly scrutinize our practices by the will of God.

Thesis: We must constantly scrutinize our practices by the will of God. Intro.: 1. Everyone has something dear enough to them that they would fight for it. It is interesting to observe what that something is. a. Illust. A friend of mine tells about a woman he knows who accepts with qui et ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-17

Reach Out And Touch

Contributed by Joseph Johnson on Oct 18, 2000

(Preparation: cut out enough pages from a old copy of the phone book yellow pages that everyone can get a page folded up in the bulletin.

(Preparation: cut out enough pages from a old copy of the phone book yellow pages that everyone can get a page folded up in the bulletin. Make sure that you include advertisements for Plumbers, Electricians, Jewelers, and Movers. ) Let me begin by telling you that I had one of the hardest weeks. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26