Sermons on Matthew 27:17-26:19:

Power Brokering

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 27, 2011

A look at the third temptation of Jesus in Matthew. The temptation to use power for good, but not in God's way.

The devil saves the best for last in his plan to tempt Jesus. He takes him to a very high mountain and shows him the glories of the nation of Israel, and in a vision shows him all the kingdoms of the world, both present and future. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Light Following, Darkness Shattering Disciples

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Jan 22, 2011

A sermon for the 3rd sunday of Epiphany, Year A from Matthew 4: 12-25

Matthew 4: 12-25 Darkness shattering, light following, Disciples I was washing dishes Friday night, [Yeah, I do that sort of thing] And everything suddenly Went dark. Our electric power, Along with the electric power of a few neighbors, Went out. You know what the first thing I did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-24

Denomination: United Methodist

A Talent For The Ridiculous! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 30, 2012

We’ve reached a familiar story in the book of Matthew – the parable of the talents.

It’s a parable I’ve known since my youth - one I am quite familiar with – and having been in this parish almost 21 years now, it’s one that I am reaching for the 7th time even since I’ve been here, which is why it is all the more astounding that I’ve never ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Pirate's Life For Me Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Sep 8, 2012

Sermon on the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value. Matthew 13: 44-46

This weeks sermon is about the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value. We may think that these things have nothing for us, after all, who actually believes in hidden treasures these days? I mean, really? Stories of gold coins and jewels in shipwrecks, or hidden by someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

From Disharmoney To A Gift Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 6, 2013

Levi changed his name to Matthew in his Gospel to reflect his heart change.

Last week we talked about the man who came through the roof with the help of his friends. Remember Jesus was more concerned about his spiritual healing than a physical healing. While his friends expected a physical, healing Jesus instead forgave his sins. It was after the religious people got upset ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Cleansing The House Of God

Contributed by John Gail on Oct 12, 2014

Sermon/outline of Jesus' cleansing of the temple in Matthew chapter 21 and His triumphal entry.

CLEANSING THE HOUSE OF GOD Text: Matt. 21:12 - 17 Intro: In our scripture reading this morning we pick up at the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem where He is riding on a donkey’s colt. The crowds have cut down the branches of trees and put them down in front of Him. This was done, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Few Are Chosen

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 30, 2002

This outline differentiates between the "called" of Matthew 22:14 and the "called" of Romans 8:30. In the Matthew passage, only a few of the many who were called responded to the invitation. In the Romans passage, all who are called become the children of

THE CHOSEN FEW "For many are called, but few are chosen." Matthew 22:14 I. A NECESSARY CLARIFICATION OF TERMS: It is important to distinguish between the "called" in Matthew 22:14 and the "called" in Romans 8:30. The "called" in Romans 8:30 refers to those who, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:14, Romans 8:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Heaven - A Mixed Bag Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The 4th in a series of messages from texts unique to Matthew’s gospel. This one deals with three parables Jesus told about the kingdom, each one showing the mixture of good and bad mixed together in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew’s Unique Message #4 The Kingdom of Heaven – A Mixed Bag Matthew 13:24-30; 47-51; 25:31-46 CHCC: July 29, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’ve been preaching sermons taken from the Gospel of Matthew. We’ve looked at several passages where Matthew gave information about the life of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 18:15-20 – “cross Me And You’ll Regret It?” Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 13, 2016

Forgiving a torn artwork is trivial. What happens when the sin sears its way into your soul and brings devastation to your heart? All I know is that I have been forgiven more than I could hope for in my life and have been tested with offenses where only God’s help enabled me to forgive.

Matthew 18:15-20 – “CROSS ME AND YOU’LL REGRET IT?” She came to me, tears streaming down her face and in obvious distress. It was Sunday and I was walking across from our house to our small Church building to take the service. The morning was beautiful, her confession was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Living - Forgiven To Forgive - Unlimited Forgiveness - The 70 X 7 Principle - Matthew 18.21-35 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 27, 2025

Forgive without limits – Forgive extravagantly as GOD has forgiven you. As recipients of GOD’s limitless mercy, we are called to extend the same forgiveness to others from the heart. Forgiveness is not optional - it is essential to Kingdom Living.

2025.07.27 Sermon Notes. KINGDOM LIVING. FORGIVEN TO FORGIVE. MATTHEW 18.21-35 Unlimited Forgiveness - The 70 x 7 Principle William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 18:21-35, Daniel 9:24, 1 Corinthians 13:5, Psalm 103:12, 1 Corinthians 11:24, Isaiah 53:5, Mark 11:25-26, Romans 3:10, Luke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Daniel 9:24, 1 Corinthians 13:5, Psalm 103:12, 1 Corinthians 11:24, Isaiah 53:5, Mark 11:25-26, Romans 3:10, Luke 6:36, John 6:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 6 – Part 7 – How Am I Expected To Live Without A Super Fund? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 5, 2010

If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor.

Matthew 6 – Part 7 – HOW AM I EXPECTED TO LIVE WITHOUT A SUPER FUND? If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor, or even better - in Haiti? Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 10 - Matthew 8:18-34 - When Jesus Skips Out On Church, You Know Someth Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 3, 2010

It's interesting to me that Jesus called His disciples to leave the crowd and His disciples and they experience some spiritual warfare as they cross to the other side of the lake. Why would Jesus miss this opportunity, when He had a crowd gathered?

Part 10 - Matthew 8:18-34 - WHEN JESUS SKIPS OUT ON CHURCH, YOU KNOW SOMETHING IS WRONG! I remember as a young student Pastor being invited to a Church for afternoon tea. They said they wanted to pray for me. What I didn't realise is that they wanted to pray for me to be their Pastor. At the end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 5 - Matthew 10:5-6 - "Why Am I Here? I Don't Remember?" Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 1, 2010

Often they are HELPLESS AND CONFUSED, SUSPICIOUS, FEARFUL and very dependent on family, and so when a person with Alzheimer's disease is institutionalised, they long to go home. I was reminded about Alzheimer's when I read about God's lost sheep in Matthe

Part 5 - Matthew 10:5-6 - "WHY AM I HERE? I DON'T REMEMBER?" ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE is a debilitating disease that many people fear as they age. I know I wonder whether I have Alzheimer's at times. It is characterised by forgetting things recently learned. People with Alzheimer's have difficulty with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 9:13 - Are You Kidding! Don't You Know What Kind Of Person He Is? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 13, 2010

Recently my sister was asked an interesting question. The question was "When I am in heaven with God, will I have to mix with murderers and rapists and child molesters just because they asked God to forgive them?"

Matthew 9:13 - ARE YOU KIDDING! DON'T YOU KNOW WHAT KIND OF PERSON HE IS? Recently my sister was asked an interesting question. The question was "When I am in heaven with God, will I have to mix with murderers and rapists and child molesters just because they asked God to forgive them?" "Will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 16 - Matthew 10:21-42 - Got To Get A Message To You. Hold On, Hold On! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 22, 2010

Matthew 10:23 says "I tell you the truth, the Son of Man will return before you have reached all the towns of Israel." Reminds me of that song by the Bee Gees in 1968 "I've Gotta Get a Message to You. Hold on! Hold on!"

Part 16 - Matthew 10:21-42 - GOT TO GET A MESSAGE TO YOU. HOLD ON, HOLD ON! I recently read of a teenager in Florida in America who fled for her life from her Muslim family after she converted to Christianity. Fathima Rifqa Bary says her family will murder her in what is known as an "HONOUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:21-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational