Sermons on Matthew 3:13-13:17:

The Praying Heart Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

Introduction to a study on the Lord’s Prayer that gives an overview of the approach of Jesus to prayer in the Gospels

THE LORD’S PRAYER Part 1 of 4 “The Praying Heart of Jesus” Sunday, August 7, 2005 Text: Matthew 6:9-13, Mark 1:35-39; Luke 11:5-10, 18:9-14 A fly was looking up at a praying mantis, “What are you doing?” asked the fly. “I’m praying” he responded. “Don’t be stupid, insects don’t pray!” the fly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jumping In The Midst Of Storms Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 10, 2006

Jesus wants us to cry out to him our deepest thoughts and feelings about what is going on in the world. He will always answer because He is in control.

There are a lot of people in this world who wake up everyday with thoughts of fear in their minds because of the storms that surround us. The more and more news that floods our lives just builds this constant anxiety and stress; another school shooting, another terrorist attack, another threat. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tu Ejemplo: El Rey De Paz Series

Contributed by Alberto Valenzuela on Oct 10, 2006

En un mundo de guerra y disensión, Jesús nos llama a ser pacificadores. ¡Una misión imposible! ¿O será que es imposible? ¿Qué es lo que espera Jesús en realidad de nosotros? ¿Qué es lo que quiso decir con esta bienaventuranza? ¿Qué o quién es un pacificad

Tu ejemplo: El Dios de paz Hace mucho tiempo atrás vivía un rey. Este era un rey sabio y maravilloso. También era un rey amable y amoroso. A este rey le gustaba dar regalos. No necesitaba ninguna razón para dar sus regalos; los daba porque quería. Sentía gran placer al hacer a su pueblo feliz. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Adventist

Las Enseñanzas De Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Oct 10, 2006

Es el segundo de 2 mensajes acerca de la Bienaventuranzas de Cristo en Mateo 5:1-12. Y en ello podemos ver 8 pasos hacia el avivamiento.

La semana pasada hablamos acerca de 3 de los pasos hacia el avivamiento que encontramos en las Bienaventuranzas de Cristo en Mateo 5:1-12. Ahora vamos a mirar hoy de los versiculos 6-12. Habiamos dicho que los versiculos 3-6 tratan con nuestra relacion con el Padre, y los versiculos 7-12 tratan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Tu Blanco: Ser Como Jesús Series

Contributed by Alberto Valenzuela on Oct 11, 2006

Tenemos que admitir que de todas las peticiones que nos hace el Evangelio, la más difícil de todas es aquella que tiene que ver con sufrimiento corporal.

Tu blanco: Ser como Jesús “Busco la Gran Luz Blanca de Sorbán”, declaró Aldino el Joven al extraño vestido con una capa marrón que acababa de encontrar en el sendero. “¿Y por qué buscas esa Luz Blanca?” le preguntó el extraño desde la capucha de su capa. “Porque me dará el coraje y la fuerza ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Adventist

Temptation

Contributed by David Trexler on Oct 11, 2006

This sermon compares the temptation of Adam and Eve with the temptation of Christ, relating them both to our temptations today

The Temptation of Eve and Christ (2006) Genesis 3:1-7 and Matthew 4:1-11 The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew the 4th chapter beginning at the first verse. Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 He fasted forty days and forty nights, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Test Of Two Hearts Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 11, 2006

This message examines the heart and the play on words...do you have a "whole-heart" or a "hole-heart" - Using scripture the difference becomes obvious...especially when we talk about money and stewardship of our possessions.

The Test of Two Hearts…Whole or Hole? Matthew 6:19-21 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Worship God?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 13, 2006

Could anyone worship God? How could YOU really worship Him?

“Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. ‘All this I will give you,’ he said, ‘if you will bow down and worship me.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Away from me, Satan! For it is written: `Worship the Lord your God, and serve him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 13, 2006

A reminder of God’s redemptive work in a world torn by hate and violence with reference to 9-11

I want to begin by telling you about something happened to me in college. I didn’t have a car as a freshman, but in 1959 I got my grandpa’s 1951 Chevy, which I drove from my home in Iowa to Hesston, Kansas, where I attended college. It was a nice car and I liked it. I didn’t drive it much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Brethren

The Beattitudes

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

Life Context Response

The Beatitudes Life Context Response to The Gospel of Matthew 5:3-12 By Kent Wise Introduction This pericope of scripture has captured my attention from my first reading at an early age. I come from a very traditional and conservative background where prosperity, wealth, and power were emphasized ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Great Invitation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 13, 2006

Jesus said that though many won’t respond, we still need to extend His Great Invitation--Decision leads to Development and Discovery. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

A Great Invitation Matthew 11:16-30 Children love to play games. And in vv. 16-17 the Lord gives an illustration of children playing games. v. 16-17 “This generation” is the people of the Lord’s day who rejected Him…but it also speaks of humanity in general, inc. our generation. What games did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 14, 2006

What is the Kingdom of Heaven Message for Today! Who preached the Kingdom of Heaven message? John the Baptist did; (Mat 3:2 KJV) And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Jesus preached it; Matt 4:17 From that time Jesus began to pre

What is the Kingdom of Heaven Message for Today! I. Who preached the Kingdom of Heaven message? A. John the Baptist did; (Mat 3:2 KJV) And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. B. Jesus preached it; Matt 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-18

Motivation: It's The Bottom Line! Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 14, 2006

Christian disciples seek to live their lives for an audience of ONE. God’s opinion, God’s approval or disapproval is ultimately all that matters. The applause of heaven is the deciding factor in their life.

MOTIVATION: IT’S THE BOTTOM LINE! Matthew 6:1-18 1. A father wrote a letter to apologize to a certain young man for not allowing him to marry his daughter. The letter went as follows: Dear Marty, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off your engagement to my daughter. Will you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Think Before You Pray

Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 15, 2006

This sermon looks at Matthew’s account of the Lord’s exemplary prayer; specifically in light of what it requires of us to pray what Jesus prays.

NOTE: When I list a verse number or passage, it is intended for you to read the indicated verse aloud ______________________________________________________ (OPEN BIBLES TO Matthew 6) In my lesson tonight, I do not expect that anything I say to you will be new and different than what you’ve heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness Kills, Unforgiveness Gives Life

Contributed by Joseph Bachman on Oct 16, 2006

Unforgiveness will hold you back where forgiveness will set you free.

Un-forgiveness will kill you Forgiveness will give you life Pastor Joe Bachman 10/15/06 Matt 6:9-15 9 "Pray, then, in this way: ’Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10’Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. 11’Give us this day our daily bread. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God