Sermons on Matthew 3:17-18:

Sorrow Leads To Happiness Series

Contributed by Micah Coverstone on Sep 3, 2024

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Last week we discussed the first Beatitude of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. In that Beatitude we discovered that the true Christian recognizes above all else their need for God. The true Christian is humble and aware of their own failings and sin. This very thing leads to the next Beatitude. The true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Sower, Again!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 1, 2025

Sermon based on Jesus's Parable of the Sower in the Gospel of Matthew.

Good morning, Church. Let’s pray. (Prayer for open hearts and understanding.) Today, we’re turning to one of Jesus’s most familiar and foundational parables—The Parable of the Sower. In this passage, Jesus teaches us how the Word of God takes root in human hearts, and why it sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Arrival Of The King Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019

THIS IS A PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE LOOKING AT JESUS' ARRIVAL IN JERUSALEM THROUGH THE EYES OF MATTHEW.

THE ARRIVAL OF THE KING MATTHEW 21:1-17 APRIL 14, 2019 A PASTOR’S SON CAME TO HIM AND ASKED IF HE COULD USE HIS DAD’S CAR. HIS DAD LOOKED AT THE YOUNG MAN AND SAID, “I’LL LET YOU USE THE CAR IF YOU COMPLETE THESE THREE REQUIREMENTS. FIRST: GET YOUR GRADES UP. SECOND: KEEP YOUR ROOM CLEAN. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why So Few Laborers?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 18, 2007

In Matthew chapter eight you read of many volunteers. In Matthew chapter nine, you will read there is a great need for laborers. Why are so many called but so few chosen? Seven reasons:

Title: "Why the Laborers are so few?" Introduction: These two verses of scripture are very well known, but you might be surprised by something in it’s context. In Chapter nine, Jesus is pleading for laborers. In chapter eight, there are many would be followers of Jesus. Why are there so many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Kings Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The first in a series of messages on Matthew’s unique accounting of Christ’s life tells about the conflict between King Herod and baby Jesus who were both called "King of the Jews"

Matthew’s Unique Message #1 A Tale of Two Kings (Title and background on Herod from : A Tale of Two Kings by Brian Bill www.sermoncentral.com) Matthew 1:1-17; 2:1-18 CHCC: June 3, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I plan to preach a series of messages taken from the Gospel of Matthew. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare His Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2010

To Prepare the Way for the arrival of Christ, John the Baptist presented 1) His Ministry (Matthew 3:1-6) and 2) His Message (Matthew 3:7-12) pointing to the coming King.

Matthew 3:1-12. [3:1] In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, [2]"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." [3] For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

The Birth Of The Messiah Foretold

Contributed by Peter Reece on Nov 27, 2022

The genealogy of Jesus in Matthew's gospel looks ultra boring, but does in fact have important things to say. Matthew shows not only that Jesus is the Messiah, but He is the only possible Messiah.

I love watching all those television programmes where people explore their ancestry. Do you? In the words of the Ancestry website – it brings their back-story to life. Which is exactly what Matthew seeks to do with his genealogy of Jesus. Matthew wants to bring the back-story if Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Of Snakes And Doves Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

This is the second sermon in a series of texts unique to Matthew’s gospel and taken from Chapters 9 and 10. Jesus shows his compassion for outcasts, his caution among unbelievers, and his consideration for believers.

Matthew’s Unique Message #2 Of Snakes and Doves Matthew 9:27-36; Matthew 10: 16, 34-37; 40-41 CHCC: June 10, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’m going to be preaching from the Gospel of Matthew. We’re going to look at the things Matthew tells about Jesus that none of the other Gospels ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simon The Zealot Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Under different circumstances Simon would run a blade through Matthew, and Matthew would live in fear of Simon, but Jesus makes them partners in the Gospel. A left-winger and a right-winger united in Christ.

We want to look at an Apostle of whom we would know nothing if the New Testament did not tell us of his political affiliation before he became a believer. If a man was called Simon the Democrat or Simon the Republican, you would not be able to draw many conclusions about him because these terms ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

I Will Follow

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Jan 16, 2022

An Interview with the disciple Matthew. Someone will be the Interviewer; the Pastor will play the role of Matthew. Understand how Jesus and the disciples interacted with each other, and the role Peter played as the leader. This is a fun and interactive way to deliver a message

What does an Apostle and a penny have in common? They are both one sent. What did the disciples say when they caught all those fish in the net? Holy Mackeral Matthew 10:1-8: “Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Matthew 17:19-20 – Why Don’t I Have Enough Faith? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 8, 2014

Is faith just optimism draped in impotence? Jesus faith is positive and powerful? Is their faith a bonsai faith, kept small and so stunted that it is inept; dwarfed by the enormity of circumstances that are in need of a miracle? How could this be? Midget faith is not mustard seed faith!

Matthew 17:19-20 – WHY DON’T I HAVE ENOUGH FAITH? Why are some people healed and others not healed? Is it my faith that is deficient? Jesus is asked a similar question by His disciples when they had not been able to heal a little boy. In Matthew 17:19-20 (NLT) they ask “Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1 - Matthew 12:1-3 - Jesus Broke The Law! Why Can't I? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 15, 2010

In Matthew 12:1-2 isn't Jesus just IGNORING parts of the law that He doesn't like? Is He walking to the EDGE of the law to explore where the BOUNDARIES really are? Is He the kind of person who would drive past a policeman just over the SPEED LIMIT or leav

Convenience, Legalism, Stealing, Disciples, Jesus, Sabbath, Needs, Illegal, Boundaries, Purpose, Law, Matthew 12, Commandments | report PART 1 - MATTHEW 12:1-3 - JESUS BROKE THE LAW! WHY CAN'T I? Not long ago I witnessed an ACCIDENT. A car ahead of me pulled out of it's lane into a bus lane and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2 - Matthew 12:5-7 - Does Scott Rush Deserve Mercy? Do I? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 17, 2010

Scott Rush is one of four Australians who were arrested in Bali in 2005, with about 8kg of heroin strapped to his thighs. He was found guilty of a capital crime. DOES SCOTT RUSH DESERVE MERCY? What has this got to do with keeping the Sabbath?

Part 2 - Matthew 12:5-7 - DOES SCOTT RUSH DESERVE MERCY? On the news recently a former federal police chief Mick Keelty went into the witness box to PLEAD FOR MERCY for the "drug mule" SCOTT RUSH who is condemned to death before a firing squad in Bali. Scott Rush is only 24 years old. He is one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 8 - Matthew 12:22-28 - I’m An Atheist And I Intend To Stay That Way! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 9, 2010

His recovery was amazing. An answer to prayer! I introduced myself. He looked at me, recognised who I was immediately, and said vehemently, "I’m an ATHEIST and I intend to stay that way!" His response to Christ as he had faced the possibility of death was

Part 8 - Matthew 12:22-28 - I’M AN ATHEIST AND I INTEND TO STAY THAT WAY! He was wide eyed but unable to speak properly. The nurses told me that he did not have long to live. Brian (not his real name) was experiencing spasms of pain and shortness of breath. He was groaning, and looked weak, drawn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 17 - Matthew 10:34-42 - Give Me More Than A Blow-Up Sword! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 25, 2010

The nimble adroitness needed for sword fighting seemed severely limited by the floppy handles and fat blades filled with air, but at least they were safe. High adventure with ABSOLUTELY NO DANGER.

Part 17 - Matthew 10:34-42 - GIVE ME MORE THAN A BLOW-UP SWORD! My youngest grandson had a birthday party not too long back. It was a pirate party so all his mates came dressed in pirate gear - eye-patches, head scarves, etc. At the door we presented every pirate with a plastic blow-up sword, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational