Sermons on Matthew 4:1-11:1:

Finding Common Ground

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE AND BE HAPPY REGARDLESS OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES Some people tend to lose sight of the importance of developing character qualities as taught by the Lord Jesus during His Sermon on the Mount.

HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE AND BE HAPPY REGARDLESS OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES Some people tend to lose sight of the importance of developing character qualities as taught by the Lord Jesus during His Sermon on the Mount. The following keys to happiness are especially valuable for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enemies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Solutions for Problems with ENEMIES Why should I love those who hate, abuse, and criticize me? We love because He first loved us.

Solutions for Problems with ENEMIES Why should I love those who hate, abuse, and criticize me? We love because He first loved us. (I Jn 5:19) And the Lord will help them and deliver them: He will deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in Him. (Psa. 37:40) They that hate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Overcame The Problems Of Poverty

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty.

Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty. Yet, Jesus did not allow people to use poverty as an excuse for failing to accomplish His purposes. Our Lord said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matt. 5:6) The Savior knew that poverty could be a blessing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Balanced Attributes Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

FOCUSING ON THE BALANCED ATTRIBUTES OF GOD For the Right Brained Oriented - Personalized, Emotional, Subjective, & Intuitive Based Perspectives 1.

FOCUSING ON THE BALANCED ATTRIBUTES OF GOD For the Right Brained Oriented - Personalized, Emotional, Subjective, & Intuitive Based Perspectives 1. Enabler - Phil 2:13, I Pet. 4:11, Col. 1:29, Ruth 4:13 2. Everything that we Need- Psa 119, Phil. 4:17-19 3. Displeasure, Indignation, Anger, - Dt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On The Balanced Attributes Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A famous hymn writer wrote, "Jesus my Savior, brother, friend, my prophet, priest and king.

A famous hymn writer wrote, "Jesus my Savior, brother, friend, my prophet, priest and king. My Lord, my life, my way, my end accept the praise I bring. Jesus, my Lord, my King, my hope, my power and everything. When I see Thee as Thou art, accept the praise I bring. When we are able to appreciate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going To Every Nation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we consider how God gathers and then sends out His church into the world.

Introductory Considerations 1. (Swing yoyo around in circle). As I swing this yoyo there are two forces at work on it. A cetripetal force - is force acting on yoyo to draw it to center and stop it from flying away. A centrifugal is force that pulls it away from the center - as goes around tries to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pastor's Nightmare

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

Today we have read the terrifying account of one Judas Iscariot, a man chosen to be one of twelve men that would turn the world upside down for the glory of God.

Today we have read the terrifying account of one Judas Iscariot, a man chosen to be one of twelve men that would turn the world upside down for the glory of God. We find them receiving the power that was needed, (apostolic power, not prevalent today, to some this is a matter of debate, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of The Believer

Contributed by Paul Vincent on Oct 18, 2000

I. INTRODUCTION: A.

I. INTRODUCTION: A. AS I STUDY THE WORD OF GOD, ESPECIALLY THE NEW TESTAMENT IT BECOMES CLEAR TO ME THAT GOD DESIRES FOR US TO HAVE AUTHORITY FROM HIM, AND FOR US TO USE THAT AUTHORITY AS THE HOLY SPIRIT LEADS US. 1. Mark 16:15-20 2. 2 Corinthians 2:1-5 } Go to and read each passage 3. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-39, Matthew 10:1-7

How Can The Lord Help Me Overcome Stifling Bureaucracy?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration.

What should my Biblical response be to heavy bureaucracy? Bureaucracy - Oppressive and inflexible adminstration. 1. Ask the Lord for the grace to comply with stated regulations and procedures. Paul writes, "Do you want to be free from fear ofthe one in authority? Then do what is right and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Brought People To Point Of Decision-Making

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus was never much for long committees.

Jesus was never much for long committees. Our Lord did not spend a lot of time debating, discussing, or analyzing every little possible problem that might arise before obeying His Father. The Good Shepherd did not require His disciples to set up long lists of procedural guidelines before He sent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of Life! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#6 in 10 Commandment Series

#6 “THE LOVE OF LIFE” TEXT: Ex. 20:13; Matt. 5:21-24,43-48; I Jn. 3:15 INTRO: Everyday we hear more and more about murder, killing! Our culture is full of killing; every year in this country we kill over 1,000,000 unborn babies mostly for the sake of convenience. We are moving to the day ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 9, 2001

An examination of the petition in the Lord’s Prayer for the LORD to protect us from the evil one.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 8 “Deliver Us From Evil” Matthew 6:13 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.(10) Your kingdom come.Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. (11) Give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Upside Down Kingdom

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 9, 2001

Four characteristics of God’s upside down Kingdom to remind ourselves of on Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday is the Christian community’s celebration of Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem. It’s a time when we reflect on Jesus as our King. But sometimes we talk about Jesus as our king without pausing to think about just what kind of Kingdom it is that Jesus is king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Lord Is My Lord Part Ii

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001

This Sermon Deals With Stewardship From The Point Of View That Jesus Is Lord Of Our Lives.

Which Lord Is My Lord Part 2 10/29/95 Psalm 1:1-6 Luke 12:13-34 Matthew 7:21-27 Last week we looked at probably the number one problem in the church today which is a lack of recognition of the lordship of Jesus Christ over the lives of those who claim to be Christians. The issue of "who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Omission

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 12, 2001

The "C" (conviction, concern, consecration)in The Great Commission is missing in many churches, thus creating The Great Omission.

The Great Omission Matt 9:35-38 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan