Sermons on Matthew 4:13-17:

The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 24, 2011

What did Jesus mean when He said that the Kingdom of Heaven is NEAR? It is WITHIN us, AROUND us and BEFORE us.

THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Before the colonialists imposed national boundaries in Southeast Asia, the kings of Laos and Vietnam reached an agreement on taxation in the border areas. Those who ate short-grain rice, built their houses on stilts, and decorated them with Indian-style serpents were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Elections...elections...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 19, 2012

At a time Election fever is in the air, Yours truly has woven a message around the acronym "E.L.E.C.T" focusing on simple yet profound aspects’ of Christ’s ministry and Christian life.

ELECTIONS...ELECTIONS... Hey, the Election Fever is in the air. The International media in recent times has been abuzz with US Presidential Election News. The campaign speeches and moves of the Presidential candidates are analyzed by every News channel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: *other

The Purpose Of Liturgy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2013

We need to understand what the Council Fathers intended for Liturgy, and the two things most people think they wanted which are not what they actually said they wanted.

Monday after Epiphany 7 January 2012 Sacrosanctum Concilium The mission of the Church on earth is exactly the same as the mission of Jesus during His thirty-some years on earth. He was, and we must be, the fulfillment of the twin commandment of God: love God with all our hearts and love our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Catholic

01 The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 9, 2014

The Beatitudes introduces a pattern or principles to guide our life. They deal with inward attitudes. Our key to the Kingdom of God

Last January we memorized & studied Ps 1 Psalm 1:1 (AV) 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. - This January we will memorize & study Mt. 5:3-12 - Jesus core message is the Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

“come Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers Of Men” Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

Conclusion - most important verse in NT - for understanding our role as Christians.

“Come Follow Me and I Will Make You Fishers of Men” Matthew 4:12-25, Mark 1:14-20, Luke 5:1-11 Pray Turn to Matthew 4:12-22 Conclusion - most important vs in NT - for understanding our role. As a test of my conclusion, I asked a brother in the Lord who was a very good student of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Call To Adventure"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 23, 2014

A sermon about following Jesus.

"Call to Adventure" Matthew 4:17-22 I was speaking with an elderly man not too long ago. He had lived a good life. He had raised a family, had a good job, and was a good person. But now that he was at the end of his life, he was empty, questioning and a bit terrified. "What does it all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Apostles Sent To Preach The Good News

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 24, 2014

“For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” (1Cor 1:17)

Theme: Apostles sent to preach the Good news Text: Is. 9:1-4; 1 Cor. 1:10-18; Matt. 4:12-23 The meaning of the word apostle is one who is sent - a messenger or an ambassador. In the Christian sense, anyone sent by God on a mission is an apostle. John the Baptist was sent to proclaim the good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Miss Your Calling

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 27, 2014

Identifying three callings of Jesus on a person's life.

Don’t Miss Your Calling Matthew 4:12 – 23 There is so much rich material in today’s scripture. From the image of light in the darkness to the fulfillment of prophecy to the mention of healing and miracles, there are several things that if we advertised, we could draw a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is The Best Light

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 27, 2014

Jesus sheds light on our sin but also highlights God's love for us.

I’ve been obsessed with light lately. First there was the track light in the kitchen that kept burning out until Rob discovered that I probably hadn’t screwed the bulbs in correctly. And then there were the blinking lights on the router and modem for my computer. Blink. Blink. Blink, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Staff, Net And Towel

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Jan 30, 2014

The journey of faith has some mile marker symbols

time to turn on the lights. John has announced His coming. And now it is time to begin His work. He has been Baptized and tested. And now he is ready to begin the first phase of His mission here on earth. But first He needs to put together a team. And who does He choose? Religious leaders? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 25, 2009

A consideration of how Jesus fulfilled the promise God made through Isaiah, that the Messiah would cause a light to shine on the people walking in darkness.

TITLE - Jesus: The One Who Lights Our Way SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 6) TEXT - Matthew 4:12–17 DATE PREACHED - March 1, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Reino Se Ha Acercado

Contributed by Rochester Alvarez on Jul 9, 2008

Existe un reino que esta sobre todos los reinos, ese es el reino de Dios. En este reino hay un rey, hay príncipes, ministros, ciudadanos. Hay un gobierno establecido.

EL REINO SE HA ACERCADO Pastor Rocky Alvarez – 2/11/07 Mateo 4: 17 Introducción: Existe un reino que esta sobre todos los reinos, ese es el reino de Dios. En este reino hay un rey, hay príncipes, ministros, ciudadanos. Hay un gobierno establecido. I El reino de los cielos se ha acercado 1) Eso ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Easter Sunrise Sermon

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon is for Easter Sunrise... it focuses on the imagery of the rising of the sun/son.

“A Brand New Day” I ask this morning a very simple question. What is a sunrise? It’s not quite the simple question one might anticipate… for… when you get down to it… how do you actually define a sunrise… how do you pinpoint when a sunrise begins… or for that matter… when it ends? Think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Repentance Matthew 4:17

Contributed by Todd Stacey on Nov 21, 2009

Repentance is the starting point

Matthew 4: 17 from that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (TNIV) Repentance is the first step to having the kingdom of God to enter our lives. What is repentance? Repentance is the profound change of mind involving the changing of the direction of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Temptation Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 16, 2009

One of the most difficult things for a Christian is to resist temptation. Satan brings temptations to us and tries to make it easy and logical for us to fulfill legitimate needs. Jesus shows us just how crafty he is, and how to resist.

We love the great times, don’t we? The times when we feel God’s Spirit flowing through us and when others recognize the Lord in us and rejoice. Wouldn’t it be great if every day was like the baptism of Jesus—with the Spirit of God descending like a dove on us and God telling us He is pleased with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel