Sermons on Matthew 6:18:

Power Of Fasting

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 18, 2021

There is a powerful secret that every Christian needs to know, especially in troubled times. Let’s learn about the right and wrong use of fasting. Let’s see what the inspired Word of God says about it.

Prelude: There is a powerful secret that every Christian needs to know, especially in troubled times. Purpose: Let’s learn about the right and wrong use of fasting. Plan: Let’s see what the inspired Word of God says about it. Exodus 34:27-28 27 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Write these words, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:19-21, Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Good Times Roll! Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 26, 2021

There is a time for fasting for the glory of God, and then there are times to enjoy food, company, and good times. However, some people are not satisfied with anything and prefer to stay miserable, indecisive, and closed to what God has in store for them.

I was born and reared in south Louisiana, the heart of what is known as "Cajun Country". The city in which I grew up was surrounded by lakes, bayous, swamps, and refineries. You couldn't go ten miles down one of the major highways that went through town before you spotted your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Rewards Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2019

God's desire is to reward us not give us rules. He wants to show us how to be blessed.

Note: Much of my studies have come from Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on Matthew 6. Title: God’s Reward Theme: To show that God wants to reward His children but we must do it His way. Text: Matthew 6:1 - 24 Review Sacrifices and Rewards – Blessed are those Rash Decisions – Anger, Lust, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Disciplined Christian Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Disciplined Christian living comes naturally to mature kingdom dwellers who instinctively know right from wrong and act accordingly.

Long ago the psalmist said poetically what you and I have learned as the years have gone by: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” The Apostle John put it more succinctly than anyone: “We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8, Matthew 6:16-18

Why Fast

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 3, 2019

Most of us don't think about fasting, this message looks at what it means to fast and if fasting relevant for believers today.

What about fasting? I am on a quest. And have been for years. Some of you have been on a similar quest. For some it is a major quest, and for others it’s a minor quest, but a quest never the less. And that quest is weight loss. And it seems like it’s been never ending, I remember in high ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Rubric For Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2018

The rubric that our Lord Jesus will use at His judgment seat to determine our rewards can be divided into three categories: positive, negative, and special.

The Rubric for Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For? (Matthew 25:14-30) 1. What is a rubric? The word has quite a few different definitions, actually. You might look it up. Webster lists the definition I am using as the fourth: “a guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 6:3-18, Luke 6:35-36, 2 John 1:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Is Us - Pt. 4 Extras Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 22, 2017

Do we know who we are? With all of our hang-ups, challenges, gifts, warts and all, “THIS IS US!” Understanding our identity is essential for our health.

This Is US! Pt. 4 - Extras I. Introduction “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” That was the declaration of the Ralph Ellison who was the author of the Invisible Man. Do you know who you are? If you do not, then it isn't Jesus' fault because He climbs a mountain, sits down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Showboat Religion Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017

Jesus teaches about the proper way to give, to pray, and to fast. He condemns public displays of religious acts where the intent is to garner praise from people who are watching.

SHOWBOAT RELIGION MATTHEW 6:1-8, 16-18 A "showboat" is someone who tries to draw all the attention to himself. They want all the glory, all the praise. You see it on the football field and other places where people compete. The touchdown or big play antics are performed to draw attention. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Lent? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

explanation of the season of Lent

WHAT IS LENT? Last Wednesday we celebrated Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. While I was eating my share of pancakes at a Shrove Tuesday dinner, someone asked me just exactly what is Lent, which started me thinking. For those of us raised in the church (particularly the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 103:1-22, Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

When You Fast Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

God does not reward dieting (fasting) but faith

A. JESUS TELLS US TO FAST “Lord, I will not fast with an outward “religious” face for that is just to get attention from others; the “attention” they get is their reward. 17I will dress my normal way 18when I fast so no one will know I’m fasting. My fast will be a secret between You and me and You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Introduction A. Introduction 1. One day, my husband announced to the family that he was going to fast and pray. Ginny, our 5-year-old, had recently learned that fasting meant not eating. "No!" she shouted. "You can't fast! You'll die!" Her dad carefully explained that many men and women fasted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting Our Of Jail, Free" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 11, 2017

I read this week in fact that it is possible that up to 80% of those who are currently hospitalized have a stress related illnesses. 80%.

“Get out of jail, Free” Matthew 6:1-18 Medical science has been telling us now for years that there is a very close relationship between physical illness and stress. That shouldn’t be hard for us to believe since when you go through a time of extended stress and difficulty, many times we become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Get Put Of Jail, Free!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2017

When we forgive others we find that we let someone out of jail. But we are the ones who experience freedom.

“Get out of jail, Free” Matthew 6:1-18 Medical science has been telling us now for years that there is a very close relationship between physical illness and stress. That shouldn’t be hard for us to believe since when you go through a time of extended stress and difficulty, many times we become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer As A Sustaining Pillar For A Church

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

To present prayer as a necessary pillar for church, individual and society sustenance

Our Lord Jesus Christ said in Luke 18:1 that “... men always ought to pray…” Further, it is recorded in Matthew 21:13, “And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.” The Methodist songwriter, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus’ Concern For The Heart

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 1, 2012

The Law which more than what you do or you do not do, but about a reflection of our character - about who we are on the inside. It is not just doing what is right, but being right which is more important.

Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. The Law is more than what you do or you do not do, but about a reflection of our character - about who we are on the inside. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: *other