Sermons on Matthew 6:19-22:40:

We Are The Church

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Church - who we are and what we are.

We Are The Church Psychologists have long declared that as human beings, we have 3 specific psychological needs: TO BE / TO DO / TO BELONG TO BE: Our individuality, what sets us apart for others, uniqueness TO DO: Our abilities, what we are good at, our job, our hobbies, etc. TO BELONG: To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

The God Who Knows No Limits Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001

God is not limited by space, knowledge, and power. What this means and how it applies to our lives for people investigating the Christian faith.

The God Christians worship is the God who has no limits. That’s hard for us to even imagine, because most of our frustrations in life are a direct result of limitations. We’re limited by space because we can only be in one place at one time. A recent television commercial for a new minivan shows a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-24, Matthew 19:26, Jeremiah 23:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting First Things First

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

It has taken us generations of self-study to come up with 3 major "wants" in life. Yet Jesus knew it all along!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Psychologists tell us that there are 3 major "wants" in life. The first "want" is to want comfort - to want food when we are hungry, to want something to drink when we are thirsty, to want a cool place when we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Payday Are You Working For! Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sturdivant on Jan 28, 2001

Is heaven the payday you want.

Which payday are you working for? A lot of people are working for the wrong pay day anymore. They worry more about making a dollar than they worry about seeking God.(Matt.6:33 But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.) So instead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Divorce -- What's In A Vow

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2001

This sermon deals with the issue of divorce in today’s society.

What’s In A Vow 9/29/96 Eccl. 5:1-8 Matthew 19:1-12 What’s in a vow. There’s a V in a vow and it indicates that victory is possible when the vow is kept. There’s an O in a vow and it indicates that opportunities for many things to happen, some good, some not so good, and some bad. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can I Ever Forgive You

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 29, 2001

The Necessity of Forgiveness

Theme: HOW CAN I EVER FORGIVE YOU? 1. Because God has forgiven me. 2. Because God gives me the strength to do so How can I ever forgive you? You have hurt me for the last time! How many times have we heard or said these types of statements? In our Lord’s prayer we ask our heavenly Father to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Construction Workers

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 29, 2001

Building on the solid foundation.

Construction Workers Introduction: A. Smiling A mother noticed that it was about time for school to dismiss and since it looked like it would rain, she drove toward the school to pick up her eight-year-old daughter. She turned down the street to see her daughter running ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conversion

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 31, 2001

SALVATION MESSAGE

CONVERSION by Jimmy Chapman Matthew 18:3 Introduction: The Greek word translated "conversion" refers to a turning on the part of an individual. When it is applied to salvation it consists of two elements, repentance and faith. Repentance is a turning from and faith is a turning to. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Future?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

Predicting four things that the future holds for us & for our families.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. An article appeared in an Arizona newspaper more than 40 years ago entitled, "Make A Date With The Millennium." It pointed out that the year 2000 was approaching, & that many who were reading that article in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Doctrinal Truth About Divorce Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

Part 2 of a 2 part series

THE DOCTRINAL TRUTH ABOUT DIVORCE © 2000 by Mark Beaird Text: Matthew 19:3-  A woman came to a lawyer and said, "I want to get a divorce. I really hate my husband, and I want to hurt him. Give me some advice." In addition to wanting to get the gold and give him the shaft, she was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan And His Demons

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 16, 2001

Very little is preached on today about Satan and His Demons. If Jesus took them serious, so should we.

Satan and his Demons I remember a few years back when I was a pastor at a church in a county just a few miles from here. God allowed us the privilege of extending his ministry through the radio. One thing that was prevalent whenever we ministered about Satan or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Harvest Time

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 19, 2001

Looking for a few good men.

THE HARVEST Mt 9:37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly [is] plenteous, but the labourers [are] few; Mt 9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. John 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and [then] cometh harvest? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted: Willing Laborers For The Kingdom

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

There is much work to be done in the Kingdom, but few workers to do it.

WANTED: WILLING LABORERS FOR THE KINGDOM MATTHEW 9:35-38 As I continue along my journey up the King’s highway, I have witnessed some eye-opening situations in the church today… The Lord has allowed me to observe some troubling signs of the times… I’ve had the opportunity to see what I believe is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, 1 Peter 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extending Grace

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 20, 2001

Those who are touched by grace will extend it to others.

EXTENDING GRACE Matthew 18:21-35 INTRO.- ILL.- After a long search through her purse, a lady who had just boarded a bus handed the driver a $20 bill. Noting the driver’s disapproving look, she snapped, “Well, I’m sorry, but I don’t have a dollar bill!” “Oh, don’t worry, Lady,” said the driver, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Last Of All He Sent His Son

Contributed by Don Austin on Jul 21, 2001

Salvation message

"Last of all He sent His Son" Matthew 21:33-41 1---He sent Noah, the Flood and Death. The sin that began in the Garden of Eden grew until it covered the whole world. The world needed a house cleaning, and God sent the flood, he saved Noah and his family, mankind began over again, but the effect of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-41

Denomination: Baptist