Sermons on Matthew 6:16-24:

Disbelief And Still Wondering? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 12, 2024

It's not too good to be true! It is good, so that is why it is true! Jesus is alive and has risen from the dead. We must never live in doubt or fear, but faith and holiness.

EVANGELIST GEORGE MUELLER WROTE, “FAITH DOES NOT OPERATE IN THE REALM OF THE POSSIBLE. THERE IS NO GLORY FOR GOD IN THAT WHICH IS HUMANLY POSSIBLE. FAITH BEGINS WHERE MAN’S POWER ENDS.” THIS IS A POWERFUL WAY TO REMEMBER THE WORDS OF THE ANGEL TO MARY IN LUKE 1:37, “FOR WITH GOD NOTHING SHALL BE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48, Luke 1:37, John 20:27, Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 6:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Service, In Giving. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 12, 2024

The second in a four part series on generous giving, "Lifestyle of Generosity," yip God owns it and how are we going to respond?

Today I’d like to start with a question before answering it. Who owns what, what can we give to God? The answer is this and it may come as a bit of a surprise, God owns everything, it all belongs to Him, including our skills and our capabilities. As Christians people saved by the grace of God, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-8, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 3:8, Matthew 6:24, Ephesians 1:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on May 12, 2022

We will examine what it means to put God above all things in our lives and all the blessings that follow when we do that. Tonight’s message is going to be on: Having Right Priorities.

Matthew Chapter 6 verses 24 to 34 24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Philippians 4:18-19

Being Servants And Stewards Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 16, 2022

We can learn from the words of Paul to his accusers the perspectives we need to adopt in the face of opposition in ministry. Paul understands where his authority comes from, knows to whom he is accountable, and trusts in God's final appraisal of his works.

1 Cor 4:1-5 Being Servants and Stewards of God We have covered the first 3 chapters of 1 Corinthians over the last 10 weeks. Today is our 11th Sunday on this book. • I believe by now we have an idea of the problems the church in Corinth is facing. • Surely this is not a happy thing for Paul, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 23:27-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Year 2023 - Your Legacy: Will It Make It Through The Fire?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 20, 2022

As we begin a new year, I wanted to share a message about our legacy. As you read the fictional stories of the three funerals, think about what your legacy will be when you leave here.

Your Legacy: Will It Make It Through The Fire? Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21; First Corinthians 3:11-15 Happy New Year New Light! This morning I want to talk with you about your legacy – the one you will leave behind on earth but will greet you in heaven. This is the first Sunday of a new year and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Christmas 2023

Contributed by Risa Owens on Dec 22, 2022

New Year's

Honoring Christmas in 2023 Was 2022 a good, bad or an okay year for you? Was it one that you’d rather not live through again. As we are preparing to enter yet another new year, we have just finished celebrating Christmas. That brings me to my title honoring Christmas in 2023. As children and now ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 6:21

The Surest Path To Great Reward In 2023 Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022

Jesus reveals the surest path to God's greatest rewards. So, Jesus begins talking about the importance of right motives in serving, in giving, in praying and in fasting. Seek first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness...

Sermon: The Surest Path To Great Reward Text: Matthew 5:20; 6:1-8; 16-18, 33 Matthew 5:20 “But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven! Matthew 6:1-6 “Watch out! Don’t do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 6:1-8, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:33, 1 Kings 3:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Treasures In Heaven: Transformed By Truth Matthew 6:19-21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 9, 2024

In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus directs our attention to the eternal perspective on treasures, revealing a profound truth that has the potential to transform our lives.

Treasures in Heaven: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the transformative power of truth as we explore the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT). In these verses, Jesus directs our attention to the eternal perspective on treasures, revealing a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Proverbs 23:4-5, Colossians 3:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You . . . Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 12, 2024

A series looking at the question 'are we serious about God?'

When you . . . . Matthew 6:1-21 January 14, 2024 I can’t tell you how many people have mentioned to me the number of times they say “Seriously” or “are you serious?” Sometimes I don’t think there’s a day that goes by when I don’t say it or whisper it to myself. Actually, I wonder if that’s a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

When You... Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 28, 2024

Based on Matthew 6:1-21 - Challenges hearers with Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount on giving, praying, & fasting.

“WHEN YOU…” Matthew 6:1-21 FBCF – 10/27/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Nov 3 – Sweet celebration Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5-7 - Kingdom Manifesto – Jesus’ declaration of the principles of the K’dom of God that He introduced into the world as He taught & preached & healed in His earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Disaster Of The Dark Lamp - Matthew 6:22-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 4, 2024

Your hidden attitudes and your way of looking at things will color all the data before it reaches your brain, so that you will never see things properly unless you have a generous, honest outlook. This message will alert your soul to the deadly dangers of greedy attitudes.

Matthew 6:19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and eating destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and eating do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Greed Or God - Matthew 6:24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 4, 2024

Jesus says we can’t serve two masters, but who wants to serve two masters? Most people would say that’s 2 too many. They assume they serve zero masters.

Matthew 6:19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and eating destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and eating do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Living In The Kingdom 16 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 1, 2022

In Part 16, we examine what Jesus said about storing up riches in heaven. The term "riches" mean difference things to different people, but what is important is that we value nothing here on earth as more important than God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

Living in the Kingdom 16 Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24; Proverbs 4:23; Mark 7:20-23 This is a continuation of my series, “Living in the Kingdom.” This morning we will examine what Jesus says about riches in His Sermon on the Mount. We will look at verses nineteen through twenty-four which says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24, Proverbs 4:23, Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self-Humbling - Matthew 6:16-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2024

Fasting is never commanded in the NT, yet all the godliest people in the Bible did it. If it is important, why isn't it discussed in the epistles? If it is not important, why did Jesus do it? And why did he promise reward if we do it?

Matthew 6:16 When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Fasting For Reward - Matthew 6:16-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2024

This message ends with a section that teaches how to make your resistant, unwilling heart more willing to fast. It’s the method Jesus used.

Matthew 6:16 When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18