Sermons on Matthew 8:2-15:27:

Jesus Eyes: People Eyes

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Others saw misfits and trouble makers. Jesus saw sheep without a shepherd. How we see the people around us

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Eyes--People Eyes Mt 9:9-11; 9:35-38 Introduction: Look around right now? What do you see? We all know that it is possible to hear and not listen. We can all see but not see. We have looked for something, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Invitation

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

Some call this the greatest invitation ever made. Like every invitation is contains three parts: the invited, the inviter, and the invitation itself. Let’s break our text down and consider it from three directions.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Invitation Mt 11:28-30 Introduction: Robert Kirkpatrick had some good news and some bad news. The good news: he had been extended a written invitation to a dinner with President Bush in Washington, DC. The invite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaving A Taxing Situation Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Feb 17, 2007

MUCH LIKE JESUS CALLED MATTHEW TO WALK AWAY FROM HIS FAMILIAR AND COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE AS A TAX COLLECTOR AND FOLLOW AFTER HIM, JESUS IS CALLING US TO LEAVE CERTAIN PARTS AND THE PAST OF OUR LIFE BEHIND ALSO. LET’S FIND OUT HOW . . .

SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 9:9 SUBJECT: LEAVING A TAXING SITUATION BEHIND IN LUKE 2:41-52 (MARY AND JOSEPH RETURNING HOME FROM JERUSALEM . . .) AMAZING HOW THOSE YOU ARE CLOSE TO – GRANTED . . . PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY THEY HAVE CHECKED OUT A LONG TIME AGO, BUT BECAUSE YOU WERE SO BUSY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crumbs From The Table Of Grace

Contributed by Randall Bates on Feb 18, 2007

A brief look at the gentile woman who tried to deceive Christ by dressing as a Jew in order to see her daughter healed. A lesson to all of us about grace. More preaching notes than full-text

CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF GRACE MATTHEW 15. 21 - 28 This passage of scripture is one of the most profound, yet the most simplistic of all passages in scripture. It is the story of the life of a Christian saved by grace. It is an appropriate passage for us to understand our position in this world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 21, 2007

"The Kingdom" is a mystery to many Christians--Is it physical or spiritual? On earth or elsewhere? Present or Future? The Bible’s answers on some of these questions may surprise you. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Understanding the Kingdom Of Heaven [Prelude to “Parables of Power” Series] Matthew 13:11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KingdomOfHeaven.html The general "theme" of Jesus’ parables is "the kingdom of heaven" a. Many of the parables start with "The kingdom of heaven is like..." - Mt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Others Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

What are the rewards when I honor others?

INTRO: Last Sunday was a great picnic. The Lord has blessed this church with so many great cooks. The desserts were excellent. Most of all I was proud of our young people and how they responded by letting the adults go ahead of them. Mom and dad you are doing an excellent job raising your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 23, 2007

The emerging culture wants to see whether or not we as Christians have faith we live by, more than just talk about.

*Author’s note: A lot of my ideas came from Erwin McManus’ book "The Barbarian Way."* For the past two weeks, we have been talking about the church, what it looks like, what it does. For the next 3 weeks, we are going to put some skin on the bones so to speak. There has been one verse that has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Humility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 25, 2007

1. His focus was on the will of God, not his own. 2. His focus was away from himself, not on himself. 3. His focus was on serving, not being served.

It was January 30, 1994 and Super Bowl XXVIII was being played out at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The NFC champion Dallas Cowboys had just defeated the AFC champion Buffalo Bills, 30–13. Dallas scored 24 unanswered points in the second half, and Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith was named the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:16-19

Denomination: Methodist

Send Forth Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007

The church of Jesus Christ may be a part of making disciples of Christ if she has the same compassion for the lost that Christ had. She must be committed to Jesus’ call to go and make disciples.

I am going to read from Matthew 9:35-38 Title: Send Forth Theme: Petitioning for Laborers for God’s Work Series: Girding up the Church Listen as I read Matthew 9:35-38, “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not The Equipped But The Called Series

Contributed by John Graves on Mar 3, 2007

An Expository Sermon Dealing With Matthew 10:1-15 We are called to share the gospel, but we must do it with a trust in Christ’s Power Not Ours

B. The Relevance of the Text. How many of you here this morning feel that you are inadequate to serve Christ? Do you feel that you are nothing and that Jesus could never use you? A lot of people feel that way I am sure. I feel that way. In fact we should all feel that we are inadequate to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Rest

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 5, 2007

Finding and entering the promised place of rest in these sometimes overwhelmingly hectic times.

Dakota Community Church March 4, 2007 Soul Rest Matthew 11:28-29 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Introduction: We are now on the second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Mennonite

Good Cheers Coming To Us From The Word

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 9, 2007

"GOOD CHEERS COMING TO US FROM THE WORD" is an outline sermon pointing out how that the Lord through His Word cheers us on in our walk of faith. I remember when I was in high school sports; sometimes our team would be down in the score and in spirit. The

"GOOD CHEERS COMING TO US FROM THE WORD" I remember when I was in high school sports; sometimes our team would be down in the score and in spirit. Then we would hear the cheerleaders leading the fans in different cheers for us. It would give us a lift to play with all our hearts. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-12

Storms Of Life

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Mar 10, 2007

We all go through storms but sometimes it takes a storm for us to get our eyes back on Jesus

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus' Encounter With An Unclean Man Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

A look at Jesus’ encounter with a leper and how it relates to us. We all have leprosy, which is symbolic of sin, and only Jesus can make us clean again!

“Encounters with Jesus: With an Unclean Man” Introduction: When I was a freshman in college I had to preach a sermon in one of my classes, the teacher insisted that we dress up for the occasion. The class was early, like 7:30 early; I rolled out of bed a little bit late and began to get ready for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Showing Compassion

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

A look at the example of the compassion that Christ showed and how we should imitate His example of compassion.

Confessions: I Struggle to Show Compassion Like Christ Did Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ